12:00pm – 1:00pm
Overview: In the series pilot, a Federal agent is assigned to stop an assassination plot after just learning his daughter has sneaked out after midnight.
Air date: 11/06/2001
Directed by: Stephen Hopkins
Guest Stars: Carlos Bernard as Tony Almeida, Penny Johnson Jerald as Sherry Palmer, Xander Berkeley as George Mason, Daniel Bess as Rick Allen, Richard Burgi as Alan York, Karina Arroyave as Jamey Farrell, Tanya Wright as Patty Brooks, Mia Kirshner as Mandy, Jacqui Maxwell as Janet York.
This episode was a rollercoaster of emotions! Sometimes it had me on the edge of my seat, feeling like I was watching a blockbuster movie. Other times, I found myself checking my watch, wondering when things would pick up again. It’s never a good sign when a show starts to drag and I start to lose interest.
In this episode, we follow the one and only Jack Bauer as he navigates the treacherous waters of family drama and a high-stakes crisis at work. The pressure is on as the presidential primary looms, and Jack’s agency uncovers a plot to assassinate the leading candidate. Can Jack and his team unravel the mystery in just 24 hours?
Despite its flaws, I found myself enjoying the episode overall. The struggle to balance family life with work is all too relatable, and just when it seems like Jack is making progress, another obstacle rears its head. This episode had a solid storyline, some heart-pounding moments, and plenty of character development to keep me hooked.