Well, according to the preview they showed for next week, he did, because they flashed his picture. And if he didn't survive, we would have seen it. Besides, dying in 2 seconds is too easy. He needs to survive to know that this happened because of him.

Well, the only people they've killed off so far this season that were long-time characters were Michelle and David Palmer. This was only Edgar's second year, and Lynn's sister and her boyfriend were both newbies. Yeah, they've killed off Nina and Sherry previously, but they keep adding new people every year anyway. And besides, Jack is the only one you really need.

Nope. There's a new show next week. Every since they started this "don't start the show until January" thing, they don't have off-weeks, which I prefer. I was thinking there was no show next week either (which I thought was weird) because of the "Prison Break"/"24" promo, but that was just to say that "Prison Break" wouldn't be on until the 20th. "24" will be back on the 13th.

I started to tear up when Tony found out about Michelle and collapsed. I was outright crying when I realized that they were going to kill off Edgar. And they didn't kill him off in furthering the story per se. I figured since he went to find out where that lady went, he'd end up finding the cannister. But nope, he's just a casualty. The look on Chloe's face was what made it all the worst.

I hate this damn show. And I keep watching and watching because they will do exactly this sort of thing. It was bad enough watching day players collapse from the nerve gas. But Edgar. That was killer.

High body count this week, including Lynn's sister and her boyfriend.

I'm also noticing all the familiar actors that are on this season. Lynn is played by Sean Astin, big bad guy is played by Julian Sands, Henderson is played by Peter Weller, Miriam Henderson is played by JoBeth Williams, Kim's new boyfriend/doctor is played by C. Thomas Howell, the VP is played by a guy who's name I don't remember, but he was on "Twin Peaks".

whoa! that was C. Thomas Howell? wow... hadn't seen him in, well forever. didn't recognize him. cool to know. thanks

Wow. I need to keep a box of kleenex by me when I watch 24 now :(

That was a really good episode. I wasn't going to watch this season because the story became so preditcable. That predictability was pulled out from under us this season. Wow.

My wife kept yelling "I hate 24!". She, of course, loves it, but last night was surely emotional. What got her most of all was the security guard who was with Lynn talking to his daughter.

I have mixed emotions about the writers letting Lynn off the hook yesterday.

The VP dude is sure a slimey character, huh?

Oh ya, that really got me too. So did the part when Lynn came back and Jack was talking and the guard started breathing thinking he was OK instead of breathing in knowing he was going to die. I almost thought that gas disappated enough and Lynn was going to live. I was getting ready to be pissed. Not pissed that Lynn lived, but pissed the guard didn't wait another few seconds.

He was a jerk and stupid. He should have reported his keycard missing as soon as he was robbed; but I doubt he knew who his sister was involved with.

Yikes! Audrey selling info to the terrorist chick? May it never be! And next week....

that was a shocking preview!:eek:

It's not her. I'm thinking there's some connection to her dad.

Glad to know that Audrey was being set up, but I about gagged when she said the only thing that got her through was knowing that Jack would save her.

So....I'm wondering....it is apparent that the remaining cannisters of the nerve gas have been destroyed in the explosions at the gas company. Good for them. But that makes me wonder what's going to happen in the remaining 9 hours of the day.

Henderson is loose and active, sending his cronies to try to kill Palmer's brother, who is bringing info the that stud secret service agent Aaron. Henderson had told Jack that it was really big and Jack didn't want to know what was going on. So, I'm thinking Henderson has more of the nerve gas, and that these 20 cannisters were designed as a demonstration to potential buyers. So there will be another attempt to deploy some more.

Regarding the previews for next week -

What I want to know is where can I get a messanger bag like what Jack carries! That thing is like Felix the Cat's bag of tricks.

I think this season is much better than last season. Much more action packed and full of sitting on the edge of your seat stuff.