Day 2: 10:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

Season 2, Episode 15, Aired
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Palmer, Mike and Lynne discuss various ways to dispose of the ticking bomb. They conclude that the desert is the best place to set it off.
''Jack determines that one man must pilot the plane carrying the bomb to a safe distance. He chooses to fly the plane himself and bids a tearful goodbye to his daughter.
''Tony and Michelle become suspicious of a Middle Eastern diplomat who is asking questions about the evidence against Syed Ali.
''Palmer departs for Los Angeles so he can be on hand when news of the nuclear bomb reaches the public.moreless
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  • Norton Airfield: Part 3 pair of nylon stockings

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    By BigDyno, Sep 08, 2011 Report Abuse
    One of you is bound to get that reference. Right?This episode is astounding in nearly every way. I'm even willing to forgive the Kim plot, because it's not all that ridiculous this hour. And she fires a gun to boot! But the hallmark for many people is her tearful conversation with Jack as he flies the nuke into the Mojave Desert.If the Kim storyline is good, just imagine what the others are like. It's a testament to the high quality of this episode that everybody pretty much does nothing for the whole hour—the grand scale of the situation overshadows everything else. In fact, this is literally the only episode of the five seasons aired so far where absolutely no villains, as I define them, make an appearance.Just to keep the ball rolling, Tony and Michelle concentrate on a recording in Cyprus between Syed Ali and diplomatic representatives for three Middle Eastern countries. Also introduced is foreign intelligence liaison Yusuf Auda, who plays a vital role in the episodes to come, as well as the Cyprus recording and the seventh Coral Snake commando.With the nuke being taken care of, Palmer decides to fly to Los Angeles, which sets up some great conflict for himself in the hours to come.But everything discussed so far is mere background noise; what really matters is that Jack's flying to his doom. If you seriously haven't watched this episode yet…I'll be uncharacteristically nice and not tell you how he gets out of this alive, but I will tell you that he gets out of this alive. And it's awesome. And sad. And a little poignant. But mainly awesome. By the way, WATCH IT!!!Hourly Highlight:4…3…2…1… We'll meet again, don't know how, don't know when…moreless

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  • Amazing.

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    By wikiager, Jun 25, 2011 Report Abuse
    This is not the season finale, but it deserves a review!. This episode shows us that 24 continues being as strong and surprising as its first season, with amazing moments and incredible episodes like the present. This is one of the best episodes ever and it has one of the most emotional and tearfully scenes. George Mason saving Jacks life and giving him an important advice and to watch how the bomb detonates before everyones watch is simply awesome.
    I thought that 1x24 wont never be surpassed by any episode. But i think that i was quite wrong. Just Amazing!.
    10/10.moreless

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  • The Big Finale of the Nuclear Bomb! THE BEST TV EPISODE EVER!

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    By Green940, Jan 05, 2011 Report Abuse
    I have so far finished watching 24 seasons 1 & 2 and must say that this is my one of my favorite episodes I have ever seen on television.
    The episode features that the bomb is really found and that there is 55 minutes of countdown left till it explodes however since the bomb is impossible to deactivate; President Palmer, Lynn and Mike decide that it must be placed at a location where no casualties will occur. Since the exact safest location is picked in the desert; the pilot must go on a suicide mission to place the bomb at the very specific location (there isn't a choice of doing anything else and the pilot has to be extremely precise) so Jack Bauer turns out to be the pilot who will die to save the lives of millions of people.
    The final conversation he has with his daughter is really well acted and how all the events occur in the hour is amazing. This is one of those rare episodes where you are completely addicted to the screen and you are filled with suspence. Just the theme of the episode is so cool and the acting is very emotional.
    The last 25 minutes of the episode is the type which could even make you cry! Everything is completely excellent and this is once again the best TV episode ever viewed. If you haven't seen 24 than this is definetely the episode which should motivate you to see the previous ones from the 1st season and the 2nd season. Defintely Worth it!
    Amazing,fantastic,superb,fabulous,awesome,cool,mind gripping,touching,suspenseful and etc... There are endless words to describe the episode!
    Cause it is just incredible!moreless

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  • I will never ever forget how I felt as I watched this episode...

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    By xNeeNx, Nov 16, 2010 Report Abuse
    The nuclear bomb has been found and there is less than an hour until it goes off, and that is just the beginning...

    I really enjoyed the discussion between Palmer, Mike and Lynne on where the bomb would be detonated out of the Pacific Ocean and the Mojave Desert. It was one of the less intense moments of the episode for sure, but it was very informative to know to the pros and cons of both locations.

    Jack decides that he will be the man to fly the plane carrying the bomb to the location, but he isn't coming back... Jack had no doubts at all, his behavior was quite shocking how he didn't even ask anyone else. I thought, oh my, he must really want to die. And I just kept wondering, how the hell is Jack going to get out of this? I knew he was in all the other seasons so it was obvious he wasn't going to die. The moment when Kate found out Jack was going to be flying the plane was so good. That stare... You could tell she had feelings for him.

    I was very moved by the conversation between Jack and Kim; what they said to each other was beautiful and it made me have a huge lump in my throat. I was surprised by how mature Kim was and it made me happy when she told Jack that she was proud of him. No one could deny that her acting was simply superb. Elisha Cuthbert had her shining moment on the show right there and then. I strongly believe that the storylines involving Kim have almost ruined this season as their insignificance have really spoilt the flow of the other storylines, but it was all worth it just for this conversation.

    And then, George popped up out of nowhere and I just lost it. The conversation between Jack and George was the highlight of the episode as well as when George took the plane down. I can't describe how much the last fifteen minutes of this episode means to me.

    I had grown very attached to George Mason and I was so sad to see him go, but at least he is the biggest hero in 24 history. No one has beaten him yet. I can't get over how much the relationship between George and Jack has developed over the two seasons; you wouldn't think they were the same people if you watched this and then the very first episode of season 1.

    After watching all the six seasons, this episode is my favorite and I believe that it always will be as I know I'll never stop getting that heart-wrenching feeling every time I watch those two scenes between Jack and Kim, and Jack and George.

    I have decided that this episode deserves three quotes of the hour.

    Quote of the hour! Jack Bauer: "I want you to live your life. I want you to be happy. That's all I've ever wanted for you. I want you to try and grow up and be the kind of person that would have made your mom proud, OK?"

    Quote of the hour! George Mason: "You wanna be a real hero? Here's what you do. You get back down there and you put the pieces together. Find a way to forgive yourself for what happened to your wife, you make things right with your daughter, and you go on serving your country. That'd take some real guts."

    Quote of the hour! Jack Bauer: "You are absolutely sure you can do this?" George Mason: "Jack, I'm supposed to do this."moreless

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  • Best episode of the season!!!

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    By Roces24, Apr 05, 2010 Report Abuse
    This hour marks an unforgettable moment in the 24 hystory.
    When you think that you have already seen all that you can see in a season of 24, the writers give us a valuable reason to love the show and surprise the audience in this installment.

    This installment is one of the best ever, as perfect as the finale of season one for example, and contains dialogues and moments really good done and really emotional.

    At the end, i almost cry.

    And the incredible ending of this installment is terrific too.
    Kiefer Sutherland give us his best performace in all this season.
    And the same with Xander Berkeley who portrays George Mason. You will be remember, George.

    Really perfect!.moreless

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    • President David Palmer misquotes a famous line by Lincoln during the civil war. As said by Lincoln, the line is, "I claim not to have controlled events, but confess plainly that have events have controlled me." Edit
    • This episode marks the first time on 24 that the president goes for a trip aboard Air Force One. Reportedly, this set is the same set used in the film Air Force One. Of course, several 24 alum were in that film, including: Wendy Crewson (season 3) Xander Berkeley (seasons 1 and 2) Bill Smitrovich (season 4) Glenn Morshower (seasons 1 through to 7) Mark Thompson (seasons 2, 3, and 4) J. Scott Shonka (season 3) Timothy Carhart (season 2) Edit
    • This episode marks another rare instance in which the split-screens are not used to transition to the closing moments of the episode. Edit

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    • Palmer: I've been thinking all day about something Lincoln said during the civil war, "I don't claim to have controlled events, but confess plainly that events have controlled me." Edit
    • Jack: You really think you can do this? Mason: Yes. Jack: You are absolutely sure you can do this? Mason: Jack, I'm supposed to do this. Edit
    • Mason: You wanna be a real hero? Here's what you do. You get back down there and you put the pieces together. Find a way to forgive yourself for what happened to your wife, you make things right with your daughter, and you go on serving your country. That'd take some real guts. Edit

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