Originally posted by: Babbles
WTF so the nuclear power plant meltdown was just another diversion??
every season of 24 usually has a single major plan for the first 13 episodes. that's how it started. you'll notice when you watch the first 13 episodes that the major unresolved issues are usually resolved by the 13th. for seasons 1, 2, and 3, they did this to ensure that 24 would have good user ratings. if it did, they'd air episodes 14-24. this obviously has the same similar theme... maybe they just do it for every season just in case the season really sucks. at this point, it doesn't make much sense, but there must be an administrative reason.