24 2.17 FAQ
What’s it called?
“Day 2: 12 Midnight-1:00 AM.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to Evan Katz ("Special Unit 2") & Gil Grant ("Relic Hunter").
What does TV Guide say?
“Jack receives a surprising ally before meeting with the surviving member of Coral Snake, who explains the purpose behind the bomb; the VP expresses concern about Palmer's capability; Carrie shares suspicion about Michelle with Tony.”
The big news?
Kim’s 41-episode journey comes to a abrupt end.
Who is Jack’s surprising ally? Is it Yusef, intelligence agent from the East?
No. It’s someone we haven’t seen since the first half of last season.
Is the purpose behind the bomb surprising?
It is, and involves characters we’ve been led to believe would not be returning to “24.”
What’s the vice president’s name?
Jim Preston.
Who plays the vice president?
55-year-old New Zealand native Alan Dale (“Star Trek; Nemesis”).
Is the vice president in D.C.?
Yes.
What concerns does the vice president harbor with regard to Palmer’s capability?
He takes issue with Palmer’s decision to ignore the warnings of the U.N. security council.
Is the vice president in league with Roger Stanton, Sherry Palmer, et al?
There’s no definitive evidence.
Does Sherry return this week?
That would be telling.
What does the snake-sporting sniper want with Kate Warner?
It turns out Kate and the snake-boy are related. (And have shared DNA - in more ways than one!)
Does Michelle come clean about helping Jack?
She does.
Does Tony fire Michelle’s pert, supple hinder?
About a second before he orders it tossed into federal stir.
Does Palmer arrive in L.A. this week?
He does.
Is Kim eaten by cougars?
The cougars do not feed on Kim, but they do play a surprising and pivotal role in the resolution of her story.
Any sign of Marie or Bob Warner?
No sign of Bob, but Marie re-enters the story with the help of a bizarre weapon.
Enraged by his insolent staff, does the president agree to personally “debrief” Lynn Kresge?
All nakedness this week is reserved for two other female players. But Lynne tries something I doubt any of us were expecting.
How does it end, spoiler-boy?
As the president prepares to deplane, Jack Bauer – bloodied, half-naked and covered with human feces – trains his sniper-scope on the hatch of Air Force One. Ughnnnn! Plop. Ughnnnn! Plop. Ughnnnn! Plop.
Herc’s rating for tonight’s “24,” 2.17?
***
The Hercules T. Strong Rating System:
9 p.m. Tuesday. Fox.
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