The JAG gang take part in a JAGathon, a charity-benefit marathon, which provides opportunities for personal pride and individual competitiveness. Sturgis feels uncertain, and Harm defends a sailor for impersonating an officer.

Harm, RAdm. Boone, and the Orion crew arrive aboard the carrier, as does the rogue pilot, who then faces a court-martial. Harm and Bud defend him. Mac passes a test, and she investigates demeaning behavior toward a woman Marine officer.