This Season 03 episode introduced us to the character of Lt Cdr Teresa Coulter, portrayed by Trisha Yearwood. Her character was to work alongside Harmon Rabb in some six episodes and adventures over around five years in the time arc that was "JAG". She mainly worked with him on "human interest" cases where her forensic skills helped enhance the plot.
Teresa Coulter, a USN reservist forensic pathologist holding the rank of Lieutenant Commander, was first called in to assist in identification of the remains of Jimmy Blackhorse ("The Return of Jimmy Blackhorse - S03Ep21") and was upset over missing her godson's school play. She was apparently smitten with Harm but he was oblivious. She smoked cigars and told him that her father was in the "8th year of a life sentence for killing her mother" and that she "had already judged herself" . She also told Harm she "wished she wasn't so attracted to him." The pressure of her father's trial had destroyed her marriage.
The interplay between her character and Harmon Rabb's character was well-crafted and beautifully acted, portraying her unrequited attraction to Harm. She added to the canvas of JAG side characters, along with her observations of the Navajo people: "these people think differently" and "they don't have a lot, but what they do have is good". And there was a happy ending to the Blackhorse case.
Bud and Harriett provide some light relief after their bickering. However, their plan to "elope" to las Vegas comes unstuck.
Teresa Coulter, a USN reservist forensic pathologist holding the rank of Lieutenant Commander, was first called in to assist in identification of the remains of Jimmy Blackhorse ("The Return of Jimmy Blackhorse - S03Ep21") and was upset over missing her godson's school play. She was apparently smitten with Harm but he was oblivious. She smoked cigars and told him that her father was in the "8th year of a life sentence for killing her mother" and that she "had already judged herself" . She also told Harm she "wished she wasn't so attracted to him." The pressure of her father's trial had destroyed her marriage.
The interplay between her character and Harmon Rabb's character was well-crafted and beautifully acted, portraying her unrequited attraction to Harm. She added to the canvas of JAG side characters, along with her observations of the Navajo people: "these people think differently" and "they don't have a lot, but what they do have is good". And there was a happy ending to the Blackhorse case.
Bud and Harriett provide some light relief after their bickering. However, their plan to "elope" to las Vegas comes unstuck.
