Chappelle threatens to pull Jack from the investigation for killing a material witness, but Jack persuades him to hold off when they find a fresh lead on Amador's whereabouts.

Amador and Alvers meet with the man who is planning to unleash the virus in LA within the hour.

Michelle and Gael locate the target area, but things really hit the fan when they attempt to capture Alvers in the process of releasing the virus.

Wayne argues with Sherry over the consequences of Milliken's death as the police turn up the heat on Julia.

Jack and Chase track Amador in the hopes that he can lead them to the man behind the virus attack.

Michelle faces a mob riot when the hotel is quarantined.

Sherry extorts Palmer, forcing him to manufacture her alibi for the police.

Saunders begins making demands on the President. He forces Palmer to hold a strange press conference and then orders the death of the CTU agent who can trace him.

Jack learns of a woman who can lead him to Saunders, but a surprise attack shifts the balance of power.

As Gael's symptoms get worse, Michelle devises a way to relieve the suffering of the victims at the hotel.

Jack and Chase race against time to capture Saunders before the deadline, while Chappelle plans an escape.

Michelle begins a frantic search when she learns that an infected hotel guest may have slipped through her fingers.