6: 6:00 A.m.-7:00 A.m.24 : Season 6 Episode 1 | Day

The episode picks up 20 months after the events of Day 5. The United States has been under a continuous wave of suicide bombings for 11 weeks.

: The scene where Jack kills a guard by biting his neck became an iconic and much-discussed moment among fans.

is the premiere episode of the sixth season of the television series 24 . It first aired on January 14, 2007, as part of a two-night, four-hour premiere event on Fox. Episode Summary Day 6: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.24 : Season 6 Episode 1

24 Season 6, Episode 1 'Day 6: 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.' Recap

: The episode is praised for its high intensity, fast pace, and emotional resonance as it reintroduces a traumatized Jack Bauer. The episode picks up 20 months after the events of Day 5

: President Wayne Palmer negotiates the release of Jack Bauer from a Chinese prison to facilitate a deal with terrorist Abu Fayed.

: Jack is released in exchange for the location of suspected mastermind Hamri Al-Assad. Jack, appearing broken from nearly two years of torture, agrees to be turned over to Fayed. is the premiere episode of the sixth season

: While this specific episode is highly rated, Season 6 as a whole is often viewed more critically by some fans and reviewers who felt the quality declined after the initial premiere block.