JAG

10 Best Episodes of JAG - Season 6

Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. is a former pilot turned lawyer working for the military's JAG (Judge Advocate General) division, the elite legal wing of officers that prosecutes and defends those accused of military-related crimes. He works closely with Lt. Col. Sarah Mackenzie, and together they do what needs to be done to find the truth.

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JAG - S6E1

#15 - Legacy (1) (Season 6 - Episode 1)

While Harm is sent to Russia to help the Russians find a better way to implement their military justice procedures, Mac and Bud remain behind to prosecute a Naval commander charged with selling military secrets to the Russians. Once in Russia, Harm becomes involved in investigating high level corruption in the military. Meanwhile, Mac is on the verge of making a deal with the traitorous Naval officer when he and his lawyer are murdered. Mac and Webb then discover that the traitor was linked to a Russian assassination plot. But Mac's attempts to alert Harm fail, and he is caught in an ambush with a Russian who reveals the life-changing secret to him.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 83 votes.

JAG - S6E4

#14 - Flight Risk (Season 6 - Episode 4)

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When two Naval aviators are killed in the crash of their newly upgraded F-14 jet, Harm uncovers improprieties with both the civilian contractor and the Navy liaison.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 82 votes.

JAG - S6E12

#13 - Collision Course (Season 6 - Episode 12)

When U.S. and Turkish ships collide during a NATO exercise, Harm and Mac defend the U.S. captain, who is being made the scapegoat for political reasons.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 83 votes.

JAG - S6E3

#12 - Florida Straits (Season 6 - Episode 3)

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When the captain of a U.S. Navy frigate rescues a young girl in Cuban waters and sets off the beginnings of an international incident, Harm and Bud's investigation leads them to Cuba and a meeting with Castro.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 73 votes.

JAG - S6E2

#11 - Legacy (2) (Season 6 - Episode 2)

Harm is distraught when his newly discovered half-brother, Sergei, is framed for a crime punishable by death, while Mac arrives in Russia to prevent a presidential assassination.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 75 votes.

JAG - S6E21

#10 - Past Tense (Season 6 - Episode 21)

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Harm is stunned to learn that his former girlfriend, Lt. Cmdr. Jordan Parker has been found dead in her apartment, having been shot with her own gun. Despite this evidence, Harm is unwilling to accept the premise that Jordan committed suicide & calls in Lt. Cmdr. Teresa Coulter to help examine the forensic evidence. Harm & Mac begin to look for possible suspects who would want to kill her, starting with her last boyfriend who had also been a patient of hers. However, as each of the suspects are ruled out, they begin to look for other possibilities to explain her death. The investigation leads to a shocking discovery for Jordan's neighbor. Returning home, Harm is stunned to find a letter from Jordan in his mail. Jordan wrote & mailed it a few hours before she was killed; in which she tells Harm just how much she had valued their time together.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 73 votes.

JAG - S6E5

#9 - JAG TV (Season 6 - Episode 5)

Mac comes under the glare of media scrutiny when she's named to prosecute in JAG's first televised court martial. As Mac prepares for her televised prosecution of an innocent looking young ensign accused of murdering her husband's teenage girlfriend, she learns that her opponent is none other than Juanita Ressler, who was her professor in law school. Ressler is a very media-savvy trial attorney who uses every trick in the book to swing the media and the public over to her client's side. Harm travels out to sea to investigate the death of a sailor aboard a carrier. Originally thought to be a suicide, Harm discovers evidence to the contrary.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 78 votes.

JAG - S6E14

#8 - Killer Instinct (Season 6 - Episode 14)

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When an inept seaman's apparent suicide aboard an aircraft carrier turns into a murder investigation, Harm and Bud try to find out what really happened.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 79 votes.

JAG - S6E19

#7 - Salvation (Season 6 - Episode 19)

A Marine sergeant in prison needs Harm's help again when his prints are found on a murder weapon.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 64 votes.

JAG - S6E15

#6 - Iron Coffin (Season 6 - Episode 15)

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Harm's friendship with Capt. Volkonov puts him in a precarious position when a Russian submarine blows up and the Russians claim that a U.S. submarine was responsible. It's up to Harm to convince his friend (& the world) that the accident was caused by a faulty new Russian torpedo, without divulging highly classified material. Meanwhile, Mac is sent onboard the USS Watertown to observe when the Congressional committee headed by Rep. Latham investigates as to why women are not allowed to serve aboard submarines. Renee & Mic are left behind wondering whether their really is something between Harm & Mac.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 77 votes.

JAG - S6E8

#5 - A Separate Peace (2) (Season 6 - Episode 8)

Harm & Mac defend Adm. Boone in court against the charges that he was responsible for massacrering civilians. Although he is eventually acquitted, he decides that it is probably best to retire from the service, despite Harm's objection that the Navy need men like him.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 82 votes.

JAG - S6E24

#4 - Adrift (1) (Season 6 - Episode 24)

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Mac becomes upset when Harm tells her at the last minute that he will not be attending her rehearsal duty in order to complete his 6-month required carrier landing qualifications. He assures her that he will be back in time for the wedding. At the church, Chloe is still wary of being friends of Mic. On board the USS Patrick Henry, Harm learns that the LSO who will be grading him thinks of him only as a ""land-based Washington weenie"". His fears that he won't be graded fairly are realized when he is ordered to land after his first attempt is waved off. After convincing the LSO that they were flying they way that the LSO taught them, he allows Harm to try again. After passing, he then completes his required night traps and requests to head back to Andrews AFB. With an approaching storm, all air operations are suspended, but is assured that he & Skates can be on the first Tomcat, once its forecasted to be safe. With a break in the storm, he & Skates are allowed to go. But the storm m

The episode was rated 8.02 from 82 votes.

JAG - S6E22

#3 - Lifeline (Season 6 - Episode 22)

Harm & Mac square off in court over a charge of illegal fraternization, but when they oral arguments become directed at each other & reflecting their own relationship, Judge Helfman recesses the court for the day with a strong admonishment to the both of them. All the staff shows up at Admiral Chegwidden's house for Mic & Mac's engagement party. Lt. Singer shows up in a knock-out of a dress which stuns the Admiral for a moment, not used to seeing her in civilian clothes. Bud shows up dress properly for once, but Harriet notices after arriving that he has peanut butter on his tie. Bud is mortified trying to get a tie from anyone, without much luck. Later, he is forced to remove his jacket when wine gets spilled all over him. Even more mortified, Bud feels desperately out-dressed. Throughout the evening, Mac reminisces with the Admiral about past events involving the both of them. When Harm & Mac spend time together alone discussing their relationship, flashbacks recall various even

The episode was rated 8.09 from 69 votes.

JAG - S6E16

#2 - Retreat, Hell (Season 6 - Episode 16)

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When Gunny goes to New Mexico to bring back a Korean War hero accused of desertion, he is ambushed by people trying to kill the man.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 70 votes.

JAG - S6E20

#1 - To Walk on Wings (Season 6 - Episode 20)

Harm and Mac investigate the Osprey, a controversial Marine Corps helicopter/airplane, after one almost crashes with Congresswoman Bobbi Latham on board.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 72 votes.

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