24 - Season 5 Episode 23 Apr 2026

Once the missile threat is neutralized, Jack finally settles the score with Henderson. After Henderson attempts to shoot Jack with an unloaded pistol—a final test of Jack's resolve—Jack executes him in cold blood. Jack justifies the killing by citing Henderson's direct responsibility for the deaths of American icons David Palmer, Tony Almeida, and Michelle Dessler earlier in the season.

The episode is praised for its relentless speed and "masterclass in suspense," particularly during the close-quarters submarine sequences. 24 - Season 5 Episode 23

The episode begins with Jack Bauer in a race against time to stop Vladimir Bierko, who has hijacked a Russian submarine and intends to launch twelve multiple-warhead missiles at American soil. Jack forms an uneasy alliance with his former mentor-turned-villain, Christopher Henderson, to infiltrate the sub. In a brutal final confrontation, Jack kills Bierko by snapping his neck while the terrorist is locked in a scissor hold. Once the missile threat is neutralized, Jack finally

With the immediate terrorist threat over, the focus shifts entirely to President Charles Logan, the season's ultimate antagonist. The episode is praised for its relentless speed

Episode 23 is a thrilling and emotionally charged installment that exemplifies the best of "24" In Episode 23 of Season 5 of "24,"