Ep 2. 1:00 A.M.-2:00 A.M.

Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) is pit against the clock once again in episode 2 of 24's first season. At 1 a.m., the show picks up where it left off - with Jack trying to stop an assassination attempt on Senator Palmer (Dennis Haysbert). Jack and Teri (Leslie Hope) are back together but their reunion is short lived. Their daughter, Kim (Elisha Cuthbert), has disappeared and Jack desperately wants to find her.

As Jack and Teri frantically try to find Kim, Palmer is hosting a press conference at his campaign headquarters. Meanwhile, a group of hitmen is closing in on Palmer. David Palmer is unaware of the threat against his life and continues with his prepared speech while his wife Sherry (Penny Johnson Jerald) prepares for their future.

As the hitmen get closer to their target, Jack discovers that Kim is being held hostage by two men. She attempts to escape and is caught. Jack then becomes involved in a high-speed car chase through the streets of the city as he tries to track down the kidnap gang and rescue his daughter. Meanwhile, Palmer’s speech is abruptly interrupted when the hitmen’s plan is foiled.

The tension of the first hour continues in this episode as the characters are thrown into danger and each follows their own separate path. As Jack and Teri struggle to locate Kim’s whereabouts, Palmer contemplates the possibility that he is being targeted by someone from his own campaign team. Sherry tries to cover up what she knows, but as her husband becomes more suspicious, she fears for their marriage.

Throughout the episode, Jack’s role becomes more and more complex as he moves closer to discovering who the people behind the kidnapping are. In his pursuit for the kidnappers, Jack uncovers shocking evidence that points to a conspiracy involving Palmer’s own campaign team. He finds a lead and takes it to CTU, the Counter Terrorist Unit, asking for assistance. A new group of agents is introduced, including Nina (Sarah Clarke) and Tony (Carlos Bernard), who provide Jack with the support he needs.

As the different storylines intertwine and the stakes increase, the pressure mounts and characters are forced to make difficult choices. Events culminate in a dramatic cliffhanger as the hitmen break into Palmer’s headquarters in a bloody firefight. The situation is desperate and the fates of the characters are unknown.

Overall, this episode of 24 delivers high drama, intricate plot twists, and complex character development. The viewer is left breathless as each character faces escalating danger, and the threads of the story begin to come together. 1:00 A.M.-2:00 A.M. is a tightly paced thriller that is sure to leave audiences wanting more.