Big Brother Jake

Big Brother Jake (1990-1994)

EndedScripted showComedy, Family

Big Brother Jake is an American situation comedy that aired from September 2, 1990 to September 1, 1994 on The Family Channel. The series stars Jake Steinfeld. The show follows the life of Jake Rozzner (Steinfeld), a former Hollywood stuntman who returned to his "foster" home to help out his recently widowed foster mother, Connie "Ma" Duncan with her foster children. The foster family included Lou, Kateri, Jill, Andy, and Dave. Jill left the show after two seasons and a young, abandoned Asian girl, Caroline was in the care of Ma Duncan.

Gary was Jake's good friend from high school who was now a lawyer and Jane was Jake's former high school girlfriend. Miss Morgan was the social worker before being replaced with Miss Domedian. The older youngsters attended Frederick Douglass High School. Jake was the narrator of the show.

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Scheduleevery Sunday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E13The Lost DetailFeb 13, 1994
S03E18Jake's Dead DateFeb 13, 1994
S04E12The Turkey and IJan 23, 1994
S04E11The Not Read for Prime Time PlayerJan 9, 1994
S04E10I'll Be Sick for ChristmasDec 12, 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Big Brother Jake premiere?

Big Brother Jake premiered on September 2, 1990.

Who played the titular character of Jake in Big Brother Jake?

The titular character of Jake in Big Brother Jake was portrayed by actor Jake Steinfeld.

What was the profession of the character Jake in Big Brother Jake?

Jake was a private detective in Big Brother Jake.

Who created Big Brother Jake?

Big Brother Jake was created by Steinfeld and writer Hugh Wilson.

What was the premise of Big Brother Jake?

Big Brother Jake followed the cases solved by private detective Jake and the challenges he faced while raising his three younger siblings.

Who played the role of Jake's youngest sibling in Big Brother Jake?

Caleb, Jake's youngest sibling in Big Brother Jake, was portrayed by Tricky Delmar.

Who portrayed the character of Katie, Jake's sister in Big Brother Jake?

Katie, Jake's sister in Big Brother Jake, was portrayed by actress Beverley Mitchell.

Jake's other sibling in Big Brother Jake was nicknamed what?

Jake's other sibling, his older brother, was nicknamed "Big Mo" in Big Brother Jake.

Who played the role of Big Mo in Big Brother Jake?

The role of Big Mo in Big Brother Jake was portrayed by actor Richard Moll.

Where was Big Brother Jake set?

Big Brother Jake was set in Los Angeles, California.

What was the name of the marketing executive who hires Jake in the episode titled "Jake on the Take"?

The marketing executive who hires Jake in the episode titled "Jake on the Take" is named Karen Roberts.

In the episode "Jake and Fake Lady," who played the con artist posing as an heiress?

In the episode titled "Jake and Fake Lady," the con artist posing as an heiress was played by actress Halle Berry.

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