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The Worst Episodes of 24

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Counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer fights the bad guys of the world, a day at a time. With each week's episode unfolding in real-time, "24" covers a single day in the life of Bauer each season.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    24 Season 8 Episode 10 - Day 8: 1:00 A.M.-2:00 A.M.
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Day 8: 1:00 A.M.-2:00 A.M.

    S8:E10

    As the terror threat continues, the Hassan family turmoil fans the flames of the increasingly urgent situation. When Jack closes in on a person of significant interest, a tense meeting between President Taylor and Omar Hassan takes an unexpected turn as the global security stakes are raised.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writers:Manny Coto, Brannon Braga

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  2. 24 Season 7 Episode 17 - Day 7: 12:00 A.M.-1:00 A.M.
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Day 7: 12:00 A.M.-1:00 A.M.

    S7:E17

    As the day stretches into the middle of the night, Jack and the FBI formulate a plan to prevent further terror attacks. Events take an unexpected turn when the politics surrounding the administration expand beyond the White House.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writer:Chip Johannessen

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  3. 24 Season 3 Episode 14 - Day 3: 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M.
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Day 3: 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M.

    S3:E14

    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.

    Director:Bryan Spicer
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Evan Katz

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  4. 24 Season 3 Episode 8 - Day 3: 8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Day 3: 8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.

    S3:E8

    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.

    Director:Ian Toynton
    Writers:Robert Cochran, Howard Gordon

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  5. 24 Season 3 Episode 9 - Day 3: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Day 3: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.

    S3:E9

    Palmer clears Anne's name with the press, but he finds that he is facing a new problem when his biggest campaign contributor 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.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. 24 Season 8 Episode 1 - Day 8: 4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #6 - Day 8: 4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.

    S8:E1

    Jack is back, this time in New York City spending time with his granddaughter. However, when a former contact comes to him with vital information on an upcoming terrorist assassination attempt, Jack has no choice but to become involved and take the man to CTU. But to get to CTU, they first need to survive a whole bunch of terrorists all trying to kill them. Meanwhile, Chloe struggles to settle in at her new position at the upgraded CTU, and President Allison Taylor negotiates with Middle Eastern leader Omar Hassan over weapons inspections... unaware that Hassan is the assassins' target. Also, a journalist named Meredith Reed is suspected to have direct ties with the on-going terrorist crisis.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Evan Katz

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  7. 24 Season 3 Episode 10 - Day 3: 10:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Day 3: 10:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.

    S3:E10

    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.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writers:Michael Loceff, Joel Surnow

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  8. 24 Season 8 Episode 5 - Day 8: 8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Day 8: 8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.

    S8:E5

    Four explosive hours after being unwillingly drawn back into action, Jack Bauer reteams with a risky Renee Walker to track some very dangerous leads. Meanwhile, back at CTU, a desperate Dana Walsh faces tense and untimely circumstances, and emotions escalate when President Taylor learns of a larger looming threat that jeopardizes the peace accord with President Hassan.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Evan Katz, Alex Gansa

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  9. 24 Season 8 Episode 6 - Day 8: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Day 8: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.

    S8:E6

    Undercover Agent Renee Walker confronts her painful past when attempting to broker a deal with a ruthless, but very well-connected German arms dealer. When CTU shifts its focus from the perilous circumstances surrounding Jack and Renee, lead analyst Dana Walsh comes up with a plan to quell her situation and Chloe O'Brian puts Arlo Glass in his place. As Jack and Renee’s undercover mission takes unexpected turns, the Hassan family turmoil has President Taylor reeling as the peace agreement is jeopardized.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writers:Manny Coto, Brannon Braga

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  10. 24 Season 8 Episode 7 - Day 8: 10:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Day 8: 10:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.

    S8:E7

    Despite averting the assassination attempt on foreign peacekeeping leader Omar Hassan, Jack Bauer's day intensifies when he is forced to go further undercover to secure the unsecured enriched nuclear materials. As international delegates reconvene at the United Nations, President Taylor's goodwill comes into question and CTU races against time to assist with the mission.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson

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  11. 24 Season 8 Episode 8 - Day 8: 11:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Day 8: 11:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.

    S8:E8

    President Taylor pressures CTU for progress while Jack's perilous plan has operatives panicked. As the scope of the looming threat expands, the dynamic at CTU changes and the ongoing crisis worsens.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:David Fury

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  12. 24 Season 8 Episode 11 - Day 8: 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M.
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Day 8: 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M.

    S8:E11

    The clock races into the middle of the night when the threat of a devastating nuclear attack accelerates as Jack tracks an informed terror suspect who has an explosive strategy. Back at CTU, a key player grapples with being demoted, and the day takes an unexpected stressful turn when pesky parole officer Bill Prady enters the picture.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writers:Evan Katz, David Fury

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  13. 24 Season 8 Episode 13 - Day 8: 4:00 A.M.-5:00 A.M.
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Day 8: 4:00 A.M.-5:00 A.M.

    S8:E13

    As the imminent terror threat nears and CTU copes with the day's explosive events, the onerous NSA intervenes. Conditions at CTU remain tenuous and field operatives find intense action when Jack Bauer leads them on a risky mission. Meanwhile, Chloe and Dana make game-changing moves.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writers:Howard Gordon, Manny Coto, Brannon Braga

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  14. 24 Season 8 Episode 14 - Day 8: 5:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M.
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Day 8: 5:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M.

    S8:E14

    President Taylor's vision of global peace has been foiled over the last 13 hellish hours, and the situation worsens when the imminent threat of mass destruction clarifies. As her idealistic nature becomes a point of contention, she tasks Jack Bauer with a crucial mission, and advisor Ethan Kanin returns in the heart-stopping.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writers:Evan Katz, Alex Gansa

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  15. 24 Season 3 Episode 2 - Day 3: 2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Day 3: 2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.

    S3:E2

    Jack and Chase quarrel over Chase's relationship with Kim. Meanwhile, they learn of a lead to the possible whereabouts of the virus after raiding a crack-house. 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 re-election, while a CTU employee is not what he seems.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writers:Michael Loceff, Joel Surnow

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  16. 24 Season 3 Episode 22 - Day 3: 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Day 3: 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.

    S3:E22

    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.

    Director:Frederick King Keller
    Writers:Evan Katz, Stephen Kronish

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  17. 24 Season 6 Episode 21 - Day 6: 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M.
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Day 6: 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M.

    S6:E21

    Russian ire worries the White House, while the Chinese take on CTU, and the damaged circuit board is in surprising hands.

    Director:Bryan Spicer
    Writer:Manny Coto

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  18. 24 Season 1 Episode 3 - 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M.
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    #18 - 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M.

    S1:E3

    Kimberly and Janet realize they are in danger after it becomes clear that their two dates have kidnapped them. Despite the threat on his life, Senator Palmer sneaks out of his hotel to meet a reporter who has damaging information that could affect his campaign. Back at the office, Jack has Jamey, a member of his team, decrypt the key card.

    Director:Stephen Hopkins
    Writers:Michael Loceff, Joel Surnow

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  19. 24 Season 3 Episode 1 - Day 3: 1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M.
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Day 3: 1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M.

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writers:Michael Loceff, Joel Surnow

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  20. 24 Season 3 Episode 3 - Day 3: 3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Day 3: 3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Ian Toynton
    Writer:Howard Gordon

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  21. 24 Season 3 Episode 7 - Day 3: 7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #21 - Day 3: 7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:Ian Toynton
    Writers:Robert Cochran, Howard Gordon

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  22. 24 Season 3 Episode 15 - Day 3: 3:00 A.M.-4:00 A.M.
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Day 3: 3:00 A.M.-4:00 A.M.

    S3:E15

    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.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writers:Robert Cochran, Howard Gordon

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  23. 24 Season 8 Episode 12 - Day 8: 3:00 A.M.-4:00 A.M.
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #23 - Day 8: 3:00 A.M.-4:00 A.M.

    S8:E12

    While Jack and Cole team up in the field to shield New York from the calamitous threat, a hostage situation has CTU completely stressed out. Meanwhile, unrelenting parole officer Prady presses on in his investigation, and unexpected developments send the Hassan family into a major tailspin.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson

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  24. 24 Season 8 Episode 15 - Day 8: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Day 8: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.

    S8:E15

    As dawn breaks over New York, President Taylor endures a game-changing setback as the threat of mass destruction looms. Meanwhile, President Hassan makes a shocking decision that surprises his loved ones. But before long, trusted confidantes will become enemies of the state, and it's only the beginning of the betrayals that are to come as the race against time ticks over two pulse-pounding hours.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writers:Chip Johannessen, Patrick Harbinson

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  25. 24 Season 1 Episode 1 - 12:00 A.M.-1:00 A.M.
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    #25 - 12:00 A.M.-1:00 A.M.

    S1:E1

    Moments after discovering his daughter, Kimberly, has snuck out of the house, Jack Bauer is called into work. As head of the CIA's Los Angeles Counter Terrorist Unit office he's told that an assassination attempt will be made within the next 24 hours on the life of presidential candidate David Palmer and it's up to his team of agents to keep Palmer alive. Meanwhile, Jack's wife, Teri, sets out to find their daughter.

    Director:Stephen Hopkins
    Writers:Robert Cochran, Joel Surnow

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Day 8: 1:00 A.M.-2:00 A.M." is the worst rated episode of "24". It scored 6.7/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Brad Turner and written by Manny Coto, Brannon Braga, it aired on 3/1/2010. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Day 7: 12:00 A.M.-1:00 A.M.".