Ep 16. Silent Service
- February 23, 1999
- 45 min
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7.7 (145)
In the JAG season 4 episode 16, titled "Silent Service," the Navy submarine USS Memphis is on a covert mission to gather intelligence in North Korea when it suddenly disappears. The JAG team is called in to investigate the disappearance and determine if the sub and its crew are still alive.
Commander Harmon 'Harm' Rabb is tasked with leading the investigation, but he faces resistance from the Navy's top brass who are hesitant to share classified information. However, Harm is determined to uncover the truth and presses on with the investigation.
As he delves deeper into the case, Harm uncovers evidence that suggests the Memphis was not accidentally lost at sea, but may have been intentionally sabotaged. He also discovers that there may be a traitor on board the submarine who is working with the North Koreans.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Meg Austin is sent to the Memphis' sister ship, the USS Chevalier, to assist with the investigation and gather information. She encounters hostility from some of the crew members who are suspicious of her motives and accuse her of being a spy.
As the investigation progresses, Harm and Meg must navigate through the murky waters of military politics and espionage as they try to uncover the truth about what happened to the Memphis and its crew. Along the way, they face danger and intrigue as they get closer to the heart of the conspiracy.
The tension and suspense build throughout the episode as the JAG team races against time to locate the missing sub and its crew. As they unravel the mystery, they must also contend with political pressure from both the US and North Korea, as well as an internal struggle within the Navy.
In the end, the JAG team must make difficult decisions and take risky actions to save the lives of the Memphis crew and prevent a catastrophic war from breaking out between the two nations. The episode ends with a dramatic conclusion that is sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats and eagerly anticipating the next installment of JAG.