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SummaryJAG (military-speak for Judge Advocate General) is an adventure drama about this elite legal wing of officers trained as lawyers who investigate, prosecute and defend those accused of crimes in the military, including murder, treason and terrorism. Navy Cmdr. Harmon "Harm" Rabb (David James Elliott), an ace pilot turned lawyer, and Marine Lt. Col... Read More

Created By:Donald P. Bellisario

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Season 1

10 Seasons

Season Premiere:

Sep 23, 1995

Metascore

Generally Favorable

Based on 18 Critic Reviews

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Generally Favorable

Based on 5 User Ratings

7.4

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Episode 1 • Sep 23, 1995 • 60 m

A New Life: Part 1

A woman radar-intercept officer (RIO) disappears at night from an aircraft carrier in the Adriatic Sea. Two JAG lawyers, Lt. Harm Rabb and Lt. Caitlin Pike, investigate and solve. Harm, a former Naval aviator, unexpectedly becomes a hero.

Episode 2 • Sep 23, 1995 • 60 m

A New Life: Part 2

The investigation continues into the aviator's death. Harm's past as a naval aviator is a source of friction to some of those on board the ship.

Episode 3 • Sep 30, 1995 • 48 m

Shadow

A civilian tech rep aboard a submarine seizes control of an experimental torpedo after its launch during an exercise. The rep threatens to sink a cruise ship and demands a ransom. Harm and Ltjg. Meg Austin go to the sub and save the day.

Episode 4 • Oct 7, 1995 • 47 m

Desert Son

Due to a human error in an exercise, artillery fire injures seven Marines, one of whom later dies. The accused is a son of a former commandant of the Marine Corps. Harm and Meg investigate; Meg, with help from Ollie North, finds the truth.

Episode 5 • Oct 21, 1995 • 60 m

Déjà Vu

Three Navy lieutenants die by homicide in 11 months around Washington. Harm and Meg investigate; their attention turns to the Thai ambassador, his wife, and his chief of security. The chief confesses, but Meg and Harm discover the truth.

Episode 6 • Nov 4, 1995 • 47 m

Pilot Error

Two Naval aviators die in a crash of an F-14 while using a new fly-by-wire navigation system. Harm and Meg investigate. The vendor of the system blames the pilot. Harm flies both a simulator and a Tomcat; he and Meg discover the cause.

Episode 7 • Nov 11, 1995 • 47 m

War Cries

In Lima, Peru, while a boy sneaks into the US embassy at night, a Marine guard stops him; the boy fires, and the guard returns fire and kills him. Locals react strongly. Harm and Meg investigate amid violent retaliation, yet they solve.

Episode 8 • Dec 2, 1995 • 60 m

Brig Break

A sailor has stolen two Stinger missiles from a base. Harm and Meg investigate. A brig break takes place, with Meg as a hostage. Troops and a helo pursue, and much shooting follows. Harm, Meg, and Lt. Kate Pike prevent a nuclear detonation.

Episode 9 • Dec 9, 1995 • 48 m

Scimitar

Two Marines in a Humvee mistakenly drive into Iraq; an Iraqi detail intercepts them, kills one, and captures the other. Ihe Iraqis try the survivor for espionage; Harm and Meg defend. Harm also carries out the duty of springing the Marine.

Episode 10 • Jan 6, 1996 • 47 m

Boot

A woman Marine recruit dies at Parris Island. Harm investigates while Meg poses undercover as a recruit. Harm distrusts the official appraisal of the death as an accident, and Meg meets threats and attempts against her. They find the truth.

Episode 11 • Jan 13, 1996 • 60 m

Sightings

In south Texas residents have reported strange phenomena, stories of supernatural events have abounded, and a 10-year-old girl has disappeared. Harm and Meg investigate; they find the girl, and they solve the greater mystery.

Episode 12 • Feb 3, 1996 • 47 m

The Brotherhood

During a landing exercise Marines find a beaten, comatose fellow Marine on the beach; while investigating, Harm and Meg find inconsistent data. They and the company commander run into trouble, but they sort things out and set them right.

Episode 13 • Mar 13, 1996 • 47 m

Defensive Action

A patrolling F-14 malfunctions in a no-fly zone; the crew ejects, and the bird explodes. A Serb helo strafes the crew while they descend with their chutes. The CAG destroys the helo, then he faces a court-martial; Harm and Meg defend him.

Episode 14 • Mar 20, 1996 • 46 m

Smoked

After a lightning strike an F-14 wanders into Cuban airspace, and Cuban fighters force it to land. Harm and Meg in Cuba try to negotiate a return of the aircraft and the pilot -- before anyone seizes the advanced programs from the bird.

Episode 15 • Mar 27, 1996 • 46 m

Hemlock

By mistake a foreign agent sends a fax to Meg's office; then he retrieves it and shoots Meg to prevent her from identifying him. Meg undergoes surgery; Harm and others track and find the assailant, who's an assassin on an assignment.

Episode 16 • Apr 3, 1996 • 45 m

High Ground

A Marine sniper receives orders contrary to a previous deal; his CO refuses to listen; the sniper takes a shot at the CO's Humvee. Harm and Meg investigate. After an escape and a chase, Harm returns the accused to the base and works it out.

Episode 17 • Apr 10, 1996 • 46 m

Black Ops

A Naval aviator, while temporarily assigned to a SEAL team, drowns at sea; he was the son of a woman senator. Harm and Meg investigate. First they meet stonewalling and misrepresentation, but persistence and determination produce the truth.

Episode 18 • Apr 17, 1996 • 45 m

Survivors

In a civilian court Harm represents a divorced (and emotionally baffled) Marine colonel, who has gotten into trouble over an unauthorized visit with his minor son. A manhunt ensues, with Harm as one of the hunted, but Harm brokers a deal.

Episode 19 • May 1, 1996 • 45 m

Recovery

A Navy astronaut dies during a drill while preparing for a space mission to repair a satellite. Harm and Meg investigate; after a second casualty they not only identify the person responsible but also prevent a destruction of the satellite.

Episode 20 • May 8, 1996 • 45 m

The Prisoner

Chicom agents capture Harm in Hong Kong; they vigorously question him in mainland China about official matters. During mind games Harm imagines his father's voice. Meg and Alison search for Harm, and, after a firefight, they get him back.

Episode 21 • May 22, 1996 • 60 m

Ares

Someone kills a Naval officer on Okinawa, then his ship encounters major trouble during war games at sea. Harm, Kate, and Meg investigate and solve. A rogue system hijacks the ship and heads it toward North Korea, but Meg regains control.

Episode 22 • Jul 15, 1996 • 47 m

Skeleton Crew

The body of a woman Naval officer, a friend and classmate of Harm, is found ashore. Harm, Meg, and Alison investigate. Sparks fly between Harm and an NCIS agent. The body of another officer, a suspect, is found. Harm winds up under arrest.

David James ElliottHarmon Rabb, Jr., Young Lt. Ron Graham

Catherine BellSarah MacKenzie, Ens. Beverly Trombatore, Jenny Lake

Patrick LabyorteauxBud Roberts, Jr., Cmdr. Rayburn - Doctor, Lt. 'Hoot' Gibson

John M. JacksonA.J. Chegwidden, CPO Burns, Capt. Chesborough

Karri TurnerLt. Harriet Sims, Ens. Harriet Sims, Ens. Jonie James

Chuck CarringtonJason Tiner, Petty Officer Second Class Jason Tiner, Petty Officer First Class Jason Tiner

Scott LawrenceSturgis Turner, Seaman Thomas

Zoe McLellanJennifer Coates, Ens. Jane Connors

Randy VasquezGunnery Sgt. Victor 'Gunny' Galindez, Lt. Garcia, Sgt. Michael Garty

Trevor GoddardLt. Cmdr. Mic Brumby, Cmdr. Alexander MacKenzie

Steven CulpSpecial Agent Clayton Webb, George Griffen

Nanci ChambersLt. Loren Singer, Jo Jo, Meghan O'Hara

Paul CollinsSecNav Alexander Nelson, Mort Reese, Secretary of War John C. Spencer

Michael BellisarioMidshipman Mike 'Mikey' Roberts, Mike 'Mikey' Roberts, Antonio, P.O. Mike 'Mikey' Roberts, Ensign Kyle Everett, PO Mike 'Mikey' Roberts, PO Rowe, Pizza Boy, Seaman Mike 'Mikey' Roberts

Cindy AmbuehlRene Peterson

Harrison PageRear Admiral Stiles Morris, Capt. Stiles Morris

Jennifer SavidgeCmdr. Amy Helfman

Tracey NeedhamMeg Austin

Anne-Marie JohnsonRep. Bobbi Latham, Diana Ross

Isabella HofmannMeredith Cavanaugh, Lt. Maryann Cavendish

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Metascore

Generally Favorable

Based on 18 Critic Reviews

61% Positive
11 Reviews

28% Mixed
5 Reviews

11% Negative
2 Reviews

Jul 17, 2013

Deserves a medal for daring gambles in timely storytelling. [22 Sep 1995]

Jul 17, 2013

JAG's a long, long way from just another courtroom scene. [23 Sep 1995]

Jul 17, 2013

"JAG" borrows from recent features "Crimson Tide" and "Apollo 13" in being jargon-heavy to help generate atmosphere but as Rabb's character is allowed to develop, "JAG" could become one of the season's highlights. [22 Sep 1995]

Jul 17, 2013

The pilot's first hour is a sensational military drama, buffed to a spit shine and unafraid to condemn military sexism and homophobia. The second hour falls apart into eye-glazing flag-waving - like "Top Gun" with lesser production values. [16 Sep 1995]

Jul 17, 2013

Though I'm happy to recommend 'JAG' as simple, lightweight fun, there are some moments that may try your patience. [23 Sep 1995]

Jul 17, 2013

Pilot plays like network TV's answer to the Tailhook scandal, pretending to wear a feminist attitude while managing to make its women characters ridiculous, obnoxious or scantily clad. [23 Sep 1995]

Jul 17, 2013

A contrived and predictable drama in military dress. [23 Sep 1995]

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