THE ENTIRE JAG CREW REELS FROM A FLURRY OF SHOCKING ANNOUNCEMENTS, ON A REBROADCAST OF THE EIGHTH-SEASON FINALE OF "JAG," FRIDAY, DEC. 31

"Hail and Farewell" -- A wave of announcements, both good and bad, leave the JAG crew reeling, on a rebroadcast of the eighth-season finale of JAG, Friday, Dec. 31 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Dennis Smith directed the episode from a script by Dana Coen. (Originally broadcast 5/21/04)

In the course of some startling events at JAG, Harm suffers a personal loss, Mac hears devastating health news and the admiral makes a life-altering change that will affect everyone. Meanwhile, Bud attains a point in his career he never thought possible and Harriet has good news to share with everyone.

Cmdr. Harmon Rabb Jr.: David James Elliott
Lt. Col. Sarah MacKenzie: Catherine Bell
Lt. Bud Roberts: Patrick Labyorteaux
Admiral A.J. Chegwidden: John M. Jackson
Lt. Harriet Sims: Karri Turner
Cmdr. Sturgis Turner: Scott Lawrence
P.O. Jennifer Coates: Zoe McLellan
Mattie Grace Johnson: Hallee Hirsh
Mike Roberts: Michael Bellisario
Clayton Webb: Steven Culp
Cmdr. Albert Hocking: David Gianopoulos
Tom Johnson: John Walcutt
Chief Boatswain�s Mate: Todd Kimsey
Internist: Kim Miyori
Boatswain�s Mate of the Watch: Eric Nenninger
Helmsman: John Mullen
Lifeboat Petty Officer: Kevin Fry
Anesthesiologist: Lisa Robins
Ship�s Admin Officer: Aaron Seville
Lauri June: Adria Tennor

RATING: TVPG