The Jake Effect

TV-142006•8.0/10

Comedy

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8.0/10(5)

Junior corporate lawyer Nick Case shares his insights regarding his competitive relationship with best bud and roommate Jake Galvin, a likable former attorney who jettisons his career for a more noble teaching profession. Jake struggles against classroom bureaucracy to connect with his students – as well as with an attractive fellow teacher.

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Production

NBC Studios, Red Pulley Productions

Language

Status

Canceled

First Aired

May 25, 2006

Last Aired

May 25, 2006

Networks

Bravo

Created By

Jonathan Groff

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Pilot

Air date: 2006-05-25

Jake Galvin gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher.

Only Connect

Air date: 2006-05-25

Jake tries to connect with a student who hides his intelligence due to peer pressure. He also tries to do a favor for Liza, which backfires.

Fight School

Air date: 2006-05-25

Jake has to decide between stopping an after school fight between two students and spending a couple hours with Nick and Liza at Michael Jordan's mansion.

Parent Teacher Conference

Air date: 2006-05-25

Jake has a one night stand with a single mother and continues the relationship to be a good role model.

Don't Mess with Sloppy

Air date: 2006-05-25

Jake inadvertently discourages a student's dream to become a lawyer. Nick tells Jake that Liza used to be married.

The Jerk Who Came In from the Cold

Air date: 2006-05-25

Dealing with the information that Liza's ex is coming to town, Nick convinces Jake to have a party. It's no ordinary party though. It's a Bankhead party, which is really an elaborate prank played on an annoying co-worker.

The Intervention

Air date: 2006-05-25

After receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teaching and return to the law firm.