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Season 3

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The main cast: Elisha Cuthbert, Dennis Haysbert, Kiefer Sutherland, Reiko Aylesworth, Carlos Bernard and James Badge Dale

Season 3 of 24 premiered in the United States on October 28, 2003 on the Fox Network with a commercial-free presentation sponsored by Ford (as with Season 2).

24: Season Three was released on DVD in the US and Canada on December 7, 2004.

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[edit] Summary

This time, another day begins for Jack Bauer as bioterrorists are attempting to release viral capsules into Los Angeles and eventually throughout the United States. President Palmer must deal with a scandal as he seeks re-election against a Republican senator, John Keeler. Jack is again thrust into action as he tries to tie Ramon Salazar to the viral threat; however, presumed-dead Operation Nightfall operative Stephen Saunders turns out to be the mastermind behind the release of the Cordilla virus.

[edit] Timeline

Day 3 begins at 1:00pm PST (4:00pm EST) on a Thursday, taking place 3 years after Day 2 and 4 years and 6 months after Day 1. It is likely Day 3 takes place in late September, around the time that the first presidential debates are held in election years in the United States.

[edit] Format

The season can essentially be broken up into three acts:

  1. The first act revolves around drug kingpin Ramon Salazar's release from prison against the threat of the release of an engineered virus if he is not set free. The main antagonists in this act are Ramon Salazar and Hector Salazar.
  2. In the second act, Jack, Tony and Gael Ortega enter the final phase of a complex sting operation to destroy the virus. The main antagonists in this act are Michael Amador, Ramon Salazar, Hector Salazar, and Nina Myers.
  3. During the final act, the original purchaser of the virus uses the disease during his call to vengeance against the United States for abandoning him on a covert mission. The main antagonist in this act is Stephen Saunders.

[edit] Major subplots

  • Sherry Palmer complicates things as David tries to be re-elected amid political scandal.
  • Jack almost reaches the tipping point recovering from a heroin addiction while trying to stop the viral threat. Soon, he learns of the relationship between Kim and Chase.
  • Tony Almeida, now director of CTU, is nearly killed in an attempt to apprehend a suspect.
  • Kim now works for CTU and has a hidden personal relationship with Jack's partner, Chase Edmunds.
  • A strained relationship between Tony and Michelle causes conflict throughout the day.
  • Saunders' Achilles' heal: his daughter attends college in California, in close proximity to the viral threat.
  • Tony is forced to make the choice between his career and the love of his life.
  • Jack unexpectedly encounters Nina Myers, the murderer of his wife Teri Bauer.

[edit] Cast

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[edit] Episodes

Picture Title Number Production Code Original Airdate
"1:00pm-2:00pm" 49 3AFF01 October 28, 2003
A body infected with a deadly virus is dumped outside National Health Services. President Palmer returns to Los Angeles for the first time since the attempt on his life. Kim is working at CTU and secretly dating Jack's partner, Chase.
"2:00pm-3:00pm" 50 3AFF02 November 4, 2003
Chase and Jack argue about Chase's relationship with Kim. Kyle Singer's girlfriend leaves him when she finds out he's dealing drugs. Wayne Palmer approaches the President with potentially damaging information about his girlfriend. Someone at CTU isn't who they seem to be.
"3:00pm-4:00pm" 51 3AFF03 November 11, 2003
Chase finds himself on the sidelines when CTU and Hector Salazar both search for Kyle Singer. Tony leads an operation to bring Kyle in, but things take a disastrous turn when Salazar's man gets there first.
"4:00pm-5:00pm" 52 3AFF04 November 18, 2003
Kyle and Linda are abducted by Hector's men. Michelle struggles between her personal and professional obligations. Jack takes drastic action in response to the Salazars' threat, but Chase gets in the way and complicates matters.
"5:00pm-6:00pm" 53 3AFF05 November 25, 2003
Jack and Ramon's plan hits a snag when a group of inmates takes them hostage. Chloe discovers Jack's addiction and reveals his secret to Kim and Michelle. Palmer begins his debate with Keeler. Kyle decides to kill himself to save Linda.
"6:00pm-7:00pm" 54 3AFF06 December 2, 2003
President Palmer postpones the debate because of the prison break. Jack and Ramon continue to evade CTU and the police. Kim discovers Gael's secret, but she isn't able to warn Michelle in time. Doctors reveal a startling revelation about Kyle's health.
"7:00pm-8:00pm" 55 3AFF07 December 9, 2003
Ramon wants to kill Jack on the way to Mexico, but learns that Jack and Hector are working together. Gael is captured while trying to escape from CTU. Tony stops Gael's interrogation and reveals that Gael is part of a secret operation. Chase heads for Mexico to rescue Jack.
"8:00pm-9:00pm" 56 3AFF08 December 16, 2003
Hector tries to convince Ramon to let Jack live in order to purchase the virus. Claudia expresses her fury about being left behind when Jack arrested Ramon. Hector's men capture Chase and Ramon forces Jack to prove his loyalty. Anne ends her relationship with President Palmer.
"9:00pm-10:00pm" 57 3AFF09 January 6, 2004
President Palmer learns of a conflict involving one of his biggest contributors and Wayne. Kim and Michelle question Tony's ability to make decisions. Jack and the Salazars face an unexpected competitor when they go to buy the virus.
"10:00pm-11:00pm" 58 3AFF10 January 13, 2004
President Palmer asks Sherry to help him deal with Alan Milliken. Jack and Ramon decide to intercept the virus. Chloe's work at CTU is disrupted by a baby. Claudia helps Chase escape, but tragedy strikes during their getaway.
"11:00pm-12:00am" 59 3AFF11 January 27, 2004
President Palmer meets with Sherry, who agrees to help him with Milliken. Jack convinces Nina to work with him to get the virus from Amador. Hector wants to pull out of the deal.
"12:00am-1:00am" 60 3AFF12 February 3, 2004
A firefight ensues as Jack, Ramon, Nina and Chase all attempt to secure the virus. Kim becomes suspicious of Chloe when her backstory about the baby doesn't check out. Sherry discovers a witness who can damage Milliken.
"1:00am-2:00am" 61 3AFF13 February 10, 2004
Nina gives CTU a phone number that ends up initiating a computer worm. Chappelle detains Chloe when she refuses to discuss the baby, but releases her to deal with the computer crisis. Sherry goes to see Julia, but ends up confronting Alan.
"2:00am-3:00am" 62 3AFF14 February 17, 2004
Chappelle insists that Jack undergo a medical exam because of his addiction. President Palmer confronts Sherry about Alan Milliken's death. Tony questions Nina about Marcus Alvers. Julia Milliken asks Wayne for help.
"3:00am-4:00am" 63 3AFF15 February 24, 2004
Jack is almost removed from the investigation for killing a material witness. CTU sends a tactical team to the hotel where the virus is scheduled to be released. Gael finds the armed mechanism that contains the virus, but cannot disarm it in time.
"4:00am-5:00am" 64 3AFF16 March 30, 2004
Jack and Chase allow Amador to escape, hoping that he will lead them to the man behind the virus attack. Sherry blackmails President Palmer and forces him to support alibi during the time of Milliken's death. Michelle deals with mass hysteria at the hotel.
"5:00am-6:00am" 65 3AFF17 April 6, 2004
After Michael Amador's death Stephen Saunders threatens to release more vials if President Palmer doesn't comply with his demands, and one of his requests tests CTU on how far they are willing to go to stop the virus from being released. Jack and Chase tries to find a lead to get info on Saunders. Michelle proposes a solution to the suffering at the hotel.
"6:00am-7:00am" 66 3AFF18 April 18, 2004
CTU races to capture Saunders before 7:00, the deadline for his latest ultimatum: the death of Ryan Chappelle. Michelle initiates a frantic search when she discovers that a potentially infected hotel guest may have slipped through her fingers.
"7:00am-8:00am" 67 3AFF19 April 20, 2004
Kim goes undercover in a mission that may help CTU gain a bargaining tool for Saunders. Chase finds the man who left the hotel. CTU learns that the virus has begun to spread to the general public. Saunders makes another demand.
"8:00am-9:00am" 68 3AFF20 April 27, 2004
Michelle finds out the results of her test as Adam finds out the virus has infected someone he knows. Jack tries to use Jane Saunders as leverage to force Saunders to surrender. Tony commits treason when Saunders exploits his only weakness.
"9:00am-10:00am" 69 3AFF21 May 4, 2004
Tony attempts to free Jane from CTU before Saunders' men hurt Michelle, but Jack and Chloe become suspicious of his behavior. Sherry offers Senator Keeler a chance to guarantee victory in the Presidential election.
"10:00am-11:00am" 70 3AFF22 May 11, 2004
Jack catches Tony and forces him to work with CTU on the hostage exchange. Senator Keeler meets with President Palmer and demands his resignation. Wayne participates in a covert operation to recover Sherry's incriminating evidence.
"11:00am-12:00pm" 71 3AFF23 May 18, 2004
The tables are turned as Jack exploits Saunders' weakness to disclose the location of the other vials. President Palmer meets with Sherry to work something out, but she becomes suspicious of his offer and leaves. Tony faces a harsh sentence as a result of saving Michelle.
"12:00pm-1:00pm" 72 3AFF24 May 25, 2004
Jack and Chase track down the last vial and Chase makes an incredible sacrifice. Gael's devastated wife visits CTU and seeks vengeance on Saunders. President Palmer makes an unexpected announcement after Sherry's death. The day's events take a toll on Jack.

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