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  • 1995
  • TV-14
  • CBS
  • 1995
  • TV-14
  • CBS

Summary 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 Marin...

Created By: Donald P. Bellisario

  • 1995
  • TV-14
  • CBS
  • 1995
  • TV-14
  • CBS

JAG

10 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Sep 23, 1995
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 19 Critic Reviews
63
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 16 User Ratings
7.0
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Summary 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 Marin...

Created By: Donald P. Bellisario

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David James Elliott

Harmon Rabb, Jr., Young Lt. Ron Graham

Catherine Bell

Sarah MacKenzie, Ens. Beverly Trombatore, Jenny Lake

Patrick Labyorteaux

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

John M. Jackson

A.J. Chegwidden, CPO Burns, Capt. Chesborough

Karri Turner

Lt. Harriet Sims, Ens. Harriet Sims, Ens. Jonie James

Chuck Carrington

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

Scott Lawrence

Sturgis Turner, Seaman Thomas

Zoe McLellan

Jennifer Coates, Ens. Jane Connors

Randy Vasquez

Gunnery Sgt. Victor 'Gunny' Galindez, Lt. Garcia, Sgt. Michael Garty

Trevor Goddard

Lt. Cmdr. Mic Brumby, Cmdr. Alexander MacKenzie

Steven Culp

Special Agent Clayton Webb, George Griffen

Nanci Chambers

Lt. Loren Singer, Jo Jo, Meghan O'Hara

Paul Collins

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

Michael Bellisario

Midshipman 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 Ambuehl

Rene Peterson

Harrison Page

Rear Admiral Stiles Morris, Capt. Stiles Morris

Jennifer Savidge

Cmdr. Amy Helfman

Tracey Needham

Meg Austin

Anne-Marie Johnson

Rep. Bobbi Latham, Diana Ross

Isabella Hofmann

Meredith Cavanaugh, Lt. Maryann Cavendish

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 19 Critic Reviews
63
63% Positive
12 Reviews
26% Mixed
5 Reviews
11% Negative
2 Reviews

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 19 Critic Reviews
63
63% Positive
12 Reviews
26% Mixed
5 Reviews
11% Negative
2 Reviews

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88
Jul 17, 2013
Deserves a medal for daring gambles in timely storytelling. [22 Sep 1995]
By Lon Grahnke FULL REVIEW
75
Jul 17, 2013
JAG's a long, long way from just another courtroom scene. [23 Sep 1995]
By Ann Hodges FULL REVIEW
75
Jun 11, 2013
There's nothing new about JAG's plots; they're the sort of good-guy-against-the-establishment stuff you'd expect. ... But [David James] Elliott has quickly established himself as a real TV star anyway.
By Ken Tucker FULL REVIEW
70
Jul 17, 2013
A neat melding of character, mystery, and big, glossy action. [23 Sep 1995]
By Steve Johnson FULL REVIEW
60
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]
By Robert Bianco FULL REVIEW
50
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]
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30
Jul 17, 2013
A contrived and predictable drama in military dress. [23 Sep 1995]
By Barry Garron FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 16 User Ratings
7.0
69% Positive
11 Ratings
13% Mixed
2 Ratings
19% Negative
3 Ratings

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 16 User Ratings
7.0
69% Positive
11 Ratings
13% Mixed
2 Ratings
19% Negative
3 Ratings

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Production Company:
  • Belisarius Productions
  • Paramount Network Television Productions
  • Paramount Television
  • National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
  • NBC Productions
Initial Release Date: Sep 23, 1995
Number of seasons: 10 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
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Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards
• 3 Wins & 11 Nominations
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
• 5 Wins & 5 Nominations
TV Guide Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

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