The Promised Land (episode)

The Promised Land is the second episode of JAG Season 8 and the 160th episode of the entire JAG series.
==Synopsis==
As Bud returns home to begin rehab after losing his right leg which occurred when he accidentally stepped on a landmine while in Afghanistan, Harm and Mac take on a case where a Marine Corporal who deserted after converting to Judaism faces a court-martial after being caught on TV with Harm and Mac defending the Marine while Turner and Singer prosecute.
==Plot==
==Major Events==
*As a result of being injured while in Afghanistan, Bud is awarded the Purple Heart.
==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.
Loren Singer 	Nanci Chambers 	A JAG Officer and a Lieutenant in the United States Navy.
Michael Roberts 	Michael Bellisario	A Midshipman and Bud's brother.
Meredith Cavanaugh	Isabella Hofmann 	Admiral A.J. Chegwidden's girlfriend.
A.J. Roberts 	Matthew Josten 	Bud and Harriet's son.
Big Bud Roberts 	Jeff MacKay 	Bud and Mickey's father.
Clifford Blakely 	John DeMita 	A Colonel in the United States Marine Corps and a judge with JAG.
Courtroom Guard 	Robert Aguilar Jr.	Uncredited role.
===Guest Cast===
Name 	Portrayed by 	Role
Peter Maars 	Steven Petrarca 	A Corporal in the United States Marine Corps.
Mrs. Maars 	Sharon Madden 	Peter Maars's mother.
Munson 	Adam Clark 	A Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.
Leslie Rosenbaum 	Betsy Brandt 	Peter Maars's ex-fiancee.
Liggett 	Carey Van Dyke 	A Corporal in the United States Marine Corps.
Yoel 	Mark Ivanir 	A Captain in the Israeli Defense Forces.
Commander 	Lauri Johnson 	
Senior Member 	Dutch Gordon 	
Pianist 	Peter Pergelides	
Machine Gun Operator	Sam Feuer 	
Middle Eastern Wife 	Shireen Kadivar 	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 Dana Coen
Category:JAG Episodes directed by Scott Brazil
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Jason Tiner
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Harriet Sims
Category:JAG Episodes featuring A.J. Roberts
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Big Bud Roberts
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Michael Roberts
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Sturgis Turner
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Meredith Cavanaugh
Category:JAG Episodes featuring Clifford Blakely