JAG
Seen it?1995 | 10 seasons | Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It held a wide audience for several seasons and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and action fans. If you loved Better Call Saul, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 10 seasons and 227 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
- What might put you off
- A big time investment at 10 seasons.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
5 wins and 9 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 10 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 380K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 11995 · 22 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
Season 21997 · 15 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight- Season 31997 · 24 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 41998 · 24 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight
Season 51999 · 25 episodes · 5.9 out of 10Monday- Season 62000 · 24 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday
- Season 72001 · 24 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday
- Season 82002 · 24 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
- Season 92003 · 23 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday
- Season 102004 · 22 episodes · 6.3 out of 10Weeknight
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Cast & crew
Created by Donald P. Bellisario
- David James ElliottHarmon Rabb
- Catherine BellSarah MacKenzie
- Patrick LabyorteauxBud Roberts