"You're Far To Valuable To Kill, Mr. Bauer"

When the clock ran out last night on 24's CTU Agent Jack Bauer, he had once again saved civilization as we know it - bringing down a corrupt President and saving California from a possible missile attack.

But just when it seemed Jack might be headed off for a well-deserved nap, he was abducted by Chinese officials - who blame Bauer for a death that took place at the Chinese embassy way back in Season 4 of the show.

So with no sleep in sight, Season 5 ended with Bauer - quite literally - on a slow boat to China.

However, the health of TV's hottest super spy is assured...at least for now. Star Keifer Sutherland recently signed a multi-year contract that should keep Jack Bauer having really bad days for at least two more seasons.