The Jake Effect

2006 TV-PG 30m 6.9

Well-paid lawyer Jake Galvin, disillusioned by the unethical cases he defends, changes careers and becomes a teacher at a Chicago-area high school. Roommate attorney Nick is his sounding-board about his new experiences.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: May 25, 2006

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

Episode 2 Only Connect

2. Only Connect

Aired: May 25, 2006

Jake tries to connect with a student who hides his intelligence due to peer p...

Episode 3 Fight School

3. Fight School

Aired: May 25, 2006

Jake has to decide between stopping an after school fight between two student...

Episode 7 The Intervention

7. The Intervention

Aired:

After receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teac...

Info about The Jake Effect

Network: NBC

Genres: Comedy