24: Season 3
- 2003
- 24 episodes
- 45m
The third season is set 3 years after season two. It takes place primarily in Los Angeles but also in northern Mexico when Jack Bauer meets a family of drug dealers. Throughout the day, Jack Bauer and President David Palmer attempt to stop the release of a deadly virus by Stephen Saunders – a former government agent.
Season 3 of 24 premiered on October 28, 2003 and has 24 episodes, from "Day 3: 1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M." to "Day 3: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.". The last episode aired on May 25, 2004.
Where to watch 24
In the United States, you can stream 24 on Hulu. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 42 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1Day 3: 1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M.Aired October 28, 2003
Three years have passed since the events of Day Two. A van deposits a dead body outside the LA Health Unit. The body is infected with a deadly virus. Tony, now in charge of CTU, learns that this is a blackmail tactic to get the US government to release a drug lord, Ramon Salazar, whom Jack has just brought down, before Salazar's brother releases the virus into LA. Jack and his new partner, Chase Edmunds, prepare to sign a deal with Salazar at the prison. Salazar delivers a mysterious warning to Jack before killing his lawyer. Palmer is alive and well, and has returned to LA for the first time since the attack three years ago. He is running for re-election and is preparing for an important debate with a rival senator. He is accompanied by his brother, who happens to be his chief of staff and his doctor, who also happens to be his girlfriend.
Guest stars
- Sarah Wynter Kate Warner
- Joaquim de Almeida Ramon Salazar
- Glenn Morshower Aaron Pierce
- Vince Corazza Tyler
- Lauren Storm Jenna
- Birkett Turton Tim
- Lucinda Jenney Helen Singer
- Vincent Laresca Hector Salazar
Episode 2Day 3: 2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.Aired November 4, 2003
Jack and Chase quarrel over Chase's relationship with Kim. Meanwhile, they learn of a lead to the possible whereabouts of the virus after raiding a crack-house. Linda breaks up with Kyle when she learns that he is planning to make a drug delivery. Wayne approaches Palmer with information about his girlfriend that could damage his chances for re-election, while a CTU employee is not what he seems.
Guest stars
- Joaquim de Almeida Ramon Salazar
- Glenn Morshower Aaron Pierce
- Lauren Storm Jenna
- Birkett Turton Tim
- Lucinda Jenney Helen Singer
- Vincent Laresca Hector Salazar
- Agnes Bruckner Linda
- Jesse Borrego Gael Ortega
Episode 3Day 3: 3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.Aired November 11, 2003
Jack and Hector both search for Kyle, while Chase finds himself out of action at CTU. Wayne and Palmer argue over the implications of Anne's past, while Ramon takes out one of his opponents in a surprise move. Tony leads an operation to get Kyle, but tragedy strikes when Salazar's man gets there first.
Guest stars
- Joaquim de Almeida Ramon Salazar
- Lucinda Jenney Helen Singer
- Vincent Laresca Hector Salazar
- Andrea Thompson Dr. Nicole Duncan
- Agnes Bruckner Linda
- Jesse Borrego Gael Ortega
- Riley Smith Kyle Singer
- Vanessa Ferlito Claudia Hernandez
Episode 4Day 3: 4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.Aired November 18, 2003
Michelle is torn by personal and professional obligations when she must take charge of CTU after Tony is wounded. Kyle and Linda are captured by Hector's men. Jack and Palmer have a secret conversation, leading Jack to take drastic action in the face of the Salazars' threat. But Jack's plans are complicated when Chase gets in the way. Anne pushes Palmer back onto moral ground in the face of her ex-husband's blackmail scheme.
Guest stars
- Joaquim de Almeida Ramon Salazar
- Vincent Laresca Hector Salazar
- Andrea Thompson Dr. Nicole Duncan
- Agnes Bruckner Linda
- Jesse Borrego Gael Ortega
- Riley Smith Kyle Singer
- Vanessa Ferlito Claudia Hernandez
- Wendy Crewson Dr. Anne Packard
Episode 5Day 3: 5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.Aired November 25, 2003
Jack's efforts to break Ramon out of prison go awry when they are captured by a group of inmates during the riot. Chloe unwittingly stumbles on to Jack's drug problem and she is forced to reveal his secret to Kim and Michelle. Palmer begins his debate with Keeler, while Kyle prepares to sacrifice himself to save Linda.
Guest stars
- Joaquim de Almeida Ramon Salazar
- John Pyper-Ferguson Inmate #1
- Vincent Laresca Hector Salazar
- Agnes Bruckner Linda
- Jesse Borrego Gael Ortega
- Riley Smith Kyle Singer
- Leonard Roberts Buchanan
- Vanessa Ferlito Claudia Hernandez
Episode 6Day 3: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.Aired December 2, 2003
Jack and Ramon struggle to evade the authorities, while Palmer must shut the debate down because of the prison break. Kim accidentally stumbles on to Gael's secret communications, but she isn't able to warn Michelle in time. The Singer family learns a startling piece of news about Kyle's health.
Guest stars
- Joaquim de Almeida Ramon Salazar
- Lucinda Jenney Helen Singer
- Vincent Laresca Hector Salazar
- Andrea Thompson Dr. Nicole Duncan
- Paul Schulze Ryan Chappelle
- Jesse Borrego Gael Ortega
- Riley Smith Kyle Singer
- Vanessa Ferlito Claudia Hernandez
Episode 7Day 3: 7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.Aired December 9, 2003
Ramon holds Jack hostage as he flies to Mexico. Ramon plans to kill Jack, but Jack manages to hold him at bay until the plane lands. Ramon then learns that Jack and Hector are working together to break him out of prison. Gael is captured while trying to escape from CTU. Chappelle interrogates Gael but is interrupted by Tony, who claims that Gael is part of a bigger plan. Anne is given a chance to clear Palmer's name, while Chase heads for Mexico to rescue Jack.
Guest stars
- Joaquim de Almeida Ramon Salazar
- Vincent Laresca Hector Salazar
- Paul Schulze Ryan Chappelle
- Jesse Borrego Gael Ortega
- Vanessa Ferlito Claudia Hernandez
- Wendy Crewson Dr. Anne Packard
- Zachary Quinto Adam Kaufman
- Miguel Nájera Tomas
Episode 8Day 3: 8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.Aired December 16, 2003
Palmer and Chappelle view a message from Jack, explaining his undercover work with the Salazars. Meanwhile, Hector tries to convince Ramon that they should deal with Bauer so that they can get their hands on the virus. Jack has a private moment with Claudia and she blasts him for leaving her behind when he arrested Ramon. Chase arrives in Mexico, but is captured by Hector's men. Ramon devises a way for Jack to prove his loyalty to them. Anne manages to clear Palmer's name, but she breaks off her relationship with him.
Guest stars
- Joaquim de Almeida Ramon Salazar
- Vincent Laresca Hector Salazar
- Greg Ellis Michael Amador
- Paul Schulze Ryan Chappelle
- Jesse Borrego Gael Ortega
- Vanessa Ferlito Claudia Hernandez
- Wendy Crewson Dr. Anne Packard
- Zachary Quinto Adam Kaufman
Episode 9Day 3: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.Aired January 6, 2004
Palmer clears Anne's name with the press, but he finds that he is facing a new problem when his biggest campaign contributor reveals a startling secret about Wayne. Kim and Michelle worry about Tony's mental ability when he continues to make mistakes. Jack and the Salazars meet with Amador, but the deal turns sour when Nina Myers appears on the scene and competes for the virus.
Guest stars
- Sarah Clarke Nina Myers
- Joaquim de Almeida Ramon Salazar
- Vincent Laresca Hector Salazar
- Greg Ellis Michael Amador
- Albert Hall Alan Milliken
- Gina Torres Julia Milliken
- Paul Schulze Ryan Chappelle
- Jesse Borrego Gael Ortega
Episode 10Day 3: 10:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.Aired January 13, 2004
Claudia manages to free Chase from his captors, but she pays a high price for her efforts. Wayne turns to Julia, while Palmer calls on Sherry for help against Milliken. Jack and Ramon make plans to get to Nina, in the hopes of intercepting the virus. Chloe's work at CTU is disrupted when she is forced to take care of her baby.
Guest stars
- Sarah Clarke Nina Myers
- Joaquim de Almeida Ramon Salazar
- Vincent Laresca Hector Salazar
- Greg Ellis Michael Amador
- Gina Torres Julia Milliken
- Paul Schulze Ryan Chappelle
- Jesse Borrego Gael Ortega
- Vanessa Ferlito Claudia Hernandez
Episode 11Day 3: 11:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.Aired January 27, 2004
Jack forces Nina to work with him to get the virus from Amador. Palmer meets with Sherry and convinces her to help him deal with Milliken. Chase remains in Mexico to help with the capture of the virus. Ramon and Hector quarrel when Hector wants to pull out of the deal.
Guest stars
- Sarah Clarke Nina Myers
- Joaquim de Almeida Ramon Salazar
- Glenn Morshower Aaron Pierce
- Vincent Laresca Hector Salazar
- Rick Ravanello Captain Reiss
- Greg Ellis Michael Amador
- Albert Hall Alan Milliken
- Paul Schulze Ryan Chappelle
Episode 12Day 3: 12:00 A.M.-1:00 A.M.Aired February 3, 2004
Things finally come to an explosive head as Jack, Ramon, Nina and Chase all close in on the virus. But the deal takes an unexpected turn when Amador pulls a fast switch. Kim becomes suspicious of Chloe when her story about her baby doesn't check out. Sherry finds a witness who can damage Milliken, but her advantage is short-lived.
Guest stars
- Sarah Clarke Nina Myers
- Joaquim de Almeida Ramon Salazar
- Vincent Laresca Hector Salazar
- Rick Ravanello Captain Reiss
- Greg Ellis Michael Amador
- Gina Torres Julia Milliken
- Zachary Quinto Adam Kaufman
- Gonzalo Menendez Pablo
Episode 13Day 3: 1:00 A.M.-2:00 A.M.Aired February 10, 2004
Jack and Chase interrogate Nina, but the worm turns when she causes havoc with the CTU computer systems. Chappelle puts Chloe under guard when she refuses to answer questions about the baby, but is forced to release her when she is the only one who can deal with the crisis. Sherry takes her battle directly to Alan, forcing Julia to act as her accomplice.
Guest stars
- Sarah Clarke Nina Myers
- Glenn Morshower Aaron Pierce
- Greg Ellis Michael Amador
- Albert Hall Alan Milliken
- David Herman Dalton Furrelle
- Gina Torres Julia Milliken
- Paul Schulze Ryan Chappelle
- Colby French Mike Murphy
Episode 14Day 3: 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M.Aired February 17, 2004
Tony interrogates Nina about Alvers' location, while Chappelle orders Jack to undergo a medical examination in light of his drug use. Kim and Chase have a conversation about the baby. Palmer confronts Sherry about Alan Milliken's death, while Julia begs Wayne for help.
Guest stars
- Sarah Clarke Nina Myers
- Glenn Morshower Aaron Pierce
- Jenette Goldstein Rae Placheki
- Randle Mell Brad Hammond
- Lothaire Bluteau Marcus Alvers
- Greg Ellis Michael Amador
- Albert Hall Alan Milliken
- David Herman Dalton Furrelle
Episode 15Day 3: 3:00 A.M.-4:00 A.M.Aired February 24, 2004
Chappelle threatens to pull Jack from the investigation for killing a material witness, but Jack persuades him to hold off when they find a fresh lead on Amador's whereabouts. Amador and Alvers meet with the man who is planning to unleash the virus in LA within the hour. Michelle and Gael locate the target area, but things really hit the fan when they attempt to capture Alvers in the process of releasing the virus. Wayne argues with Sherry over the consequences of Milliken's death as the police turn up the heat on Julia.
Guest stars
- Philip Moon Lieutenant Jim Wong
- Lothaire Bluteau Marcus Alvers
- Tony Todd Detective Michael Norris
- Greg Ellis Michael Amador
- Paul Blackthorne Stephen Saunders
- Gina Torres Julia Milliken
- Paul Schulze Ryan Chappelle
- Doug Savant Craig Phillips
Episode 16Day 3: 4:00 A.M.-5:00 A.M.Aired March 30, 2004
Jack and Chase track Amador in the hopes that he can lead them to the man behind the virus attack. Michelle faces a mob riot when the hotel is quarantined. Sherry extorts Palmer, forcing him to manufacture her alibi for the police.
Guest stars
- Lothaire Bluteau Marcus Alvers
- Greg Ellis Michael Amador
- Andrea Thompson Dr. Nicole Duncan
- Paul Blackthorne Stephen Saunders
- Paul Schulze Ryan Chappelle
- Doug Savant Craig Phillips
- Jesse Borrego Gael Ortega
- Bruce Nozick Division Agent
Episode 17Day 3: 5:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M.Aired April 6, 2004
Saunders begins making demands on the President. He forces Palmer to hold a strange press conference and then orders the death of the CTU agent who can trace him. Jack learns of a woman who can lead him to Saunders, but a surprise attack shifts the balance of power. As Gael's symptoms get worse, Michelle devises a way to relieve the suffering of the victims at the hotel.
Guest stars
- Glenn Morshower Aaron Pierce
- Gabrielle Fitzpatrick Diana White
- Lothaire Bluteau Marcus Alvers
- Andrea Thompson Dr. Nicole Duncan
- Paul Blackthorne Stephen Saunders
- Paul Schulze Ryan Chappelle
- Forbes Riley Carol
- Doug Savant Craig Phillips
Episode 18Day 3: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.Aired April 18, 2004
Jack and Chase race against time to capture Saunders before the deadline, while Chappelle plans an escape. Michelle begins a frantic search when she learns that an infected hotel guest may have slipped through her fingers.
Guest stars
- Brigid Brannagh Kathy McCartney
- Patrick Fabian William Cole
- Daniel Dae Kim Tom Baker
- Paul Blackthorne Stephen Saunders
- Paul Schulze Ryan Chappelle
- Doug Savant Craig Phillips
- Joe D'Angerio Osterlind
- Christina Chang Dr. Sunny Macer
Episode 19Day 3: 7:00 A.M.-8:00 A.M.Aired April 20, 2004
Jack reluctantly works with Kim on an undercover job that may help them gain an advantage over Saunders. Palmer informs his cabinet of the crisis, while Saunders makes yet another demand. Chase tracks down the man who left the hotel and learns that the virus is spreading to the general public.
Guest stars
- George Alan Dr. Joyner
- Vince Corazza Tyler
- Kyme Alice
- Patrick Fabian William Cole
- Alan Dale Vice President Jim Prescott
- Paul Blackthorne Stephen Saunders
- Paul Schulze Ryan Chappelle
- Maria del Mar Rachel Forrester
Episode 20Day 3: 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M.Aired April 27, 2004
Jack attempts to use Saunders' daughter as leverage to gain control of the virus, while Palmer must deal with the discontented press. Michelle gets the results of her test, while Adam finds that the virus has struck too close to home. Tony finds himself compromised when Saunders exploits his only weakness.
Guest stars
- Glenn Morshower Aaron Pierce
- Daniel Dae Kim Tom Baker
- Paul Blackthorne Stephen Saunders
- Forbes Riley Carol
- Maria del Mar Rachel Forrester
- Joe D'Angerio Osterlind
- Christina Chang Dr. Sunny Macer
- Zachary Quinto Adam Kaufman
Episode 21Day 3: 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.Aired May 4, 2004
Tony works to free Jane from CTU before Saunders can harm Michelle, but Chloe and Jack become suspicious of his activities. Sherry meets with Palmer's political rival and proposes a deal to blackmail him.
Guest stars
- Matt Salinger Mark Kanar
- Daniel Dae Kim Tom Baker
- Paul Blackthorne Stephen Saunders
- Maria del Mar Rachel Forrester
- Shawn Woods Frederick
- Christina Chang Dr. Sunny Macer
- Zachary Quinto Adam Kaufman
- Alexandra Lydon Jane Saunders
Episode 22Day 3: 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.Aired May 11, 2004
Jack and Tony clash as the time for the hostage exchange draws near. Keeler meets with Palmer and demands his resignation, while Wayne begins a secret operation against Sherry.
Guest stars
- Mark Rolston Bruce Foxton
- Paul Blackthorne Stephen Saunders
- Shawn Woods Frederick
- Zachary Quinto Adam Kaufman
- Alexandra Lydon Jane Saunders
- Kevin Fry-Bowers Kevin
- Geoff Pierson John Keeler
- Penny Johnson Jerald Sherry Palmer
Episode 23Day 3: 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.Aired May 18, 2004
Jack pushes the envelope in an attempt to force Saunders to disclose the location of the missing vials. Sherry meets with David to discuss her terms, while Wayne breaks into her home to find the incriminating evidence. Tony finds himself facing a harsh penalty because of his efforts to save Michelle.
Guest stars
- Glenn Morshower Aaron Pierce
- Randle Mell Brad Hammond
- Mark Rolston Bruce Foxton
- Paul Blackthorne Stephen Saunders
- Gina Torres Julia Milliken
- Zachary Quinto Adam Kaufman
- Alexandra Lydon Jane Saunders
- Brian Catalano Tech Agent
Episode 24Day 3: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.Aired May 25, 2004
Jack and Chase must make a powerful sacrifice when dealing with the virus. Tony is able to help Jack one last time before he is taken into custody, while an angry victim seeks vengeance on Saunders. Palmer makes a surprising career choice in the wake of Sherry's death.
Guest stars
- Glenn Morshower Aaron Pierce
- Jenette Goldstein Rae Placheki
- Randle Mell Brad Hammond
- Paul Blackthorne Stephen Saunders
- Michael Cavanaugh Joseph O' Laughlin
- Zachary Quinto Adam Kaufman
- Geoff Pierson John Keeler
- Kamala Lopez Theresa Ortega
Season cast
Kiefer SutherlandJack Bauer
Mary Lynn RajskubChloe O'Brian
Dennis HaysbertDavid Palmer
Elisha CuthbertKim Bauer
Carlos BernardTony Almeida
Reiko AylesworthMichelle Dessler
James Badge DaleChase Edmunds
D. B. WoodsideWayne Palmer