Danny and Steve discover that the "victim" was carrying multiple fake IDs and high-end weaponry, shifting the case from a robbery gone wrong to a targeted assassination plot.

" The Third Man " is the 14th episode of the second season of the police procedural drama , which originally aired on January 16, 2012. Episode Summary

The title refers to the unidentified third person involved in the initial shootout who becomes the focus of the manhunt.

This episode is pivotal for the "Shelburne" arc, which serves as the primary overarching mystery of Season 2.

The team identifies the target as a former British Special Forces soldier who has been living under the radar in Hawaii. Cast & Characters Alex O'Loughlin as Steve McGarrett Scott Caan as Danny "Danno" Williams Daniel Dae Kim as Chin Ho Kelly Grace Park as Kono Kalakaua Terry O'Quinn as Joe White (Recurring) Tony Curran as John Cutler (Guest Star) Trivia & Production Directing: The episode was directed by Steve Boyum.

After a chaotic shootout at a gala event, the Five-0 task force investigates the death of a man who appears to be an innocent bystander. However, the investigation reveals he was actually a professional hitman. The team must track down his intended target—a mysterious "third man"—before a second assassin can finish the job.

A major subplot involves Joe White (Terry O'Quinn) and his ongoing mystery regarding "Shelburne." Steve confronts Joe, leading to a physical altercation and a deepening rift in their relationship.