At FBI HQ, Janis informs Chloe that she won't be able to debrief her because she needs to start processing Alan Wilson's paperwork. Choe's cool with it and tells her she'll come back later, or tomorrow. Chloe also tells little Plum Puddin' that she's doing a Plum-Good job, considering the back-asswards systems at the FBI. Janis is thrilled that someone other than her cats shows her a little kindness and Thanks Chloe for the compliment. While Chloe heads out, she sort of smirks a little to herself, because she probably didn't mean it, but knew she'd be saving Janis a fortune on Zoloft in the short term.
In the Oval Office, the President broods and ponders her course of action while staring at a happy little photo of the First Family when they were all alive and not criminals.
At the hospital, Dr. Macer apologizes because there's not really anything left for her to do other than induce a coma with morphine so he'll be comfortable until he kicks the bucket. They are interrupted by a nurse who announces that Jack's visitor has arrived. Surprisingly, the visitor is not Lil' Kim Bauer...it's Jack's new BFF Imam Muhtadi Gohar! The softer side of Jack emerges and he expresses his death-bed regrets about not having the time to make amends for all of his mistakes. Muhtadi tells him it's never too late, and they get into a pretty deep philosophical conversation about the good and bad in men, human nature, philosophy, and how they were both SHOCKED that Adam Lambert lost to Kris Allen. Finally, they sort of pray together for the strength to forgive themselves of all their sins. Spiritually satisfied, Jack tells Muhtadi "it's time" and closes his eyes as we cut to break!
A few minutes later, Olivia is nervously pacing awaiting the President's decision while first hubby stares at her and tells her to chill out! Ma Taylor saunters into the room, all smiles, and kisses her husband and daughter before squeezing Olivia in a big bear hug. Ho-Livia assumes this means she's off the hook, and breathes a sigh of relief. But wait! The Prez tells them she's super sorry that her job has been so hard on them, but she IS the President and has a sworn duty to uphold the constitution. Therefore, Olivia needs to face the music and will be taken into custody ASAP. But she still really really loves her! Olivia and First Hubby are both super sad, and super pissed! Ma Taylor tells Aaron to cart Olivia away, and she pouts her way out of the office and the season!
After the heinous little bitch is gone, hopefully for good, Ma Taylor turns to Hubby-Wubby for comfort, but he gives her the cold shoulder and can't even look her in the eyes. The Prez heads into the hallway, where she runs into her BFF Ethan. They chit chat a little about how she did the right thing, and she mentions Henry doesn't think so and she's not sure he'll ever forgive her. President Taylor starts kvetching about how she's lost "everyone" and Ethan tells her he's still there for her. She asks if he'll come back to work for her, and he says of course! They immediately get down to business and start discussing Alan Wilson.
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Comments (7)
Great recap, Dogsnaxx! I can almost forgive you for being so late.
Your screencaps are the best.
Love ya.
1 of 7 | Posted by pixielated | Posted on June 6, 2009 1:33 PM
I've loved your recaps all season, Dogsnaxx. Brilliant job providing the snark for a mostly brilliant season of 24!!!
So many funny moments from the finale, you had me laughing the entire time. I hope you're back in January, when 24 takes Manhattan!!!!
2 of 7 | Posted by slumrville | Posted on June 7, 2009 9:21 AM
Dogsnaxx - Excellent recaps all season long! I thought this season was as good as the earlier ones.
I too am shocked that Kim Bauer can actually make a smart decision! Maybe some magical stuff happened after she named her baby Teri!
Bad Olivia is gone! (I saw the same actress as a rape victim on Law & Order: SVU and I felt no sympathy!! I guess that means she did a good acting job)
Prez Taylor does everything right! (as we all know a woman president would do!)
Looking forward to the next season.
3 of 7 | Posted by taxgirl | Posted on June 7, 2009 8:09 PM
Yay! The finale recap! Awesome job, DS! Love the screencaps too - you really have a talent for picking ones that are ripe for hilarity!
"who had to break into her luggage because she left her "electric toothbrush on." Is that what they're calling them these days?" - LOL! Couldn't believe Kim didn't bitch things up this time - go Kim! But stay away next season!
Glad to see Ho-livia get hers. Nasty, snide bitch. She was intolerable during the whole Kanin interrogation - I wanted to kick her in the hoo-ha.
Are you going to be doing recaps for other shows? Or is this it until January? I'll miss your wit if the latter is the case!
4 of 7 | Posted by jjnoza | Posted on June 7, 2009 9:27 PM
@ Everyone!
It's been an honor and a joy recapping the season for you all! It was a tremendous learning experience and a lot of fun when I was dealing with stupid tech issues and wanting to put my fist through the computer monitor!
I think I'm going to take a little break for the summer (19 weeks in a row of exposition heavy recaps are a lot!) But I hope to be back soon with another show (assuming Flipit hasn't disowned me because of my late finale! ;-) )
Hope you all have a great summer! It's been a lot of fun talking trash and enjoying the show with you guys!
5 of 7 | Posted by Dogsnaxx | Posted on June 8, 2009 7:31 AM
I meant when I WASN'T dealing with crazy tech issues!
6 of 7 | Posted by Dogsnaxx | Posted on June 8, 2009 7:33 AM
Awww! You'll be missed - but enjoy your break - you deserve it!
7 of 7 | Posted by jjnoza | Posted on June 8, 2009 8:55 AM