Ep 11. Day 7: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
- TV-14
- March 2, 2009
- 43 min
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8.1 (1,165)
As the seventh season of 24 nears its conclusion, tension is at an all-time high in Day 7: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Jack Bauer finds himself in unfamiliar territory as he tries to stay one step ahead of the relentless operatives of Starkwood, a private military organization with ties to the U.S. government. In this episode, Jack must confront some tough choices in order to protect his loved ones and prevent a global catastrophe.
The episode opens with President Allison Taylor (Cherry Jones) addressing the nation about the threat posed by Starkwood's bioweapon, which is capable of killing millions if unleashed. As she speaks, Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) listens in from a remote location, frantically trying to gather information about Starkwood's next move. He is aided by Chloe O'Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub), who is monitoring the situation from CTU (Counter Terrorist Unit) headquarters.
Meanwhile, Starkwood's leader Jonas Hodges (Jon Voight) is devising a plan to sell the bioweapon to a group of terrorists. His right-hand man, Tony Almeida (Carlos Bernard), is tasked with delivering the virus to the buyers. However, Tony has his own hidden agenda, which involves avenging the death of his wife, Michelle, who was killed in a previous season.
As Jack races against the clock to stop Starkwood, he receives unexpected help from an old ally: former FBI agent Renee Walker (Annie Wersching). Renee, who has a complicated history with Jack and CTU, has been investigating Starkwood on her own and has valuable intel to share. However, her presence also puts Jack in danger, as the Starkwood operatives are hot on her trail.
The episode is filled with heart-pumping action sequences, including a thrilling car chase through the streets of Washington D.C. as Jack and Renee try to evade the enemy. There are also quieter moments, such as when Jack confides in President Taylor about his personal struggles and how they have affected his work.
As the clock ticks down towards the final hour of Day 7, the stakes get higher and higher. Jack must not only outsmart Starkwood, but also contend with moles within CTU who have their own agendas. Meanwhile, President Taylor must decide whether to authorize a risky military operation that could end the bioweapon threat, but at great cost.
Overall, Day 7: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. is a gripping hour of television that showcases the strengths of the 24 franchise: pulse-pounding action, compelling characters, and high-stakes drama. Fans of the series will be on the edge of their seats as they watch Jack Bauer fight to save the world once again.