The Jake Effect

Season 1

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.

Where to Watch Season 1

7 Episodes

  • Pilot
    E1
    PilotJake gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher. His best friend and roommate Nick narrates.
  • 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.
  • Flight School
    E3
    Flight SchoolJake 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.
  • 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 InterventionEpisode 7, which was never aired

Cast of Season 1

  • Jason BatemanJake Galvin
  • Greg GrunbergNick Case
  • Nikki CoxLiza Wheeler
  • Leslie GrossmanKimmy Ponder
  • Kyle GassCeissner
  • Patricia BelcherVice Principal Curtis

 

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