Day 3: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Episode aired May 18, 2004
- TV-14
- 43m
Jack and Chase try to track down the location of vials containing the virus. Wayne breaks into Sherry's house to get incriminating evidence as a paranoid Julia Milliken confronts Sherry.Jack and Chase try to track down the location of vials containing the virus. Wayne breaks into Sherry's house to get incriminating evidence as a paranoid Julia Milliken confronts Sherry.Jack and Chase try to track down the location of vials containing the virus. Wayne breaks into Sherry's house to get incriminating evidence as a paranoid Julia Milliken confronts Sherry.
- Wayne Palmer
- (as DB Woodside)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis episode was followed by another webcast of 24Inside, with special guests Mary Lynn Rajskub ("Chloe O'Brian") and director Jon Cassar.
- GoofsAs the ex-wife of the incumbent president, Sherry Palmer should have security around her. Not only are there no Secret Service agents assigned to her, but when Wayne Palmer and Foxton break into her house, there are no alarms or security cameras in the home.
- Quotes
Jack Bauer: Where are the eleven vials?
Stephen Saunders: [Referring to his laptop computer] you're wasting your time, I'm not foolish enough to have that information on there
Jack Bauer: Where are the vials?
Stephen Saunders: In the hands of dedicated men: true believers
Jack Bauer: Believers in what?
Stephen Saunders: That the greatest threat to world peace comes from this country
Jack Bauer: There's a hotel not far from here, where eight hundred innocent people are dead or dying because of you, were they a threat to your world peace?
Stephen Saunders: The United States must be forced to retreat within its own borders. Those people are simply the "casualties" of war
Jack Bauer: What happened to you?
Stephen Saunders: I was abandoned by the people I worked for, as you will be someday. My message will be heard in less than one hour
Jack Bauer: What're you talking about?
Stephen Saunders: My couriers have been instructed to release the virus and they're in "fail safe" mode where they can't be caught
Jack Bauer: Tell us where they are, we'll stop them
Stephen Saunders: That is possible, if only you agree to my terms
Jack Bauer: What are your terms?
Stephen Saunders: I have a private jet in Van Nuys Airport, I need to be on it with a Presidential guarantee of safe passage to North Africa
Jack Bauer: That's not going to happen
Stephen Saunders: Then hundreds of thousands will die. I know what you're thinking, the Bosnian secret police worked on me for two years and couldn't break me, and do you really think you'll be able to do it in less than an hour? Get me on that plane, you don't have a choice
At CTU, Tony Almeida and Michelle Dessler face a crisis as a critical system failure threatens to derail their efforts. The writing explores themes of resilience and teamwork, adding emotional depth to their characters and highlighting the high stakes of their situation. The tension between Almeida and Dessler enhances the overall narrative, providing a compelling subplot that mirrors Bauer's external challenges and making their struggles resonate with viewers.
President Palmer faces a direct challenge to his authority as he navigates a political minefield. The episode explores themes of power and leadership, showcasing Palmer's strategic thinking and diplomatic skills. His interactions with political allies and adversaries are fraught with tension, adding a rich layer of complexity to the narrative and highlighting the precarious balance of power within his administration.
A standout moment in this episode is Bauer's high-stakes operation to capture the masterminds. The direction and cinematography create a high-tension sequence, with tight shots and rapid cuts that convey the urgency and danger of the operation. Bauer's tactical ingenuity and determination are on full display, making this one of the episode's most compelling moments and underscoring his role as a relentless hero.
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