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AIRED: 1/30/06

Jack contacts Novick and asks for a secret meeting in hopes of gathering evidence against Cummings.

Martha begs Pierce for help, while a desperate Cummings tries to force Logan to aid him in his complicity with the terrorists.

Buchanan butts heads with McGill over a decision to violate the president's orders, while the Russians attempt to escape with the nerve gas.moreless

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made me say wow again

10

By DileepChakrav, May 07, 2012

one more perfect episode. I was first caught by surprise with Walt's confession - did not expect that he would play that ball and guess what president actually considered it and ordered for Jack's arrest. Best scene was when Aaron listens to Jack and works with him. His action is just perfect. Aaron has been one of the characters i felt most professional or just fit into the role. I guess this is the only episode where he had some dialogues. He was brilliant. I could feel my heart thumping when Aaron and Jack entered Presidents office, Aaron warned president that he disabled phone line while Jack kicked --- out of Walt. That was the highlight. You can watch this episode again

Now that first 6 episodes presented the best I started to think what may be there in store next -i hope it does not go into its previous dull mode.moreless
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Conspiracy Plot Phase One is Over!!!!

8.5

By Dante_Edy, Jun 29, 2009

This episode was Jack crazy episode. How is possible to a single agent acomplish something impossible.

That is exactly the answer that this episode provides. You have to suspend yours believe to be able to enjoy the show.

The conversation on the phone between Jack and Audrey was great, one of the highlights of this episode Derek mother says goodbye to Jack and talks to Audrey was nice too.

McGill and Bill working together was nice, aside that, nothing relevant happened in CTU.

Martha Stays in the White House, but since the conspiracy plot phase one is over, I really don´t know what she can do in the next episodes.

Walt Cummings was finally caught by Jack and he confess all. But of course, this don´t Stop the terrorists. Aaron participation was cool too.

Overral, a great way to end this Conspiracy Plot Phase one and to resolve some romance drama for JAck for now. This is why I gave a 8.5, this episode was necessary to build the next plots, and to end others plots.moreless
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Action packed episode..

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By Parricida, Nov 26, 2008

Oh, things are going fast.. Jack is going to meet Novick and it goes wrong.. but all the pieces are falling together and and with help Jack manages to get to the president and they manage to get information out of Cummings.

And it is was not only exciting there - in CTU Buchanan and McGill have a interesting situation. They know that president administration has been compromised.. they get order to quit. Buchanan is ready to not to follow it.. but it's a problem to McGill.. But it gets solved when Jack gets to president.

It was intense, action packed episode. Liked it..moreless
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Jack beats the crap out of Walt, and I'm not talking about "Lost"…

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By BigDyno, Jan 10, 2008

This episode is insane. Not so much when it comes to action, but who needs action when we've got David Fury?

Instead of action, we get a huge revelation about the Sentox nerve gas and what Cummings' exact role and motivation are. And despite a little similarity to the plot of S2, I wouldn't have been able to guess at the big scheme if you waved one of those big honkin' canisters in my face.

But the quality doesn't stop there. Jack's plot merges with Logan's, and it all culminates in a vicious physical attack on Cummings. I'm sure that's one sight that we all wanted to see since the S4 finale.

Aaron Pierce once again proves that he's da man. Martha gets her vindication. Diane and Derek leave the picture, drastically increasing their life expectancies. And Audrey cries. Let us all ignore that one.

I SHOULD have seen that last twist coming, but nooo. I was as shocked (and giddy) as any puny novice when Erwich and the canisters were gone. But after that final scene, it all made sense to me how the writers were gonna manage to stretch this nerve gas thing out for the season. All right, it's pretty much the main normality of this show, but upon hearing Erwich's plot to gas the US, my only response was: "OH, SNAP!" Fury, we are in your debt.

Hourly Highlight:

Cummings' beatdown (that sounded extremely dirty for reasons I can't quite grasp).moreless
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I was going to fall off my chair! It was awesome!!

10

By WendolaPM, Jan 06, 2007

I can't believe this show! It's just so damn good. This episode in particular was amazing. Jack and Audrey break my heart, they both love each other so much it's painful. The whole thing about Martha wanting to run away so that she wouldn't be sent to the physc facility was a little lame but it was still alright. And OMG that scene where Jack and that other special agent guy walk into the President's office and then Jack starts hitting Cummings to get the information about the nerve gas out him, was just the best I've seen in the last few episodes. Jack Bauer is so intense. I love this show. Can't wait for the next episode.moreless
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Gregory Itzin	Charles Logan
James Morrison	Bill Buchanan
Jean Smart	Martha Logan
Kiefer Sutherland	Jack Bauer
Kim Raver	Audrey Raines
Louis Lombardi	Edgar Stiles

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Anita Finlay	Logan Aide	Guest Star
Matt Huhn	Secret Service Agent #1	Guest Star
Michael Yavnieli	Secret Service Agent #2	Guest Star
Glenn Morshower	Agent Aaron Pierce	Recurring Role
Jude Ciccolella	Mike Novick	Recurring Role
Robert Maffia	Andrei	Recurring Role

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- Carlos Bernard (Tony) does not appear in this episode.
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- During Lynn and Chloe's conversation (when Edgar intervenes to inform the number of the container), when the camera is faced to Lynn, he has a cup of coffee in his right hand. Then the camera switches to show Chloe and Lynn's back, and the cup is resting on the table. When the camera switches back to Lynn, the cup is again in his right hand.
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- The name of the character in charge of securing the nerve gas is Agent Finn. This is the same name of a character from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which David Fury also wrote for.
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- Jack's cell phone changes in this episode. From the appearance, it may be a blue RAZR phone by Motorola. This is the third type of phone we have seen Jack use this season.
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QUOTES (6)
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- Martha: How'd this happen?
  Evelyn: What's that, Mrs. Logan?
  Martha: Charles and me. I was his confidant. All those years in Congress, my opinion was the one that mattered most to him. Now, I'm less than an afterthought.
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- Martha: I'm being confined to a psychiatric ward, Evelyn. I don't think there are gonna be any black tie events.
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- McGill: But I'm not about to start considering disobeying a direct order from the White House!
  Buchanan: That's because you don't have the experience to know any better.
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- Cummings: Erwich listen, we can negotiate something.
  Erwich: I don't negotiate with my enemies. I eliminate them.
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- Audrey: Is it true what she told me?
  Jack: What?
  Audrey: That you still love me.
  Jack: (pause) I never stopped loving you. Not for one second.
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- Jack: I'm done talking with you, you understand me? Now you read my file. First thing I'm gonna do is take out your right eye, then I'ma move over to your left, and then I'm gonna cut you, and I'm gonna keep cutting at you until I get the information that I need. Do you understand me??
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- In 2006, 24 received its fifth consecutive nomination for 'Best Dramatic Series' from the Emmy voters. The producers submitted the first six episodes from the fifth season for consideration. 24 subsequently won the Emmy at the 58th annual Emmy Awards ceremony.
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- This is writer David Fury's first episode of 24. He previously wrote and directed episodes for several hit shows including Lost, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel.
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