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A lot can happen in a day.
Counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer fights the bad guys of the world, a day at a time. With each week's episode unfolding in real-time, "24" covers a single day in the life of Bauer each season.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer fights the bad guys of the world, a day at a time. With each week's episode unfolding in real-time, "24" covers a single day in the life of Bauer each season.
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Episode 1
The Russian and US Presidents are set to sign an anti-terror treaty when assassinations rock Los Angeles, a call from a distressed Chloe forces Jack into action and President Logan's wife believes there may be a conspiracy.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Howard GordonGuest stars Dennis Haysbert, Carlos Bernard, Jean Smart, Louis Lombardi, Reiko Aylesworth, Roger Cross, D. B. Woodside, Jude Ciccolella
Episode 2
Jack and Chloe infiltrate Wayne Palmer's penthouse where David Palmer was assassinated, in the hopes of finding a clue to his murder. Jack convinces Wayne to cooperate and finds some information in Palmer's memoirs that leads him to the airport where the Russian president is about to land. CTU and Secret Service attempt to capture Jack, but they only find Chloe as Jack and Derek slip through their grasp. Martha tries to convince her husband that she received an important phone call from Palmer the night before his death, but a tape of their conversation seems to contradict her claims. Jack goes to the airport to find a lead, but a group of renegade Russian terrorists take hostages, including Derek, before he can act.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Evan KatzGuest stars Dennis Haysbert, Jean Smart, Louis Lombardi, Roger Cross, D. B. Woodside, Jude Ciccolella, Geraint Wyn Davies, Gregory Itzin
Episode 3
Jack conceals himself inside the airport hanger and surveys the Russian separatists, feeding information to Curtis and his assault team. The terrorists begin executing hostages in an attempt to make Logan cave into their demands. Martha discovers that all traces of her conversation with Palmer may not have been erased.
Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by Manny CotoGuest stars Jean Smart, Louis Lombardi, Roger Cross, Glenn Morshower, Jude Ciccolella, Geraint Wyn Davies, Gregory Itzin, Brady Corbet
Episode 4
Jack is captured by the terrorists, who use Derek as leverage to force him to compromise CTU's assault operation. Logan refuses to give into the terrorist demands as the time of the co-signing of the treaty draws near. Martha tries to tell her husband of the evidence she uncovered about her phone call with Palmer, but Walt interferes with her efforts. A new representative from District arrives at CTU and begins to undermine Buchanan's authority.
Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by Michael Loceff, Joel SurnowGuest stars Jean Smart, Louis Lombardi, Roger Cross, Jude Ciccolella, Geraint Wyn Davies, Gregory Itzin, Brady Corbet, John Allen Nelson
Episode 5
Jack returns to CTU and has an emotional reunion with Audrey, while Curtis tracks the Russians and the stolen nerve gas. Walt sends in a hit man to silence Jack. Chloe discovers that Spencer has his own agenda at CTU. Walt convinces Logan to have Martha institutionalized when she tells them of the attack on her.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Michael Loceff, Joel SurnowGuest stars Carlos Bernard, Jean Smart, Louis Lombardi, Roger Cross, Glenn Morshower, Jude Ciccolella, Geraint Wyn Davies, Robert Rusler
Episode 6
Jack contacts Mike and asks for a secret meeting in hopes of gathering evidence against Walt. Martha begs Aaron for help, while a desperate Walt tries to force Logan to aid him in his complicity with the terrorists. Buchanan butts heads with Lynn over a decision to violate the president's orders, while the Russians attempt to escape with the nerve gas.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by David FuryGuest stars Jean Smart, Louis Lombardi, Roger Cross, Glenn Morshower, Jude Ciccolella, Geraint Wyn Davies, Gregory Itzin, Brady Corbet
Episode 7
Jack tracks down a man who has a connection to the terrorists. Logan is forced to grant him immunity in exchange for information on their whereabouts. Mike and Martha argue over Logan's public response to Walt's involvement with the Russians. Lynn is drawn away from his post by a personal crisis as the terrorists come closer to striking against the U.S.
Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by Manny CotoGuest stars Jean Smart, Louis Lombardi, Roger Cross, Glenn Morshower, Jude Ciccolella, Channon Roe, Gregory Itzin, Angela Sarafyan
Episode 8
Jack poses as Rossler and manages to trace one of the canisters of nerve gas, but he goes against orders from the president when the terrorists target a shopping mall. Logan and Martha quarrel when she learns of her husband's intention to cover up the real reason for Walt's suicide.
Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by Robert Cochran, Evan KatzGuest stars Jean Smart, Louis Lombardi, Roger Cross, Jude Ciccolella, Gregory Itzin, Alla Korot, Timothy Omundson, Sean Astin
Episode 9
Lynn orders Curtis to take Jack into custody for violating presidential orders, but Jack breaks away from Curtis when Nathanson contacts him through Audrey and offers information on the location of the nerve gas. Lynn begins to unleash on his coworkers as he discovers that they may be working against him to aid Jack. The head of the terrorists makes a demand on Logan, and Martha takes a dangerous step to get her husband's attention.
Directed by Tim IacofanoWritten by Howard Gordon, David FuryGuest stars Jean Smart, Louis Lombardi, Roger Cross, Glenn Morshower, Jude Ciccolella, Geraint Wyn Davies, Julian Sands, Gregory Itzin
Episode 10
Logan wrestles with his conscience when he learns that Martha is riding in the motorcade with the Suvarovs. Audrey convinces Curtis to take action as Lynn continues to abuse his authority. Jack learns that an ex CTU agent, Christopher Henderson, works for a company which is connected with the nerve gas.
Directed by Tim IacofanoWritten by Michael Loceff, Joel SurnowGuest stars Jean Smart, Louis Lombardi, Roger Cross, Glenn Morshower, Jude Ciccolella, Julian Sands, Gregory Itzin, Peter Weller
Episode 11
Jack interrogates Henderson's wife about her husband's connection to the terrorists. Lynn begs his sister to return his stolen keycard, while Tony regains consciousness and learns of Michelle's fate. Martha gives Logan the cold shoulder, while Curtis tracks another nerve gas attack to a local hospital.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Nicole RanadiveGuest stars Carlos Bernard, Jean Smart, Louis Lombardi, Roger Cross, Glenn Morshower, Jude Ciccolella, JoBeth Williams, Julian Sands
Episode 12
Jack takes Henderson to CTU for questioning. Once there, he faces an unhappy reunion with his daughter, Kim. Mike appeals to Martha for help as Logan faces pressure from his Vice-President to declare martial law on L.A. Lynn connects the theft of his keycard to an impending strike on CTU, but his warning comes too late to stop a terrorist from infiltrating the building.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Duppy Demetrius, Matt MichnovetzGuest stars Elisha Cuthbert, Carlos Bernard, Jean Smart, Louis Lombardi, Roger Cross, Jude Ciccolella, Julian Sands, Gregory Itzin
Episode 13
Jack and Lynn must take action when they discover that the nerve gas is breaking through the protective seals that are keeping the CTU survivors alive. Chloe wrestles with her grief over Edgar's death, while Tony contemplates revenge against Henderson. Martha bolster's Logan's spirit as he wavers under more political pressure from Gardner.
Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by Michael Loceff, Joel SurnowGuest stars Elisha Cuthbert, Carlos Bernard, Jayne Atkinson, Jean Smart, Louis Lombardi, Roger Cross, Jude Ciccolella, Julian Sands
Episode 14
Jack bargains with a German intelligence agent in order to find the woman who can lead him to Bierko. Buchanan chafes against the new chain of command as Homeland Security prepares to take over CTU operations. Aaron receives a request for a secret meeting from Wayne Palmer, as Logan implements martial law in L.A.
Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by Evan Katz, Howard Gordon, Sam MontgomeryGuest stars Carlos Bernard, Jayne Atkinson, Jean Smart, Roger Cross, D. B. Woodside, Glenn Morshower, Jude Ciccolella, Julian Sands
Episode 15
Jack pushes Audrey for answers when evidence indicates that she may be involved with the terrorists. Wayne and Aaron flee from a group of gunmen who have orders from Henderson to kill them. Bierko and his men gain access to a natural gas plant, where they plan to distribute the nerve gas throughout L.A.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by David EhrmanGuest stars Jayne Atkinson, Roger Cross, D. B. Woodside, Glenn Morshower, Julian Sands, Peter Weller, Brett Rickaby, Stana Katic
Episode 16
Jack and Wayne locate a source inside Logan's administration who has information on Palmer's assassination. But things get complicated when they learn that Henderson is using leverage to keep her silent. Audrey is forced to choose between Chloe and Buchanan as Homeland Security begins to absorb CTU.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Manny Coto, Sam MontgomeryGuest stars Jayne Atkinson, Jean Smart, Roger Cross, D. B. Woodside, Glenn Morshower, Carl Edwards, Julian Sands, Gregory Itzin
Episode 17
Jack and Wayne locate a recording that definitively proves Logan's involvement in the terrorist conspiracy, but Henderson corners them in the hopes of destroying the incriminating tape. Logan tries to cover his tracks by issuing a warrant for Jack's arrest. Audrey contacts her father for help, while Chloe gives her cover while helping Jack evade CTU.
Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by David FuryGuest stars William Devane, Jayne Atkinson, Jean Smart, D. B. Woodside, Glenn Morshower, Gregory Itzin, Peter Weller, Stephen Spinella
Episode 18
Jack shows Heller the incriminating recording in the hopes that he will help them take down Logan, but Heller has plans of his own that will save face for the presidency. Miles tricks Chloe into leading CTU to Jack and Audrey. Mike and Martha both become more suspicious of Logan's actions, while Heller confronts the president with an ultimatum.
Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by Howard GordonGuest stars William Devane, Jayne Atkinson, Jean Smart, D. B. Woodside, Glenn Morshower, Jude Ciccolella, Gregory Itzin, Peter Weller
Episode 19
Jack captures Henderson and attempts to force him to hand over the recording, but Henderson targets Heller to buy himself more time. Logan confesses his involvement in Palmer's assassination to a distraught Martha. Miles traces Chloe to Buchanan's home, but Hayes finds herself questioning Logan's motives as CTU closes in.
Directed by Dwight H. LittleWritten by Steven Mitchell, Craig W. Van Sickle, Steven Long MitchellGuest stars William Devane, Jayne Atkinson, Jean Smart, Roger Cross, Jude Ciccolella, Paul McCrane, Gregory Itzin, Peter Weller
Episode 20
After stowing away aboard the flight containing Henderson's contact and the incriminating recording, Jack finds himself having to deal with a pilot who refuses to cooperate. Martha begins to break down, and Mike becomes suspicious of what she is hiding from him, while Logan tries to calm his financial backers.
Directed by Dwight H. LittleWritten by Michael Loceff, Joel SurnowGuest stars Jayne Atkinson, Jean Smart, Jude Ciccolella, Kirk Acevedo, Paul McCrane, Gregory Itzin, Richard Gilliland, Kirk B.R. Woller
Episode 21
Jack searches for a safe place to land the plane when Logan gives orders to shoot it down. Hayes readies Bierko for a transfer to a secure facility, while Audrey receives some good news about her father. Logan becomes desperate as his plans start to unravel, but an unexpected ally at CTU turns the tables in his favor.
Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by Manny CotoGuest stars Jayne Atkinson, Jean Smart, Roger Cross, Jude Ciccolella, Julian Sands, Paul McCrane, Gregory Itzin, Stephen Spinella
Episode 22
Bierko escapes from the transport taking him to Division and uses his last canister of nerve gas for a surprise strike. Jack is forced to work with Henderson to find Bierko, but Henderson wants something in return. Logan takes drastic steps to deal with Aaron when he won't go along with the cover-up.
Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by David Fury, Sam MontgomeryGuest stars Jayne Atkinson, Jean Smart, Roger Cross, Glenn Morshower, Jude Ciccolella, Julian Sands, Paul McCrane, Gregory Itzin
Episode 23
Jack and Henderson wage an assault on the submarine as Bierko prepares to launch an attack against L.A. Chloe brings in someone from her past to aid her. Martha and Aaron enlist Mike's help in their plans to expose Logan.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Howard Gordon, Evan KatzGuest stars Jayne Atkinson, Jean Smart, Carlo Rota, Glenn Morshower, Jude Ciccolella, Julian Sands, Paul McCrane, Gregory Itzin
Episode 24
Jack takes his fight directly to the President as he attempts to force a confession from him that will prove his involvement in the day's events. Martha vents her hatred for her husband in front of the press as Logan gives a eulogy over Palmer's body. Jack and Audrey share a tender moment when it seems the crisis has subsided, but Jack finds that his problems have only begun as his past catches up with him.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Robert CochranGuest stars Jayne Atkinson, Jean Smart, Carlo Rota, Glenn Morshower, Jude Ciccolella, Gregory Itzin, John Lacy, Tom Wright
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Kiefer SutherlandJack Bauer
Mary Lynn RajskubChloe O'Brian
Kim RaverAudrey Raines
Dennis HaysbertDavid Palmer
Sarah ClarkeNina Myers
William DevaneJames Heller
Elisha CuthbertKim Bauer
Leslie HopeTeri Bauer
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