Day 4: 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.

Season 4, Episode 1, Aired
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Eighteen months have elapsed since the conclusion of Day 3.
''A commuter train bound for Los Angeles is derailed by a vehicle on the tracks. A man steals a suitcase from a passenger in the wreckage and then kills him.
''Jack has been dismissed from CTU and now works for Secretary of Defense James Heller. Jack is involved with Heller's daughter, Audrey, and their relationship is growing serious. Jack is in LA for a meeting with CTU Director Erin Driscoll, who fired him over a year ago, but he finds himself alienated at CTU by Driscoll and the new staff when reports of a possible terrorist strike come in.
''A young computer hacker named Andrew Paige sees something that he shouldn't on the Internet. Suddenly, he finds himself running for his life as he is pursued by terrorists. Luckily, he is able to warn Chloe O'Brian before it's too late.
''The Turkish Araz family are not what they seem and it becomes clear that they are heavily involved with the day's events. Meanwhile, Heller has a confrontation with his estranged son.
''Jack finds that Chloe is his only ally as he tries to prove that the train explosion is merely a diversionary target.moreless
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  • Best beginning since Season one!

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    "Superb"
    By Roces24, Apr 09, 2010 Report Abuse
    After the suspenseful season three, 24 is back again in this new season, with a lot of changes in visual aspects and brand new faces. So it can be explained as a new era. And Jack Bauer looks very well in this new season. And this new season looks well too.
    At first, this is the best beginning yet, since the beginning from the season one.
    Any season had a beginning as powerful and so engaging like this new series.

    The acting is perfect, and the new characters are very good. The suspense is great and the action is so powerful.

    Very good beginning.moreless

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  • A Great Way to Begin This Season!!!!

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    By Dante_Edy, Jun 17, 2009 Report Abuse
    Producing too many seasons can be bad, since the writers began to run out of ideas.

    For the time being 24 escapes, because this season promises to be good, with enough news.

    Beginning for the CTU, we have several new characters, it gives a new air to the show. Jack does not work in CTU anymore, palmer is not the president, and probably Tony is in jail.

    This season starts with action and it ends with action and with a good ending.

    Jack now has a new love in his life, Andrey play both kim and teri role , since she is captured alive by the terrorists, because she is a daughter of a politician.

    Since Palmer is out, Heller will play a vital role for jack, because now jack had lost is influence over the presidence.

    With this in mind, Audrey and Heller are Captured, and now Jack has to save them. Nothing particulary new of course, but done in a diferrent way.

    Until now, this season seems nice. We are going to see for how much long.moreless

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  • A new day...

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    By Parricida, Oct 07, 2008 Report Abuse
    Oh.. it looks weird.. Some time has past and they have redone everything in CTU as the place looks totally new but I think this is the point - Jack is having totally different life, it looks like Kim is happy and living far away from all the trouble but trouble is just around the corner for Jack.

    Oh, the episode is just a perfect build up of excitement - the train that really gets it all going on the first moment, then the family breakfast what brakes it all with sentence - so far everything is going just like planned. And CTU.. and then Jack figuring out what is going on.. oh.. have to see more..moreless

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  • Something wicked this way explodes

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    By BigDyno, Jul 01, 2008 Report Abuse
    For its time, the S4 premiere beat out all other "24" premieres. Though it's since been upstaged by the S5 premiere, "Day Four: 7am - 8am" thrills, chills, and kills. The action starts when a commuter train is derailed by a truck containing C-4 explosives. And that's just the first scene.
    As we get introduced to the new characters (Erin Driscoll, Sarah Gavin, Curtis Manning, Edgar Stiles, Audrey Raines, and Secretary of Defense James Heller), we're also reunited with the remnants of the first three seasons: Jack Bauer and Chloe O'Brian. We also get a good look at the Bigbads, the dreaded Araz Family. The family element makes these villains especially ominous, and it pretty much turns the family theme of S1 completely on its head.
    This premiere differs from previous ones in that Jack doesn't just walk into CTU and get a formal briefing on the main threat. Instead, we learn what the threat is by watching it just unfold and play out. Quite a different setup, I'd say. Will this uniqueness lead to a better season than the last three? Well, S4 has already aired in its entirety, so I'll just give you my opinion: NO. But this is still an extremely impressive premiere, and we should all enjoy the quality while it lasts.

    Hourly Highlight:
    Audrey and Heller's kidnapping. Quality in the house, son!moreless

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    By cavanagh15, Mar 30, 2007 Report Abuse
    Lots of things to go over since we last left 24 at the end of Season 3. Jack not working for CTU anymore is going to be an interesting problem. Unless Erin gives him a temporary job there to deal with this crisis, it looks as if he is going to be working without CTUs help. Now that he works for James Heeler though, I think his close connection with the president could sne him back to CTU again. Jack beign in a relationship, and happy, in this season should be good. The fact that his girlfriend was kidnapped one hour into the episode was a little bit of a reach by the writers I think, but I do like the fact that he seems to be moving on. I dont really like the fact that this "Paul" guy has been the topic of three conversations, it makes me feel as if he will play a bigger part in the season then we might be thinking. The man who took over for Bauer is sure to end up dead soon, as he is reckless and doesnt really notice the things that Jack can notice on the spot when it really matters. I think the Araz family and the man who has the computer information are both nothing but fillers right now and I hope they dont become a huge part of the storyline. Jack breaking into the interrogation room to get the information he needed out of the terrorists was awesome. Jack has always threatened to use force on someone without co-operating and this time he outright shot someone to get information within a couple of minutes until the deadline. With Heeler kiddnapped and Jack wanting to get Audrey back, things seem to be off to a very fast start here in Season 4. Also note - Erin Driscole is no Tony Almedia, George Mason, or Ryan Chapelle.moreless

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  • Trivia

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    • KRLH, the TV station the Araz family is watching, are actually call letters for a religious radio station in southern California. Edit
    • Ronnie goes into the dry cleaner and sets down the two-direction camera. He's clearly behind the camera and should appear in its "rear view," but back at CTU the rear view monitor shows no sign of him. Edit
    • Jack somehow gets from the hotel to CTU for his visit in two minutes of on-screen time, during 7 a.m. L.A. morning traffic. Maybe if he had a catapult... Edit

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    • Season 4 is the first season in which the premiere episode does not feature the line "Events Occur In Real Time" in its opening. Edit
    • Alberta Watson, who plays Erin Driscoll, is no stranger to 24 creators Surnow and Cochran. She played Madeline (a character quite similar to Driscoll) on their earlier TV show Nikita. Edit
    • Faran Tahir appeared previously in Day 2: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. as the Mosque Greeter. It's possible that he was the same character. If you look closely at his profile, you can see that he was a member of Second Wave, the terrorist organization from Day 2. Edit

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    • Jack: The bombing this morning was diversionary. Your father is the real target! You got to get out of there now! Audrey: (confused) Target? Jack: Audrey...! Audrey: Oh my god. (missile hits limo) Edit
    • Chloe: What are you thinking, Jack? Jack: Sherek didn't come here for a train bombing. Something is going to happen at 8 o'clock. Edit
    • Jack: Erin, listen to me. This doesn't make sense. I know this guy's file, he's a major handler. He wouldn't risk exposing himself here in the United States for a train bombing, it's not big enough. Driscoll: We'll take that into consideration when we interrogate him. Give my best to Secretary Heller. Edit

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