24 - Season 8 -

While some critics felt the first half of the season was predictable, the final act is widely considered some of the most intense television in the series. The season concludes with a bittersweet farewell, leaving Jack Bauer as a fugitive on the run, a status that set the stage for the limited series 24: Live Another Day .

: Delivers a haunting performance as Jack reaches his emotional breaking point.

: Jack Bauer is pulled out of retirement to stop an assassination plot against President Omar Hassan, which threatens a historic Middle East peace agreement. Key Plot Arcs 24 - Season 8

: A brand-new, high-tech CTU New York headquarters is introduced, featuring a fresh cast of analysts including Dana Walsh, who harbors a dangerous secret.

: President Allison Taylor risks her legacy to ensure the signing of the IRK peace treaty, even as it becomes compromised by corruption. While some critics felt the first half of

: The season evolves from a local threat into a massive international conspiracy involving the Russian government.

: New York City (the first and only season set there). : Jack Bauer is pulled out of retirement

: Highly praised by fans for bringing depth and nobility to the Kamistani leader.