24 - Season 1 Episode 1 May 2026

Jack is called into CTU at midnight and informed of an imminent threat against Senator David Palmer , the first African American with a serious chance at the presidency.

The first episode of Season 1, titled " 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. " , originally aired on November 6, 2001. It introduces Jack Bauer, the Director of Field Operations for the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) in Los Angeles, whose life and career are upended in a single hour. Key Plot Developments 24 - Season 1 Episode 1

Simultaneously, Jack's teenage daughter, Kim , snuck out of the house to attend a party, leaving Jack and his wife, Teri , frantic as they realize she is in danger. Jack is called into CTU at midnight and

The pilot features Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, Dennis Haysbert as David Palmer, and Elisha Cuthbert as Kim Bauer. " , originally aired on November 6, 2001

Originally set for October 2001, the premiere was pushed back a week due to the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Jack's mentor, Richard Walsh, warns him of a potential mole within CTU who may be involved in the assassination plot.