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.
All episodes — Season 3
S3 E1Day 3: 1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M.
Oct 28, 20037.652 min
Three years have passed since the events of Day Two. A van deposits a dead body outside the LA Health Unit. The body is infected with a deadly virus. Tony, now in charge of CTU, learns that this is a blackmail tactic to get the US governmen
S3 E2Day 3: 2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.
Nov 4, 20037.545 min
Jack and Chase quarrel over Chase's relationship with Kim. Meanwhile, they learn of a lead to the possible whereabouts of the virus after raiding a crack-house. Linda breaks up with Kyle when she learns that he is planning to make a drug
S3 E3Day 3: 3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.
Nov 11, 20037.744 min
Jack and Hector both search for Kyle, while Chase finds himself out of action at CTU. Wayne and Palmer argue over the implications of Anne's past, while Ramon takes out one of his opponents in a surprise move. Tony leads an operation to g
S3 E4Day 3: 4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Nov 18, 2003844 min
Michelle is torn by personal and professional obligations when she must take charge of CTU after Tony is wounded. Kyle and Linda are captured by Hector's men. Jack and Palmer have a secret conversation, leading Jack to take drastic action
S3 E5Day 3: 5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
Nov 25, 20038.744 min
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 begi
S3 E6Day 3: 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
Dec 2, 20038.544 min
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 fa
S3 E7Day 3: 7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
Dec 9, 20037.643 min
Ramon holds Jack hostage as he flies to Mexico. Ramon plans to kill Jack, but Jack manages to hold him at bay until the plane lands. Ramon then learns that Jack and Hector are working together to break him out of prison. Gael is captured
S3 E8Day 3: 8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
Dec 16, 20037.344 min
Palmer and Chappelle view a message from Jack, explaining his undercover work with the Salazars. Meanwhile, Hector tries to convince Ramon that they should deal with Bauer so that they can get their hands on the virus. Jack has a private
S3 E9Day 3: 9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
Jan 6, 20047.445 min
Palmer clears Anne's name with the press, but he finds that he is facing a new problem when his biggest campaign contributor reveals a startling secret about Wayne. Kim and Michelle worry about Tony's mental ability when he continues to ma
S3 E10Day 3: 10:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.
Jan 13, 20047.645 min
Claudia manages to free Chase from his captors, but she pays a high price for her efforts. Wayne turns to Julia, while Palmer calls on Sherry for help against Milliken. Jack and Ramon make plans to get to Nina, in the hopes of interceptin
S3 E11Day 3: 11:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M.
Jan 27, 20047.944 min
Jack forces Nina to work with him to get the virus from Amador. Palmer meets with Sherry and convinces her to help him deal with Milliken. Chase remains in Mexico to help with the capture of the virus. Ramon and Hector quarrel when Hecto
S3 E12Day 3: 12:00 A.M.-1:00 A.M.
Feb 3, 20048.245 min
Things finally come to an explosive head as Jack, Ramon, Nina and Chase all close in on the virus. But the deal takes an unexpected turn when Amador pulls a fast switch. Kim becomes suspicious of Chloe when her story about her baby doesn'
S3 E13Day 3: 1:00 A.M.-2:00 A.M.
Feb 10, 20048.345 min
Jack and Chase interrogate Nina, but the worm turns when she causes havoc with the CTU computer systems. Chappelle puts Chloe under guard when she refuses to answer questions about the baby, but is forced to release her when she is the onl
S3 E14Day 3: 2:00 A.M.-3:00 A.M.
Feb 17, 20047.244 min
Tony interrogates Nina about Alvers' location, while Chappelle orders Jack to undergo a medical examination in light of his drug use. Kim and Chase have a conversation about the baby. Palmer confronts Sherry about Alan Milliken's death, w
S3 E15Day 3: 3:00 A.M.-4:00 A.M.
Feb 24, 20047.644 min
Chappelle threatens to pull Jack from the investigation for killing a material witness, but Jack persuades him to hold off when they find a fresh lead on Amador's whereabouts. Amador and Alvers meet with the man who is planning to unleash
S3 E16Day 3: 4:00 A.M.-5:00 A.M.
Mar 30, 20048.644 min
Jack and Chase track Amador in the hopes that he can lead them to the man behind the virus attack. Michelle faces a mob riot when the hotel is quarantined. Sherry extorts Palmer, forcing him to manufacture her alibi for the police.
S3 E17Day 3: 5:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M.
Apr 6, 20048.445 min
Saunders begins making demands on the President. He forces Palmer to hold a strange press conference and then orders the death of the CTU agent who can trace him. Jack learns of a woman who can lead him to Saunders, but a surprise attack
S3 E18Day 3: 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.
Apr 18, 20048.644 min
Jack and Chase race against time to capture Saunders before the deadline, while Chappelle plans an escape. Michelle begins a frantic search when she learns that an infected hotel guest may have slipped through her fingers.
S3 E19Day 3: 7:00 A.M.-8:00 A.M.
Apr 20, 20048.445 min
Jack reluctantly works with Kim on an undercover job that may help them gain an advantage over Saunders. Palmer informs his cabinet of the crisis, while Saunders makes yet another demand. Chase tracks down the man who left the hotel and l
S3 E20Day 3: 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M.
Apr 27, 2004845 min
Jack attempts to use Saunders' daughter as leverage to gain control of the virus, while Palmer must deal with the discontented press. Michelle gets the results of her test, while Adam finds that the virus has struck too close to home. Ton
S3 E21Day 3: 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.
May 4, 20048.444 min
Tony works to free Jane from CTU before Saunders can harm Michelle, but Chloe and Jack become suspicious of his activities. Sherry meets with Palmer's political rival and proposes a deal to blackmail him.
S3 E22Day 3: 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
May 11, 20047.742 min
Jack and Tony clash as the time for the hostage exchange draws near. Keeler meets with Palmer and demands his resignation, while Wayne begins a secret operation against Sherry.
S3 E23Day 3: 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
May 18, 20048.243 min
Jack pushes the envelope in an attempt to force Saunders to disclose the location of the missing vials. Sherry meets with David to discuss her terms, while Wayne breaks into her home to find the incriminating evidence. Tony finds himself
S3 E24Day 3: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.
May 25, 20048.742 min
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