If you are following a specific watch order for similar shows of that era, enthusiasts often group these episodes:
: Season 5, Episode 21, "Power Play", serves as the penultimate episode of that series, much like how 24’s 5x21 sets up its explosive finale. Watch 24 - 5x21 1
: Jack sneaks aboard a diplomatic plane to recover a recording hidden by a co-pilot. If you are following a specific watch order
: "The Opposite" , widely considered one of the show's best episodes. Watch 24 - 5x21 1
: Jack manages to seize the recording and narrowly escapes the plane before it is intercepted. Critical Analysis and Fan Reception
: The critically acclaimed pacing of this hour is noted for shifting the conflict from external terrorists to a direct confrontation with the White House.