The Best Episodes of The Jake Effect

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
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   9.3/10(56 votes)

   #1 - Fight School

   S1:E35/25/2006

   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.

   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Chuck Tatham

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   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Chuck Tatham
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   8.0/10(21 votes)

   #2 - Don't Mess with Sloppy

   S1:E55/25/2006

   Jake inadvertently discourages a student's dream to become a lawyer. Nick tells Jake that Liza used to be married.

   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Brian Reich

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   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Brian Reich
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   7.9/10(16 votes)

   #3 - The Jerk Who Came In from the Cold

   S1:E65/25/2006

   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.

   Director:Rodman Flender

   Writers:Bryan Behar, Steve Baldikoski

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   Director:Rodman Flender

   Writers:Bryan Behar, Steve Baldikoski
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   7.6/10(22 votes)

   #4 - Pilot

   S1:E15/25/2006

   Jake Galvin gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher.

   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Jonathan Groff

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   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Jonathan Groff
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   7.6/10(20 votes)

   #5 - Only Connect

   S1:E25/25/2006

   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.

   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Jonathan Groff

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   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Jonathan Groff
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   7.2/10(18 votes)

   #6 - Parent Teacher Conference

   S1:E45/25/2006

   Jake has a one night stand with a single mother and continues the relationship to be a good role model.

   Director:Kevin Dowling

   Writers:Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory

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   Director:Kevin Dowling

   Writers:Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory
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   0.0/10(0 votes)

   #7 - The Intervention

   S1:E75/25/2006

   After receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teaching and return to the law firm.

   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Jonathan Groff

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   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Jonathan Groff