24 - Season 5 Episode 23 Here

The penultimate hour of (Episode 23, "5:00 AM – 6:00 AM") is widely regarded by fans and critics as a masterclass in high-stakes television, serving as the first half of a pulse-pounding two-hour season finale. The Final Strike on Bierko

First Lady Martha Logan plays a critical role, using her influence to stall the President long enough for Jack to gain access to the helicopter, Marine One. Critical Impact & Reception 24 - Season 5 Episode 23

The episode begins with Jack Bauer in a race against time to stop Vladimir Bierko, who has hijacked a Russian submarine and intends to launch twelve multiple-warhead missiles at American soil. Jack forms an uneasy alliance with his former mentor-turned-villain, Christopher Henderson, to infiltrate the sub. In a brutal final confrontation, Jack kills Bierko by snapping his neck while the terrorist is locked in a scissor hold. The penultimate hour of (Episode 23, "5:00 AM