Series synopsis
Jake 2.0 is an American sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure drama television series that premiered on UPN on September 10, 2003. It ended on February 6, 2004. It was created by Silvio Horta. It stars Christopher Gorham, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Judith Scott and Keegan Connor Tracy.
Jake 2.0 is an American science fiction television series originally broadcast on UPN in 2003. The series was canceled on January 14, 2004 due to low ratings, leaving four episodes unaired in the United States. In the United Kingdom, all the episodes aired on Sky1. The series later aired in syndication on HDNet and the Sci Fi Channel.
The series revolves around a computer expert, Jake Foley, who works for the U.S. government's National Security Agency and was accidentally infected by nanobots w ...
Premise
Jake 2.0 is an American science fiction television series originally broadcast on UPN in 2003. The series was canceled on January 14, 2004 due to low ratings, leaving four episodes unaired in the United States. In the United Kingdom, all the episodes aired on Sky1. The series later aired in syndication on HDNet and the Sci Fi Channel.
The series revolves around a computer expert, Jake Foley, who works for the U.S. government's National Security Agency and was accidentally infected by nanobots which give him superhuman powers. He is able to control technology with his brain, making him "the ultimate human upgrade" according to the show's introduction.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Christopher Gorham as Jake Foley
- Philip Anthony-Rodriguez as Kyle Duarte
- Judith Scott as Louise Beckett
- Keegan Connor Tracy as Diane Hughes
Guest cast
- Gabrielle Miller as Jenny
- Devon Bostick as Young Kid
- Brendan Fletcher as MacP
- Bai Ling as Mei Ling
- Emmanuelle Chriqui as Theresa Carano
- Phillip Mitchell as Gilmore
- Clayton Rohner as Alex Brandt
- Lee Thompson Young as Malik Namir
- Jim Byrnes as James Skerritt
- Lee Majors as Richard Fox
- Warren Christie as Steve Clemens
- Steven Williams as Freewald
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | September 10, 2003 | February 6, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Tech During a shootout in a secret government lab, National Security Agency computer technician Jake Foley is caught in the crossfire and is accidentally injected with nanites, which give him superhuman powers. First up, Jake's long-time crush, Sarah Heywood is kidnapped by IRA kidnappers who want the nanites that are in Jake. He must use his new abilities to save her before it's too late. |
September 10, 2003 |
| 2 |
Training Day Agent-in-training Jake Foley is put to the test when a madman threatens the capital with an electromagnetic bomb. After the madman scatters the NSA agents all over Washington, it's up to Jake to stop him and the bomb. |
September 17, 2003 |
| 3 |
Cater Waiter When a top-secret, next-generation tank's schematics are stolen, super-powered NSA agent-in-training Jake Foley is sent undercover to an Embassy party--as a cater waiter--to support agent Kyle Duarte's mission to recover the stolen documents. When Kyle is betrayed by former lover and double-agent Mai Ling Wong, Jake becomes Kyle's only hope of getting out alive. Meanwhile, as if protecting a fellow agent and clearing away champagne glasses wasn't enough, Jake stumbles into his long-time crush Sarah, and must now protect both his unglamorous cover and shaky image. |
September 24, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | UPN |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 10, 2003 |
| Last aired | February 6, 2004 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |