In Thin Air (episode)

In Thin Air is the fifth episode of JAG Season 8 and the 163th episode of the entire JAG series.
==Synopsis==
A routine flight from the Patrick Henry results in Commander Phil Zuzello being left in a coma after he's deprived of oxygen for four minutes with Commander Zuzello later dying, prompting JAG to take control of the case with Harm defending Petty Officer Moritz with Mac prosecuting. However, the case is complicated by Harm's refusal to defend Mortiz due to Harm's anger over Commander Zuzello's death as well as his belief that Mortiz is clearly guilty which later forces Admiral Chegwidden to step in with Chegwidden removing Harm from the case and replacing him with Turner with the case growing intense when Mac discovers some new evidence that could change everything while Bud wants to get back to work but Harriet is looking to slow things down for Bud, purely out of concern for Bud's health.
==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 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.
A.J. Roberts 	Matthew Josten 	Bud and Harriet's young son.
Amy Helfman 	Jennifer Savidge	A Commander in the United States Navy and a judge with JAG.
===Guest Cast===
Name 	Portrayed by 	Role
Sam Albrecht 	Scott Paetty 	A Lieutenant in the United States Navy and the killer.
CAG of the Patrick Henry	Patrick St. Esprit 	Commander of the Air Group for the Patrick Henry.
Sinclair 	David Marciano 	Senior Chief.
Moritz 	Thad Luckinbill 	Petty Officer First Class in the United States Navy.
Phil Zuzello 	Butch Hammett 	A Commander in the United States Navy.
Jeannine Zuzello 	Wendy Benson-Landes	Commander Phil Zuzello's wife.
Zuzello Girl 	Caitlin EJ Meyer 	
Tommy Zuzello 	McKay Giller 	
Ermett Brant 	Noah Bastian 	An Airman in the United States Navy.
Mr. Newell 	Matt Gottlieb 	
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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 Don McGill
Category:JAG Episodes directed by Harvey S. Laidman
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Harriet Sims
Category:JAG Episodes featuring A.J. Roberts
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Sturgis Turner
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Jason Tiner
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Amy Helfman