Ep 14. Cowboys and Cossacks

In JAG season 2 episode 14, entitled "Cowboys and Cossacks," the legal drama takes a different turn as the JAG team is dispatched to Russia to conduct a joint investigation into an international arms dealer. The episode begins with a naval officer being murdered in a Moscow bar, prompting the American and Russian governments to collaborate on the investigation. Lieutenant Bud Roberts, played by Patrick Labyorteaux, journeys to Russia with local marine Captain Ingles. Once in Moscow, they connect with the Russian major Grishin in his own investigation into the arms dealer, who is suspected to be retrieving stolen American technology. The investigation is complicated by the cultural differences between the American and Russian officers. With the help of a Russian lawyer, the team is able to begin their search for the arms dealer, slowly unravelling the mystery behind the stolen technology. However, as the JAG team delves deeper into the case, they begin to suspect that the American embassy may have played a role in the theft of the technology, which could compromise the entire investigation. Meanwhile, Bud Roberts finds himself becoming increasingly attracted to the Russian lawyer, Irina, leading him to question his own loyalties and the potential consequences of their romance. As the stakes grow higher, the JAG team race against time to solve the case before it spirals out of control, bringing their alliances and patriotism into question.

JAG season 2 episode 14, "Cowboys and Cossacks," offers a thrilling and intense change of pace for the show as it navigates the intricacies and complexities of international relations and cross-cultural cooperation. The episode also explores romance, loyalty, and the blurred lines between justice and political expediency, making for a nuanced and engaging legal drama.