It ain’t easy bein’ green — especially if you’re a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot — a wisecracking donkey.
Jack learns a devastating piece of news about Audrey upon his return to CTU.As a desperate Gredenko launches his strike, CTU learns that their systems have been compromised by a mole who is obstructing their efforts to find the drone.Karen finds a possible ally in Lennox as Daniels proceeds on his extreme course that will pit the U.S. against the Middle East.
Jack sets up a meeting with Cheng, while Doyle tries to track him with CTU’s help.Buchanan’s career is placed in jeopardy when Karen is forced to make a damning choice to save the administration.Daniels seeks comfort from his assistant as he assumes the presidency.
While Jack evades Russian security guards, Buchanan assigns a new agent, Mike Doyle, to raid the Russian consulate to capture Markov and rescue Jack.Logan calls on his estranged ex-wife in the hopes that she can help to defuse the brewing crisis between the U.S. and Russia.Gredenko prepares to strike at another target. Meanwhile, Daniels gives a Middle Eastern ambassador a strong ultimatum in order to gain his cooperation in the hunt for the remaining nukes.
Cheng offers to exchange the nuclear component for Audrey’s life. Jack gains Chloe’s covert cooperation, but their plans are dashed when Morris stumbles on to the operation.Wayne gives Daniels an unpleasant ultimatum, but his fragile health soon tips the balance in the vice-president’s favor.
Vice-President Daniels assumes office in the wake of Wayne’s injury and makes plans to implement his extreme security agenda. Lennox names the co-conspirators in the attack, but finds himself under Daniels’ thumb. Meanwhile, Karen moves to insert herself back in her former job. Jack and Logan pay a visit to the Russian consulate, but Jack takes drastic action when Logan fails to learn Gredenko’s location.
Wayne continues to risk his health as he takes a stand that will force cooperation from the Middle East.Jack realizes he won’t be able to break Fayed, so he and Doyle concoct a scheme to force Fayed to lead them to the location of the remaining nukes. But Fayed’s ally engages in trickery that places the plan in jeopardy.
Lennox tries desperately to escape from Reed as Wayne makes final preparations for his joint speech with Assad. Chloe continues to cover for Morris as Nadia becomes more suspicious. Jack meets with ex President Logan and learns that a lead to Gredenko’s whereabouts may be located within the Russian consolate.
Wayne continues to risk his health as he takes a stand that will force cooperation from the Middle East.Jack realizes he won’t be able to break Fayed, so he and Doyle concoct a scheme to force Fayed to lead them to the location of the remaining nukes. But Fayed’s ally engages in trickery that places the plan in jeopardy.
Marilyn tells Jack the truth about his father’s involvement in the day’s conspiracy. Jack uses her in an attempt to get to Phillip. Chloe covers for Morris when he turns to an old vice after reaching the breaking point, while Milo finds himself over his head in fieldwork. Lennox takes a hard stand as Reed’s deadly plan to shift presidential control moves forward.
