The Best Episodes Directed By Jon Cassar

Every TV Episode Directed by Jon Cassar Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 0 Episode 2 - Prequel to Season 5
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Prequel to Season 5

    S0:E2

    12 months after the events of season four and four months prior to the events of season five, the episode begins with a clandestine meeting between Jack Bauer, who has been working and living deep undercover, and his CTU colleague Chloe O'Brian, and ends

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Day 5: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
    9.3/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Day 5: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.

    S5:E12

    Jack takes Henderson to CTU for questioning. Once there, he faces an unhappy reunion with his daughter, Kim. Mike appeals to Martha for help as Logan faces pressure from his Vice-President to declare martial law on L.A. Lynn connects the theft of his keycard to an impending strike on CTU, but his warning comes too late to stop a terrorist from infiltrating the building.

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 24 - Day 5: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.
    9.2/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Day 5: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.

    S5:E24

    Jack takes his fight directly to the President as he attempts to force a confession from him that will prove his involvement in the day's events. Martha vents her hatred for her husband in front of the press as Logan gives a eulogy over Palmer's body. Jack and Audrey share a tender moment when it seems the crisis has subsided, but Jack finds that his problems have only begun as his past catches up with him.

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - Day 5: 5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
    9.0/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Day 5: 5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.

    S5:E11

    Jack interrogates Henderson's wife about her husband's connection to the terrorists. Lynn begs his sister to return his stolen keycard, while Tony regains consciousness and learns of Michelle's fate. Martha gives Logan the cold shoulder, while Curtis tracks another nerve gas attack to a local hospital.

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 24 - Day 4: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Day 4: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.

    S4:E24

    As the missile speeds toward its destination, Mandy cuts a deal with Jack and the President to give up Marwan's location in exchange for a full pardon on all of her crimes. Tony and Michelle share a happy reunion, but Jack finds his relationship with Audrey shattered as she makes her feelings known. Logan's advisor suggests a drastic course of action when the Chinese government demands that Jack be handed over to them for trial. Palmer tries desperately to warn Jack of the danger against him. Jack's life changes forever as Tony, Michelle and Chloe help him to evade the trap set for him by Secret Service.

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Day 5: 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M.
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Day 5: 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M.

    S5:E2

    Jack and Chloe infiltrate Wayne Palmer's penthouse where David Palmer was assassinated, in the hopes of finding a clue to his murder. Jack convinces Wayne to cooperate and finds some information in Palmer's memoirs that leads him to the airport where the Russian president is about to land. CTU and Secret Service attempt to capture Jack, but they only find Chloe as Jack and Derek slip through their grasp. Martha tries to convince her husband that she received an important phone call from Palmer the night before his death, but a tape of their conversation seems to contradict her claims. Jack goes to the airport to find a lead, but a group of renegade Russian terrorists take hostages, including Derek, before he can act.

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Day 5: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Day 5: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.

    S5:E6

    Jack contacts Mike and asks for a secret meeting in hopes of gathering evidence against Walt. Martha begs Aaron for help, while a desperate Walt tries to force Logan to aid him in his complicity with the terrorists. Buchanan butts heads with Lynn over a decision to violate the president's orders, while the Russians attempt to escape with the nerve gas.

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - Day 5: 10:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.
    8.9/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Day 5: 10:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.

    S5:E16

    Jack and Wayne locate a source inside Logan's administration who has information on Palmer's assassination. But things get complicated when they learn that Henderson is using leverage to keep her silent. Audrey is forced to choose between Chloe and Buchanan as Homeland Security begins to absorb CTU.

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 23 - Day 5: 5:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M.
    8.9/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Day 5: 5:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M.

    S5:E23

    Jack and Henderson wage an assault on the submarine as Bierko prepares to launch an attack against L.A. Chloe brings in someone from her past to aid her. Martha and Aaron enlist Mike's help in their plans to expose Logan.

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  10. undefined Season 9 Episode 11 - Day 9: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
    8.8/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Day 9: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.

    S9:E11

    Audrey pursues diplomatic channels to try to prevent a full-scale war. Meanwhile, Jack Bauer leads Kate Morgan and Mark Boudreau on a mission to locate their target before it's too late and the world is changed forever.

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 24 - Day 2: 7:00 A.M.-8:00 A.M.
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Day 2: 7:00 A.M.-8:00 A.M.

    S2:E24

    Jack and Sherry Palmer prepare for a dangerous meeting with the head of the war conspiracy at the L.A. Coliseum; David Palmer sits in as the Cabinet waits for confirmation of the Cypress Chip's invalidity; the air strike on the Middle East draws nearer; the conspiracy goes to an old agent to put Palmer out of play.

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - Day 4: 11:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Day 4: 11:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.

    S4:E17

    Mike pushes for the Vice-President to be sworn into office as the White House waits for news of Keeler's fate. Two innocent bystanders are dragged into the fight as Jack and Marwan both pursue a briefcase that contains the launch codes for America's nuclear arsenal.

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 23 - Day 4: 5:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M.
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Day 4: 5:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M.

    S4:E23

    Mandy uses Tony as leverage to try to force Michelle to aid in her escape. A Chinese security operative captures and interrogates one of the CTU agents involved in the raid on the embassy. Palmer and Logan argue over the option of evacuating all major cities that may be targets for the missile.

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Day 5: 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Day 5: 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.

    S5:E5

    Jack returns to CTU and has an emotional reunion with Audrey, while Curtis tracks the Russians and the stolen nerve gas. Walt sends in a hit man to silence Jack. Chloe discovers that Spencer has his own agenda at CTU. Walt convinces Logan to have Martha institutionalized when she tells them of the attack on her.

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Day 3: 5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Day 3: 5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.

    S3:E5

    Jack's efforts to break Ramon out of prison go awry when they are captured by a group of inmates during the riot. Chloe unwittingly stumbles on to Jack's drug problem and she is forced to reveal his secret to Kim and Michelle. Palmer begins his debate with Keeler, while Kyle prepares to sacrifice himself to save Linda.

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Day 5: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Day 5: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.

    S5:E15

    Jack pushes Audrey for answers when evidence indicates that she may be involved with the terrorists. Wayne and Aaron flee from a group of gunmen who have orders from Henderson to kill them. Bierko and his men gain access to a natural gas plant, where they plan to distribute the nerve gas throughout L.A.

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  17. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - Day 7: 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Day 7: 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.

    S7:E2

    Since Jack Bauer has been pulled from his senate sub-committee hearing to assist with the deadly domestic threat and the investigation of former colleague Tony Almeida, his new undefined role is to help secure the nation. Meanwhile, President Allison Taylor presides over the escalating time-sensitive dilemmas linked to the unrest in Sangala. Chloe O’Brian and Bill Buchanan are on hand this season as well as FBI Agents Renee Walker, Larry Moss, Janis Gold and Sean Hillinger to cope with the unthinkable events

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  18. undefined Season 9 Episode 12 - Day 9: 10:00 P.M.-11:00 A.M.
    8.7/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Day 9: 10:00 P.M.-11:00 A.M.

    S9:E12

    The clock ticks toward the final seconds of Jack Bauer's most heroic day. As the world teeters on a terror plot of mass proportions, Jack and the team reunite one last time to avert an imminent international crisis. With little time left and the fate of the free world on the line, Jack is faced with an unthinkable and grave decision. Lives will be lost and the American administration will grapple with the day's most devastating news as the clock stops.

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - Day 2: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #19 - Day 2: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.

    S2:E23

    When Jack hits a dead end with his lead, he realizes he must persuade Sherry to help him get evidence against Kingsley. Things go awry at CTU when Division becomes suspicious of Chappelle's absence. Michelle goes off-site to work with Jack. Mike and Prescott ask Palmer to aid them as the bombers get closer to their targets.

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Day 4: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Day 4: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.

    S4:E6

    Jack initiates a fierce gun battle with the terrorists as he races to rescue Heller and Audrey before the military strike begins. Dina questions her own dedication to their cause when her husband reveals his plans for Behrooz. Driscoll and Curtis uncover new evidence that points to an even bigger attack by the terrorists. Audrey has an awkward meeting with her husband, and Heller butts heads once again with his son.

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Day 3: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #21 - Day 3: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.

    S3:E6

    Jack and Ramon struggle to evade the authorities, while Palmer must shut the debate down because of the prison break. Kim accidentally stumbles on to Gael's secret communications, but she isn't able to warn Michelle in time. The Singer family learns a startling piece of news about Kyle's health.

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Day 2: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #22 - Day 2: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.

    S2:E14

    Jack and Kate try to break Marie's resolve so they can learn the location of the bomb. Palmer confronts his ex wife with the information that Stanton gave them. George finally steps down as director of CTU and hands the position over to Tony. Kim discovers her host's deception.

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 24 - Day 3: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Day 3: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.

    S3:E24

    Jack and Chase must make a powerful sacrifice when dealing with the virus. Tony is able to help Jack one last time before he is taken into custody, while an angry victim seeks vengeance on Saunders. Palmer makes a surprising career choice in the wake of Sherry's death.

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Day 4: 7:00 A.M.-8:00 A.M.
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Day 4: 7:00 A.M.-8:00 A.M.

    S4:E1

    Eighteen months have elapsed since the conclusion of Day 3. A commuter train bound for Los Angeles explodes. A man steals a suitcase from a passenger in the wreckage and then kills him. Jack has been dismissed from CTU and now works for Secretary of Defense James Heller. Jack is involved with Heller's daughter, Audrey, and their relationship is growing serious. Jack is in LA for a meeting with CTU Director Erin Driscoll, who fired him a year ago, but he finds himself alienated at CTU by Driscoll and the new staff when reports of a possible terrorist strike come in. A young computer hacker named Andrew Paige sees something that he shouldn't on the Internet. Suddenly, he finds himself running for his life as he is pursued by terrorists. Luckily, he is able to warn Chloe O'Brian before its too late. The Turkish Araz family are not what they seem and it becomes clear that they are heavily involved with the day's events. Meanwhile, Heller has a confrontation with his estranged son. Jack finds that Chloe is his only ally as he tries to prove that the train explosion is merely a diversionary target.

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Day 4: 5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Day 4: 5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.

    S4:E11

    Jack and Curtis finally learn the location of the override device. They try to trap the architect of the terrorist strike before the remaining nuclear plants go critical. Tony pushes Dina to reveal more of her knowledge of Marwan, while Driscoll faces another personal crisis with her daughter.

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Jon Cassar Ratings Summary

"Prequel to Season 5" is the best rated episode directed by Jon Cassar. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 12/6/2005 and is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Day 5: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.".