: Christopher Henderson , acting on Logan's orders, launches a helicopter assault on the airport. In the ensuing firefight, Henderson takes Audrey hostage and intentionally severs her brachial artery to force Jack to trade the recording for her life.
: Jack and Audrey Raines meet with Secretary of Defense James Heller at an airport hanger to play the incriminating tape. Watch 24 - 5x18 1
: Fearing that exposing the President would cripple the country, Heller decides to handle it politically. He restrains Jack and Audrey, takes the recording, and attempts to force Logan's resignation privately rather than going to the Attorney General. : Christopher Henderson , acting on Logan's orders,
: Logan outmaneuvers Heller. When Heller arrives at the presidential retreat to demand his resignation, Logan—having been informed by Henderson that the tape is back in their possession—instead demands Heller’s resignation for lack of evidence. : Fearing that exposing the President would cripple
: At CTU, Karen Hayes begins to shut down Jack's internal support while Mike Novick starts to suspect Logan's suspicious behavior. Episode Guide Data Title Day 5: 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Key Antagonist Christopher Henderson & President Charles Logan Major Loss The crucial evidence (the recording) is lost to Henderson Director Brad Turner Writers Howard Gordon, Matt Michnovetz, and Duppy Demetrius Where to Watch
In (Day 5: 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.), the plot centers on the high-stakes fallout of Jack Bauer securing a digital recording that directly implicates President Charles Logan in the assassination of David Palmer . Key Plot Points & Summary