The ninth season opens directly upon the events of the previous one, finding Harm, Mac, Webb, and Gunny still in Paraguay, pursuing the terrorist Sadik. Their efforts are complicated by the emotional turmoil that propelled Harm to resign hi…

Returning to Washington, D.C., Harm was taken aback to learn that Admiral Chegwidden had, in fact, processed his resignation through proper channels. Simultaneously, a female petty officer previously listed as missing in action during Deser…

Harm's initial assignment with the CIA lands him in the Philippines, where his task is to discreetly dispose of a limousine. Meanwhile, back at JAG headquarters, "Mikey" Roberts seeks out Mac's assistance. He needs Mac to serve as a charact…

During a flight test, Harm finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a high-stakes CIA operation over North Korea. In Iraq, a Marine reconnaissance platoon encounters a startling sight: a ten-year-old Iraqi civilian tending his goats. The bo…

A CIA mission dispatches Harm and Beth O'Neil to Libya on a retrieval operation. However, the agent they are tasked with extracting requests that Harm transport his entire family, compelling Harm to alter the mission while remaining undetec…

Harm was taken aback to discover his life had once again veered off course. He received notification that he was dismissed from the CIA, the result of being inadvertently captured on the cable news network ZNN while carrying a young girl af…

The Admiral, burdened by the expanding caseload of the Judge Advocate General's Corps, a situation exacerbated by the recent review of Commander Imes' files, has requested the Secretary of the Navy reinstate Harm's commission. This action a…

The Marine helicopter pilot now faces scrutiny after his involvement in a civilian law enforcement hostage situation, an intervention that ultimately resolved the crisis.

News of a soldier’s claim of killing an Iraqi prisoner sets off an investigation. Meanwhile, during an all-star game featuring Navy and Marine baseball players, a batter narrowly avoids serious injury when struck by a pitch. The pitcher…

The death of a sailor working on a ship's radar dish compels Mac to prosecute, while Harm is assigned to defend the man accused of causing the fatality. Meanwhile, at the Naval Academy, Mikey’s bond with his roommate is strained when an …

Harm seeks legal guardianship of Mattie, but his history of living independently may complicate his ability to fulfill the promise he's made to her.

With Harm now having custody of Mattie, Detective Constable Jennifer Coates agrees to relocate to an apartment directly down the hall from him. Admiral Chegwidden begins investigating the diamond he had gifted Meredith for their engagement,…

The brutal murder of a female Naval officer thrusts Mac into the unenviable position of defending the suspect: a petty officer, deeply intoxicated, and with no clear memory of the night's events. Meanwhile, a Navy SEAL Commander finds h…

The death of civilians in a bombing raid brought charges of war crimes against the United States before the International Criminal Court, with the Secretary of the Navy tasked with representing the nation. Harm, Mac, and Bud were assigned t…

The devastating crash of the aircraft into the carrier is suspected to be a suicide, a revelation that puts Harm and Mac at odds. The tension sharpens when Mac discovers the commanding officer knew of the pilot's profound depression prior t…

Sadik Fahd, who held Mac captive in Paraguay at the close of the previous season, materialized in Washington, D.C., prompting Mac to question his intentions as he began to reach out. Harm experienced a temporary loss of hearing when the …

The weight of Sadik Fahd's death continues to press upon Mac, its shadow encroaching on all aspects of her life, most notably complicating her work defending a former Marine. Meanwhile, Mattie grapples with the enduring complexities of her …

The JAG staff found themselves subtly encouraged to reflect on their own emotions during the celebration of Jennifer Coates's promotion to Petty Officer 1st Class.

Mac discovered a valuable lesson in the perils of wishing for precisely what one asked. Her request for a prisoner escort capable of maintaining control had been granted, and now she found herself assigned to that very duty.

Commander Turner mounts a defense against the charges levied against him, stemming from allegations of displaying prejudice toward Koreans during his assignment to manage the SARS outbreak. Harm and Mac find themselves in opposition as t…

Harm safeguards the mother of a marine lost in Iraq, shielding her from intrusive reporters. He guides her through the difficult preparations for her son's funeral. Meanwhile, Mac and Bud investigate reports that the armored vests issued to…

The Navy SEALs are now facing intense scrutiny following the seizure of a significant heroin shipment, from which a kilo has inexplicably vanished. Meanwhile, Bud offers assistance to a Marine singer who is experiencing pressure from his…

The season's conclusion sees the characters at pivotal junctures. Admiral Chegwidden discloses an unexpected choice he has made, while Mac receives news concerning her well-being, and Harm confronts a deeply personal sorrow.