The Jake Effect

2006 - 2006

Pilot

Episode 1

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

Only Connect

Episode 2

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.

Fight School

Episode 3

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.

Parent Teacher Conference

Episode 4

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

Don't Mess with Sloppy

Episode 5

Jake inadvertently discourages a student's dream to become a lawyer. Nick tells Jake that Liza used to be married.

The Jerk Who Came In from the Cold

Episode 6

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.

The Intervention

Episode 7

After receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teaching and return to the law firm.

Top Cast

Jason Bateman•Greg Grunberg•Nikki Cox

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.

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Jason Bateman Image

Jason Bateman

Jake Galvin

Greg Grunberg Image

Greg Grunberg

Nick Case

Nikki Cox Image

Nikki Cox

Liza Wheeler

Leslie Grossman Image

Leslie Grossman

Kimmy Ponder

Kyle Gass Image

Kyle Gass

Ceissner

Patricia Belcher Image

Patricia Belcher

Vice Principal Curtis

Full Crew

Steven Bernstein

Director of Photography

Elizabeth Marx

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