24 | |
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Season 5 | |
Starring | |
No. of episodes | 24 |
Release | |
Original network | Fox |
Original release | January 15 May 22, 2006 | –
Season chronology | |
The fifth season of the American drama television series 24, also known as Day 5, premiered on January 15, 2006, on Fox and aired its season finale on May 22, 2006. The season five storyline starts and ends at 7:00 a.m. – the same time frame as the previous season.
The season received overwhelming critical acclaim and is widely regarded as the show's best season.[1][2] It received twelve Primetime Emmy Award nominations with five wins, including Outstanding Drama Series.