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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
Season 1
9.3/1056 votesFight 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
- 8.0/1021 votes
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
- 7.9/1016 votes
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
- 7.6/1022 votes
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
- 7.6/1020 votes
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
- 7.2/1018 votes
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
- N/A/100 votes
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