Contemptuous Words is the 9th episode of JAG Season 5 and the 94th episode of the entire JAG series.
Synopsis
Harm's career in the Navy is placed in jeopardy when he is accused of writing an editorial criticizing the President of the United States while Mac deals with the girlfriend and estranged wife of a dead Marine with the girlfriend who wants to use his sperm to have his children and the Marine's estranged wife who's opposed to such a thing happening.
Plot
Major Events
- Harm is promoted to Commander.
Cast
| Name | Portrayed by | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Harmon Rabb Jr. | David James Elliott | Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy and an officer with JAG. Following the case, Harm is promoted to the rank of Commander. |
| Sarah MacKenzie | Catherine Bell | Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps and an officer with JAG. |
| Bud Roberts Jr. | Patrick Labyorteaux | Lieutenant in the United States Navy and an officer with JAG. |
| A.J. Chegwidden | John M. Jackson | Judge Advocate General of the United States and also an Admiral in the United States Navy. |
Recurring Cast
| Name | Portrayed by | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Harriet Sims | Karri Turner | Lieutenant Junior Grade in the United States Navy and an officer with JAG. |
| Jason Tiner | Chuck Carrington | Admiral Chegwidden's assistant. |
| Alexander Nelson | Paul Collins (actor) | Secretary of the Navy. |
| Mic Brumby | Trevor Goddard | Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Australian Navy. |
| Warren | Seth Jaffe | Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. |
| Roberta Latham | Anne-Marie Johnson | Congresswoman. |
| Clark Palmer | Peter Murnik | A former agent with the Defense Security Division and an old enemy of Harm's. |
| Victor Galindez | Randy Vasquez | Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and an officer with JAG. |
| Bill Clinton | Himself | Uncredited role. |
Guest Cast
| Name | Portrayed by | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Pappas | Vasili Bogazianos | |
| Sally Wexler | Michelle Clunie | |
| Laurie Westin | Kristin Dattilo | |
| Melinda Davy | Molly Hagan | |
| Daniel Citrone | Kenneth Kimmins | |
| John Nichols | Harry Lennix | Agent with the Office of the Inspector General. |
| Court Officer | Gideon Potter | |
| Cannon | Daniel Sapecky | Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy. |
| Suzanne Moore | Michelle Stafford | |
| Reporter (Contemptuous Words) | Andrea Cochran |