The Best Episodes Written By Joel Surnow
Every TV Episode Written by Joel Surnow Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Joel Surnow Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Joel Surnow is "Day 5: 4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.", rated 9/10 from 9 user votes. It was "directed by Tim Iacofano". "Day 5: 4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M." aired on 2/27/2006 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Day 5: 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.".
9.0/10 9 votes#1 - Day 5: 4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 2/27/2006
Logan wrestles with his conscience when he learns that Martha is riding in the motorcade with the Suvarovs. Audrey convinces Curtis to take action as Lynn continues to abuse his authority. Jack learns that an ex CTU agent, Christopher Henderson, works for a company which is connected with the nerve gas.
Director: Tim Iacofano
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.9/10 9 votes#2 - Day 5: 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 1/16/2006
Jack is captured by the terrorists, who use Derek as leverage to force him to compromise CTU's assault operation. Logan refuses to give into the terrorist demands as the time of the co-signing of the treaty draws near. Martha tries to tell her husband of the evidence she uncovered about her phone call with Palmer, but Walt interferes with her efforts. A new representative from District arrives at CTU and begins to undermine Buchanan's authority.
Director: Brad Turner
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.9/10 9 votes#3 - Day 5: 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 1/23/2006
Jack returns to CTU and has an emotional reunion with Audrey, while Curtis tracks the Russians and the stolen nerve gas. Walt sends in a hit man to silence Jack. Chloe discovers that Spencer has his own agenda at CTU. Walt convinces Logan to have Martha institutionalized when she tells them of the attack on her.
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.9/10 9 votes#4 - Day 5: 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M.
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 5/1/2006
After stowing away aboard the flight containing Henderson's contact and the incriminating recording, Jack finds himself having to deal with a pilot who refuses to cooperate. Martha begins to break down, and Mike becomes suspicious of what she is hiding from him, while Logan tries to calm his financial backers.
Director: Dwight H. Little
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.7/10 9 votes#5 - Day 5: 7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/13/2006
Jack and Lynn must take action when they discover that the nerve gas is breaking through the protective seals that are keeping the CTU survivors alive. Chloe wrestles with her grief over Edgar's death, while Tony contemplates revenge against Henderson. Martha bolster's Logan's spirit as he wavers under more political pressure from Gardner.
Director: Brad Turner
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.6/10 9 votes#6 - Day 3: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 5/25/2004
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.
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.6/10 11 votes#7 - Day 4: 3:00 A.M.-4:00 A.M.
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 5/9/2005
CTU scrambles to forge an alibi when a Chinese representative produces evidence of American involvement in the raid on their embassy. Audrey gives Jack the cold shoulder, while Palmer and Logan clash over the consequences of Palmer's decisions. Jack and Curtis close in on Marwan as the countdown for the missile launch moves ahead.
Director: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.6/10 9 votes#8 - Day 7: 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2009
Since Jack Bauer has been pulled from his senate sub-committee hearing to assist with the deadly domestic threat and the investigation of former colleague Tony Almeida, his new undefined role is to help secure the nation. Meanwhile, President Allison Taylor presides over the escalating time-sensitive dilemmas linked to the unrest in Sangala. Chloe O’Brian and Bill Buchanan are on hand this season as well as FBI Agents Renee Walker, Larry Moss, Janis Gold and Sean Hillinger to cope with the unthinkable events
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.5/10 11 votes#9 - Day 4: 1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M.
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 1/31/2005
Jack takes Audrey to ID the man she recognized at the compound, but the terrorists get there soon after and pin them down. Jack must call on an old friend to help him escape. Heller puts Edgar in charge of dealing with the nuclear override, while Driscoll's daughter takes a turn for the worse. Dina is wounded when she helps Behrooz flee from Navi. Navi's boss orders him to kill his wife and son before the day is over.
Director: Ken Girotti
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.5/10 11 votes#10 - Day 4: 5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 2/28/2005
Jack and Curtis finally learn the location of the override device. They try to trap the architect of the terrorist strike before the remaining nuclear plants go critical. Tony pushes Dina to reveal more of her knowledge of Marwan, while Driscoll faces another personal crisis with her daughter.
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.5/10 11 votes#11 - Day 4: 12:00 A.M.-1:00 A.M.
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 4/18/2005
Curtis brings in a suspect who has critical information about Marwan's next strike. Michelle orders Curtis to use harsh methods to interrogate the suspect, but things get complicated when Marwan sends a lawyer to defend his rights. Logan's advisors begin to worry as he continues to exhibit fear in the face of the ongoing terrorist threat.
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.4/10 14 votes#12 - Day 2: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/25/2003
Jack and Kate try to break Marie's resolve so they can learn the location of the bomb. Palmer confronts his ex wife with the information that Stanton gave them. George finally steps down as director of CTU and hands the position over to Tony. Kim discovers her host's deception.
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.4/10 9 votes#13 - Day 7: 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M.
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2009
Following events in 24: Redemption Jack is pulled from his senate sub-committee hearing to assist with the deadly domestic threat and the investigation of former colleague Tony Almeida, his new undefined role is to help secure the nation. Meanwhile, President Allison Taylor presides over the escalating time-sensitive dilemmas linked to the unrest in Sangala. Chloe O’Brian and Bill Buchanan are on hand this season as well as FBI Agents Renee Walker, Larry Moss, Janis Gold and Sean Hillinger to cope with the unthinkable events
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.3/10 21 votes#14 - 7:00 A.M.-8:00 A.M.
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/15/2002
Jack delivers the briefcase to the assassin at Palmer's press conference. Palmer wants to let the press know what happened with Keith and the murder.
Director: Stephen Hopkins
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.3/10 12 votes#15 - Day 4: 7:00 A.M.-8:00 A.M.
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2005
Eighteen months have elapsed since the conclusion of Day 3. A commuter train bound for Los Angeles explodes. 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 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 its 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.
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.3/10 11 votes#16 - Day 4: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 3/28/2005
Marwan decides to trade Jack for Behrooz in hopes of distracting CTU from his real objective. Tony and Michelle weigh the consequences of the trade, while Curtis reluctantly interrogates Behrooz in order to learn more about Marwan.
Director: Bryan Spicer
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.3/10 10 votes#17 - Day 6: 4:00 A.M.-5:00 A.M.
Season 6 Episode 23 - Aired 5/21/2007
In order to prevent a war with Russia, the White House orders a trade of Jack's nephew for the circuit board, and puts Jack in custody so he cannot stop the exchange.
Director: Brad Turner
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.1/10 24 votes#18 - 1:00 A.M.-2:00 A.M.
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/13/2001
Jack rushes to the aid of CTU Director Richard Walsh who comes into possession of a keycard and ends up in a shootout. Gaines encounters trouble acquiring Martin Belkin's ID from Mandy. Elsewhere, Kim realises the gravity of her situation.
Director: Stephen Hopkins
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.1/10 18 votes#19 - 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/9/2002
Jack and Mason search for location of the address found in Victor Drazen's confidential file. Palmer finally lets the press know about Keith's past. One of Drazen's goons closes in on Teri; Kim is arrested after the police raid Rick's house.
Director: Frederick King Keller
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.1/10 19 votes#20 - 8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/23/2002
Jack is captured by Victor Drazen and Andre when they escape the detention center. Palmer learns he is dominating the California polls. Drazen's men capture Kim after she is released from jail.
Director: Stephen Hopkins
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.1/10 19 votes#21 - 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/7/2002
In order to buy himself more time Jack puts Victor and Andre in contact via Mason with a hospitalized Alexis Drazen. Palmer becomes involved with a campaign staffer. Tony and Nina learn that Kim has been recaptured.
Director: Paul Shapiro
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.1/10 16 votes#22 - Day 2: 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M.
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/29/2002
It's been a year since Jack lost his wife, and the emotional toll includes estrangement from his daughter Kim, who is now a live-in au pair for a troubled family. Jack is no longer with CTU, and no longer interested in that line of work - until he's summoned directly by President Palmer. The situation: terrorists have planted a nuclear device somewhere in Los Angeles and plan to detonate it within 24 hours.
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.1/10 15 votes#23 - Day 2: 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/5/2002
Jack reestablishes his undercover identity to join a crew of suspected terrorists that may know something about the nuclear device planted in Los Angeles. Posing as career criminal Jack Roush, his only hope in proving his loyalty to them lies in the package he's carrying. Meanwhile, President Palmer deals with a curious press, including one particularly skeptical reporter; Kim tries to protect Megan from her father; and Kate Warner follows up on suspicions about her sister's fiancé.
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.1/10 10 votes#24 - Day 3: 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 5/4/2004
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.
Director: Frederick King Keller
Writer: Joel Surnow
8.1/10 10 votes#25 - Day 6: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 3/12/2007
The search for Gredenko finds Jack hunted inside the Russian Consulate and a former President calling on his ex-wife.
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Joel Surnow