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Short summary

Con-artists arrive in Hawaii and meet up with local thieves to plan a phony diamond con. When a wealthy tourist devastated by the con leaps to his death, McGarrett discovers he is one of many victims. As another angry victim seeking revenge and Five-O close in on the gang; the crooks turn on one another.

"There's a sucker born every minute" a phrase often credited to P.T. Barnum is the source for the title.

Around 10:55 minutes in, outside the Ilikai Hotel there is a sign that reads "Nephi Hanneman The Polynesian Man, now appearing in the Canoe House". Nephi was a frequent guest star on Hawaii Five-0. He appeared 11 times over the run of the series.


Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Lord Jack Lord - Det. Steve McGarrett
James MacArthur James MacArthur - Danny Williams
Al Harrington Al Harrington - Ben
Kam Fong Kam Fong - Chin Ho
Ed Flanders Ed Flanders - Joe Connors
Michael Strong Michael Strong - Harry Maguire
Tommy Fujiwara Tommy Fujiwara - Sunada
Douglas Mossman Douglas Mossman - Elfidio (as Doug Mossman)
Jimmy Borges Jimmy Borges - Big Mardo (as James J. Borges)
Patricia Herman Patricia Herman - Natalie Maguire
John Stalker John Stalker - Alex Anderson
Harry Endo Harry Endo - Che Fong
Peter Carew Peter Carew - George Heller
Connie Sawyer Connie Sawyer - Sylvia Heller
Dennis Chun Dennis Chun - Attendant
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