24 - Season 1 Episode 1 -

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

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. 24 - Season 1 Episode 1

On a commercial flight to L.A., a woman named Mandy steals the identification of a photographer scheduled to meet Senator Palmer before destroying the plane mid-air. Production Facts Originally set for October 2001, the premiere was

Jack's mentor, Richard Walsh, warns him of a potential mole within CTU who may be involved in the assassination plot. Originally set for October 2001