
Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. is a former pilot turned lawyer working for the military's JAG ( Judge Advocate General) division, the elite legal wing of officers that prosecutes and defends those accused of military-related crimes. He works closely with Lt. Col. Saraj Mackenzie, and together they do what needs to be done to find the truth. After an initial season on NBC, which canceled the show, "JAG" moved to CBS, where it saw success for another nine seasons.

Harm and Mac defend an ensign who claims she felt threatened by another officer and that killing him was simply self-defense.

The widow of Harm's best friend asks him for help after her son claims he witnessed a kidnapping and possible murder.

Adm. Chegwidden, with the help of Harm and Mac, investigates the apparent suicide of his mentor while on a hunting trip.

Harm, Mac and Bud represent a corporal who kidnaps his 1-year-old son when faced with the possibility of losing a custody battle.