TV series

The Jake Effect

Name: The Jake Effect
Released: 2006
Cast: Jason Bateman, Greg Grunberg, Nikki Cox, Leslie Grossman, Kyle Gass

2006· 1 seasonTV-14★ 8.0Canceled

On Bravo — From NBC Studios · Red Pulley Productions

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

high school teacher sitcom

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upMay 25, 2006 · 21 min
Synopsis
Jake Galvin gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher.
Guest stars: Will Schaub (T.T. Bankhead), Jennifer Jolly (Cheerleader), John DiResta (Stavros), Scott Mosenson (Alan), Jonathan Hernandez (Hector), Helena Apothaker (Associate #1), Nigel Gibbs (Associate #2), Neil Brown Jr. (Student #1)
E2 Only ConnectMay 25, 2006 · 20 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Jennifer Jolly (Cheerleader), Kelly Klein (Claudia), Andrew McFarlane (Ajay), Brandon Michael Vayda (Danny Calando), Branden Williams (Mark), Joey Zimmerman (Collins), Alex Edwards (Mark's Kid)
E3 Fight SchoolMay 25, 2006 · 20 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Simon Helberg (Bill Skidelsky), Sam Horrigan (Steve Skinner), Chris Dollard (Bob), Steve Hofvendahl (Raphael), Rick Fitts (Judge)
E4 Parent Teacher ConferenceMay 25, 2006 · 20 min
Synopsis
Jake has a one night stand with a single mother and continues the relationship to be a good role model.
Guest stars: Will Schaub (T.T. Bankhead), Jennifer Jolly (Cheerleader), Susan Gibney (Gwen Carlyle), Shawn Pyfrom (Orson Carlyle), Phillip Kramer (Tennis Stud), Asia De Marcos (Apple Martini Girl), Christie Abbott (Sorority Girlfriend)
E5 Don't Mess with SloppyMay 25, 2006 · 20 min
Synopsis
Jake inadvertently discourages a student's dream to become a lawyer. Nick tells Jake that Liza used to be married.
Guest stars: Darnell Suttles (Sloppy Joe Johnson), Alphonso McAuley (Cliff Johnson), Phil LaMarr (Marcus), Will Schaub (T.T. Bankhead), Al Pugliese (Bartender), Joel McKinnon Miller (Cop), Angeline Holmes (Stephanie), Randy Thompson (Bailiff)
E6 The Jerk Who Came In from the ColdMay 25, 2006 · 20 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Will Schaub (T.T. Bankhead), Jennifer Jolly (Cheerleader), Dylan Neal (Robert), Shelly Desai (Mr. Chowdari), Martin Marino (Thug #1), Brian McWhorter (Thug #2)
E7 The InterventionMay 25, 2006 · 21 min
Synopsis
After receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teaching and return to the law firm.
Guest stars: Jennifer Jolly (Cheerleader), Ron Canada (McConnell), Paul Dooley (Mr. Bernthal), Bob Morrisey (Dutton), Sam Doumit (Allison), Kate Prendergast (Music Teacher), Mimi Cozzens (Beaurecrat), Sid Hillman (Nerd)