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The Good of the Service is the third episode of JAG Season 3 and also the 40th episode of the entire JAG series.

Synopsis[]

Harm and Mac go up against Chegwidden in a case that sees Mac's old lover, Colonel John Farrow on trial for disobeying orders for rescuing his team from a Haitian warlord.

Plot[]

Major Events[]

  • Alexander Nelson, SECNAV or Secretary of the Navy and Marine Lieutenant Colonel John Farrow are both introduced for the first time.

Cast[]

Series Regulars[]

Name Portrayed by Role
Harmon Rabb Jr. David James Elliott Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy and an officer with JAG.
Sarah MacKenzie Catherine Bell Major in the United States Marine Corps and Harm's partner.
Bud Roberts Jr. Patrick Labyorteaux Assistant at JAG and a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the United States Navy.
A.J. Chegwidden John M. Jackson The JAG and a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.

Recurring Cast[]

Name Portrayed by Role
Harriet Sims Karri Turner Ensign in the United States Navy.
Jason Tiner Chuck Carrington Admiral Chegwidden's assistant.

Guest Cast[]

Name Portrayed by Role
Alexander Nelson Paul Collins (actor) Secretary of the Navy.
John Farrow Ben Murphy Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps.
Henry Banes Erik King Captain in the United States Marine Corps.
Jeffrey Mason Ian Ogilvy
Antoinette Malidor Pamala Tyson
Rita Chaidez Kathleen Lloyd Captain in the United States Navy.
Colter Gregory White Admiral in the United States Navy.
Parham Jack Yates Brigadier General in the United States Marine Corps.
Reporter 1 (The Good of the Service) Stacey Herring
Reporter 2 (The Good of the Service) Paul Keeley
Reporter 3 Thomas Crawford
Rebel Officer Eric Whitmore
Lance Corporal Curt Cornelius
O'Byrne Cazimir Milostan Sergeant. Uncredited role.
Haitian Lieutenant Maurice McRae
Robert Wes Charles Jr.