The Jake Effect

Season 1

TV-14

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.

Where to Watch Season 1

7 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotJake Galvin gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher.
Only Connect
E2
Only ConnectJake 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
E3
Fight SchoolJake 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
E4
Parent Teacher ConferenceJake has a one night stand with a single mother and continues the relationship to be a good role model.
Don't Mess with Sloppy
E5
Don't Mess with SloppyJake 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
E6
The Jerk Who Came In from the ColdDealing 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
E7
The InterventionAfter receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teaching and return to the law firm.