7. The Intervention
After receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teaching and return to the law firm.
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The Jake Effect is a comedy TV series that premiered on Bravo on May 25, 2006. It has 1 season and 7 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 7 "The Intervention", aired on May 25, 2006.
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.
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7 episodes · 1 season
2006 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 20 years ago
After receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teaching and return to the law firm.
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.
Jake inadvertently discourages a student's dream to become a lawyer. Nick tells Jake that Liza used to be married.
Jake has a one night stand with a single mother and continues the relationship to be a good role model.
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.
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.
Jake Galvin gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher.
Created by Jonathan Groff
The Jake Effect has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 25, 2006.
The most recent episode of The Jake Effect, Season 1 Episode 7 "The Intervention", aired on May 25, 2006.
The Jake Effect has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.
The Jake Effect first aired on Bravo on May 25, 2006.
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