Disaster strikes the Stargate, trapping Teal’c in transit. SG-1 must turn to Russia — and to their enemies — for help.

Jack and Palmer finally meet face to face and learn of their connection through Operation Nightfall. They work together to track down those who are seeking revenge on them.
A member of Palmer’s staff has a romantic encounter with the would-be assassin.
Teri and Nina have a revealing conversation about Jack at the safehouse.

SG-1 trains a team of raw cadets, and Colonel O’Neill is forced to take them into a real-life battle situation when he learns of a possible alien incursion at the SGC.

Jack is forced to leave his family when Green places him under arrest and holds him at CTU. Once there, Jack must explain his actions to District Director Ryan Chappelle.

Nina accompanies Teri and Kim to a clinic, where they are given a medical examination. Nina becomes suspicious of a phony FBI agent and decides to move the women to a safehouse.

Palmer goes to CTU and demands a meeting with Jack.

Jack plays a deadly game of cat and mouse with Gaines that results in a final confrontation. CTU arrives on the scene and flies Jack and his family to safety.

Palmer plans to talk to the D.A. about Ferragamo’s murder, but a threat from Carl changes his mind.

Nina discovers that a second assassin has arrived in LA, which means that Palmer’s life is still in danger.

Jack sneaks into the compound and rescues his family, but Gaines catches on to him and gives chase. Jack and his family are attacked by Gaines and his men, causing them to become separated.

Palmer tries to talk to Keith’s therapist, but discovers that Carl has been there before him.

Green tries to turn Nina and Tony against one another.

Palmer begins to form a connection between himself and Jack Bauer.

Gaines meets with Drazen, the man behind the Palmer assassination plot. Drazen gives Gaines an unpleasant ultimatum that will result in the deaths of Teri and Kim.

Jack’s interrogation of Cofell goes awry, but he discovers another familiar face who can lead him to his family.

Teri manages to call CTU using a stolen cell phone. She and Jack have an emotional conversation, but her signal dies before the call can be traced.

Nina and Tony find themselves facing a new boss, Alberta Green, as they continue to secretly help Jack.

Palmer’s political associates begin to sweat as Carl plans to take serious action against Keith’s therapist.

Jack uncovers a new name from the key card that may lead him to Gaines.

Jack tries to explain his situation to Secret Service, but they are unwilling to release him. He manages to escape and hides out with a hostage while contacting CTU.

Nina and Tony turn up the pressure on Jamey and finally learn about Gaines, but tragedy strikes before they can act.

Teri sacrifices herself to save Kim from a brutal experience.

Nina and Tony discover the identity of the mole who is working for Gaines.

Teri and Kim are finally reunited.

Still under Gaines’ control, Jack goes to the Palmer breakfast, where he learns what Gaines has planned for him. Jack manages to foil the assassination attempt, but is captured by Secret Service in the process.