
The Jake Effect
TV-142006•8.0/10
Comedy
Ratings
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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.
Production
NBC Studios, Red Pulley Productions
Language
EN
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
E1
Pilot
Air date: 2006-05-25
Jake Galvin gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher.
E2
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.
E3
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.
E4
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.
E5
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.
E6
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.
E7
The Intervention
Air date: 2006-05-25
After receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teaching and return to the law firm.



























