The illegal raid on the Chinese Consulate in the previous hour results in a major international incident. Cheng Zhi , the consulate's head of security, arrives at CTU with evidence—a surveillance photo of an unmasked CTU agent—proving American involvement.
The sight of a nuclear missile launching on American soil remains one of the most iconic and high-stakes moments in the show's history. Air Date May 9, 2005 Director Bryan Spicer Key Death Paul Raines (confirmed dead at the start of the hour) Major Reveal Watch 24 4x21 1
The episode centers on two parallel conflicts: the physical hunt for terrorist leader and the political fallout from a raid on the Chinese Consulate . The illegal raid on the Chinese Consulate in
This episode marks the first appearance of Cheng Zhi (played by Tzi Ma), who becomes one of Jack's longest-running and most significant adversaries throughout the series. Air Date May 9, 2005 Director Bryan Spicer