24 - | Season 1

(also known as Day 1 ) is the debut season of the American action-drama series that pioneered the real-time television format. Spanning 24 episodes, each representing one hour of a single day, the season follows Federal Agent Jack Bauer as he races to thwart a political assassination and rescue his kidnapped family. 🕒 Key Production & Format Details

: The plot becomes personal when Jack's wife, Teri , and daughter, Kim , are kidnapped by mercenaries to blackmail Jack into aiding the assassination. 24 - Season 1

: Season 1 is unique as the only season to run strictly from midnight to midnight . (also known as Day 1 ) is the

: The first half of the season features a mercenary group led by Ira Gaines . The second half reveals the true masterminds: the Drazen family , seeking revenge for a past covert mission called Operation Nightfall . : Season 1 is unique as the only