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Season 3

(2003)

Overview

The third season is set 3 years after season two. It takes place primarily in Los Angeles but also in northern Mexico when Jack Bauer meets a family of drug dealers. Throughout the day, Jack Bauer and President David Palmer attempt to stop the release of a deadly virus by Stephen Saunders – a former government agent.

Cast

Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer
Kiefer Sutherland

as Jack Bauer

Dennis Haysbert as David Palmer
Dennis Haysbert

as David Palmer

Mary Lynn Rajskub as Chloe O'Brian
Mary Lynn Rajskub

as Chloe O'Brian

Elisha Cuthbert as Kim Bauer
Elisha Cuthbert

as Kim Bauer

Carlos Bernard as Tony Almeida
Carlos Bernard

as Tony Almeida

Reiko Aylesworth as Michelle Dessler
Reiko Aylesworth

as Michelle Dessler

James Badge Dale as Chase Edmunds
James Badge Dale

as Chase Edmunds

D.B. Woodside as Wayne Palmer
D.B. Woodside

as Wayne Palmer

Episodes

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October 28, 2003

Three years have passed since the events of Day Two. A van deposits a dead body outside the LA Health Unit. The body is…

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Day 3: 2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. 7.6

November 4, 2003

Jack and Chase quarrel over Chase's relationship with Kim. Meanwhile, they learn of a lead to the possible whereabouts…

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Day 3: 3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. 7.6

November 11, 2003

Jack and Hector both search for Kyle, while Chase finds himself out of action at CTU. Wayne and Palmer argue over the …

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November 18, 2003

Michelle is torn by personal and professional obligations when she must take charge of CTU after Tony is wounded. Kyle…

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November 25, 2003

Jack's efforts to break Ramon out of prison go awry when they are captured by a group of inmates during the riot. Chlo…

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Day 3: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. 8.4

December 2, 2003

Jack and Ramon struggle to evade the authorities, while Palmer must shut the debate down because of the prison break. …

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December 9, 2003

Ramon holds Jack hostage as he flies to Mexico. Ramon plans to kill Jack, but Jack manages to hold him at bay until th…

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Day 3: 8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. 7.3

December 16, 2003

Palmer and Chappelle view a message from Jack, explaining his undercover work with the Salazars. Meanwhile, Hector tri…

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January 6, 2004

Palmer clears Anne's name with the press, but he finds that he is facing a new problem when his biggest campaign contri…

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January 13, 2004

Claudia manages to free Chase from his captors, but she pays a high price for her efforts. Wayne turns to Julia, while…

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January 27, 2004

Jack forces Nina to work with him to get the virus from Amador. Palmer meets with Sherry and convinces her to help him…

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February 3, 2004

Things finally come to an explosive head as Jack, Ramon, Nina and Chase all close in on the virus. But the deal takes …

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February 10, 2004

Jack and Chase interrogate Nina, but the worm turns when she causes havoc with the CTU computer systems. Chappelle put…

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February 17, 2004

Tony interrogates Nina about Alvers' location, while Chappelle orders Jack to undergo a medical examination in light of…

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February 24, 2004

Chappelle threatens to pull Jack from the investigation for killing a material witness, but Jack persuades him to hold …

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March 30, 2004

Jack and Chase track Amador in the hopes that he can lead them to the man behind the virus attack. Michelle faces a mo…

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April 6, 2004

Saunders begins making demands on the President. He forces Palmer to hold a strange press conference and then orders t…

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April 18, 2004

Jack and Chase race against time to capture Saunders before the deadline, while Chappelle plans an escape. Michelle be…

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April 20, 2004

Jack reluctantly works with Kim on an undercover job that may help them gain an advantage over Saunders. Palmer inform…

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Day 3: 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M. 7.5

April 27, 2004

Jack attempts to use Saunders' daughter as leverage to gain control of the virus, while Palmer must deal with the disco…

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May 4, 2004

Tony works to free Jane from CTU before Saunders can harm Michelle, but Chloe and Jack become suspicious of his activit…

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May 11, 2004

Jack and Tony clash as the time for the hostage exchange draws near. Keeler meets with Palmer and demands his resignat…

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May 18, 2004

Jack pushes the envelope in an attempt to force Saunders to disclose the location of the missing vials. Sherry meets w…

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May 25, 2004

Jack and Chase must make a powerful sacrifice when dealing with the virus. Tony is able to help Jack one last time bef…