War Stories is the thirteenth episode of JAG Season 4 and also the 74th episode of the entire JAG series.
Synopsis
A hostage situation in the Balkans ends in tragedy when all the hostages are killed which also sees the SEAL team in charge of the rescue mission being blamed for their deaths. Mac and Bud are given the task of defending the SEAL team commander at his court-martial but the commander is weary of Bud's lack of experience as a JAG lawyer while Chegwidden who is on mandatory leave gets roped into becoming a technical adviser for a movie but things don't go too well for him as he regularly clashes with the movie's director and Harm serves as Acting JAG.
Plot
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 | Lieutenant Junior Grade in the United States Navy and an officer with JAG. |
| 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 and Bud's wife as well as an officer with JAG. |
| Alexander Nelson | Paul Collins | Secretary of the Navy. |
| Mic Brumby | Trevor Goddard | Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Australian Navy. |
| Stiles Morris | Harrison Page | Rear Admiral in the United States Navy and a judge with JAG. |
| ZNN Reporter (Dungaree Justice) | Ray Buktenica |
Guest Cast
| Name | Portrayed by | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Plesac | Michael Shannon | Major General in the United States Marine Corps. |
| Sailor (War Stories) | Conrad Allen | |
| Thomas Risnicki | Alex Carter | Commander in the United States Navy and a Navy SEAL. |
| Tina Leigh | Diane DiLascio | |
| The Director | Brian George | |
| Dan Lander | Leigh McCloskey | |
| Drew Sticknay | Durrell Nelson | |
| Fran Glass | Alyson Reed | |
| Schilling | Eric Ware | Senior Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. |
| Millstein | Allan Wasserman | Captain in the United States Navy. |