24 - Season 1 May 2026

The story takes place on the day of the .

: Fox initially ordered only 13 episodes. The rescue at the midpoint was intended as a possible series finale before the show was picked up for a full 24-episode run. 🛡️ Plot Overview

: A central mystery involves a traitor within CTU aiding the terrorists. This leads to the legendary revelation that Nina Myers , Jack's close ally and former lover, is the mole. 🎭 Main Cast & Characters Kiefer Sutherland Jack Bauer Lead agent at CTU Dennis Haysbert David Palmer U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Leslie Hope Teri Bauer Jack's wife Elisha Cuthbert Jack's teenage daughter Sarah Clarke Nina Myers CTU Second-in-Command Carlos Bernard Tony Almeida CTU agent and Jack’s professional rival 24 - Season 1

: Jack Bauer, Director of the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) in Los Angeles, is tasked with stopping an assassination attempt on Senator David Palmer , the first African American candidate with a serious shot at the presidency.

: Every second on screen matches a second in the characters' lives. A digital clock frequently appears to mark the time, and split-screen boxes show concurrent events in different locations. The story takes place on the day of the

: The plot becomes personal when Jack's wife, Teri , and daughter, Kim , are kidnapped by mercenaries to blackmail Jack into aiding the assassination.

: Season 1 is unique as the only season to run strictly from midnight to midnight . 🛡️ Plot Overview : A central mystery involves

(also known as Day 1 ) is the debut season of the American action-drama series that pioneered the real-time television format. Spanning 24 episodes, each representing one hour of a single day, the season follows Federal Agent Jack Bauer as he races to thwart a political assassination and rescue his kidnapped family. 🕒 Key Production & Format Details