The Jake EffectSeason 12006 · 7 episodesEpisodes1PilotJake Galvin gives up his law career to become a high school English teacher.2Only ConnectJake 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.3Fight SchoolJake 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.4Parent Teacher ConferenceJake has a one night stand with a single mother and continues the relationship to be a good role model.5Don't Mess with SloppyJake inadvertently discourages a student's dream to become a lawyer. Nick tells Jake that Liza used to be married.6The Jerk Who Came In from the ColdDealing 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.7The InterventionAfter receiving a disappointing performance review, Jake decides to quit teaching and return to the law firm.
