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Season 8
Critical Condition
SIMSnopsis
The JAG staff each go through a grieving process as they learn that Bud has lost a leg and is in critical condition. AJ gets the unfortunate task of telling Harriet about Bud. Harriet is sent home, where Mikey helps keep her company as they anxiously wait for news about Bud.
What We Learn
 Harriet can make a mean Lemon Meringue pie! (At least Mikey thinks so!)
The Promised Land
SIMSnopsis
Bud returns home to spend time in rehab at the hospital. He and Harriet try to adjust to his new condition. Harm and Mac defend a Marine Corporal accused of deserting and joining the Israeli Army.
What We Learn
 Harriet does not have trouble looking at Bud's leg; the only thing she would have trouble looking at is his casket.
 Harriet had talked to an amputee before Bud's arrival home in order to get some insight and advice.
 She is potty training little AJ.
 Harriet visits Bud everyday in the hospital.
 Harriet admires Admiral AJ and tells him that he is responsible for the wonderful man that Bud is today.
Family Business
SIMSnopsis
Bud struggles with rehab and a prosthesis. Harm and Mac work opposing sides of a case where a Marine is accused of killing his wife claiming it was in self defense.
What We Learn
 Harriet visits Bud daily at the hospital.
 She has more confidence in Bud's ability than he has in himself sometime.
Dangerous Game
SIMSnopsis
Bud comes home to a doting Harriet. Bud struggles with some feelings of inadequacy while Harriet might be a bit "too" helpful around the house. Mac defends and Harm prosecutes a SEAL-in-training of causing the death of a police officer in a high speed car chase.
What We Learn
 Harriet's parents bought them a large screen TV with surround sound and a piano.
 Harriet moved all of Bud's things downstairs to the den, including a single bed, so he won't have to go upstairs.
In Thin Air
SIMSnopsis
Bud is getting bored hanging around the house, but Harriet feels he's not ready to take on more responsibilities at JAG. Mac prosecutes a Petty Officer accused of tainting the oxygen supply which resulted in the death of a RIO; Harm defends but is severed from the case to be replaced by Sturgis.
What We Learn
 Harriet is not beneath sneaking around behind Bud's back when she feels like his health is at risk.
Offensive Action
SIMSnopsis
Bud is doing well in rehab and enjoying spending more time with Harriet and little AJ. Harm defends and Mac prosecutes a female officer being charge with sexual harassment.
What We Learn
 Harriet and Bud appear to be having some problems in the "bedroom" but aren't ready to talk about it yet.
Need to Know
SIMSnopsis
Harriet is having trouble adjusting to Bud's new condition as Mac, Harm and Sturgis to up against the CIA concerning a submarine incident.
What We Learn
 Baby AJ has been sleeping with Harriet since Bud's accident.
 Bud is able to make it upstairs and Bud and Harriet settle their "bedroom" problems.
Ready or Not
SIMSnopsis
Mac presides as judge over a case where Harm and Sturgis are counsel.
What We Learn
 Harriet and Bud have a housewarming party but Bud isn't out of the woods yet as far as his rehabilitation.
Heart and Soul
SIMSnopsis
The admiral is ejected from an F-14 piloted by none other than Harm.
What We Learn
 That, when need be, Harriet will tell people things she shouldn't.
Ice Queen
SIMSnopsis
Singer is found murdered near the Potomac river.
What We Learn
 She did care somewhat about her fellow officer, Singer, even though she didn't show it much.
Lawyers, Guns, and Money
SIMSnopsis
Mac goes undercover with Webb in Paraguay.
What We Learn
 That this is a hard pregnancy for her with the severe Edema that is the envy of sumo wrestlers everywhere the world over.
 That she is VERY reluctant to leave JAG ops even for a day.
Pas de Deux
SIMSnopsis
More Mac undercover w/ Webb. Bud performs a 'wedding ceremony' for Harm and Catherine Gayle the "friendly" CIA lawyer.
What We Learn
 That she likes Bud with his head screwed on straight!!
A Tangled Webb
SIMSnopsis
More undercover tedium with Webb and Mac. Harm resigns his commission (again) to go find them
What We Learn
 That she is willing to break the regs for a good cause.
 That she cares enough about the Admiral to tell him that she and Bud are "there if he should want to talk about it."
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