24 2.20 FAQ
What’s it called?
“Day 2: 3:00 AM-4:00 AM.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to Neil Cohen (“Mann & Machine”).
What does TV Guide say?
“Dissension plagues several factions in this gripping hour, as the desperate search for the all-important computer chip that could call off the military strike intensifies. As luck would have it, the chip falls into the wrong hands – those of people oblivious to its value. Meanwhile, Carrie tries to take advantage of Tony after he disobeys orders to abandon Jack and the chip altogether; one presidential advisor wavers as another takes a fall; and the unavailability of the vice president piques the curiosity of President Palmer, who turns to an administration veteran for an opinion.”
The big news?
“We'll be convening the cabinet within the hour,” the vice president tells chief of staff Mike Novick at the beginning of the episode. “Does the president have any idea what's going on?”
Who gets the chip? The rednecks who called Yusef a “towelhead” even though he wears no towel?
Yes.
Whose orders does Tony disobey? Chappelle’s, right?
Right.
Which presidential advisor wavers? Mike Novick?
“This country was attacked with a nuclear weapon, and the president will not commit to a military response. I hope you're not wavering yourself,” the veep tells Mike. “No,” replies Mike, pausing only to waver. “I’m not.”
Which presidential advisor takes a fall? Lynne Kresge?
Yep. And it’s Lynne who provides much of the hour’s real suspense.
To which presidential advisor does the president turn when the veep becomes unavailable? Mike again? Someone new to us?
He turns to Aaron, his senior secret service man.
How long does it take to make Jack not dead?
Jack’s already listening to renewed threats by 3:05.
How long does it take for Jack to exact his deadly vengeance?
About 22 minutes more.
How long does it take for Jack to cover his weiner?
Pants are donned before the half-hour mark.
Is Kim back this week?? Her plots are insane, but Elisha Cuthbert is soooo pretty and needful of a refreshing shower!
For the second week in a row, “24” is Kim-free, but TV Guide indicates she’s back next week.
Any new developments with Michelle’s brother Danny, who looks nothing like her?
Danny is pretty much forgotten, not even referenced following his shocking attack last week on a CTU agent.
How does Lynne fare in that closet? Does she escape when the president decides he needs a scarf?
Though the president’s neck does not get chilly, Lynne isn’t in the closet long.
What’s going on with Kate and Yusef?
Kate tells the rednecks she’s willing to pay cash to get the chip back. Yusef pretty much spends the episode leaking an enormous amount of blood onto North Hollywood pavement.
How does it end, spoiler-boy?
“To some of you, this will come as a surprise. For most of you, though, I hope it comes as a relief. But it is my sincere belief that, based upon his response to today's events, David Palmer is unfit to continue as president of the United States.” Ughnnnn! Plop. Ughnnnn! Plop. Ughnnnn! Plop.
Herc’s rating for “24” 2.20?
***1/2
The Hercules T. Strong Rating System:
9 p.m. Tuesday. Fox.
