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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. Jack deals with assassination attempts, nuclear attacks, bioterrorism, torture, traitors, sleeper cells, other bad guys and the alarming tendency for his romances to end badly -- very badly.
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24 — Day 1

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Critics Consensus

Brimming with tension and political intrigue, 24 successfully introduces its unique, high-concept format and a compelling hero worth watching in Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer.

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Caryn James New York Times Nov 20, 2018
Like any thriller, what matters is how well this plays out on screen, and ''24'' is stylish and gripping. Go to Full Review Julie Salamon New York Times Nov 20, 2018
So far, though, the characters are glossy chess men; who they are is important only because it enables them to do what they have to do. In the show's clever strategy, each move instigates yet another, but what that will be isn't easy to anticipate. Go to Full Review Noel Holston Newsday Nov 20, 2018
The writing is crisp, the performances nuanced and believable, the gradually quickening pace addictive. Go to Full Review David Hogan hoganreviews.co.uk Mar 22, 2021
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Great action, tense scenes, moles and other fun twists, 24's first season is a hit, but underwhelming side-stories with the Bauer girls can drag some episodes down a bit... Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun Nov 20, 2018
Sutherland makes viewers believe in the reality of this guy almost from the moment he comes on screen. Sutherland is so comfortable and sure of his talent that the audience doesn't see the acting and forgets about the actor. We just see Bauer. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jacob W @RT17896586 Oct 22, 2026 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. Jack deals with assassination attempts, nuclear attacks, bioterrorism, torture, traitors, sleeper cells, other bad guys and the alarming tendency for his romances to end badly - very badly. Brimming with tension this was the best thing on tv. Bring it back. See more Kam H. @kamskam Apr 13, 2026 Jyst rewatched the first season. Great show outside of the actress who plays Bauers wife See more Taylor H @TJJordan84 Apr 9, 2026 A bumpy start, but one that gets better through experience, much like the main character, Jack Bauer. Season 1 (aka Day 1) of 24 is a decent start to the series. One that shows its age from the time period it was made in but makes up for it through good writing and great performances. By starting off with a basic level threat with some twists and turns, it allows the audiences to get settled in. There are plot holes and inconsistencies, but nothing too major to take you out of it. Kiefer Sutherland makes the show work through his performance as Jack Bauer, portraying a flawed but very human character who you can’t help but root for through his struggles to save the day. See more M B @Timbero Dec 9, 2025 Great concept and brilliant first half to this season but it completely implodes from episode 17 onwards with silly storylines. See more Koen H @Hilveuh Oct 22, 2025 Re-watched all seasons just now... Saw them live 25 years ago: awesomeness! And now still alive and kicking !! See more Big W. @bigworm6917 Oct 13, 2025 One of the greatest TV series ever. Non-stop action See more Read all reviews
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Joel Surnow

Creator

Robert Cochran

Creator

Winrich Kolbe

Director

Bryan Spicer

Director

Frederick K. Keller

Director

Davis Guggenheim

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 6, 2001 Day 1: Midnight - 1:00 AM Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) and his team of agents uncover a plot to assassinate a presidential candidate. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 13, 2001 Day 1: 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM Jack tries to determine why a jet airliner exploded over the Mojave Desert, while he continues searching for the assassin who made an attempt on Sen. Palmer's life. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 20, 2001 Day 1: 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM Kimberly and Janet find themselves in danger; Jack obtains a key card that could lead to the terrorist organization. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 27, 2001 Day 1: 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM Jack suspects someone at CTU may be involved in the assassination attempt; Palmer decides to make an ill-advised public appearance. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 11, 2001 Day 1: 4:00 AM - 5:00 AM Jack heads to the police station to round up information on Greg Penticoff; Gaines gets Kimberly; Palmer sets up a meeting with a reporter. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 18, 2001 Day 1: 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM Jack believes Kimberly has been kidnapped; Palmer learns a family secret that could hurt his campaign; Jane struggles to stay alive. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 8, 2002 Day 1: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM Jack returns to the CTU to protect his wife and daughter; Palmer tries to convince his son that they need to tell about the family tragedy. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 15, 2002 Day 1: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Sen. Palmer decides to rewrite his campaign speech to reveal the truth of his family tragedy; Jack continues searching for the assassin. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 22, 2002 Day 1: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Jack tries to save Sen. Palmer, but his efforts backfire, and he becomes a prime suspect, forcing him to defend himself. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 5, 2002 Day 1: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Jack evades authorities while searching for Teri and Kimberly; the Counterterrorist Unit gets a new director (Tamara Tunie). Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 12, 2002 Day 1: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Jack takes one of Gaines' colleagues on a wild ride in order to glean clues about his family's whereabouts; Sen. Palmer learns of a possible conspiracy. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 19, 2002 Day 1: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Jack closes in on Teri and Kimberly's location as things turn violent at the compound; Palmer realizes how far his campaign backers will go to protect him. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 26, 2002 Day 1: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Jack turns the tables on Gaines; Nina and Tony discover that the plot to assassinate the senator goes deeper than they realized; Sen. Palmer receives surprising news. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 5, 2002 Day 1: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM The CTU discovers more shooters have been hired in a backup plan triggered to assassinate Sen. Palmer. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 12, 2002 Day 1: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Senator Palmer insists on meeting Jack face to face; CTU agents secure Teri and Kimberly in a safe house. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 19, 2002 Day 1: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Jack contacts an agent in New Orleans who may know something about the assassination plot; Nina interrogates Teri in an attempt to glean helpful information. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 26, 2002 Day 1: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Jack uses someone on Sen. Palmer's staff to help arrest an assassin; Keith conducts a solo investigation into the death of Dr. Ferragamo. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 2, 2002 Day 1: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Jack deals with an overzealous CTU agent in his search for the remaining shooters; Sen. Palmer must decide what to do with evidence relating to Dr. Ferragamo's murder. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 9, 2002 Day 1: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM After an agent is murdered, Jack learns of a location that could hold the key to the whole assassination and kidnapping plot. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 16, 2002 Day 1: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Blaming Jack for the deaths of his loved ones, a Balkan war criminal (guest star Dennis Hopper) vows to exact revenge. Lou Diamond Phillips also guest stars. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 23, 2002 Day 1: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jack finds himself at the mercy of the criminal masterminds he has been pursuing; Kim must convince police she is innocent when she mistakenly gets swept up in a drug sting. Details Episode 22 Aired May 7, 2002 Day 1: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Kimberly is once again placed in harm's way while Drazen and his son try to use Jack as trade bait to get Alexis back. Details Episode 23 Aired May 14, 2002 Day 1: 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM The Drazens use Kimberly to make Jack do their bidding; the mole within the Counter Terrorist Unit is unmasked. Details Episode 24 Aired May 21, 2002 Day 1: 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Jack has a showdown with the Drazens, while the "mole" causes additional damage. Dennis Hopper and Zeljko Ivanek guest star. Details

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Season Info

Director
Winrich Kolbe, Bryan Spicer, Frederick King Keller, Davis Guggenheim, Stephen Hopkins, Jon Cassar, Paul Shapiro
Creator
Joel Surnow, Robert Cochran
Executive Producer
Joel Surnow, Robert Cochran, Brian Grazer, Tony Krantz, Howard Gordon
Screenwriter
Robert Cochran, Howard Gordon, Andrea Newman, Joel Surnow, Michael Loceff
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 6, 2001
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