The Jake Effect (2006)

05/25/2006 (US)

Comedy

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jason Bateman

Jake Galvin

7 Episodes

Greg Grunberg

Nick Case

7 Episodes

Nikki Cox

Liza Wheeler

7 Episodes

Leslie Grossman

Kimmy Ponder

7 Episodes

Kyle Gass

Ceissner

7 Episodes

Patricia Belcher

Vice Principal Curtis

7 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

2006 | 7 Episodes

Season 1 of The Jake Effect premiered on May 25, 2006.

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Status

Canceled

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

high school teacher

sitcom

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