The Jake Effect

Episode 2

Only Connect

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.

Episode 3

Fight School

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.

Episode 4

Parent Teacher Conference

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

Episode 5

Don't Mess with Sloppy

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

Episode 6

The Jerk Who Came In from the Cold

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.

Episode 7

The Intervention

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