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| image = harriet simms JAG.jpg
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| caption = [[Karri Turner]] as '''Lieutenant Sims'''
| caption = [[Karri Turner]] as '''Lieutenant Sims'''
| first = Crossing the Line (January 31, 1997)
| first = "Crossing the Line" (January 31, 1997)
| last = Fair Winds and Following Seas (April 29, 2005)
| last = "Fair Winds and Following Seas" (April 29, 2005)
| occupation = Administrator at the [[Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy|Judge Advocate General Corps]]
| occupation = Administrator at the [[Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy|Judge Advocate General Corps]]
| portrayer = [[Karri Turner]]
| portrayer = [[Karri Turner]]
| nickname =
| nickname =
| family = Roland Sims (father)<br>Lydia Beaumont Sims (mother)
| family = Roland Sims (father)<br>Lydia Beaumont Sims (mother)
| spouse = [[Bud Roberts]]<ref name="weddingbellblues"/>
| spouse = [[Bud Roberts]]<ref name="Wedding Bell Blues"/>
| children = 5
| children = 5
| lbl21 = Rank
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[[Lieutenant (navy)|Lieutenant]] '''Harriet Beaumont Sims-Roberts''', [[USN]] (played by [[Karri Turner]]) is a character in the ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]'' TV series. She made her first appearance in Season 2.
[[Lieutenant (navy)|Lieutenant]] '''Harriet Beaumont Sims-Roberts''', [[USN]] (played by [[Karri Turner]]) is a fictional character in the ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]'' TV series. She made her first appearance in Season 2.<ref name="crossingtheline">{{cite episode |title= [[JAG_(season_2)#ep27|Crossing the Line]] |series= JAG |serieslink= JAG (TV series) |season= 2 |number= 5 |network=CBS |date=January 31, 1997}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Sims comes from a Southern "[[old money]]" family and faced some prejudice when she joined the Navy. Her mother was particularly displeased with her career choice and decision to marry "a man named after a dog" – namely, Bud.<ref name="weddingbellblues"/>
Sims comes from a Southern "[[old money]]" family and faced some prejudice when she joined the Navy. Her mother was particularly displeased with her career choice and decision to marry "a man named after a dog" – namely, Bud.<ref name="Wedding Bell Blues"/>


==Career==
==Career==
Sims was promoted twice during the series, first (in the fourth season episode "River's Run") to [[Lieutenant Junior Grade|Lieutenant (j.g.)]] after two years as an [[Ensign (rank)|Ensign]],{{clarify|date=August 2011}}}<!--is this 2yr show time? Because with only 2yr time in rank, she shouldn't be making jaygee...--> then to Lieutenant in the sixth season episode "Lifeline".
Sims was promoted twice during the series, first in the fourth season episode to [[Lieutenant Junior Grade|Lieutenant (j.g.)]] after two years as an [[Ensign (rank)|Ensign]]<ref name="Rivers' Run">{{cite episode |title= [[JAG_(season_4)#ep76|Rivers' Run]] |series= JAG |serieslink= JAG (TV series) |season= 4 |number= 15 |network=CBS |date=February 16, 1999}}</ref>, then to Lieutenant in the sixth season.<ref name="Lifeline">{{cite episode |title= [[JAG_(season_6)#ep132|Lifeline]] |series= JAG |serieslink= JAG (TV series) |season= 6 |number= 22 |network=CBS |date=May 8, 2001}}</ref>


Sims first appeared in the second season episode "Crossing the Line" as an [[Ensign (rank)|Ensign]] aboard [[USS Seahawk|''Seahawk'']], where she had replaced her future husband, Lt. [[Bud Roberts]], who was the ship's public affairs officer. Later in the season she transferred to JAG headquarters, attached to the administrative staff, and began a relationship with Roberts. Despite some last minute second thoughts, Sims marries Roberts in the penultimate episode of the third season.<ref name="weddingbellblues">{{cite episode |title= Wedding Bell Blues |series= JAG |serieslink= JAG (TV series) |season= 3 |number= 23|network=CBS|date=May 12, 1998}}</ref> While Navy regulations strictly forbade [[fraternization]], [[A. J. Chegwidden|Admiral Chegwidden]] managed to pull some strings and has Sims transferred to the department of the [[Inspector General]] while remaining attached to the JAG headquarters administrative staff.
Sims first appeared in the second season episode "Crossing the Line" as an [[Ensign (rank)|Ensign]] aboard [[USS Seahawk|''Seahawk'']], where she had replaced her future husband, Lt. [[Bud Roberts]], who was the ship's public affairs officer. Later in the season she transferred to JAG headquarters, attached to the administrative staff, and began a relationship with Roberts. Despite some last minute second thoughts, Sims marries Roberts in the penultimate episode of the third season.<ref name="Wedding Bell Blues">{{cite episode |title= [[JAG_(season_3)#ep60|Wedding Bell Blues]] |series= JAG |serieslink= JAG (TV series) |season= 3 |number= 23 |network=CBS |date=May 12, 1998}}</ref> While Navy regulations strictly forbade [[fraternization]], [[A. J. Chegwidden|Admiral Chegwidden]] managed to pull some strings and has Sims transferred to the office of the [[Naval Inspector General]] while remaining attached to the JAG headquarters administrative staff.


==Family==
==Family==
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* Sarah (named in the honor of Lt.Col [[Sarah MacKenzie]]. Unfortunately, the child died after child birth.)
* Sarah (named in the honor of Lt.Col [[Sarah MacKenzie]]. Unfortunately, the child died after child birth.)
* James Kirk (named in the honor of Capt [[James T. Kirk]] since Roberts was a big fan of [[Star Trek: The Original Series|"Star Trek"]] fan.)
* James Kirk (named in the honor of Capt [[James T. Kirk]] since Roberts was a big fan of [[Star Trek: The Original Series|"Star Trek"]] fan.)
* Unnamed twins (a boy and a girl) born towards the end of the series (girl is called Nikki in episode Straits of Malacca).
* Unnamed twins (a boy and a girl) born towards the end of the series (girl is called Nikki in one episode).<ref name="Straits of Malacca">{{cite episode |title= [[JAG_(season_10)#ep221|Straits of Malacca]] |series= JAG |serieslink= JAG (TV series) |season= 10 |number= 16 |network=CBS |date=February 25, 2005}}</ref>


In the final episode of the ninth season, Sims announces she is pregnant with twins and is having her commission in the Navy sent to an inactive reserve billet, so she can stay home and raise her growing family. Although she, in essence, resigns her commission, she is still seen for the rest of the series.<!--was this at the request of Karri Turner?-->
In the final episode of the ninth season, Sims announces she is pregnant with twins and is having her commission in the Navy sent to an inactive reserve billet, so she can stay home and raise her growing family.<ref name="Hail and Farewell, Part I">{{cite episode |title= [[JAG_(season_9)#ep205|Hail and Farewell, Part I]] |series= JAG |serieslink= JAG (TV series) |season= 9 |number= 23 |network=CBS |date=May 21, 2004}}</ref> Although she, in essence, resigns her commission, she is still seen for the rest of the series.<!--was this at the request of Karri Turner?-->


==Awards and decorations==
==Awards and decorations==

Revision as of 07:30, 11 April 2019

Harriet Sims
File:Harriet simms JAG.jpg
Karri Turner as Lieutenant Sims
First appearance"Crossing the Line" (January 31, 1997)
Last appearance"Fair Winds and Following Seas" (April 29, 2005)
Portrayed byKarri Turner
In-universe information
OccupationAdministrator at the Judge Advocate General Corps
FamilyRoland Sims (father)
Lydia Beaumont Sims (mother)
SpouseBud Roberts[1]
Children5
RankLieutenant

Lieutenant Harriet Beaumont Sims-Roberts, USN (played by Karri Turner) is a fictional character in the JAG TV series. She made her first appearance in Season 2.[2]

Background

Sims comes from a Southern "old money" family and faced some prejudice when she joined the Navy. Her mother was particularly displeased with her career choice and decision to marry "a man named after a dog" – namely, Bud.[1]

Career

Sims was promoted twice during the series, first in the fourth season episode to Lieutenant (j.g.) after two years as an Ensign[3], then to Lieutenant in the sixth season.[4]

Sims first appeared in the second season episode "Crossing the Line" as an Ensign aboard Seahawk, where she had replaced her future husband, Lt. Bud Roberts, who was the ship's public affairs officer. Later in the season she transferred to JAG headquarters, attached to the administrative staff, and began a relationship with Roberts. Despite some last minute second thoughts, Sims marries Roberts in the penultimate episode of the third season.[1] While Navy regulations strictly forbade fraternization, Admiral Chegwidden managed to pull some strings and has Sims transferred to the office of the Naval Inspector General while remaining attached to the JAG headquarters administrative staff.

Family

Sims and Roberts have had five children together:

  • A.J. (named in the honor of RAdm A.J. Chegwidden, however not taking his proper first names Albert Jethro.)
  • Sarah (named in the honor of Lt.Col Sarah MacKenzie. Unfortunately, the child died after child birth.)
  • James Kirk (named in the honor of Capt James T. Kirk since Roberts was a big fan of "Star Trek" fan.)
  • Unnamed twins (a boy and a girl) born towards the end of the series (girl is called Nikki in one episode).[5]

In the final episode of the ninth season, Sims announces she is pregnant with twins and is having her commission in the Navy sent to an inactive reserve billet, so she can stay home and raise her growing family.[6] Although she, in essence, resigns her commission, she is still seen for the rest of the series.

Awards and decorations

In Order of Precedence

  
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Between episodes S05E01 and S08E10, Lt. Sims mistakenly wore the Naval Reserve Medal. That medal was awarded for 10 years of honorable service in the Naval Reserve, and it was discontinued in 1958.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Wedding Bell Blues". JAG. Season 3. Episode 23. May 12, 1998. CBS. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Crossing the Line". JAG. Season 2. Episode 5. January 31, 1997. CBS. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Rivers' Run". JAG. Season 4. Episode 15. February 16, 1999. CBS. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Lifeline". JAG. Season 6. Episode 22. May 8, 2001. CBS. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Straits of Malacca". JAG. Season 10. Episode 16. February 25, 2005. CBS. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Hail and Farewell, Part I". JAG. Season 9. Episode 23. May 21, 2004. CBS. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
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