JAG

FavoritedFavorite 222
CBS (ended 2005)
EDIT

Show Summary

  • Ended
JAG (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. Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie (Catherine Bell), a beautiful by-the-book officer, are colleagues who hold the same high standards but find themselves clashing when they choose different routes to get to the same place. The unmistakable chemistry between them must be held at bay for professional reasons as they traverse the globe together with a single mission: to search for and discover the truth. Helping them with their mission is Navy Lt. Cmdr. Bud Roberts (Patrick Labyorteaux), a lawyer who proved his grit and determination when, after losing a leg in a land mine field while on a mission, fought back and became even better at his job, and Cmdr. Sturgis Turner (Scott Lawrence), a JAG lawyer who was Harm's friend at the Naval Academy and now has a friendly rivalry in and out of the courtroom with him, as well as with Lt. Cmdr. Roberts. Also on the team is P.O. Jennifer Coates (Zoe McLellan), formerly Admiral Chegwidden's outspoken assistant, and now assigned to help the new JAG settle into the job.moreless
8.7
out of 10
Average Rating: Great
1,993 votes
  • Your Rating: 10
    "Perfect"
  • Your Rating: 9.5
    "Superb"
  • Your Rating: 9
    "Superb"
  • Your Rating: 8.5
    "Great"
  • Your Rating: 8
    "Great"
  • Your Rating: 7.5
    "Good"
  • Your Rating: 7
    "Good"
  • Your Rating: 6.5
    "Fair"
  • Your Rating: 6
    "Fair"
  • Your Rating: 5.5
    "Mediocre"
  • Your Rating: 5
    "Mediocre"
  • Your Rating: 4.5
    "Poor"
  • Your Rating: 4
    "Poor"
  • Your Rating: 3.5
    "Bad"
  • Your Rating: 3
    "Bad"
  • Your Rating: 2.5
    "Terrible"
  • Your Rating: 2
    "Terrible"
  • Your Rating: 1.5
    "Abysmal"
  • Your Rating: 1
    "Abysmal"
Rate It

Episode Guide

See All
S 10 :  Ep 22 Aired 4/29/05
go
S 10 :  Ep 21 Aired 4/22/05
go
S 10 :  Ep 20 Aired 4/15/05
go
S 10 :  Ep 19 Aired 4/8/05
go
S 10 :  Ep 18 Aired 4/1/05
go

Watch JAG Full Episodes

See All

JAG News

See All
  • TEN to launch Eleven in 2011 4

    TEN to launch Eleven in 2011

    By Peter Allott, Aug 26, 2010

    Tis the season for new channel announcements! Only days have passed since Seven announced the launch of its new "bloke" channel, 7mate, and now TEN has jumped on the bandwagon, with the announcement of its new channel, to be called… more

  • March 17th, 2009 DVD Releases 9

    March 17th, 2009 DVD Releases

    By Lauren Schumacher, Mar 17, 2009

    Ghost Hunters Season Four, Part Two Buy the DVD! Show Summary | Episode Guide | Forum Barney Miller The Complete Third Season Buy the DVD! Show Summary | Episode Guide | Forum The F Word Series Two: Uncensored Buy the… more

Cast & Crew

See All EDIT

Fan Reviews (90)

See All

  • Please bring JAG back!!!!

    10
    "Perfect"
    By tilleretal, Sep 09, 2011 Report Abuse
    My family and I just loved JAG when it was on and now we have watched the entire 10 seasons! There is nothing (other than NCIS) on television that is as good! Please consider bringing back the show. An update movie would at least be a winner. David James Elliott and Catherine Bell are such super actors in their roles on JAG. Nothing else that they have done in their respective careers is as good! Please bring back this quality television show! There are too many people in the US that love this show and these characters for it to not be a hit!! BRING BACK JAG!!moreless

    DO YOU AGREE?

    3 1

  • Please please someone get it together and bring JAG back!

    9.0
    "Superb"
    By Vfrpilot67, Sep 05, 2011 Report Abuse
    It was a terrific show when it started, and it was an even better series when it ended. However, many would agree it ended way to prematurely. Someone at headquarters, make the wise, make the obvious choice and bring JAG back. I am tired of having to turn the tv off, and am even thinking of getting rid of the satellite, so much junk! JAG was well written, safe for the family. Was real world. Stories and characters you could relate to. So bring back JAG! I won't miss half of the shows that are on. Have I made my point?moreless

    DO YOU AGREE?

    2 0

  • Great run

    8.5
    "Great"
    By bobfrapples8, Feb 26, 2011 Report Abuse
    Over the past 7 months I have watched the entire JAG series via Netflix and the public library. After 227 episodes / 170 hours invested I have to say I enjoyed almost all of it. The show had its phases for sure but the characters were so well written it just kept me coming back. Strange for a show to have a first season on one network with a certain direction and then to shift completely from season 2 on. Season one's pairing of Harm and Meg worked for me quite well. She seemed a little meek at times and they often felt more like NCIS agents than lawyers. It must not have worked for the masses because it a brilliant move, they cast Catherine Bell as a guest star. Though the episode "Skeleton Crew" never aired, Bellisario thought enough of her to recast her at Mac and when the show moved to CBS, it flourished.

    Many great episodes and some not later, season 10 denigrated into one big Middle East bashing festival. They tried to establish some new characters and love interests but the show was clearly fading as cast members were not appearing in 3-4 episodes in a row. The finale gave me some mixed feelings. I was ready for it to end but not ready to let go. Plus I want to know who won the challenge coin flip.moreless

    DO YOU AGREE?

    0 0

  • Deserved its run for the most part.

    9.0
    "Superb"
    By sandbur, Nov 07, 2010 Report Abuse
    In true Bellisario form, JAG was built for the long haul and until the last couple of seasons it didn't disappoint.
    David James Elliott was a perfect choice for "Rabb" and while his inability get the right girl was often frustrating, it did provide for some entertaining times. I also loved his many and varied interactions with John Jackson's character of "Adm. Cheggwidden". The Admiral was a priceless addition to the story and in fact, became my favourite character. I was devastated when he left the show.

    "Cheggwidden and Gibbs"...now that's my dream episode of NCIS, but I digress...

    I'm afraid, and I know lots will disagree, that JAG did however, manage to Jump the Shark when "Bud" miraculously came back to life more than 5 minutes AFTER a code had been called off, just because his little boy was thinking of him. Sorry Mr. Bellisario, but not even on TV does it work that way. It was really disappointing to see that, for a show dedicated to as-close-as-possible military accuracy, that a bit more money wasn't spent on a medical advisor for that episode, because even artistic license doesn't cover THAT fatal gaffe. I got up off the couch, turned off the TV and never went back to the series; not even for the final episode.

    HOWEVER, I did watch the final episode a while later in a rerun, and I must say, did like the way the ending was handled. Really, only the Admiral was missing from an otherwise very well done "goodbye".moreless

    DO YOU AGREE?

    1 1

  • Australia has been stuffed around with viewing times of JAG, so I've only seen up to season nine so far, but it is still one of my all time favourite shows!moreless

    8.5
    "Great"
    By _Rach, Jun 19, 2010 Report Abuse
    As far as American TV shows go, JAG is my favourite by far. Since it began way back in 1995, I have been watching it, despite being quite young back then, and it's lack of air time in Australia.

    JAG told (and still tells in some countries) the story of miltary men and women (namely Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. and Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie) who fought within their own laws as lawyers to bring justice to many people who serve in the navy, the marines, the army as well as others.

    The "sexual tension" between Harm and Mac was always one that so many viewers (including myself) loved (and still love) to watch. Knowing that one day, they would eventually get together because we all knew that they were a match made in heaven! Even if it wasn't always obvious for the two actually involved. I guess it wasn't their fault.... but they probably would've got together a long time ago if I was one of the shows writers... ;-)moreless

    DO YOU AGREE?

    2 0
 

Forums

See All
Last Activity
Replies

Photos

See All

Related Shows

Contributors

Become a contributor
More
Less

TV Listings

Full Listings

Categories

Action & Adventure, Drama, Suspense

Themes

Altruistic Behavior, Behind The Scenes At ____, Ensemble Cast, For The Aarp Crowd, Long Running Show

BROWSE | Shows | Videos | News | Listings | Forums | People | Photos | TV.com Blog

CBS Entertainment | About TV.com | About CBS Interactive | Jobs | Advertise

© 2012 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy | Ad Choice | Terms of Use