NCIS fans, get ready to dive back into the origins of the franchise! JAG, the legal drama that served as the precursor to NCIS, is now available on Prime Video.
Created by Donald P. Bellisario, co-creator of NCIS and Magnum P.I., JAG starred David James Elliot, Tracey Needham, and Catherine Bell as judge advocates handling cases under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Initially canceled by NBC after Season 1, CBS rescued the series, where it thrived for 10 seasons, even breaking into broadcast TV’s Top 20.
While Paramount+ previously offered select episodes of JAG, TVLine reported last week that all 227 episodes would land on Prime Video starting July 1. As you settle in for your JAG binge, keep an eye out for these notable guest stars:
- Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, and David McCallum: They appeared in the Season 8 episodes “Ice Queen”/“Meltdown,” which served as a backdoor pilot for NCIS, showcasing their future roles in the franchise. Alan Dale, a recurring actor in NCIS, also made appearances in these pivotal episodes.
- Anthony Anderson: Before gaining fame on Black-ish, Anderson had an uncredited role as a gang lookout in Season 1’s “The Brotherhood.”
Don’t miss the chance to revisit JAG and explore its pivotal role in laying the groundwork for the beloved NCIS universe.