Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer. The clock is ticking for 24: SEASON 8 to premiere with a special two-night, four-hour event Sunday, Jan. 17th on FOX. ©2008 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Michael Muller/FOX.

Every time Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) tries to leave CTU they pull him back!  At least that’s what this teaser trailer of season eight of 24 suggests.

Take a look at what the folks at Fox sent over to get our appetites whet for the new shows coming early 2010.

And BTW, Jack Bauer has got to be the hottest grandpa ever.

Season eight of 24 kicks off with a special, two-night, four-hour premiere beginning Sunday, January 17th, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.