JAG (1995)
The landmark military legal drama that launched a franchise — following a Navy lawyer's pursuit of justice across ten gripping seasons.
JAG - Series Information
- Original Title: JAG
- First Air Year: 1995
- Last Air Year: 2005
- Created by: Donald P. Bellisario
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Action, Adventure, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Number of Seasons: 10
- Number of Episodes: 227
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 23, 1995 (United States - TV-PG), September 23, 1995 (Canada - PG), September 23, 1995 (Germany - 16), September 23, 1995 (France - 16), September 23, 1995 (Australia - M), September 23, 1995 (Brazil - 14), September 23, 1995 (Mexico - AA), September 23, 1995 (Spain - 13)
- Networks: NBC, CBS
- Production Companies: Paramount Television, Belisario Productions, NBC Productions, Belisarius Productions, NBC Studios, CBS Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: JAG: Alerta Roja (ES), JAG - Vojenská generálna prokuratúra (SK), JAG: Justicia Militar (MX), دادرس ارتش (IR)
JAG - Plot
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 - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Donald P. Bellisario
Main Cast
- David James Elliott
- Patrick Labyorteaux
- Catherine Bell
- John M. Jackson
- Karri Turner
- Chuck Carrington
- Scott Lawrence
- Zoe McLellan
- Trevor Goddard
- Randy Vasquez
Writers
- Dana Coen
- Stephen Zito
- Donald P. Bellisario
- Larry Moskowitz
- R. Scott Gemmill
Executive Producers
- Donald P. Bellisario
JAG - FAQs
Where can you stream JAG online?
JAG is available to stream on Paramount+ (Essential and Premium tiers) and Amazon Prime Video, including a version with ads. Episodes can also be purchased digitally through Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. A Paramount+ subscription offers the most convenient access to all ten seasons.
Is JAG based on a true story?
JAG is not based on a single true story, but it draws heavily on the real-world U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps. Creator Donald P. Bellisario conducted extensive research into military law and naval aviation to ground the series in authentic procedural and institutional detail.
Who are the main actors in JAG?
The series stars David James Elliott as Harmon Rabb Jr. and Catherine Bell as Lt. Col. Sarah MacKenzie. Supporting cast includes Patrick Labyorteaux, John M. Jackson, Karri Turner, Scott Lawrence, Zoe McLellan, Chuck Carrington, Trevor Goddard, and Randy Vasquez.
How many seasons and episodes does JAG have?
JAG ran for ten seasons and 227 episodes. It premiered on NBC on September 23, 1995, was cancelled after its first season, then revived by CBS where it aired from Season 2 onward until the series finale in 2005. A specials collection adds 17 additional episodes.
Did JAG ever spin off another series?
Yes. JAG directly spawned NCIS, one of the most successful procedural dramas in television history. The NCIS characters were introduced in a two-part JAG episode in 2003, and the spin-off premiered later that year. NCIS itself later generated multiple additional spin-offs.
What is JAG the TV series about?
JAG follows Harmon Rabb Jr., a former Navy fighter pilot who becomes a military lawyer in the Judge Advocate General's Corps. Alongside Lt. Col. Sarah MacKenzie, he prosecutes and defends cases involving military personnel. Critics praised its blend of courtroom drama, action, and character-driven storytelling.
Why did JAG move from NBC to CBS?
NBC cancelled JAG after its first season in 1996 due to low ratings. CBS picked it up and retooled the show, giving it a longer run of nine additional seasons. The network change proved transformative, as JAG became one of CBS's most reliable long-running dramas throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s.
What is the content rating for JAG?
JAG carries a TV-PG content rating in the United States, indicating that some material may be unsuitable for younger children without parental guidance. The series features military action, courtroom drama, and mature themes, but is generally considered appropriate for family viewing with supervision.
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