As U.S. troops remain in position outside of Sangala, Dubaku seeks another high-value target using the CIP module. While the entire NSA scrambles to locate the breach, the situation rapidly escalates. Paranoid FBI Agent Janis Gold commands from her post, while Jack, Tony, Renee, Chloe and Buchanan follow leads.

As the country reels from the recent terror attacks and faces the mounting global ramifications, the administration refuses to acquiesce and presses on with their disapproval of the Juma regime. As Jack Bauer and team head to the White House for a pivotal meeting with President Taylor, Dubaku raises the stakes when he threatens the First Family

After eight hellacious hours of this terrible day have elapsed, the country remains on edge. President Taylor struggles with the painful circumstances facing the First Family, including her daughter Olivia (guest star Sprague Grayden). Meanwhile, a huffy Chloe faces-off against paranoid FBI Agent Janis Gold, while Jack and Agent Walker track leads through Washington, D.C. to eliminate the threat of another ruthless terror attack

Jack and Renee Walker pursue Dubaku through the streets of Washington, D.C., with a little cyber help from Chloe. Meanwhile, the first family and the FBI are left reeling from incidents involving turncoat agents.