Need to Know is the seventh episode of JAG Season 8 and the 165th episode of the entire JAG series.
Synopsis
At the request of Congresswoman Lillian Dorning, SECNAV Edward Sheffield asks JAG to help into the disappearance of a submarine, the U.S.S. Angel Shark which disappeared in 1968. At Chegwidden's request, Harm, Mac and Turner take on the case but find themselves facing the complex system of information and a CIA lawyer who will stop at nothing in keeping the truth a secret.
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 Lieutenant 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. |
| Clayton Webb | Steven Culp | CIA agent. |
| Edward Sheffield | Dean Stockwell | Secretary of the Navy. |
| Catherine Gale | Laura Putney | CIA lawyer. |
| Norman Watts | Michael Fairman | CIA Director. |
| A.J. Roberts | Matthew Josten | Bud and Harriet's son. |
| Carpenter | Crystal Carson | A Commander in the United States Navy. |
Guest Cast
| Name | Portrayed by | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dorning | William R. Moses | C.O. of the Angel Shark and Lillian Dorning's father. |
| Lillian Dorning | Donna Bullock | A Congresswoman and daughter of Dorning, the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Angel Shark. |
| Former COMSUBPAC | James Karen | |
| Former Chief of Naval Operations | William Windom (actor) | |
| COB | Anthony Palermo | |
| Naval Judge | Michael Harney | |
| Sonar Operator | Chuck Walczak | |
| Helmsman | Cory Tucker | |
| Female Fencer | Sarah Presley | Uncredited role. |