The Jake Effect

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.

Comedy

Seasons

1. Pilot

Air Date: 2006-05-25

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

2. Only Connect

Air Date: 2006-05-25

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.

3. Fight School

Air Date: 2006-05-25

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.

4. Parent Teacher Conference

Air Date: 2006-05-25

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

5. Don't Mess with Sloppy

Air Date: 2006-05-25

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

6. The Jerk Who Came In from the Cold

Air Date: 2006-05-25

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.