The Jake Effect
2006•TV-14•1 Seasons•7 Episodes•8.0•Canceled
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.
Creator
Jonathan Groff
Network
Bravo
Origin
US
Cast
Jason Bateman
Jake Galvin
Greg Grunberg
Nick Case
Nikki Cox
Liza Wheeler
Leslie Grossman
Kimmy Ponder
Kyle Gass
Ceissner
Patricia Belcher
Vice Principal Curtis
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