In Thin Air is the fifth episode of JAG Season 8 and the 163th episode of the entire JAG series.
Synopsis
A routine flight from the Patrick Henry results in Commander Phil Zuzello being left in a coma after he's deprived of oxygen for four minutes with Commander Zuzello later dying, prompting JAG to take control of the case with Harm defending Petty Officer Moritz with Mac prosecuting. However, the case is complicated by Harm's refusal to defend Mortiz due to Harm's anger over Commander Zuzello's death as well as his belief that Mortiz is clearly guilty which later forces Admiral Chegwidden to step in with Chegwidden removing Harm from the case and replacing him with Turner with the case growing intense when Mac discovers some new evidence that could change everything while Bud wants to get back to work but Harriet is looking to slow things down for Bud, purely out of concern for Bud's health.
Plot
Cast
| Name | Portrayed by | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Harmon Rabb Jr. | David James Elliott | A JAG Officer and a Commander in the United States Navy. |
| Sarah MacKenzie | Catherine Bell | A JAG Officer and a Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. |
| Bud Roberts Jr. | Patrick Labyorteaux | A JAG Officer and a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. |
| 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 | A JAG officer and Bud's wife as well as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. |
| Sturgis Turner | Scott Lawrence | A JAG Officer and a Commander in the United States Navy. |
| Jason Tiner | Chuck Carrington | A.J Chegwidden's personal assistant and a Yeoman in the United States Navy. |
| A.J. Roberts | Matthew Josten | Bud and Harriet's young son. |
| Amy Helfman | Jennifer Savidge | A Commander in the United States Navy and a judge with JAG. |
Guest Cast
| Name | Portrayed by | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Albrecht | Scott Paetty | A Lieutenant in the United States Navy and the killer. |
| CAG of the Patrick Henry | Patrick St. Esprit | Commander of the Air Group for the Patrick Henry. |
| Sinclair | David Marciano | Senior Chief. |
| Moritz | Thad Luckinbill | Petty Officer First Class in the United States Navy. |
| Phil Zuzello | Butch Hammett | A Commander in the United States Navy. |
| Jeannine Zuzello | Wendy Benson-Landes | Commander Phil Zuzello's wife. |
| Zuzello Girl | Caitlin EJ Meyer | |
| Tommy Zuzello | McKay Giller | |
| Ermett Brant | Noah Bastian | An Airman in the United States Navy. |
| Mr. Newell | Matt Gottlieb |