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The Jake Effect

TV·2006–2006·1 season, 7 episodes·Bravo·Comedy·Created by Jonathan Groff

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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.

Cast

Jason BatemanJason BatemanJake GalvinGreg GrunbergGreg GrunbergNick CaseNikki CoxNikki CoxLiza WheelerLeslie GrossmanLeslie GrossmanKimmy PonderKyle GassKyle GassCeissnerPatricia BelcherPatricia BelcherVice Principal Curtis

Episodes by season

Season017Episodes2006Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01PilotMay 25, 2006—Jake Galvin gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher.
  2. S01E02Only ConnectMay 25, 2006—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.
  3. S01E03Fight SchoolMay 25, 2006—Jake has to decide between stopping an after school fight between two students and spending a couple hours with Nick and Liza at Michael Jor
  4. S01E04Parent Teacher ConferenceMay 25, 2006—Jake has a one night stand with a single mother and continues the relationship to be a good role model.
  5. S01E05Don't Mess with SloppyMay 25, 2006—Jake inadvertently discourages a student's dream to become a lawyer. Nick tells Jake that Liza used to be married.
  6. S01E06The Jerk Who Came In from the ColdMay 25, 2006—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 Ba
  7. S01E07The InterventionMay 25, 2006—After receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teaching and return to the law firm.

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