JAG season 9
The ninth season of JAG premiered on CBS on September 26, 2003, and concluded on May 21, 2004. The season, starring David James Elliott and Catherine Bell, was produced by Belisarius Productions in association with Paramount Television.
Season 9 of JAG aired alongside the first season of NCIS.
Plot
Commander Harmon "Harm" Rabb, Jr. and Lieutenant Colonel Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie are lawyers assigned to the Headquarters of the Judge Advocate General, the internal law firm of the Department of the Navy. Mac, a seasoned Marine and JAG's Chief of Staff, is a lawyer-by-trade, while Harm, a former Tomcat pilot, turned to law following a crash at sea. Together, they investigate numerous cases, including espionage, a death in combat, an Islamic conversion at sea, the death of an Iraqi prisoner, and a Quaker who feels the Navy contradicts his fundamental religious beliefs. Also this season, Harm departs JAG and is recruited by the CIA, Commander Carolyn Imes reveals she has faked her legal credentials, the Secretary of the Navy is held accountable for deaths of foreign soil, the team reflect on what could have been, Mac must track down seized heroin, and Harriet Sims is given a commendation. Also, Bud Roberts is promoted to Lieutenant Commander, the Admiral Chegwidden retires, and Harm and Mac consider their future.
Production
During season nine, actor John M. Jackson "decided to 'retire' from his long-running role on the series". The character of A.J. Chegwidden retired during the season finale, and was replaced the next season by David Andrews as Major General Gordon Cresswell.
Episodes