"CTU is blind, deaf, and dumb." That's definitely a quote for the ages.
Speaking as a huge 24 fan, this episode was awesome. It was action from start to finish, Rambo Chloe showed up, and Renee came back with a bang. I couldn't care less how many stupid NSA or CTU agents there are, how terrible the dialogue was at times, how The main characters were bad ass, and that's all that mattered.
I know most people will be ragging on the episode for the "twist" at the end. Dana kills Bill Prady and calls Omar. Cue ominous music. Yeah, whatever... It's past halfway into the season and after an idiotic storyline about her past, she randomly calls the terrorist. Sure moles are old, but look at the bright side. At least it's better than anything Kevin/Bill could have been.
The story was almost nonexistent, except the terrorists got away with the fuel rods. CTU is partially functioning due to the daring (insanity?) of Chloe, and did I mention the return of Renee?? She arrives in literally a split second to save Jack and Cole, and cradle Jack in her arms.
It seems like the writers are trying to recreate the Palmers with the Hassans, but it's not working. They're boring me to death and they have a knack for being really obnoxious at the wrong times.
Score: 9.5/10