Series · 2006
The Jake Effect
The series
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.
Episodes
Season 1 · 7 episodes · 2006
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Episode 125 May 200621m
Pilot
Jake Galvin gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher.
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Episode 225 May 200620m
Only Connect
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.
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Episode 325 May 200620m
Fight School
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.
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Episode 425 May 200620m
Parent Teacher Conference
Jake has a one night stand with a single mother and continues the relationship to be a good role model.
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Episode 525 May 200620m
Don't Mess with Sloppy
Jake inadvertently discourages a student's dream to become a lawyer. Nick tells Jake that Liza used to be married.
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Episode 625 May 200620m
The Jerk Who Came In from the Cold
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.
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Episode 725 May 200621m
The Intervention
After receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teaching and return to the law firm.
Cast
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