Jake in Progress

Jake in Progress is an American comedy series broadcast on ABC from 2005 to 2006. Created by Austin Winsberg, the show was originally conceived as a real-time comedy; the first season was to show the first date of Jake and a woman. This was dropped during development, and the show became more conventional and episodic. The first aired episode reflected the original plan, and covering the first half-hour of a date.

Production Companies: Brad Grey Television and 20th Century Fox Television

Distributor: 20th Television

Length: 60 minutes

GoAnimate in Real Life Channel: ABC (American Broadcasting Company)

Aspect Ratios: 480i (4:3 SDTV), 720p (16:9 HDTV) and 1080p (16:9 HDTV)

Synopsis
The main character is Jake (John Stamos), a New York City publicist-to-the-stars who tries to change his womanizing ways as he tries to find the woman of his dreams. Stamos' co-stars in the show are Naomi (Wendie Malick), Jake's boss at the Magnum PR Agency; Adrian (Ian Gomez), Jake's best friend; and Patrick (Rick Hoffman), the performance artist who always appears at the most inopportune times.

Cast
John Stamos as Jake Phillips

Wendie Malick as Naomi Clark

Rick Hoffman as Patrick Van Dorn

Ian Gomez as Adrian

Season 1 (2005)
Written by: Austin Winsberg, Directed by: Michael Spiller (Production Code: 1AKC79) Written by: Jeffrey Richman, Directed by: Michael Spiller (Production Code: 1AKC07) Written by: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil and Austin Winsberg, Directed by: Peter Lauer (Production Code: 1AKC09) Written by: Chris Harris, Directed by: Michael Spiller (Production Code: 1AKC11) Written by: Stephen Lloyd, Directed by: Michael Spiller (Production Code: 1AKC03) Written by: Chris Marcil, Directed by: Lev L. Spiro (Production Code: 1AKC02) Written by: Linda Wallem, Directed by: Michael Spiller (Production Code: 1AKC05) Written by: Chris Harris, Directed by: Jeffrey Melman (Production Code: 1AKC06) Written by: Austin Winsberg, Directed by: Michael Spiller (Production Code: 1AKC01) Written by: Sam Johnson, Directed by: Lev L. Spiro (Production Code: 1AKC04) Written by: Austin Winsberg, Directed by: Michael Spiller (Production Code: 1AKC12) Written by: Linda Wallem, Directed by: Joe Pannella (Production Code: 1AKC10) Written by: Stephen Lloyd, Directed by: Jeffrey Melman (Production Code: 1AKC08)
 * 1) Pilot - March 13, 2005
 * 1) Ubusy? - March 13, 2005
 * 1) Loose Thread - March 17, 2005
 * 1) Jake or the Fat Man? - March 17, 2005
 * 1) Rivals and Departures - March 24, 2005
 * 1) Sign Language - March 24, 2005
 * 1) Stand By Your Man - March 31, 2005
 * 1) Desperate Houseguy - March 31, 2005
 * 1) Check, Please - April 7, 2005
 * 1) Take a Number - April 7, 2005
 * 1) Henry Porter and the Coitus Interruptus - April 14, 2005
 * 1) Boys' Night Out - April 21, 2005
 * 1) Harpy Birthday - April 21, 2005

Season 2 (2005)
Written by: Bob Kushell and Austin Winsberg, Directed by: Michael Spiller (Production Code: 2AKC01) Written by: Bob Kushell and Austin Winsberg, Directed by: Michael Spiller (Production Code: 2AKC02) Written by: Jeff Greenstein, Directed by: Michael Spiller (Production Code: 2AKC06) Written by: Kerry Ehrin, Directed by: Paul Lazurus (Production Code: 2AKC03) Written by: Bob Kushell and Austin Winsberg, Directed by: Peter Lauer (Production Code: 2AKC07) Written by: Andrew Green, Directed by: Ken Whittingham (Production Code: 2AKC05) Written by: Jeff Greenstein and Kerry Ehrin, Directed by: Joe Pannella (Production Code: 2AKC04) Written by: Jane Espenson, Directed by: Victor Nelli, Jr. (Production Code: 2AKC08)
 * 1) The Lying, The Watch and Jake's Wardrobe - October 3, 2005
 * 1) The Annie-dote - October 10, 2005
 * 1) The Elaine-Elaine - October 17, 2005
 * 1) Eyebrow Girl vs. Smirk Face - October 24, 2005
 * 1) Notting Hell - November 7, 2005
 * 1) The PB & J - November 14, 2005
 * 1) The Hot One - November 21, 2005
 * 1) The Two Jakes - November 28, 2005