Series synopsis
The Jake Effect is an American comedy television series that premiered on Bravo on May 25, 2006. It ended on May 25, 2006. It was created by Jonathan Groff. It stars Jason Bateman, Greg Grunberg, Nikki Cox and Leslie Grossman.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jason Bateman as Jake Galvin
- Greg Grunberg as Nick Case
- Nikki Cox as Liza Wheeler
- Leslie Grossman as Kimmy Ponder
- Kyle Gass as Ceissner
- Patricia Belcher as Vice Principal Curtis
Guest cast
- Simon Helberg as Bill Skidelsky
- Darnell Suttles as Sloppy Joe Johnson
- Alphonso McAuley as Cliff Johnson
- Phil LaMarr as Marcus
- Will Schaub as T.T. Bankhead
- Al Pugliese as Bartender
- Joel McKinnon Miller as Cop
- Angeline Holmes as Stephanie
- Randy Thompson as Bailiff
- Jennifer Jolly as Cheerleader
- Dylan Neal as Robert
- Kelly Klein as Claudia
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | May 25, 2006 | May 25, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Jake Galvin gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher. |
May 25, 2006 |
| 2 |
Only Connect 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. |
May 25, 2006 |
| 3 |
Fight School 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. |
May 25, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Bravo |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 25, 2006 |
| Last aired | May 25, 2006 |
| Status | Canceled |