Ep 8. The Colonel's Wife

In the JAG season 5 episode titled "The Colonel's Wife," the focus is on the murder of a Navy veteran and the impact of infidelity on military marriages. The episode opens with a woman named Molly who is a military spouse and confides in her friend about her husband's infidelity. She later finds out that her husband has been killed in a car accident, but the circumstances surrounding his death seem suspicious to her.

When Harm and Mac are called in to investigate the case, they learn that Molly's husband, Colonel Bill Morrison, was involved in an affair with a woman named Vivian. Vivian is also a military spouse and wife of Colonel Vance Rivers. As the investigation progresses, the team discovers that the two women were friends and knew about each other's husbands' infidelity.

Harm and Mac soon discover that an argument between Morrison and Rivers had taken place the night of the car accident and that Morrison had been driving under the influence. However, the team is determined to uncover the motive behind the murder.

In their search for answers, they discover that Colonel Rivers had a history of using his position of power to manipulate and control those around him, including his wife. This pattern of behavior led them to suspect that he may have had a hand in Morrison's death.

Meanwhile, Molly struggles with the revelation of her husband's affair and confides in Mac. As the investigation deepens, she begins to realize that her husband might not have been the man she thought he was.

"The Colonel's Wife" is a gripping episode that explores the emotional complexities of infidelity and its impact on military families. The plot is full of twists and turns as the team delves deeper into the case. The acting is superb, particularly from the guest stars who bring depth and nuance to their roles. Overall, this is a must-watch episode for fans of the series.