The Jake Effect

8.0

2006

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

Seasons

7 Episodes • Premiered 2006

1. Pilot

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Parent Teacher Conference

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

5. 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.

6. 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.