Ep 13. 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.

Jack is frantic to save his family from Ira Gaines' hold and finds an unlikley ally in Senator Palmer. Meanwhile, the CTU is still trying to figure out Gaines' plan and the threat he poses to the presidential candidate. But the team are not the only ones working to stop him, as Gaines' run in with a low-level street gang turns out to be more significant than anyone initially realized.

As the hour progresses, Jack continues to race against time, utilizing his CTU clearance and experience in the field to try and get to Gaines before it's too late. But within CTU, there are internal struggles brewing, with deep rifts between the team and their superiors coming to the forefront as they grapple with the implications of their job.

The tension reaches fever pitch as Jack comes to blows with Gaines, culminating in a high stakes standoff that will have lasting implications for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, with the clock ticking down, CTU is forced to make some tough decisions that could mean the difference between life and death for those involved.

In the midst of all this chaos, Palmer continues to campaign for the presidency, but faces his own difficulties as he grapples with the fallout from the assassination attempt and the implications for his family. As the hour reaches its explosive conclusion, everyone is left reeling from the events that have unfolded, and the implications they will have for the future.