Need to Know (JAG Season 8 episode)

Need to Know is the seventh episode of JAG Season 8 and the 165th episode of the entire JAG series.
==Synopsis==
At the request of Congresswoman Lillian Dorning, SECNAV Edward Sheffield asks JAG to help into the disappearance of a submarine, the U.S.S. Angel Shark which disappeared in 1968. At Chegwidden's request, Harm, Mac and Turner take on the case but find themselves facing the complex system of information and a CIA lawyer who will stop at nothing in keeping the truth a secret.
==Plot==
==Cast==
Name 	Portrayed by 	Role
Harmon Rabb Jr.	David James Elliott	A JAG Officer and a Commander in the United States Navy.
Sarah MacKenzie	Catherine Bell 	A JAG Officer and a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps.
Bud Roberts Jr.	Patrick Labyorteaux	A JAG Officer and a Lieutenant in the United States Navy.
A.J. Chegwidden	John M. Jackson 	Judge Advocate General of the United States and also an Admiral in the United States Navy.
===Recurring Cast===
Name 	Portrayed by 	Role
Harriet Sims 	Karri Turner 	A JAG officer and Bud's wife as well as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy.
Sturgis Turner 	Scott Lawrence 	A JAG Officer and a Commander in the United States Navy.
Jason Tiner 	Chuck Carrington	A.J Chegwidden's personal assistant and a Yeoman in the United States Navy.
Clayton Webb 	Steven Culp 	CIA agent.
Edward Sheffield	Dean Stockwell 	Secretary of the Navy.
Catherine Gale 	Laura Putney 	CIA lawyer.
Norman Watts 	Michael Fairman 	CIA Director.
A.J. Roberts 	Matthew Josten 	Bud and Harriet's son.
Carpenter 	Crystal Carson 	A Commander in the United States Navy.
===Guest Cast===
Name 	Portrayed by 	Role
Dorning 	William R. Moses 	C.O. of the Angel Shark and Lillian Dorning's father.
Lillian Dorning 	Donna Bullock 	A Congresswoman and daughter of Dorning, the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Angel Shark.
Former COMSUBPAC 	James Karen 	
Former Chief of Naval Operations	William Windom (actor)	
COB 	Anthony Palermo 	
Naval Judge 	Michael Harney 	
Sonar Operator 	Chuck Walczak 	
Helmsman 	Cory Tucker 	
Female Fencer 	Sarah Presley 	Uncredited role.
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♦ Critical Condition (episode) ♦ The Promised Land (episode) ♦ Family Business (episode) ♦ Dangerous Game (episode) ♦ In Thin Air (episode) ♦ Offensive Action (episode) ♦ Need to Know (JAG Season 8 episode) ♦ Ready or Not (episode) ♦ When the Bough Breaks (episode) ♦ The Killer (episode) ♦ All Ye Faithful (episode) ♦ Complications (episode) ♦ Standards of Conduct (episode) ♦ Each of Us Angels (episode) ♦ Friendly Fire (episode) ♦ Heart and Soul (episode) ♦ Empty Quiver (episode) ♦ Fortunate Son (episode) ♦ Second Acts (episode) ♦ Ice Queen (episode) ♦ Meltdown (episode) ♦ Lawyers, Guns, and Money (episode) ♦ Pas de Deux (episode) ♦ A Tangled Webb (Part 1) (episode)
Category:JAG Episodes
Category:JAG Season 8 Episodes
Category:JAG Episodes written by Philip DeGuere, Jr.
Category:JAG Episodes directed by Bradford May
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Harriet Sims
Category:JAG Episodes featuring A.J. Roberts
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Jason Tiner
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Sturgis Turner
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Clayton Webb
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Edward Sheffield
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Catherine Gale
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Norman Watts
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Carpenter