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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

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Season 1

  • Pilot
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    Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/25/2006

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

    Director: Marc Buckland

    Writer: Jonathan Groff

  • Only Connect
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    Only Connect

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/25/2006

    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

  • Fight School
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    Fight School

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/25/2006

    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

  • Parent Teacher Conference
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    Parent Teacher Conference

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/25/2006

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

    Director: Kevin Dowling

    Writer: Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory

  • Don't Mess with Sloppy
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    Don't Mess with Sloppy

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/25/2006

    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

  • The Jerk Who Came In from the Cold
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    The Jerk Who Came In from the Cold

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/25/2006

    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

    Writer: Bryan Behar, Steve Baldikoski

  • The Intervention
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    The Intervention

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2006

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

    Director: Marc Buckland

    Writer: Jonathan Groff