Ep 7. Ambush
- November 6, 2001
- 44 min
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7.3 (114)
In JAG season 7 episode 7, titled "Ambush," Commander Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. and Lieutenant Colonel Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie are tasked with investigating a covert CIA team's involvement in an ambush on a drug cartel convoy in Paraguay. The team members, including Emily, a former JAG officer, are being held hostage by the cartel, and Harm and Mac must work quickly to gather intel and free the hostages before it's too late.
The episode starts with Harm and Mac arriving in Paraguay and meeting with the CIA's coordinator, Langston, who is less than thrilled to have the JAG officers interfering with his team's operation. As the investigation begins, Langston provides little information and seems to be withholding important details. Meanwhile, Harm and Mac learn more about the ambush and the cartel's involvement from an informant and a local man who witnessed the attack.
As they dig deeper into the case, Harm and Mac find themselves in a dangerous situation when they are ambushed by a group of armed men while driving back to their hotel. They manage to escape, but their vehicle is severely damaged, and they are left stranded in the middle of nowhere. Despite the setback, they continue their investigation and discover evidence that links the CIA team to the ambush.
As they plan to gather more evidence, Harm and Mac are contacted by Emily, who has managed to escape from captivity and is seeking their help. She reveals that Langston's team was working with the drug cartel to steal their money and that the ambush was staged to cover their tracks. Now that Langston knows Emily is alive, she is in even greater danger.
With time running out, Harm and Mac hatch a plan to rescue Emily and the rest of the hostages. They go undercover as members of the cartel and infiltrate their compound, risking everything to save the hostages and bring Langston and his team to justice.
Throughout the episode, there are several intense action sequences, including a thrilling car chase and a shootout at the cartel's compound. There are also several emotional moments, particularly during Emily's reunion with Harm and Mac after her escape.
Overall, "Ambush" is a gripping and suspenseful episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The plot is well-paced, and the characters are fully fleshed out and compelling. JAG fans will not be disappointed with this exciting addition to the show's seventh season.