

The Jake Effect
2006-05-25 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.0
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 against classroom bureaucracy to connect with his students – as well as with an attractive fellow teacher.
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- Jonathan Groff
- Production companies
- NBC Studios, Red Pulley Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Canceled
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Jason BatemanJake Galvin
Greg GrunbergNick Case
Nikki CoxLiza Wheeler
Leslie GrossmanKimmy Ponder
Kyle GassCeissner
Patricia BelcherVice Principal CurtisTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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