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Categories: CBS network shows | CH network shows | Drama television series | Military television series | TLAs | 1990s TV shows in the United States JAGFor other meanings of the word JAG, see JAG (disambiguation). JAG (the acronym for "Judge Advocate General") is an American adventure drama television show, produced by Belisarius Productions , in association with Paramount Television Network. Its current episodes are broadcast by CBS, but past episodes are shown in syndication on the cable and satellite network USA. CBS announced the cancellation of the show after ten seasons on April 4, 2005, the final episode to air April 29. Note: All military ranks given for currently used characters are their ranks as of July 2004. For characters no longer on the series, ranks given are their last ranks on the series. The ensemble cast currently centers on United States Navy Commander Harmon "Harm" Rabb, Jr., played by David James Elliott, and United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie, played by Catherine Bell. Their obvious attraction to each other, which must not be allowed to interfere with their professional relationship, is a long-running thematic element. Elliott has played the Rabb character since the start of the series in 1995. Rabb's original partner was Navy Lieutenant Caitlin Pike, played by Andrea Parker. She in turn left the series to guest star in The Pretender, to be replaced by Tracey Needham. (Lieutenant Meg Austin.) Tracey Needham left the series in 1996 and was replaced by Bell. Other members of the cast include Lieutenant Commander Bud Roberts, played by Patrick Labyorteaux , a junior lawyer, and his wife, Lieutenant Harriett Sims, played by Karri Turner, the administrative aide who holds the office together. Bud's clumsiness, both physical and verbal, and geeky interests (he's a Trekkie, fascinated by the paranormal, and a computer nerd), together with his wife's maternal nature, are a frequent source of comic relief. The Judge Advocate General himself, Rear Admiral (Upper Half) A.J. Chegwidden, is played by John M. Jackson . The actress Nanci Chambers, wife of David James Elliott, played Lieutenant Loren Singer. She portrayed a loathsome villain in this character to great acclaim. Singer was a sociopathic personality who schemed continually to further her ambitions at the expense of those around her. Especially praised was an episode in which Singer hurt fan-loved Harriet by using the death of her baby Sarah to discredit her testimony in court. In a later episode, however, Harriet got a measure of revenge by punching out Singer. In 2003 the series spawned the spin-off Navy NCIS. In the 2004–2005 season, RADM Chegwidden was replaced by Marine Major General Gordon Cresswell, played by David Andrews . Recurring minor characters include Gunnery Sergeant Victor Galindez (Randy Vasquez ), Petty Officer Jason Tiner (Chuck Carrington ), Royal Australian Navy Commander Mic Brumby (Trevor Goddard), Congresswoman Bobbi Latham (Anne-Marie Johnson ), Petty Officer Jennifer Coates (Zoe McLellan), CIA Special Agent Clayton Webb (Steven Culp), and others. In 2005, David James Elliott decided to leave the show to pursue other projects after not being offered a contract renewal from the show's producers. The show introduced new younger characters including former As the World Turns star Chris Beetem in an effort to unsuccessfully stave off cancellation. See also List of JAG episodes.
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