24 - Season 1 -

: A central mystery involves a traitor within CTU aiding the terrorists. This leads to the legendary revelation that Nina Myers , Jack's close ally and former lover, is the mole. 🎭 Main Cast & Characters Kiefer Sutherland Jack Bauer Lead agent at CTU Dennis Haysbert David Palmer U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Leslie Hope Teri Bauer Jack's wife Elisha Cuthbert Jack's teenage daughter Sarah Clarke Nina Myers CTU Second-in-Command Carlos Bernard Tony Almeida CTU agent and Jack’s professional rival

: Fox initially ordered only 13 episodes. The rescue at the midpoint was intended as a possible series finale before the show was picked up for a full 24-episode run. 🛡️ Plot Overview 24 - Season 1

The story takes place on the day of the . : A central mystery involves a traitor within

: The plot becomes personal when Jack's wife, Teri , and daughter, Kim , are kidnapped by mercenaries to blackmail Jack into aiding the assassination. Senator and presidential candidate Leslie Hope Teri Bauer

: Season 1 is unique as the only season to run strictly from midnight to midnight .

: Every second on screen matches a second in the characters' lives. A digital clock frequently appears to mark the time, and split-screen boxes show concurrent events in different locations.

: Jack Bauer, Director of the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) in Los Angeles, is tasked with stopping an assassination attempt on Senator David Palmer , the first African American candidate with a serious shot at the presidency.