The '' 24 '' pilot was originally scheduled to air on October 31 , 2001 , but was preempted due to the September 11 attacks . A quick scene of an explosion was also cut from the episode after the attacks . It was met with very positive critical reception . Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for this episode
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
12:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.