Season 3

49. Day 3: 1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M.
gs: Sarah Wynter (Kate Warner) Joaquim de Almeida (Ramon Salazar) Christina Chang (Dr. Sunny Macer) Wendy Crewson (Anne Packard) Vanessa Ferlito (Claudia Salazar) Vincent Laresca (Hector Salazar) Riley Smith (Kyle Singer) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Carlos Gomez (Luis Annicon) Glenn Morshower (Agent Aaron Pierce) Lucinda Jenney (Helen Singer) Agnes Bruckner (Linda) Kett Turton (Tim) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Lorry Goldman (Douglas Shaye) Mark Arnott (Chuck)

Three years have passed since the events of Day Two. A van deposits a dead
body outside the LA Health Unit. The body is infected with a deadly virus.
Tony, now in charge of CTU, learns that this is a blackmail tactic to get
the US government to release a drug lord, Ramon Salazar, whom Jack has just brought down, before
Salazar's brother releases the virus into LA.

Jack and his new partner, Chase Edmunds, prepare to sign a deal with Salazar at the prison. Salazar delivers a mysterious warning to Jack before killing his lawyer.

Palmer is alive and well, and has returned to LA for the first time since
the attack three years ago. He is running for re-election and is preparing
for an important debate with a rival senator. He is accompanied by his brother, who happens to be his chief of
staff and his doctor, who also happens to be his girlfriend.

A young boy, Kyle Singer, is seen examining a large, mysterious bag of white
powder. He plans to deliver it to some dealers later that day, but he is being watched by Salazar's men.

Kim now works at CTU and has been dating Chase for three months. Kim wants
to tell her father, but Jack has a mysterious health problem that may make things more
complicated.

b: 28-Oct-2003 pc: 3AFF01 w: Joel Surnow & Michael Loceff d: Jon Cassar

NOTE: This episode aired 100% commercial free in North America. The "real time" premiere ran for only about 51 minutes.
A 3-minute trailer for this season's premiere aired during Fox's presentation of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon on September 7th, 2003.
A 2-minute version of that preview aired in theaters through-out the month of October as well.
The tattoo Kiefer Sutherland has on his wrist during the final scene is real. Sutherland opted to get it permanently instead of reapplying make up everyday.
This is the first Season Premiere that doesn't start in another country.
Fox aired an edited 43-minute version of this episode with commercials twice after the full-length premier. It was broadcast on 10-30-03 and 11-04-03 before Hour Two.
Reiko Aylesworth (Michelle) is now a series regular after recurring in Season 2. James Badge Dale (Chase) is also a series regular.
Ford, the primary sponsor of the premier, incorporated 24 and the character of Jack Bauer into the two-part commercial that aired before and after this episode. AlthoughKiefer Sutherland did not appear, nor did any other 24 actor, the commercial featured a Jack Bauer llook-alike, foreign spies, a secret tracker, money and a car chase that involved the Fored F-150. Jack Bauer was mentioned by name, but the commercial was clearly meant to compliment 24 without stepping on any toes.
This episode marks the first time that a flashback is used to start the episode before the real-time clock begins to tick.

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50. Day 3: 2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.
gs: Christina Chang (Dr. Sunny Macer) Wendy Crewson (Anne Packard) Joaquim de Almeida (Ramon Salazar) Vanessa Ferlito (Claudia Salazar) Vincent Laresca (Hector Salazar) Riley Smith (Kyle Singer) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Geoff Pierson (Senator John Keeler) Carlos Gomez (Luis Annicon) Glenn Morshower (Agent Aaron Pierce) Lucinda Jenney (Helen Singer) Agnes Bruckner (Linda) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Kett Turton (Tim)

Jack and Chase quarrel over Chase's relationship with Kim. Meanwhile, they learn of a lead to the possible whereabouts of the virus after rading a crackhouse.

Linda breaks up with Kyle when she learns that he is planning to make a drug delivery.

Wayne approaches Palmer with information about his girlfriend that could damage his chances for reelection, while a CTU employee is not what he seems.

b: 04-Nov-2003 pc: 3AFF02 w: Joel Surnow & Michael Loceff d: Jon Cassar

NOTE: This episode marks the first time that a place (Counter Terrorist Unit) gets a spot (freeze frame with the name written on the screen) during the "previouslies" instead of a person.

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51. Day 3: 3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.
gs: Christina Chang (Dr. Sunny Macer) Wendy Crewson (Anne Packard) Joaquim de Almeida (Ramon Salazar) Vanessa Ferlito (Claudia Salazar) Vincent Laresca (Hector Salazar) Riley Smith (Kyle Singer) Andrea Thompson (Nicole Duncan) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Agnes Bruckner (Linda) Lucinda Jenney (Helen Singer) Ted Marcoux (Sam Singer) Carlos Gomez (Luis Annicon) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) David Labiosa (Gomez)

Jack and Hector both search for Kyle, while Chase finds himself out of action at CTU.

Wayne and Palmer argue over the implications of Anne's past, while Ramon takes out one of his opponents in a surprise move.

Tony leads an operation to get Kyle, but tragedy strikes when Salazar's man gets there first.

b: 11-Nov-2003 pc: 3AFF03 w: Howard Gordon d: Ian Toynton

NOTE: According to his license, Kyle Singer was born on November 19, 1987. Since he is referred to as 19 years old, this would place the action around 2006-2007.
During the original Global Ontario (Toronto) broadcast of this episode, an unscheduled commercial break took place right after Tony was shot and the end splitscreens. This behavior continued during the broadcast of "Day 3: 4:00P.M. - 5:00P.M.". After the break appeared in Hour 4, fans disgusted with the extra commercial wrote in Global saying, "Taking a break in the middle of this show destroys it's real-time concept," and "Why are you tampering with a successful formula?" After these letters were mailed in, Global put a stop to the extra commercial.

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52. Day 3: 4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
gs: Wendy Crewson (Anne Packard) Joaquim de Almeida (Ramon Salazar) Vanessa Ferlito (Claudia Salazar) Vincent Laresca (Hector Salazar) Riley Smith (Kyle Singer) Andrea Thompson (Nicole Duncan) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Kevin Chapman (Warden Mitchell) Agnes Bruckner (Linda) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Andy Umberger (Dr. Linzer) David Labiosa (Gomez)

Michelle is torn by personal and professional obligations when she must take charge of CTU after Tony is wounded.

Kyle and Linda are captured by Hector's men.

Jack and Palmer have a secret conversation, leading Jack to take drastic action in the face of the Salazars' threat. But Jack's plans are complicated when Chase gets in the way.

Anne pushes Palmer back on to moral ground in the face of her ex husband's blackmail scheme.

b: 18-Nov-2003 pc: 3AFF04 w: Stephen Kronish d: Ian Toynton

NOTE: Kevin Chapman played a Coast Guard Officer in Season One 11:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.
The prison scenes were filmed on location at California's abandoned women's prison, Civil Brand.

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53. Day 3: 5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
gs: Wendy Crewson (Anne Packard) Joaquim de Almeida (Ramon Salazar) Vanessa Ferlito (Claudia Salazar) Vincent Laresca (Hector Salazar) Riley Smith (Kyle Singer) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Agnes Bruckner (Linda) Kevin Chapman (Warden Mitchell) Geoff Pierson (Senator John Keeler) Lobo Sebastian (Prisoner Peel) Leonard Roberts (Guard Buchanan) John Pyper-Ferguson (CTU Lab Tech) David Labiosa (Gomez) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle (Voice) (Uncredited))

Jack's efforts to break Ramon out of prison go awry when they are captured by a group of inmates during the riot.

Chloe unwittingly stumbles on to Jack's drug problem and she is forced to reveal his secret to Kim and Michelle.

Palmer begins his debate with Keeler, while Kyle prepares to sacrifice himself to save Linda.

b: 25-Nov-2003 pc: 3AFF05 w: Evan Katz d: Jon Cassar

NOTE: After the original broadcast, Kiefer Sutherland broke character to address the issue of gun safety, most likely to waive Fox of liability in case someone attempted to recreate the Russian Roulette scenes.
The original FOX broadcast included a couple of viewer discretion warnings for violence, along with a promo at the end of the episode by Kiefer Sutherland for an organization called The Americans For Gun Safety Foundation.

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54. Day 3: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
gs: Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Wendy Crewson (Anne Packard) Joaquim de Almeida (Ramon Salazar) Vanessa Ferlito (Claudia Salazar) Vincent Laresca (Hector Salazar) Riley Smith (Kyle Singer) Andrea Thompson (Nicole Duncan) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Geoff Pierson (Senator John Keeler) Ted Marcoux (Sam Singer) Lucinda Jenney (Helen Singer) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Steve Rankin (Major Blanchard) Andy Umberger (Dr. Linzer)

Jack and Ramon struggle to evade the authorities, while Palmer must shut the debate down because of the prison break.

Kim accidentally stumbles on to Gael's secret communications, but she isn't able to warn Michelle in time.

The Singer family learns a startling piece of news about Kyle's health.

b: 02-Dec-2003 pc: 3AFF06 w: Duppy Demetrius d: Jon Cassar

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55. Day 3: 7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
gs: Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Wendy Crewson (Anne Packard) Joaquim de Almeida (Ramon Salazar) Vanessa Ferlito (Claudia Salazar) Vincent Laresca (Hector Salazar) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle) Conor O'Farrell (Ted Packard) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Miguel Najera (Tomas) Andy Umberger (Dr. Linzer) Carlos Sanz (Simon) Jamie McShane (Gerry Whitehorn)

Ramon holds Jack hostage as he flies to Mexico. Ramon plans to kill Jack, but Jack manages to hold him at bay until the plane lands. Ramon then learns that Jack and Hector are working together to break him out of prison.

Gael is captured while trying to escape from CTU. Chappelle interrogates Gael but is interrupted by Tony, who claims that Gael is part of a bigger plan.

Anne is given a chance to clear Palmer's name, while Chase heads for Mexico to rescue Jack.

b: 09-Dec-2003 pc: 3AFF07 w: Robert Cochran & Howard Gordon d: Ian Toynton

NOTE: The original FOX broadcast began approximately one minute late.
This episode originally aired on Reiko Aylesworth's 31st birthday.
This episode was named the 33rd best episode of 2003 by The Futon Critic.
This episode won the Writer's Guild of America award for Best Drama Writing for a TV Show, beating out such contenders as Law & OrderThe West Wing and C.S.I.
Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence.

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56. Day 3: 8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
gs: Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Wendy Crewson (Anne Packard) Joaquim de Almeida (Ramon Salazar) Vanessa Ferlito (Claudia Salazar) Vincent Laresca (Hector Salazar) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle) Conor O'Farrell (Ted Packard) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Marco Sanchez (Rafael Gutierrez) Greg Ellis (Michael Amador)

Palmer and Chappelle view a message from Jack, explaining his undercover work with the Salazars. Meanwhile, hector tries to convince Ramon that they should deal with Bauer so that they can get their hands on the virus.

Jack has a private moment with Claudia and she blasts him for leaving her behind when he arrested Ramon.

Chase arrives in Mexico, but is captured by Hector's men. Ramon devises a way for Jack to prove his loyalty to them.

Anne manages to clear Palmer's name, but she breaks off her relationship with him.

b: 16-Dec-2003 pc: 3AFF08 w: Robert Cochran & Howard Gordon d: Ian Toynton

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57. Day 3: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
gs: Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Joaquim de Almeida (Ramon Salazar) Vanessa Ferlito (Claudia Salazar) Vincent Laresca (Hector Salazar) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Albert Hall (Alan Milliken) Gina Torres (Julia Milliken) Greg Ellis (Michael Amador) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Jamie McShane (Gerry Whitehorn) Josh Cruze (Oriol) Gino Montesinos (Edouardo) Sarah Clarke (Nina Myers)

Palmer clears Anne's name with the press, but he finds that he is facing a new problem when his biggest campaign contributer reveals a startling secret about Wayne.

Kim and Michelle worry about Tony's mental ability when he continues to make mistakes.

Jack and the Salazars meet with Amador, but the deal turns sour when Nina Myers appears on the scene and competes for the virus.

b: 06-Jan-2004 pc: 3AFF09 w: Evan Katz & Stephen Kronish s: Robert Cochran & Howard Gordon d: Brad Turner

NOTE: Sarah Clarke does not appear in the opening credits, clearly because her return was meant to be a surprise. She does appear in the closing credits.

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58. Day 3: 10:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.
gs: Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Joaquim de Almeida (Ramon Salazar) Vanessa Ferlito (Claudia Salazar) Vincent Laresca (Hector Salazar) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Gina Torres (Julia Milliken) Greg Ellis (Michael Amador) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Jamie McShane (Gerry Whitehorn) Josh Cruze (Oriol) Gino Montesinos (Edouardo) Matt Bushell (Cale) Sarah Clarke (Nina Myers) Penny Johnson Jerald (Sherry Palmer)

Claudia manages to free Chase from his captors, but she pays a high price for her efforts.

Wayne turns to Julia, while Palmer calls on Sherry for help against Milliken.

Jack and Ramon make plans to get to Nina, in the hopes of intercepting the virus.

Chloe's work at CTU is disrupted when she is forced to take care of her baby.

b: 13-Jan-2004 pc: 3AFF10 w: Joel Surnow & Michael Loceff d: Brad Turner

NOTE: Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence.
Sarah Clarke receives the coveted "and" credit.
Penny Johnson Jerald is credited as a "Special Guest Star." She was credited under that same title during most of Season One.
Vanessa Ferlito stated in an interview that Claudia and Jack were supposed to have a future together, but the writers had to kill her off when she chose to sign on to the Tommy Lee Jones comedy, Cheer Up. She felt this was a golden opportunity, since the producers at 24 never signed her to a long term contract.

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59. Day 3: 11:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.
gs: Penny Johnson Jerald (Sherry Palmer) Joaquim de Almeida (Ramon Salazar) Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Vincent Laresca (Hector Salazar) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Greg Ellis (Michael Amador) Albert Hall (Alan Milliken) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Glenn Morshower (Agent Aaron Pierce) Rick Ravanello (Captain Reiss) Josh Cruze (Oriol) Gonzalo Menendez (Pablo) Sarah Clarke (Nina Myers)

Jack forces Nina to work with him in order to get the virus from Amador.

Palmer meets with Sherry and convinces her to help him deal with Milliken.

Chase remains in Mexico to help with the capture of the virus.

Ramon and Hector quarrel when Hector wants to pull out of the deal.

b: 27-Jan-2004 pc: 3AFF11 w: Michael Loceff & Joel Surnow d: Jon Cassar

NOTE: A 15-minute webcast called 24Inside aired after this episode, featuring a live interview with Penny Johnson Jerald. Fans seemed enthusiastic, but later complained because of its shortness and lack of fan questions.
Sarah Clarke receives the coveted "and" credit.

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60. Day 3: 12:00 A.M.-1:00 A.M.
gs: Penny Johnson Jerald (Sherry Palmer) Joaquim de Almeida (Ramon Salazar) Vincent Laresca (Hector Salazar) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Greg Ellis (Michael Amador) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Jack Kehler (Kevin Kelly) Gina Torres (Julia Milliken) Gonzalo Menendez (Pablo) Rick Ravanello (Captain Reiss) Sarah Clarke (Nina Myers)

Things finally come to an explosive head as Jack, Ramon, Nina and Chase all close in on the virus. But the deal takes an unexpected turn when Amador pulls a fast switch.

Kim becomes suspicious of Chloe when her story about her baby doesn't check out.

Sherry finds a witness who can damage Milliken, but her advantage is shortlived.

b: 03-Feb-2004 pc: 3AFF12 w: Robert Cochran & Howard Gordon s: Stephen Kronish & Evan Katz d: Jon Cassar

NOTE: Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence.
Sarah Clarke receives the coveted "and" credit.

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61. Day 3: 1:00 A.M.-2:00 A.M.
gs: Penny Johnson Jerald (Sherry Palmer) Greg Ellis (Michael Amador) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Albert Hall (Alan Milliken) Gina Torres (Julia Milliken) David Herman (Dalton Furelle) Glenn Morshower (Agent Aaron Pierce) Colby French (Mike Murphy) Sarah Clarke (Nina Myers) Lothaire Bluteau (Marcus Alvers (uncredited))

Jack and Chase interrogate Nina, but the worm turns when she causes havoc with the CTU computer systems.

Chappelle puts Chloe under guard when she refuses to answer questions about the baby, but is forced to release her when she is the only one who can deal with the crisis.

Sherry takes her battle directly to Alan, forcing Julia to act as her acomplice.

b: 10-Feb-2004 pc: 3AFF13 w: Joel Surnow & Michael Loceff s: Robert Cochran & Stephen Kronish d: Bryan Spicer

NOTE: Sarah Clarke receives the coveted "and" credit.
Much of the technological computer terminology tossed out during CTU's efforts to stop Nina's computer worm are simply random terms and phrases nonsensically strung together.

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62. Day 3: 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M.
gs: Penny Johnson Jerald (Sherry Palmer) Lothaire Bluteau (Marcus Alvers) Greg Ellis (Michael Amador) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Albert Hall (Alan Milliken) Gina Torres (Julia Milliken) David Herman (Dalton Furelle) Glenn Morshower (Agent Aaron Pierce) Randle Mell (Brad Hammond) Jenette Goldstein (Rae Plachecki) Michael Cavanaugh (Homeland Security Director Joseph O'Laughlin) Sarah Clarke (Nina Myers)

Tony interrogates Nina about Alvers' location, while Chappelle orders Jack to undergo a medical examination in light of his drug use.

Kim and Chase have a conversation about the baby.

Palmer confronts Sherry about Alan Milliken's death, while Julia begs Wayne for help.

b: 17-Feb-2004 pc: 3AFF14 w: Howard Gordon & Evan Katz d: Bryan Spicer

NOTE: Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence. Every episode for the remainder of the season would be aired with the same warning preceding it. These, along with the previous episodes, arguably makes this season the most violent so far.
Sarah Clarke receives the coveted "and" credit...for the last time.
Jenette Goldstein (Rae Plachecki) and former cast member Xander Berkeley played John Connor's ill-fated foster parents Todd and Janelle Voight in Terminator 2: Judgement Day.

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63. Day 3: 3:00 A.M.-4:00 A.M.
gs: Penny Johnson Jerald (Sherry Palmer) Paul Blackthorne (Stephen Saunders) Lothaire Bluteau (Marcus Alvers) Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Greg Ellis (Michael Amador) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Gina Torres (Julia Milliken) Doug Savant (Craig Phillips) Tony Todd (Detective Norris) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Christopher Stanley (SWAT Captain) Philip Moon (Lieutenant Wong)

Chappelle threatens to pull Jack from the investigation for killing a material witness, but Jack persuades him to hold off when they find a fresh lead on Amador's whereabouts.

Amador and Alvers meet with the man who is planning to unleash the virus in LA within the hour.

Michelle and Gael locate the target area, but things really hit the fan when they attempt to capture Alvers in the process of releasing the virus.

Wayne argues with Sherry over the consequences of Milliken's death as the police turn up the heat on Julia.

b: 24-Feb-2004 pc: 3AFF15 w: Robert Cochran & Howard Gordon s: Michael Loceff d: Kevin Hooks

NOTE: Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence.

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64. Day 3: 4:00 A.M.-5:00 A.M.
gs: Penny Johnson Jerald (Sherry Palmer) Paul Blackthorne (Stephen Saunders) Lothaire Bluteau (Marcus Alvers) Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Greg Ellis (Michael Amador) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle) Andrea Thompson (Nicole Duncan) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Doug Savant (Craig Phillips) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Paul Vincent O'Connor (Police Chief Hendrix) JD Cullum (Bruce Margolis) Scott Klace (Angry Guest) Bruce Nozick (Division Agent)

Jack and Chase track Amador in the hopes that he can lead them to the man behind the virus attack.

Michelle faces a mob riot when the hotel is quarantined.

Sherry extorts Palmer, forcing him to manufacture her alibi for the police.

b: 30-Mar-2004 pc: 3AFF16 w: Evan Katz & Stephen Kronish d: Kevin Hooks

NOTE: Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence.
This was the first of three episodes submitted for Emmy consideration.

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65. Day 3: 5:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M.
gs: Paul Blackthorne (Stephen Saunders) Lothaire Bluteau (Marcus Alvers) Jesse Borrego (Gael Ortega) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle) Andrea Thompson (Nicole Duncan) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Doug Savant (Craig Phillips) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Glenn Morshower (Agent Aaron Pierce) Gabrielle Fitzpatrick (Diana White) Simon Templeman (Trevor Tomlinson) Michael Cavanaugh (Homeland Security Director Joseph O'Laughlin) Joe D'Angerio (Osterlind)

Saunders begins making demands on the President. He forces Palmer to hold a strange press conference and then orders the death of the CTU agent who can trace him.

Jack learns of a woman who can lead him to Saunders, but a surprise attack shifts the balance of power.

As Gael's symptoms get worse, Michelle devises a way to relieve the suffering of the victims at the hotel.

b: 06-Apr-2004 pc: 3AFF17 w: Robert Cochran & Stephen Kronish d: Ian Toynton

NOTE: Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence.
This was the second of three episodes submitted for Emmy consideration.

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66. Day 3: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.
gs: Paul Blackthorne (Stephen Saunders) Christina Chang (Dr. Sunny Macer) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Doug Savant (Craig Phillips) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Patrick Fabian (William Cole) Brigid Brannagh (Kathy McCartney) Jenni Blong (Susan Cole) Daniel Dae Kim (Agent Tom Baker) Jamie McShane (Gerry Whitehorn) Bryan Rasmussen (Agent Ed Miller) Joe D'Angerio (Osterlind)

Jack and Chase race against time to capture Saunders before the deadline, while Chappelle plans an escape.

Michelle begins a frantic search when she learns that an infected hotel guest may have slipped through her fingers.

b: 18-Apr-2004 pc: 3AFF18 w: Howard Gordon & Evan Katz d: Ian Toynton

NOTE: This episode was originally scheduled to air on April 13, but was preempted at the last moment because of a White House press conference.
Due to the move to Sunday, 24 had the show's worst ratings ever, getting a 4.0/6 ratings share.
Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence.
This episode marks the fourth time the ticking clock is not heard on the series. Instead, the sound of a distant train whistle is used to close the episode.
This episode was the third and final submission by the producers for Emmy consideration.
In 2004, this episode won an Emmy for 'Best Musical Scoring For a Television Episode'.

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67. Day 3: 7:00 A.M.-8:00 A.M.
gs: Paul Blackthorne (Stephen Saunders) Paul Schulze (Ryan Chappelle) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Alexandra Lydon (Jane Saunders) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Maria del Mar (Rachel Forrester) Patrick Fabian (William Cole) Jenni Blong (Susan Cole) Alan Dale (Vice President Jim Prescott) Michael Cavanaugh (Homeland Security Director Joseph O'Laughlin) Shiloh Strong (Lennox) Joe D'Angerio (Osterlind) Richard Holden (Agent Stone) Neal Matarazzo (Agent Graves) Kyme (Alice)

Jack reluctantly works with Kim on an under-cover job that may help them gain an advantage over Saunders.

Palmer informs his cabinet of the crisis, while Saunders makes yet another demand.

Chase tracks down the man who left the hotel and learns that the virus is spreading to the general public.

b: 20-Apr-2004 pc: 3AFF19 w: Michael Loceff d: Jon Cassar

NOTE: Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence.
SylviaImports.com, the website Saunders gives to Palmer, is owned by 24 director Rodney Charters. There is only simple text, which reads: Sylviaimports.com A Big Thank-you from the crew of 24. Thanks for watching, we love making it for you, and yes, we did get picked up for Season 4.
A scene was cut from the final print of this episode, featuring Jack alone in his car weaping over the death of Chappelle. It bares a striking similarity to the last scene in the season finale. Presumably, the writers liked the idea of Jack breaking down alone and saved the idea for the final dramatic moment.

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68. Day 3: 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M.
gs: Paul Blackthorne (Stephen Saunders) Christina Chang (Dr. Sunny Macer) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Alexandra Lydon (Jane Saunders) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Maria del Mar (Rachel Forrester) Glenn Morshower (Agent Aaron Pierce) Daniel Dae Kim (Agent Tom Baker) Jamie McShane (Gerry Whitehorn) Joe D'Angerio (Osterlind)

Jack attempts to use Saunders' daughter as leverage to gain control of the virus, while Palmer must deal with the discontented press.

Michelle gets the results of her test, while Adam finds that the virus has struck too close to home.

Tony finds himself compromised when Saunders exploits his only weakness.

b: 27-Apr-2004 pc: 3AFF20 w: Virgil Williams d: Jon Cassar

NOTE: Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence.
The IP address that Saunders gives Tony was made to be over 255 since that address doesn't work, much like 555 is the fictional prefix for phone numbers.

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69. Day 3: 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.
gs: Penny Johnson Jerald (Sherry Palmer) Paul Blackthorne (Stephen Saunders) Christina Chang (Dr. Sunny Macer) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Alexandra Lydon (Jane Saunders) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Maria del Mar (Rachel Forrester) Daniel Dae Kim (Agent Tom Baker) Geoff Pierson (Senator John Keeler) Jamie McShane (Gerry Whitehorn) Matt Salinger (Mark Kanar) Shawn Woods (Frederick)

Tony works to free Jane from CTU before Saunders can harm Michelle, but Chloe and Jack become suspicious of his activities.

Sherry meets with Palmer's political rival and proposes a deal to blackmail him.

b: 04-May-2004 pc: 3AFF21 w: Joel Surnow & Michael Loceff d: Fred Keller

NOTE: This episode was followed by the return of 24inside (see Day 3: 11:00 P.M.-12:00A.M.)with Special Guests Carlos Bernard and Reiko Aylesworth.
The episode ends on the split screen, which usually has been done for the transition to the final scene. It is also a 6-pannel screen, instead of the usual 3-pannel or 4-pannel split.
Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence.

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70. Day 3: 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
gs: Penny Johnson Jerald (Sherry Palmer) Paul Blackthorne (Stephen Saunders) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Alexandra Lydon (Jane Saunders) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Geoff Pierson (Senator John Keeler) Mark Rolston (Bruce Foxton) Kevin Fry (Kevin) Shawn Woods (Frederick)

Jack and Tony clash as the time for the hostage exchange draws near.

Keeler meets with Palmer and demands his resignation, while Wayne begins a secret operation against Sherry.

b: 11-May-2004 pc: 3AFF22 w: Evan Katz & Stephen Kronish s: Robert Cochran & Howard Gordon d: Fred Keller

NOTE: This episode was followed by another webcast of 24Inside, with special guest Paul Blackthorne.
In the 24 Inside following the show, Paul Blackthorne reveals that he originally auditioned to play Michael Amador
Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence.
Kiefer Sutherland filmed this episode with a broken toe.
The F-18 fighter jets used in this episode were real, and were piloted by actual Marines. A documentary detailing the filming of this sequence can be seen on the Season Three DVD set.

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71. Day 3: 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
gs: Penny Johnson Jerald (Sherry Palmer) Paul Blackthorne (Stephen Saunders) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Randle Mell (Brad Hammond) Gina Torres (Julia Milliken) Alexandra Lydon (Jane Saunders) Glenn Morshower (Agent Aaron Pierce) Mark Rolston (Bruce Foxton) Geoff Pierson (Senator John Keeler) Andrew Borba (Man In Subway)

Jack pushes the envelope in an attempt to force Saunders to disclose the location of the missing vials.

Sherry meets with David to discuss her terms, while Wayne breaks into her home to find the incriminating evidence.

Tony finds himself facing a harsh penalty because of his efforts to save Michelle.

b: 18-May-2004 pc: 3AFF23 w: Robert Cochran & Howard Gordon s: Evan Katz & Stephen Kronish d: Jon Cassar

NOTE: This episode was followed by another webcast of 24Inside, with special guests Mary Lynn Rajskub and director Jon Cassar.
Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence.

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72. Day 3: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.
gs: Paul Blackthorne (Stephen Saunders) DB Woodside (Wayne Palmer) Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) Zachary Quinto (Adam Kaufman) Randle Mell (Brad Hammond) Glenn Morshower (Agent Aaron Pierce) Kamala Lopez Dawson (Theresa Ortega) Michael Cavanaugh (Homeland Security Director Joseph O'Laughlin) Salvator Xuereb (Arthur Rabens) Jenette Goldstein (Rae Plachecki) Randy Thompson (Agent Roger Summers)

Jack and Chase must make a powerful sacrifice when dealing with the virus.

Tony is able to help Jack one last time before he is taken into custody, while an angry victim seeks vengeance on Saunders.

Palmer makes a surprising career choice in the wake of Sherry's death.

b: 25-May-2004 pc: 3AFF24 w: Joel Surnow & Michael Loceff d: Jon Cassar

NOTE: The finale was followed by the final webcast of 24Inside for the season, featuring special guests DB Woodside and writer/producer Stephen Kronish.
Aired with a Viewer Discretion Warning for graphic violence.
This is the first season finale that played the ticking clock sound during the final seconds of the episode.
The episode started approximately two minutes late due to the delayed ending of American Idol.
This is the final appearance of Dennis Haysbert, Elisha Cuthbert, Carlos Bernard, Reiko Aylesworth and James Badge Dale as series regulars.
Several scenes were deleted from the final print of this episode. In one scene, Saunders explains to Jack that Rabens' objective is to get out of the country with the remaining vial so he can replicate the virus and plan another attack. In another scene, a chopper radios Rabens for a pick-up after he fights with Chase.

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