The Jake Effect

The Jake Effect

2006
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The Jake Effect is an American NBC situation comedy starring Jason Bateman, Nikki Cox, and Greg Grunberg. Seven episodes were produced to premiere in midseason of 2002, but NBC cancelled the series before a single episode aired. In 2006, Bravo started airing the series on the "Brilliant But Cancelled" block.

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Season

1
7 - The Intervention
Jan. 01,0001

Episode 7, which was never aired

6 - The Jerk Who Came in from the Cold
May. 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.

5 - Don't Mess With Sloppy
May. 25,2006

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

4 - Parent Teacher Conference
May. 25,2006

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

3 - Flight School
May. 25,2006

Jake has to decide between stopping an after school fight between two students and spending 2 hours with Nick and Liza at Michael Jordan's mansion.

2 - Only Connect
May. 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.

1 - Pilot
May. 25,2006

Jake gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher. His best friend and roommate Nick narrates.

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