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: At the White House, President Wayne Palmer's health continues to deteriorate. He eventually collapses during a press conference, allowing the opportunistic Vice President Noah Daniels to take over as acting president.

: Jack discovers that Audrey Raines is alive but has been severely tortured by the Chinese. Cheng Zhi demands a critical FB subcircuit board—which contains Russian defense codes—in exchange for her release. Watch 24 - 6x18 1

: This episode is often cited for showing Jack's vulnerability as he is willing to compromise everything he has accomplished to save Audrey. : At the White House, President Wayne Palmer's

: Acting President Daniels forbids the trade, viewing the subcircuit board as too valuable to risk. Disobeying direct orders, Jack ditches his partner, Mike Doyle, to pursue the exchange with Cheng on his own. Cheng Zhi demands a critical FB subcircuit board—which

: When Jack finally reaches Audrey, she is in a state of catatonia, barely able to speak or recognize him, a direct result of her drug-induced torture in China.