The Jake Effect

8.0/102006Canceled1 Season · 7 Episodes

Comedy

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.

Released: May 25, 2006

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Seasons

Season 1

7 episodes

Top Cast

Jason Bateman

Jake Galvin

Greg Grunberg

Nick Case

Nikki Cox

Liza Wheeler

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