Bill Buchanan is the former head of the Los Angeles Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU), and well known for playing himself in the live action tv-drama 24. 24 is an Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning American television series created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, and produced by Imagine Television. ... Karen Hayes Buchanan is a fictional character on the television program 24 portrayed by actress Jayne Atkinson. ... Season Four, also known as Day 4 of the television series 24 premiered on January 9, 2005 and aired its season finale on May 23, 2005. ... Season Five, also known as Day 5 of the television series 24 premiered on January 15, 2006 and aired its season finale on May 22, 2006. ... Season Six, also known as Day 6, of the television series 24 premiered on Sunday, January 14, 2007. ... // See article List of characters in 24. ... 24 is an Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning American television series created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran, and produced by Imagine Television. ...

Character outline

Bill Buchanan was the Special Agent in Charge, or Director, of CTU Los Angeles before being fired by his wife, Karen Hayes, on Day 6. The Special Agent in Charge refers to a position on the fictional TV show 24. ... Seal of the Counter Terrorist Unit This article is about the fictional organization Counter Terrorist Unit. For the list of Counter-terrorist Units by country, see Counter-terrorism. ... Karen Hayes Buchanan is a fictional character on the television program 24 portrayed by actress Jayne Atkinson. ...

He previously was an Associate Special Agent in Charge at the Los Angeles Office's Division headquarters. He took the place of Michelle Dessler who was temporarily the Director of CTU, Los Angeles after she took the place of Erin Driscoll who resigned from her job on Day 4. Before joining the Los Angeles office, he was a Senior Agent in the Seattle Office's Division headquarters. Before that, he was an Intelligence Analyst at that same office. Buchanan has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Brown University, and began his career in CTU as an agent with the New York Domestic Unit. In Operation Hell Gate, it is stated that he is on a conference call with Nina Myers. Michelle Dessler was a fictional character played by Reiko Aylesworth on the television series, 24. ... Seal of the Counter Terrorist Unit This article is about the fictional organization Counter Terrorist Unit. For the list of Counter-terrorist Units by country, see Counter-terrorism. ... Erin Driscoll is a fictional character on FOXs thriller 24. ... Season Four, also known as Day 4 of the television series 24 premiered on January 9, 2005 and aired its season finale on May 23, 2005. ... City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ... A B.A. issused as a certificate Bachelor of Arts (B.A., BA or A.B.), from the Latin Artium Baccalaureus is an undergraduate bachelors degree awarded for either a course or a program in the liberal arts or the sciences, or both. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Brown University is a private university located in Providence, Rhode Island. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Operation Hell Gate is the first of the 24: Declassified novels based on the FOX television series 24. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

It was rumored he was romantically involved for a time with fellow CTU agent Michelle Dessler when the two worked at Division after Dessler left her husband Tony Almeida. Buchanan, however, says that the relationship "never got off the ground" and that they were simply good friends. It is unclear how strongly Buchanan was affected by Dessler's sudden death at the start of Day 5 as he puts his personal feelings aside to address the current crisis. Michelle Dessler was a fictional character played by Reiko Aylesworth on the television series, 24. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Season Five, also known as Day 5 of the television series 24 premiered on January 15, 2006 and aired its season finale on May 22, 2006. ...

Initially he was brought into CTU to oversee the latest 'Jack Bauer' situation in Day 4, having an objective perspective over the agent that wasn't shared by the current CTU LA branch. Over the hours of Day 4, Buchanan gained a great deal of respect for Jack and his accomplishments, telling a Federal Agent who had come to arrest Bauer that the man was a hero and didn't deserve this treatment. He was not part of the plan to fake Jack's death and offered his condolences to his friends, convinced that he had died in the shootout. In Day 5, Bill as the Director of CTU LA was shocked to find that Jack was still alive and apparently responsible for the assassination of David Palmer, but after being convinced of his innocence, he worked with him (frequently against orders) throughout the day against the various conspiracies and plots directed by the President. The friendship and trust between the two grew further during Day 6, with Bill furious at the idea of Jack having to be sacrificed to appease a terrorist, but he followed his orders. He was, however, more then willing to work with and trust Jack over the day, Jack leaving a message on his phone when he thought he was about to die, thanking him for being a good friend.

He is currently married to Karen Hayes. Karen Hayes Buchanan is a fictional character on the television program 24 portrayed by actress Jayne Atkinson. ...

Day 4

Bill Buchanan was sent over to the Los Angeles Domestic Unit to help oversee the events going on in Day 4, particularly during the Jack Bauer and Behrooz Araz trade off between CTU and Habib Marwan. Buchanan did not believe that handing Behrooz Araz back over to Marwan was a good idea because he may have information that they could use. He instructs Curtis Manning and Tony Almeida to do the interrogation. When realizing that it would be useless and a waste of time Buchanan decides to go ahead with the trade. Buchanan decided to put a tracker in Behrooz's neck. Season Four, also known as Day 4 of the television series 24 premiered on January 9, 2005 and aired its season finale on May 23, 2005. ... Habib Marwan is a fictional character played by Arnold Vosloo on the television show 24 and main villain of Season 4. ... This article or section on a Television-related subject may need to be cleaned up and rewritten because it describes a work of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. ...

Later Buchanan was angry to find out that the tracker that was placed in Behrooz was discovered by Marwan's men and destroyed. Then Jack informs him that he was able to short circuit some wires in the building that he was being held. Jack leads a team over to the location and storms the place only to find out that Marwan was able to escape and Marwan's hard drive was destroyed.

When Jack Bauer brings in Joe Prado, a possible terrorist conspirator, Buchanan looks to the Department of Justice for permission to torture Prado. Buchanan was unsuccessful to find a judge to do so. Buchanan calls President Charles Logan for authorization. Logan causally refused to authorize something like that. Buchanan and Jack decided that Jack would resign and Bill would release Prado so that Jack and Prado would both be private citizens. Jack interrogates Prado outside of CTU and gets the necessary information. Audrey Raines and Mike Novick are both angry with Buchanan for is involvement in this. Buchanan suggest to Mike that he could try to get President Logan to sign off on Prado's torture and then just fabricate the timeline. Mike was unable to do so, but Bill later finds out that President Logan wants Jack brought in. Charles Logan is a fictional character played by Gregory Itzin in the television series 24. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Mike Novick is a fictional character played by Jude Ciccolella as part of the television series, 24. ...

When Buchanan find out that Tony, Jack and David Palmer conspired against him and the rest of CTU when they lead a raid on the Chinese consulate. When Head of Security at the Chinese Consulate, Cheng Zhi comes to CTU for answers Buchanan aids in the cover up unitl Howard Bern could escape from CTU. David Palmer may refer to: Dee Palmer, (born David Palmer in 1937), a British arranger and keyboardist David R. Palmer (born 1941), an American science fiction author David Palmer (American football), a former NFL wide receiver David Palmer (baseball) (born 1957), a baseball pitcher David Palmer (squash player) (born 1976... Cheng Zhi is a fictional character played by Tzi Ma on the television series 24. ...

Buchanan is told by Michelle Dessler that a terrorist named Mandy had been calling her. Bill told Michelle she would act like she was going along with Mandy's plan, in order to trap her. Buchanan assured Michelle he would do everything in his power to save Tony, but capturing the hostile was the priority. After Mandi killed herself and Tony, Michelle was devastated. Buchanan suggested that she go home. She steps down as Director of CTU. Later Jack calls Bill and says that Tony and Mandi were actually alive. He patches the call through to Michelle. Michelle Dessler was a fictional character played by Reiko Aylesworth on the television series, 24. ... The Special Agent in Charge refers to a position on the fictional TV show 24. ...

When after finding out that Jack Bauer was being handed over to the Chinese, Buchanan informed the Secret Service agent that Jack Bauer was a hero. The alarm at CTU goes off and they go under lockdown only to find out that Jack Bauer has escaped. In a shootout Bill sees Jack get shot by the Secret Service agent. He informs Audrey Raines about what happened. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

After Day 4, Michelle Dessler steps down as director of CTU. She and Tony retire and Buchanan becomes the full-time Director of CTU.

Day 5

At the start of Day 5 Buchanan and the rest of the CTU staff struggle to find a connection between the assassination of David Palmer and the death of Michelle Dessler. Curtis Manning who is now Chief of Staff at CTU came forward with information that proved that Tony, Michelle, Chloe and David Palmer all had contact with each other the day Jack Bauer was killed. Buchanan then realizes that it has something to do with Jack's death. Not too long later DOD liaison Audrey Raines arrives at CTU. Buchanan updates her on the situation. David Palmer may refer to: Dee Palmer, (born David Palmer in 1937), a British arranger and keyboardist David R. Palmer (born 1941), an American science fiction author David Palmer (American football), a former NFL wide receiver David Palmer (baseball) (born 1957), a baseball pitcher David Palmer (squash player) (born 1976... Michelle Dessler was a fictional character played by Reiko Aylesworth on the television series, 24. ... This article or section on a Television-related subject may need to be cleaned up and rewritten because it describes a work of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Later Buchanan briefs President Logan from the situation room on the Palmer investigation. Buchanan suggests that Logan postpone the treaty signing with the Russians, but President Logan refuses. Edgar Stiles shows Buchanan and Audrey some footage off a security camera that would reveal who it was that shot David Palmer. They were shocked to see Jack Bauer's face on the screen. Buchanan explains to Audrey that Jack had a good reason to stage his own death because he was about to be handed over to the Chinese. Buchanan puts out a warrant for Jack's arrest and believes that Jack was forcing Chloe O'Brian to help him. After Chloe was captured Buchanan ordered her to tell him where Jack was and she refused. He ordered her to be brought in to CTU. Buchanan finds out that there is a hostage situation at Ontario Airport from Jack Bauer when he calls CTU. Buchanan tells Jack to stand down and let his people handle it, but Jack refuses and says that he does not work for him anymore. Buchanan takes the information anyway after he is informed by Spencer Wolff of the hostage situation. Chloe Ugly as Sin OBrian is a fictional character played by actress Mary Lynn Rajskub on the US television show 24. ...

During the hostage situation at Ontario Airport, an upper-level administrator from CTU's Regional Division named Lynn McGill was appointed by the White House to supervise Buchanan and the rest of the L.A. team. Although the two characters appear to have a history together, it is still unknown how they knew each other before Day 5. Right before Curtis Manning and the CTU TAC team were about to storm the hotel based on Jack's false infromation, Lynn McGill ordered the teams to stand down because McGill found a distress signal in Jack's phone conversation with CTU. Buchanan orderd the TAC teams to abort and move in according to the original plan. Lynn McGill is a fictional character played by Sean Astin on the popular television drama 24. ...

Bill Buchanan working with Audrey Raines during Day 5.

Throughout the morning, Buchanan grew frustrated with McGill's rigid adherence to protocol and his attempts to restrict informality. Buchanan offered to leave but Lynn did not let him. Lynn said that he is only there as a supervisor and that fighting him would not save the hostages. Chloe later proved that one of their own agents have been working against them. Spenser Wolff was performing unauthorized tasks with a level 5 security clearance. Buchanan demanded that he tell them what he was doing and why he was doing it. Buchanan yelled at him and told him that there were lives on the line, but Spencer refused to say anything. When they found out that Spencer had let a man named Hank into CTU who turned out to be a trained killer, Spencer addmitted that he was part of an internal affars investigation. He was working directly for Walt Cummings at the White House. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

CTU analyst Edgar Stiles intercepts a call between Ivan Erwich and Jacob Rossler. When Jack Bauer and the TAC teams raid Jacob Rossler's Apartment they are able to capture him. He says that he will only give the information if he gets an immunity agreement signed by the president. Despite what Jack thinks should happen, Buchanan and McGill tell Jack to accept Rossler's deal. While Jack is still in the apartment Buchanan calls Jack and tells him that the girl with Rossler is Inessa Kovalevsky and she was a 15-year-old sex slave that Rossler bought. She later shoots and kills Rossler. Edgar Stiles was a fictional character played by Louis Lombardi in the American television series 24. ...

Lynn McGill becomes suspicious that Audrey Raines may have helped Jack Bauer escape custody. He talks to Buchanan and he tells him that the two had been romantically involved. Audrey tells Buchanan that a man named James Nathanson contacted her and was willing to cooperate, but only if he could talk with Jack Bauer. Buchanan decided to help Audrey aid Jack, going against what McGill wanted him to do. Later when Buchanan attempts to distract Lynn to get him away from Audrey, Lynn catches on and sends Buchanan to holding. James Nathanson is a character from the fifth season of the television series 24. ...

Buchanan was later reinstated when Curtis Manning invoked Article 112, removing McGill on the grounds that he was mentally unfit to run CTU. Manning then reinstated Buchanan as head of CTU Los Angeles. After being let out of holding, Buchanan was told that there was chatter indicating there would be an attack on President Yuri Suvarov's motorcade. Buchanan warned Aaron Pierce and the Secret Service. He also informed President Logan, who had already known. This article or section on a Television-related subject may need to be cleaned up and rewritten because it describes a work of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. ... Aaron Pierce is a fictional character on the television series 24, played by actor Glenn Morshower. ...

Shortly before 10:00 p.m., Buchanan politely tapped Shari Rothenberg, a young woman sent in to replace deceased analyst Edgar Stiles, on the shoulder in a congratulatory manner. Concern arose that Rothenberg might file a meritless sexual harassment claim against Buchanan, based upon her past conduct and her comments to Chloe O'Brian. The following are characters who played minor roles at CTU over the course of 24s five seasons. ... Edgar Stiles was a fictional character played by Louis Lombardi in the American television series 24. ... Chloe Ugly as Sin OBrian is a fictional character played by actress Mary Lynn Rajskub on the US television show 24. ...

A more pressing threat to Buchanan's position as Director of CTU emerged after 10:00 p.m. when Homeland Security was ordered to absorb the duties and functions of CTU, following orders from Vice-President Gardner. This move was led by Karen Hayes. Buchanan intended to challenge the Vice President's order by demonstrating his successes in Day 5, with the total support of his staff. The Special Agent in Charge refers to a position on the fictional TV show 24. ... For the NBC TV Movie starring Tom Skeritt, see Homeland Security (film). ... Hal Gardner is a fictional character from the TV series 24, played by Ray Wise. ... Karen Hayes Buchanan is a fictional character on the television program 24 portrayed by actress Jayne Atkinson. ...

In retaliation to that, Homeland Security bureaucrat, Miles Papazian, suggested that a formal statement discrediting Buchanan might simplify the takeover of CTU. He drafted a document that blamed Buchanan for the day's death toll and for allowing CTU to be compromised. He approached Audrey Raines, a Department of Defense liaison, and tried to coerce her into signing the statement. Fully supportive of Buchanan, she initially declined. Miles Papazian is a fictional character played by Stephen Spinella in the television series 24. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The United States Department of Defense, abbreviated DoD or DOD and sometimes called the Defense Department, is a civilian Cabinet organization of the United States government. ...

As CTU staff were being relieved from duty by Homeland Security personnel, Raines received a phone call from Jack Bauer. He needed immediate assistance that only Chloe O'Brian could provide, but O'Brian was slated for replacement. Seeing no alternative, Raines negotiated a deal to sign Papazian's statement on the condition that O'Brian be retained. As a result, Bauer got the help he needed, but it appeared that Homeland Security was successful in their takeover of CTU. Buchanan, and most of the CTU staff, were let go shortly after 10:00 p.m. For the NBC TV Movie starring Tom Skeritt, see Homeland Security (film). ...

Buchanan met with Bauer and Wayne Palmer shortly after midnight. After being briefed that President Charles Logan was complicit in the assassination of David Palmer and involved with the whole conspiricacy that day, Buchanan took Wayne to a safe location. This article or section on a Television-related subject may need to be cleaned up and rewritten because it describes a work of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. ... Charles Logan is a fictional character played by Gregory Itzin in the television series 24. ... David Palmer is a fictional President of the United States of America played by Dennis Haysbert as part of the television series, 24. ...

Chloe arives at Bill's house.

After escaping CTU detention, Chloe O'Brian aids Jack from Bill Buchanan's home. However, Papazian tracks Chloe's access of the CTU server to Buchanan's home and sends a team to arrest her. Bill receives a call from Karen Hayes, who realizes the complexity of the situation, telling him that Chloe has seven minutes to get out before the team arrives. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ...

When Homeland Security's TAC Team arrives at his house, Buchanan denies that Chloe had ever been there, but when they find evidence that she had been, they take Buchanan into custody. However, knowing that once back at CTU he would be protected by Hayes, Buchanan goes with the team without incident.

At CTU, Buchanan discusses Jack's current situation with Hayes and what should be done. Working together with Hayes and Chloe, they eventually succeed in locating the evidence implicating President Charles Logan and helping Jack obtain it. Charles Logan is a fictional character played by Gregory Itzin in the television series 24. ...

Buchanan spends the remainder of the day working with Jack, Chloe, and Karen. When Vladimir Bierko manages to escape custody and take control of a Russian submarine with which he intends to fire missiles at various US cities, Bill and Karen have the Navy scramble F-18 fighters and send Jack with a ground team to resolve the situation. Vladimir Bierko is a fictional character from the fifth season of the television series 24. ... The F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather fighter and attack aircraft. ...

Later, Bill and Karen are kept out of the loop when Jack, Chloe, Mike Novick, Martha Logan, and Aaron Pierce plot to bring down President Logan. Buchanan and Hayes are brought back into the fold when they and the Attorney General are informed that Chloe O'Brian has evidence incriminating Logan. After Logan is arrested and the crisis is over, Buchanan prepares to leave CTU, expecting to be relieved of his command now that Logan is out of office. Hayes, however, assures Buchanan that he will still be needed at CTU, and the two make plans to go out together at a later date. Bill's last act of the day is giving Chloe a photograph of herself with Edgar that had been found among his possessions. Mike Novick is a fictional character played by Jude Ciccolella as part of the television series, 24. ... Martha Logan is a fictional character played by Jean Smart in the television series, 24. ... Aaron Pierce is a fictional character on the television series 24, played by actor Glenn Morshower. ... Chloe Ugly as Sin OBrian is a fictional character played by actress Mary Lynn Rajskub on the US television show 24. ... Edgar Stiles was a fictional character played by Louis Lombardi in the American television series 24. ...

Day 6

Bill Buchanan during Day 6

Bill is still the Special Agent in Charge of CTU at the beginning of Day 6. Between Day 5 and Day 6, he married Karen Hayes. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Special Agent in Charge refers to a position on the fictional TV show 24. ... Season Six, also known as Day 6, of the television series 24 premiered on Sunday, January 14, 2007. ... Karen Hayes Buchanan is a fictional character on the television program 24 portrayed by actress Jayne Atkinson. ...

He, along with Curtis Manning, is at Ellis Airfield as a Hercules C-130 military transport lands in the beginning of Day 6. Buchanan then finalizes the trade with the Chinese for the release for Jack Bauer. Buchanan and Curtis are both shocked at Jack's condition and the fact that he has not spoken a word in two years. This article or section on a Television-related subject may need to be cleaned up and rewritten because it describes a work of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. ... The Lockheed C-130 Hercules, a four-engine turboprop aircraft, is the main tactical air transport aircraft of the United States and United Kingdom military forces. ...

Later, he explains that the reason that he is being brought back is a deal that President Wayne Palmer struck with a man named Abu Fayed and that he is to be exchanged for Hamri Al-Assad. When Jack knows what is expected of him, he and Curtis allow Jack to clean himself up. Bill then calls his wife, Karen Hayes, and tells her about Jack's condition and how much worse it is than he expected. This article or section on a Television-related subject may need to be cleaned up and rewritten because it describes a work of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. ... Abu Fayed is a fictional character from the sixth season of the television series 24. ... Hamri Al-Assad is a fictional character from the sixth season of the television series 24. ...

Bill and Curtis then proceed to bring Jack to the drop-off point. After a brief phone conversation with the president, Buchanan is instructed to handcuff Bauer to a guardrail nearby. Although Bill relents, he is unable to do anything, and apologizes to Jack.

Bill arrives at CTU to find out that Morris O'Brian and Chloe O'Brian redirected a personal satellite to view Jack, breaking their promise with Fayed. Bill gets very angry with the two, but does not fire them because he needed the manpower. CTU stands for Counter Terrorist Unit and is a fictional U.S. government agency under the jurisdiction of the C.I.A. in the television action series 24. ... Morris OBrian is a fictional character from the TV series 24. ... Chloe Ugly as Sin OBrian is a fictional character played by actress Mary Lynn Rajskub on the US television show 24. ...

Later on Chloe informs Bill that she has satellite footage of Jack helping Hamri Al-Assad escape before the missiles hit. Bill orders her to track any chatter on Fayed, and she later uncovers that Fayed is really the terrorist culprit. Bill wants this finding to be kept between the two of them and Chloe agrees. Hamri Al-Assad is a fictional character from the sixth season of the television series 24. ...

After Jack is forced to kill Curtis Manning, Bill tries to bolster his spirits by telling him he did great work that day and that Manning had not left Jack any choice. Jack, however, informs him that he is unable to perform his duties anymore. This article or section on a Television-related subject may need to be cleaned up and rewritten because it describes a work of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. ...

One of the terrorists sets him, along with many CTU personnel, watch the operation to recover one of the suitcase nukes as it fails and the bomb off. Milo then informs them that an Arabic phrase was overheard at one of the detention facilities. Nadia Yassir translated it as "five visitors," meaning that there are four other nuclear bombs in Abu Fayed's possession. Nadia Yassir is a fictional character from the TV series 24 played by Marisol Nichols. ... Abu Fayed is a fictional character from the sixth season of the television series 24. ...

When disgraced former president Charles Logan is brought into CTU, Logan convinces Buchanan that his wife might be able to help sway Anya Suvarov to help them resolve the situation by the Russian Consulate. Buchanan agrees and provides Logan with a chopper to Martha Logan's residence. Charles Logan is a fictional character played by Gregory Itzin in the television series 24. ... Anya Suvarov is a fictional character in the television series 24. ... Martha Logan is a fictional character played by Jean Smart in the television series, 24. ...

Later, when Jack is captured by the Russian Consulate, with Markov refusing to give up information, Buchanan orders an attack on the consulate whether sanctioned by Vice President Noah Daniels or not. He ends up getting permission from both the vice president and Russian President Yuri Suvarov and leads a successful attack along with Mike Doyle. Noah Daniels is a fictional character from the TV series 24, played by Emmy winner Powers Boothe. ... Yuri Suvarov is a fictional character in the television series 24. ... Michael F. Doyle (b. ...

When found out that there is a mole in CTU, Doyle immediately convicts Nadia Yassir, creating yet another tension between Milo and Doyle. Bill breaks up the fight in the situation room and tells Doyle that it is way out of line. He gives the order that Nadia's system be searched first. Later on Jack finds out that Bill knew that Audrey Raines had died in China and was keeping the information from Jack. Bill said that he did not tell Jack because Jack was about to sacrifice himself for the country. Nadia Yassir is a fictional character from the TV series 24 played by Marisol Nichols. ...

Bill on the phone with his wife Karen Hayes.

When Nadia Yassir is cleared of being a mole, Bill asks her to come back even though he says that he would quit if he were in her shoes. Nadia agrees to come back. Later when Bill gets a call from his wife Karen Hayes and she says that she is afraid that she is the reason that Vice President Daniels will continue acting as president. Bill comforts her by saying that Daniels does not have a case and that the supreme courts will agree and to let him know when they made a decision. Karen thanks her husband for being there. Bill says, "You don’t have to thank me. It’s my job." Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

After the capture of lead terrorist Abu Fayed. CTU stages a fake rescue of Fayed hoping that he would lead them to the two remaining suitcase nukes. President Palmer orders a nuclear strike on Fayed's country, which later turns out to be a bluff. It is revealed by the ambassador that his country has captured a general who might have been helping Fayed. Buchanan gets President Palmer to order the ambassador to have the captured general contact Fayed. Nadia Yassir warns Buchanan that there might be some sort of distress signal encoded in the phone call. It turns out that she was right. The general had used the name of someone that had already been dead. The general gives Fayed a signal that he is under duress and being forced to make the call. That prompts Fayed to attempt escape, but Jack Bauer kills Fayed by strangling him with a metal chain. Abu Fayed is a fictional character from the sixth season of the television series 24. ... Nadia Yassir is a fictional character from the TV series 24 played by Marisol Nichols. ...

Just after 11:00pm, Buchanan briefs the staff on the death of Abu Fayed and the end of the terrorist threat. Buchanan thanks all the CTU personnel for all of their hard work. During the briefing Chloe gets a call from Jack. Chloe later admits to him that the reason Jack was calling her was that he wants to trade the Russian bomb's circuit board to the Chinese in exchange for Audrey Raines. After being informed, Buchanan orders Mike Doyle to secure Jack. However, Buchanan allows Jack to contact President Wayne Palmer. Wayne give CTU to go ahead to make the exchange after Jack assures that he will not allow the board to get into Chinese hands. Karen later informs Buchanan that Vice President Daniels is now the acting president and wants Jack Bauer and the whole operation stopped. Buchanan calls Doyle, who is riding alongside Jack, and tells him that he must disarm Jack and bring him in. Jack forces Doyle out of the car after the phone conversation and goes ahead with the mission. This allows for the rescue of Audrey Raines without Buchanan directly disobeying superior orders. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Mike Doyle is a fictional character played by Ricky Schroder, on the FOX television show 24. ...

Mike Doyle calls Buchanan, informs him that Jack has escaped, and was at large attempting to get the circuit board to Cheng. Buchanan announces to the CTU staff that Jack Bauer has gone rogue. He also asks Chloe if she can be trusted to do this task. He says that he needs his best people for this. She assures him that she can. After CTU gets a lead on Jack, Karen calls him and says that she needs to tell him something.

Buchanan informs Nadia that she is now acting Director of CTU.

Later Morris O'Brian comes to Buchanan in his office and asks to be transferred out of comm. Buchanan asks if it has something to do with him and Chloe. Morris says yes. Though reluctant, Buchanan agrees to see what he can do. After Morris leaves, he calls Karen back and she informs him that she is being forced to fire him from CTU to protect herself and the President, as the Department of Justice wanted a fall guy for Fayed being allowed to slip through CTU/Homeland Security earlier, before he was a known threat. Buchanan is angry about this because he did not do anything wrong and did everything by the book. He hangs up on her, and contacts division. On his way out, he tells Nadia Yassir that he is stepping down and that she will be temporarily in charge of CTU until division sends a replacement. When asked why, by Nadia he simply says, "It's just politics." Security escorts him out of the building and Nadia announces to CTU that she is now acting Director. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Morris OBrian is a fictional character from the TV series 24. ... Nadia Yassir is a fictional character from the TV series 24 played by Marisol Nichols. ...

Around 4:00am, Buchanan is at home where he is dealing with an FBI search of his home. When his cell phone rings, he sees that it is Karen and he does not answer. Then he answers when he hears her voice on the home answering machine. She tells him that Vice President Daniels is about to go through with an exchange between Josh Bauer and the subcircuitboard. She believes that it is a bad idea and begs Bill to intervene. Not too long later Buchanan crashes his truck with the CTU SUV that was transporting Jack back to CTU causing them to go off the road. When Buchanan is talking to the agents Jack comes behind Agent Turner and causes him to drop his weapon. After handcuffing the two agents to their car, Jack and Bill drive away towards the beach. When riding Buchanan gets a call from Karen, who tells him that Secret Service found out about her and that they will be arresting her any time. She thanked him and told him she loved him.

Bill and Jack arrive at the beach seconds after the fake subcircuit board explodes in Mike Doyle's face. They summon medical help for him after calling CTU. Jack tells Buchanan that the Vice President ordered the destruction of the oil rig by air. Jack says that he cannot let Josh die like that. Buchanan says that he is willing to pilot the chopper to help Jack get Josh back. They commandeer a CTU helicopter and fly out to sea together against the White House and CTU. Buchanan asks Nadia for the thermal-Intel of the rig so they would know the number and location of hostiles on the rig. She eventually gives it to them. When Buchanan flies over the rig, Jack secures the landing pad. After landing, Jack kills all the hostiles and wounds Cheng. Buchanan takes Cheng back to the chopper and waits for Jack. Josh comes running and tells him that Jack is still with his father. When Buchanan communicates with Jack through comm., Jack tells him to fly along the side of the rig so that Jack can be picked up. Jack jumps on the ladder seconds before the missiles hit the rig.

While flying away, Jack falls off and swims ashore. When Josh wants to go back for him, Bill says that he is not ready to go back to CTU yet. Buchanan flies Josh back to CTU. After bringing Josh and Cheng in, Bill goes and speaks to Nadia Yassir. Bill says how good her work was today. When she asks him where Jack is, Bill tells her that Jack does not want to be found right now. Vice President Daniels pardons both Bill and Karen for their actions in Jack's favor, with the understanding they will both resign quietly. Nadia Yassir is a fictional character from the TV series 24 played by Marisol Nichols. ...

Day 7

According to many reports, James Morrison will return in next year's season of 24 (Day 7) as Bill Buchanan. However, it is unknown whether he will have a position at CTU or he will provide assistance to Jack as a civillian. More than likely it will be the latter, as the writers appear to be trying to distance the show from CTU as much as possible.

External Link

• Character biography on the official 24 website