Ep 1. Day 2: 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M.

Day 2 begins with Jack Bauer, a former government agent with the fictional Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) and the show's protagonist, living a quiet life with his teenage daughter, Kim, in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, a group of Islamic militants have taken control of a large-scale nuclear weapon and are holding it hostage in the Mojave Desert. They threaten to detonate the weapon in Los Angeles unless their demands are met.

As Bauer is preparing to take his daughter to school, he receives a call from CTU informing him of the terrorist threat. He is immediately brought back into service to work with CTU to track down the nuclear weapon and prevent it from being detonated.

At CTU, Bauer discovers that the terrorist group is linked to a wealthy and powerful businessman, who has been secretly funding their operations. He employs his expert interrogation skills to extract information from a member of the group, but time is running out as the clock ticks towards the 9:00 A.M. deadline for the detonation.

Meanwhile, Kim is targeted by a group of attackers, who believe she has information related to the terrorist plot. Bauer puts his personal mission aside to save his daughter and prevent the attackers from getting their hands on the vital information.

Throughout the episode, viewers are introduced to new characters, including the new director of CTU, who is struggling to balance the demands of her position with her personal life, and a new analyst who has a connection to the terrorist group.

As the first episode of season 2, "Day 2: 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M." sets the stage for the chaotic, fast-paced action that defines the rest of the season. Jack Bauer is pushed to the brink as he fights to protect his country, his family, and his own life. The episode showcases the high stakes and intense drama that have made 24 a beloved and iconic show in the action thriller genre.