The Jake Effect
Disillusioned by the unethical cases he defends, well-paid lawyer Jake Galvin changes careers and becomes a teacher at a Chicago-area high school. Roommate attorney Nick is his sounding-board about his new experiences.
- 2003-2006
- 1 season
- Bravo Networks
- Comedy
- TV-PG
Disillusioned by the unethical cases he defends, well-paid lawyer Jake Galvin changes careers and becomes a teacher at a Chicago-area high school. Roommate attorney Nick is his sounding-board about his new experiences.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2006
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, May 25, 2006
Jake gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher. His best friend and roommate Nick narrates.
Episode 2
Only Connect
Thu, May 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.
Episode 3
Fight School
Thu, May 25, 2006
Jake has to decide between stopping an after school fight between two students and spending 2 hours with Nick and Liza at Michael Jordan's mansion.
Episode 4
Parent Teacher Conference
Thu, May 25, 2006
Jake has a one night stand with a single mother and continues the relationship to be a good role model.
Episode 5
Don't Mess with Sloppy
Thu, May 25, 2006
Jake inadvertently discourages a student's dream to become a lawyer. Nick tells Jake that Liza used to be married.
Episode 6
The Jerk Who Came in from the Cold
Thu, May 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 Bankhead party, which is really an elaborate prank played on an annoying co-worker.
Episode 7
The Intervention
Thu, May 25, 2006
After receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teaching and return to the law firm.
