The Jake Effect
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 Bateman, Greg Grunberg, Nikki Cox
Season 1
7 episodes
- 1. PilotJake Galvin gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher.TV-14CC21minMay 25, 2006
- 2. Only ConnectJake 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.TV-14CC20minMay 25, 2006
- 3. Fight SchoolJake 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.TV-14CC20minMay 25, 2006
- 4. Parent Teacher ConferenceJake has a one night stand with a single mother and continues the relationship to be a good role model.TV-14CC20minMay 25, 2006
- 5. Don't Mess with SloppyJake inadvertently discourages a student's dream to become a lawyer. Nick tells Jake that Liza used to be married.TV-14CC20minMay 25, 2006
- 6. The Jerk Who Came In from the ColdDealing 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.TV-14CC20minMay 25, 2006
- 7. The InterventionAfter receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teaching and return to the law firm.TV-14CC21minMay 25, 2006
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The Jake Effect
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Jonathan Groff
- Studio
- NBC Studios, Red Pulley Productions
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
