24 (season 7)
The seventh season of the American drama television series 24, also known as Day 7, premiered in the United States on Fox on January 11, 2009, and concluded on May 18, 2009. The season was originally scheduled to premiere on January 13, 2008, but was delayed due to the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike. On November 23, 2008, Fox aired 24: Redemption, a two-hour TV movie set between seasons. Unlike all of the other seasons, this season's DVD set was released one day after the season finale. The season's storyline begins and ends at 8:00 a.m. The seventh season takes place 46 months after season six and two months after 24: Redemption. Jack Bauer is on trial for alleged crimes he committed while working for CTU. Senator Blaine Mayer has disbanded CTU and strengthened the policies of President of the United States of America Allison Taylor's administration against torture. Bauer is brought into another counter-terrorist operation when FBI Special Agent Renee Walker interrupts the hearing to tell him about an imminent threat. Day 7 can be divided into four main acts: Warlord Iké Dubaku breaches a government firewall and attempts to cause massive damage, then tries to manipulate President Taylor by kidnapping her husband. A unit of soldiers from Sangala invades the White House and takes President Taylor hostage. Mercenaries from Starkwood acquire a prion weapon and threaten to deploy it on major American cities. Tony Almeida betrays Jack and the FBI by stealing the last canister of the pathogen and attempting to use it against civilians. Senators are trying to send Jack to prison for life to make an example out of him. Members of the Taylor family are still mourning the loss of Roger Taylor. Tony Almeida's return to the series. While Jack is happy to have his old friend back, he feels that something is not quite right. Larry Moss tries to keep Renee Walker on the side of the law rather than adopting Jack's ruthless ways. Renee has difficulty accepting situations that put civilians at risk for the greater good.
