


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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22 episodes • 1995Avg: 7.7Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A New Life | Sep 23, 1995 | 7.9 |
| 2 | A New Life (2) | Sep 23, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Shadow | Sep 30, 1995 | 7.5 |
| 4 | Desert Son | Oct 7, 1995 | 7.5 |
| 5 | Deja Vu | Oct 21, 1995 | 7.1 |
| 6 | Pilot Error | Nov 4, 1995 | 8.0 |
| 7 | War Cries | Nov 11, 1995 | 7.5 |
| 8 | Brig Break | Dec 2, 1995 | 7.6 |
| 9 | Scimitar | Dec 9, 1995 | 7.6 |
| 10 | Boot | Jan 6, 1996 | 7.9 |
| 11 | Sightings | Jan 13, 1996 | 8.1 |
| 12 | The Brotherhood | Feb 3, 1996 | 7.5 |
| 13 | Defensive Action | Mar 13, 1996 | 8.0 |
| 14 | Smoked | Mar 20, 1996 | 8.1 |
| 15 | Hemlock | Mar 27, 1996 | 8.2 |
| 16 | High Ground | Apr 3, 1996 | 8.1 |
| 17 | Black Ops | Apr 10, 1996 | 7.9 |
| 18 | Survivors | Apr 17, 1996 | 6.8 |
| 19 | Recovery | May 1, 1996 | 7.7 |
| 20 | The Prisoner | May 8, 1996 | 7.5 |
| 21 | Ares | May 22, 1996 | 8.0 |
| 22 | Skeleton Crew | May 29, 1996 | 7.9 |

15 episodes • 1997Avg: 7.7Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | We the People | Jan 3, 1997 | 7.6 |
| 2 | Secrets | Jan 10, 1997 | 7.9 |
| 3 | Jinx | Jan 17, 1997 | 7.5 |
| 4 | Heroes | Jan 24, 1997 | 7.7 |
| 5 | Crossing the Line | Jan 31, 1997 | 7.7 |
| 6 | Trinity | Feb 7, 1997 | 7.1 |
| 7 | Ghosts | Feb 14, 1997 | 7.7 |
| 8 | Full Engagement | Feb 21, 1997 | 8.1 |
| 9 | Washington Holiday | Feb 28, 1997 | 7.7 |
| 10 | The Game of Go | Feb 28, 1997 | 7.5 |
| 11 | Force Recon | Mar 7, 1997 | 7.9 |
| 12 | The Guardian | Mar 28, 1997 | 8.5 |
| 13 | Code Blue | Apr 4, 1997 | 8.2 |
| 14 | Cowboys and Cossacks | Apr 11, 1997 | 7.7 |
| 15 | Rendezvous | Apr 18, 1997 | 7.4 |

24 episodes • 1997Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghost Ship | Sep 23, 1997 | 7.7 |
| 2 | The Court-Martial of Sandra Gilbert | Sep 30, 1997 | 7.5 |
| 3 | The Good of the Service | Oct 7, 1997 | 7.8 |
| 4 | Blind Side | Oct 14, 1997 | 7.6 |
| 5 | King of the Fleas | Oct 21, 1997 | 7.6 |
| 6 | Vanished | Oct 28, 1997 | 8.1 |
| 7 | Against All Enemies | Nov 4, 1997 | 7.7 |
| 8 | Above and Beyond | Nov 11, 1997 | 7.4 |
| 9 | Impact | Nov 18, 1997 | 7.6 |
| 10 | People v. Rabb | Nov 25, 1997 | 8.0 |
| 11 | Defenseless | Dec 9, 1997 | 7.7 |
| 12 | Someone to Watch over Annie | Jan 6, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 13 | With Intent to Die | Jan 13, 1998 | 7.5 |
| 14 | Father's Day | Feb 3, 1998 | 7.2 |
| 15 | Yesterday's Heroes | Feb 24, 1998 | 8.1 |
| 16 | Chains of Command | Mar 3, 1998 | 7.6 |
| 17 | The Stalker | Mar 17, 1998 | 7.9 |
| 18 | Tiger, Tiger | Mar 24, 1998 | 7.7 |
| 19 | Death Watch | Mar 31, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 20 | Imposter | Apr 21, 1998 | 7.5 |
| 21 | The Return of Jimmy Blackhorse | Apr 28, 1998 | 7.6 |
| 22 | Clipped Wings | May 5, 1998 | 7.3 |
| 23 | Wedding Bell Blues | May 12, 1998 | 8.3 |
| 24 | To Russia with Love | May 19, 1998 | 8.4 |

24 episodes • 1998Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gypsy Eyes | Sep 22, 1998 | 8.1 |
| 2 | Embassy | Sep 29, 1998 | 7.8 |
| 3 | Innocence | Oct 6, 1998 | 7.5 |
| 4 | Going After Francesca | Oct 13, 1998 | 7.5 |
| 5 | The Martin Baker Fan Club | Oct 20, 1998 | 7.0 |
| 6 | Act of Terror | Oct 27, 1998 | 7.5 |
| 7 | Angels 30 | Nov 3, 1998 | 7.3 |
| 8 | Mr. Rabb Goes to Washington | Nov 10, 1998 | 8.0 |
| 9 | People v. Mac | Nov 17, 1998 | 7.7 |
| 10 | The Black Jet | Nov 24, 1998 | 7.7 |
| 11 | Jaggle Bells | Dec 15, 1998 | 7.7 |
| 12 | Dungaree Justice | Jan 12, 1999 | 7.6 |
| 13 | War Stories | Jan 13, 1999 | 7.6 |
| 14 | Webb of Lies | Feb 9, 1999 | 8.2 |
| 15 | Rivers' Run | Feb 16, 1999 | 7.4 |
| 16 | Silent Service | Feb 23, 1999 | 8.0 |
| 17 | Nobody's Child | Mar 2, 1999 | 8.1 |
| 18 | Shakedown | Mar 30, 1999 | 7.5 |
| 19 | The Adversaries | Apr 13, 1999 | 7.4 |
| 20 | Second Sight | Apr 27, 1999 | 7.2 |
| 21 | Wilderness of Mirrors | May 4, 1999 | 7.6 |
| 22 | Soul Searching | May 11, 1999 | 7.5 |
| 23 | Yeah Baby | May 18, 1999 | 7.8 |
| 24 | Goodbyes | May 25, 1999 | 8.0 |

25 episodes • 1999Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King of the Greenie Board (1) | Sep 21, 1999 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Rules of Engagement (2) | Sep 28, 1999 | 8.1 |
| 3 | True Callings | Oct 5, 1999 | 7.8 |
| 4 | The Return | Oct 12, 1999 | 7.5 |
| 5 | Front and Center | Oct 19, 1999 | 7.5 |
| 6 | Psychic Warrior | Nov 2, 1999 | 7.0 |
| 7 | Rogue | Nov 9, 1999 | 7.8 |
| 8 | The Colonel's Wife | Nov 16, 1999 | 7.3 |
| 9 | Contemptuous Words | Nov 23, 1999 | 7.6 |
| 10 | Mishap | Nov 30, 1999 | 8.2 |
| 11 | Ghosts of Christmas Past | Dec 14, 1999 | 7.8 |
| 12 | Into the Breech | Jan 11, 2000 | 7.7 |
| 13 | Life or Death | Jan 18, 2000 | 7.9 |
| 14 | Cabin Pressure | Feb 1, 2000 | 8.2 |
| 15 | Boomerang: Part I (1) | Feb 8, 2000 | 8.1 |
| 16 | Boomerang: Part II (2) | Feb 15, 2000 | 8.3 |
| 17 | People v. Gunny | Feb 22, 2000 | 7.8 |
| 18 | The Bridge at Kang So Ri | Feb 29, 2000 | 7.7 |
| 19 | Promises | Mar 28, 2000 | 7.4 |
| 20 | Drop Zone | Apr 4, 2000 | 7.3 |
| 21 | The Witches of Gulfport | Apr 25, 2000 | 6.8 |
| 22 | Overdue & Presumed Lost | Mar 2, 2000 | 8.0 |
| 23 | Real Deal SEAL | May 9, 2000 | 8.0 |
| 24 | Body Talk | May 16, 2000 | 7.8 |
| 25 | Surface Warfare | May 23, 2000 | 7.7 |

24 episodes • 2000Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy: Part I (1) | Oct 3, 2000 | 7.5 |
| 2 | Legacy: Part II (2) | Oct 10, 2000 | 7.7 |
| 3 | Florida Straits | Oct 17, 2000 | 7.3 |
| 4 | Flight Risk | Oct 24, 2000 | 7.6 |
| 5 | JAG TV | Oct 31, 2000 | 7.6 |
| 6 | The Princess and the Petty Officer | Nov 14, 2000 | 7.1 |
| 7 | A Separate Peace: Part I (1) | Nov 21, 2000 | 7.7 |
| 8 | A Separate Peace: Part II (2) | Nov 28, 2000 | 8.0 |
| 9 | Family Secrets | Dec 12, 2000 | 7.6 |
| 10 | Touch and Go | Jan 9, 2001 | 7.8 |
| 11 | Baby, It's Cold Outside | Jan 16, 2001 | 7.7 |
| 12 | Collision Course | Jan 30, 2001 | 7.9 |
| 13 | Miracles | Feb 6, 2001 | 6.8 |
| 14 | Killer Instinct | Feb 13, 2001 | 7.7 |
| 15 | The Iron Coffin | Feb 20, 2001 | 7.9 |
| 16 | Retreat, Hell | Feb 27, 2001 | 7.7 |
| 17 | Valor | Mar 13, 2001 | 7.1 |
| 18 | Liberty | Mar 27, 2001 | 7.6 |
| 19 | Salvation | Apr 10, 2001 | 7.3 |
| 20 | To Walk on Wings | Apr 24, 2001 | 7.6 |
| 21 | Past Tense | May 1, 2001 | 7.7 |
| 22 | Lifeline | May 8, 2001 | 7.4 |
| 23 | Mutiny | May 15, 2001 | 6.6 |
| 24 | Adrift: Part I (1) | May 22, 2001 | 8.4 |

24 episodes • 2001Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrift: Part II (2) | Sep 25, 2001 | 8.1 |
| 2 | New Gun in Town | Oct 2, 2001 | 7.4 |
| 3 | Measure of Men | Oct 9, 2001 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Guilt | Oct 16, 2001 | 7.5 |
| 5 | Mixed Messages | Oct 23, 2001 | 7.7 |
| 6 | Redemption | Oct 30, 2001 | 7.3 |
| 7 | Ambush | Nov 6, 2001 | 7.4 |
| 8 | Jagathon | Nov 13, 2001 | 8.0 |
| 9 | Dog Robber: Part I (1) | Nov 20, 2001 | 7.8 |
| 10 | Dog Robber: Part II (2) | Nov 27, 2001 | 7.8 |
| 11 | Answered Prayers | Dec 11, 2001 | 8.3 |
| 12 | Capital Crime | Jan 8, 2002 | 7.5 |
| 13 | Code of Conduct | Jan 15, 2002 | 7.7 |
| 14 | Odd Man Out | Jan 22, 2002 | 7.4 |
| 15 | Head to Toe | Feb 5, 2002 | 7.6 |
| 16 | The Mission (1) | Feb 26, 2002 | 7.6 |
| 17 | Exculpatory Evidence (2) | Mar 5, 2002 | 7.7 |
| 18 | Hero Worship | Mar 12, 2002 | 7.6 |
| 19 | First Casualty | Mar 26, 2002 | 7.7 |
| 20 | Port Chicago | Apr 9, 2002 | 7.6 |
| 21 | Tribunal | Apr 30, 2002 | 7.4 |
| 22 | Defending His Honor | May 7, 2002 | 7.4 |
| 23 | In Country (1) | May 14, 2002 | 7.9 |
| 24 | Enemy Below (2) | May 21, 2002 | 8.3 |

24 episodes • 2002Avg: 7.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critical Condition (3) | Sep 24, 2002 | 8.7 |
| 2 | The Promised Land | Oct 1, 2002 | 7.4 |
| 3 | Family Business | Oct 8, 2002 | 7.8 |
| 4 | Dangerous Game | Oct 15, 2002 | 7.4 |
| 5 | In Thin Air | Oct 22, 2002 | 7.5 |
| 6 | Offensive Action | Oct 29, 2002 | 7.2 |
| 7 | Need to Know | Nov 5, 2002 | 8.1 |
| 8 | Ready or Not | Nov 12, 2002 | 7.7 |
| 9 | When the Bough Breaks | Nov 19, 2002 | 7.7 |
| 10 | The Killer | Nov 26, 2002 | 7.8 |
| 11 | All Ye Faithful | Dec 17, 2002 | 8.6 |
| 12 | Complications | Jan 7, 2003 | 7.8 |
| 13 | Standards of Conduct | Jan 21, 2003 | 7.7 |
| 14 | Each of Us Angels | Feb 4, 2003 | 7.9 |
| 15 | Friendly Fire | Feb 11, 2003 | 7.6 |
| 16 | Heart and Soul | Feb 18, 2003 | 7.7 |
| 17 | Empty Quiver | Feb 25, 2003 | 8.1 |
| 18 | Fortunate Son | Mar 18, 2003 | 7.7 |
| 19 | Second Acts | Apr 1, 2003 | 7.6 |
| 20 | Ice Queen (1) | Apr 22, 2003 | 8.3 |
| 21 | Meltdown (2) | Apr 29, 2003 | 7.9 |
| 22 | Lawyers, Guns and Money (1) | May 6, 2003 | 7.4 |
| 23 | Pas de Deux (2) | May 13, 2003 | 7.9 |
| 24 | A Tangled Webb: Part I (3) | May 20, 2003 | 7.8 |

23 episodes • 2003Avg: 7.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Tangled Webb: Part II (4) | Sep 26, 2003 | 7.9 |
| 2 | Shifting Sands | Oct 3, 2003 | 7.6 |
| 3 | Secret Agent Man | Oct 10, 2003 | 7.5 |
| 4 | The One That Got Away | Oct 17, 2003 | 7.2 |
| 5 | Touchdown | Oct 24, 2003 | 8.1 |
| 6 | Back in the Saddle | Oct 31, 2003 | 7.9 |
| 7 | Close Quarters | Nov 7, 2003 | 7.1 |
| 8 | Posse Comitatus | Nov 14, 2003 | 7.4 |
| 9 | The Boast | Nov 21, 2003 | 7.6 |
| 10 | Pulse Rate | Dec 2, 2003 | 7.4 |
| 11 | A Merry Little Christmas | Dec 12, 2003 | 8.1 |
| 12 | A Girl's Best Friend | Jan 9, 2004 | 7.7 |
| 13 | Good Intentions | Jan 16, 2004 | 7.4 |
| 14 | People v. SecNav | Feb 6, 2004 | 6.9 |
| 15 | Crash | Feb 13, 2004 | 7.5 |
| 16 | Persian Gulf | Feb 20, 2004 | 7.7 |
| 17 | Take It Like a Man | Feb 27, 2004 | 7.4 |
| 18 | What If | Mar 12, 2004 | 5.8 |
| 19 | Hard Time | Apr 2, 2004 | 7.3 |
| 20 | Fighting Words | Apr 30, 2004 | 7.4 |
| 21 | Coming Home | May 7, 2004 | 7.8 |
| 22 | Trojan Horse | May 14, 2004 | 7.3 |
| 23 | Hail and Farewell: Part I (1) | May 21, 2004 | 8.5 |

22 episodes • 2004Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hail and Farewell: Part II (2) | Sep 24, 2004 | 8.1 |
| 2 | Corporate Raiders | Oct 1, 2004 | 7.5 |
| 3 | Retrial | Oct 15, 2004 | 7.8 |
| 4 | Whole New Ball Game | Oct 29, 2004 | 7.7 |
| 5 | This Just In from Baghdad | Nov 5, 2004 | 7.5 |
| 6 | One Big Boat | Nov 12, 2004 | 7.4 |
| 7 | Camp Delta | Nov 19, 2004 | 7.1 |
| 8 | There Goes the Neighborhood | Nov 26, 2004 | 7.4 |
| 9 | The Man on the Bridge | Dec 10, 2004 | 7.2 |
| 10 | The Four Percent Solution | Dec 17, 2004 | 7.2 |
| 11 | Automatic for the People | Jan 7, 2005 | 7.8 |
| 12 | The Sixth Juror | Jan 14, 2005 | 8.0 |
| 13 | Heart of Darkness | Feb 4, 2005 | 7.1 |
| 14 | Fit for Duty | Feb 11, 2005 | 7.4 |
| 15 | Bridging the Gulf | Feb 18, 2005 | 7.7 |
| 16 | Straits of Malacca | Feb 25, 2005 | 7.5 |
| 17 | JAG: San Diego | Mar 11, 2005 | 7.4 |
| 18 | Death at the Mosque | Apr 1, 2005 | 7.5 |
| 19 | Two Towns | Apr 8, 2005 | 7.3 |
| 20 | Unknown Soldier | Apr 15, 2005 | 7.4 |
| 21 | Dream Team | Apr 22, 2005 | 8.0 |
| 22 | Fair Winds and Following Seas | Apr 29, 2005 | 9.0 |