Ep 8. Ready or Not

Season 8 episode 8 of JAG is titled "Ready or Not." In this episode, Navy Captain John J. Sheridan is accused of disobeying orders and is set to face a court-martial. He had been tasked with delivering a new weapon system to a Navy SEAL team for testing, but due to a misunderstanding, the system was not properly delivered. This incident resulted in the deaths of three SEALs during a training mission.

Captain Sheridan's defense team, led by Commander Harmon Rabb Jr. and Lieutenant Commander Bud Roberts, argue that their client did not intentionally disobey orders and that he was not made aware of the change in plans by his superiors. They also uncover evidence that suggests the faulty weapon system was responsible for the SEALs' deaths, not Sheridan's actions.

The prosecution, led by Lieutenant Loren Singer, argues that Sheridan was negligent in his duties and directly responsible for the deaths of the three SEALs. She attempts to discredit the defense's evidence by calling in expert witnesses and questioning their credibility.

As the trial proceeds, tensions rise between the defense and prosecution teams. The defense team is determined to clear their client's name and prove his innocence, while the prosecution is just as determined to secure a conviction.

Throughout the episode, both teams strategize and present their cases before the judge and jury. The episode explores the legal and ethical issues surrounding military command and the level of responsibility that comes with it.

Ultimately, the episode concludes with a verdict being reached in Sheridan's court-martial. However, the outcome of the trial and the impact it will have on Sheridan and his family is left open-ended, leaving viewers to speculate on what might happen next.