4:00 A.M. – 5:00 A.M.
Overview: York finds his daughter, while Kim meets her captors’ employer; Mason intercedes before Jack can question the cop killer; Palmer meets with Maureen Kingsley who names her sources
Air date: 12/11/2001
Directed by: Winrich Kolbe
Guest Stars: Carlos Bernard as Tony Almeida, Glenn Morshower as Agent Aaron Pierce, Penny Johnson Jerald as Sherry Palmer, Xander Berkeley as George Mason, Daniel Bess as Rick Allen, Vicellous Reon Shannon as Keith Palmer, Michael Massee as Ira Gaines, Richard Burgi as Alan York, Karina Arroyave as Jamey Farrell.
The tension continues to rise in 24 Season 1, Episode 4 (4:00 AM – 5:00 AM), as the story pushes forward with higher stakes and mounting pressure on every front. This installment keeps the real-time momentum alive, even as it tests both the characters—and the audience.
At the hospital, Jamie Farrell has finally arrived, but her condition leaves her unable to provide the crucial answers everyone is desperate for. Meanwhile, the situation surrounding Kim Bauer grows increasingly dire, with each passing minute adding urgency and tension to her storyline.
At the center of it all is Jack Bauer, who continues to juggle multiple crises at once. Whether it’s tracking down leads, protecting his daughter, or uncovering threats tied to the presidential candidate David Palmer, Jack’s relentless determination is on full display. You can feel that he’s willing to do whatever it takes—no matter the cost—to get to the truth.
As the episode unfolds, the body count rises and time becomes an even greater enemy. Adding to the chaos, Palmer receives troubling news that could have serious consequences for his campaign, introducing a new layer of political tension to the already complex narrative.
While parts of the episode may feel frustrating in the moment—especially as answers remain just out of reach—it ultimately regains its footing. By the end, the story is firmly back on track, building momentum and leaving viewers eager to see what happens next.