The Jersey

This article is about the television series. For other uses, see Jersey (disambiguation).

The Jersey is an American comedy television series based on the Monday Night Football Club books by Gordon Korman.^[1] The series aired on Disney Channel from January 30, 1999,^[2][3] to March 23, 2004.

The Jersey
Genre	Comedy Fantasy Sports
Based on	Characters by Gordon Korman
Developed by	Thomas W. Lynch Barry Gurstein David Pitlik
Starring	Michael Galeota Courtnee Draper Jermaine Williams Brianne Prather Cheselka Leigh Theo Greenly Anna Newman Meagan Good Vance Yudell Michael Bofshever
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	64
Production
Camera setup	Film; single-camera
Running time	22 minutes
Production companies	Lynch Entertainment Thinkfilm
Original release
Network	Disney Channel
Release	January 30, 1999 (1999-01-30) – March 23, 2004 (2004-03-23)

Premise

Nicholas "Nick" Lighter, Morgan Hudson, Coleman Galloway, and Elliot Riffkin are four teenagers who discover the magic of "the jersey", a mystical football jersey that transports them into the bodies of professional athletes. This is done in a way that is very similar to how "Sam", the main character in Quantum Leap, travels from body to body, and there is a different athlete featured in every episode. The show had several athletes as guest actors, including Dan Lyle, Michael Andretti, Terrell Davis, David Robinson, Malik Rose, Tony Gonzalez, Shannon Sharpe, Donovan McNabb, Tim Couch, Byron Dafoe, Michael Strahan, Kurt Warner, Stephon Marbury, Sergei Fedorov, Kordell Stewart, Jerome Bettis, Junior Seau, Scott Steiner, Booker T, Eddie George, Sabrina Bryan, Randy Johnson, Tony Hawk, Laila Ali, Peyton Manning, and Danny Farmer.

Cast

• Michael Galeota as Nicholas "Nick" Lighter^[4]
• Courtnee Draper as Morgan Hudson^[5]
• Jermaine Williams as Coleman Galloway^[5]
• Brianne Prather as Hilary Lighter^[5]
• Cheselka Leigh as Willa Conklin^[6]
• Theo Greenly as Elliot Rifkin^[6]
• Michael Bofshever as Mr. Lighter^[6]
• McNally Sagal as Mrs. Lighter^[6]
• Meagan Good as Tamika^[6]
• Vance Yudell as Phill Parker^{[citation needed]}

Production

The series began production in 1998 with the filming of the pilot episode, "The Magic Jersey", which aired on Disney Channel as a mid-season special on January 30, 1999. However, its main run wouldn't start until later that fall with the airing of "In Training", which is listed as episode 2 despite being the first episode of the show's main run. The series aired for three seasons, and while production on the show wrapped in April 2001, new episodes were shown until March 2004. The last few episodes aired early Saturday mornings on Disney Channel and after all 64 episodes were shown, The Jersey was completely taken off the air in June 2004.

Episodes

Season	Episodes		Originally released
			First released	Last released
1	19		January 30, 1999 (1999-01-30)	June 24, 2000 (2000-06-24)
2	21		September 2, 2000 (2000-09-02)	October 25, 2001 (2001-10-25)
3	24		October 5, 2002 (2002-10-05)	March 23, 2004 (2004-03-23)

Season 1 (1999–2000)

Note: The pilot episode "The Magic Jersey" was filmed in 1998, but the rest of the series was filmed in 1999 for the 1999–2000 season.

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Prod. code
1	1	"The Magic Jersey"	Lev L. Spiro	Thomas W. Lynch & Barry Gustan & David Pitlik	January 30, 1999 (1999-01-30)	101
In the series pilot, a kid (Michael Galeota) magically transforms into NFL stars Charles Woodson, Steve Young and Jerry Rice when he wears his grandpa's old football jersey.
2	2	"In Training"	Lev L. Spiro	Philip Vaughn	September 24, 1999 (1999-09-24)	104
Nick and his friend Coleman learn about the physical makeup of different football players from the NFL's Jason Sehorn and Michael Strahan.
3	3	"Be True to You"	Alan Metter	Kathryn Baker	October 1, 1999 (1999-10-01)	108
After Hilary tells Morgan that boys don't like girls who are good at sports, she's transported onto the soccer field with Cobi Jones and Clint Mathis, where she learns to be true to herself.
4	4	"Heroes"	Unknown	Unknown	October 8, 1999 (1999-10-08)	106
Nick (Michael Galeota) is transformed into an NFL player he doesn't like. The NFL's Rob Moore and Junior Seau appear as themselves.
5	5	"Ouch"	Unknown	Unknown	October 15, 1999 (1999-10-15)	103
Upset that she was chosen to be an alternate in an inline-skating competition, Morgan steals the jersey to play hockey with the pros. NHL players Jeremy Roenick and Byron Dafoe appear as themselves.
6	6	"Team Player"	Paul Hoen	Norma Safford Vela	October 22, 1999 (1999-10-22)	107
Baseball players Kevin Millwood, Eddie Perez, and Gary Sheffield teach Nick and Morgan the importance of teamwork after they have a squabble over a school project.
7	7	"Get Back on the Horse"	Unknown	Unknown	November 5, 1999 (1999-11-05)	110
After Morgan quits horseback riding because she doesn't succeed instantly, she's transported into the body of gymnast Dominique Dawes, who teaches her the importance of practicing.
8	8	"Fathers and Sons"	Unknown	Unknown	December 10, 1999 (1999-12-10)	111
After a fight with his father, Nick is transported back in time to play football with his grandfather. The NFL's Jamal Anderson appears as himself.
9	9	"Beauty and the Beast"	Alan Metter	Hilary Friedman & Sara Jane Sluke	January 7, 2000 (2000-01-07)	111
Joe Theisman has a cameo in an episode that finds Coleman being rejected by the girl he has a crush on. Also features: figure skater Michelle Kwan and the NFL's Kordell Stewart and Jerome Bettis.
10	10	"Nick's a Chick"	Unknown	Unknown	January 14, 2000 (2000-01-14)	102
After criticizing women's sports, Nick is transported into the shoes of the WNBA's Lisa Leslie (who plays herself). Out on the court, he learns that women play sports as well as men
11	11	"Election"	Steve Dubin	Mitchell Klebanoff	January 21, 2000 (2000-01-21)	112
Nick learns that it takes hard work to get ahead as he runs for student government. The NBA's David Robinson and Malik Rose appear as themselves.
12	12	"The Prize"	Paul Hoen	Thomas W. Lynch	January 28, 2000 (2000-01-28)	126
Nick learns that “teamwork is what life's about” from coach Vince Lombardi after the Jersey transports him onto the field of Super Bowl I. Meanwhile, Nick's dad gets a contract to design Super Bowl apparel.
13	13	"Speeding Bullet"	Vicki Jackson Lemay	Sib Ventress	February 11, 2000 (2000-02-11)	114
Elliot is transported into the shoes of track star Michael Johnson (who appears as himself). Meanwhile, a hockey team inspires Coleman to practice his trombone.
14	14	"The Girlfriend"	Michael Ray Rhodes	Kathryn Baker	March 25, 2000 (2000-03-25)	119
Coleman starts dating a girl who Nick suspects is using him to do her homework. Meanwhile, Elliott's skateboard is confiscated after he rides on a restricted sidewalk. Stunt biker Dave Mirra and skateboarder Tony Hawk appear.
15	15	"Elliot and Goliath"	Allison Liddi	Story by : Kathryn Baker Teleplay by : Andy Yerkes	April 15, 2000 (2000-04-15)	122
The NBA's Stephon Marbury helps Elliott settle the score with the bully who stole his bike. Meanwhile, Hilary and Morgan try to survive a bad-hair day.
16	16	"Take Me Out of the Ball Game"	Lev L. Spiro	Jonas Agin & Anthony Cipriano	April 29, 2000 (2000-04-29)	117
When Nick neglects some of his at-home responsibilities to attend a clinic hosted by Boston Red Sox star Nomar Garciaparra, he almost ruins his dad's anniversary surprise for his mom. Elsewhere, Hilary and Willa produce a TV show.
17	17	"Mother's Day"	Unknown	Unknown	May 13, 2000 (2000-05-13)	123
Soccer player Brandi Chastain helps Morgan appreciate her biggest fan: her mom (Kathleen Bailey); Hilary starts dating a football player, which Nick finds boosts his own status at school.
18	18	"Batgirl"	Unknown	Unknown	June 3, 2000 (2000-06-03)	125
Morgan and Nick get into a war of words after she outperforms him at baseball tryouts. Boxer Laila Ali plays herself.
19	19	"Legacy"	Kim Fields	Thomas W. Lynch	June 24, 2000 (2000-06-24)	124
Nick prepares for a track-and-field competition by using the Jersey to meet Jackie Joyner-Kersee and her husband Bob Kersee. Meanwhile, Morgan and Elliott uncover some new information about the Jersey.

Season 2 (2000–01)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Prod. code
20	1	"Stealing the Stoplight"	Steve Dubin	Hilary Friedman & Sara Jane Sluke	September 2, 2000 (2000-09-02)	121
Morgan learns to give credit where it is due after a misleading newspaper article pushes her into the limelight. Meanwhile, Hilary disobeys her parents and goes driving with Willa.
21	2	"Sophomore Year"	Unknown	Unknown	September 9, 2000 (2000-09-09)	201
Morgan leads a one-woman battle to have the girls soccer team reinstated at school. Track star Maurice Greene appears as himself.
22	3	"Unemployed"	Paul Hoen	Thomas W. Lynch	September 16, 2000 (2000-09-16)	109
Coleman (Jermaine Williams) is fired from his snack-shack job; ill cousins Morgan and Nick are reluctantly cared for by nurse Hilary. NFL quarterback Brad Johnson appears as himself.
23	4	"Breaking the Rules"	Unknown	Unknown	September 23, 2000 (2000-09-23)	202
The jersey is mistakenly taken to the cleaners, where it goes through a transformation that benefits Elliot, who's smitten with a girl on the gymnastics team. Olympic gymnast Blaine Wilson appears as himself.
24	5	"Trust Me"	Rich Wafer	Hilary Friedman & Sara Jane Sluke	September 30, 2000 (2000-09-30)	120
After letting Morgan down one too many times, Elliott tries to regain her trust with help from the jersey. Meanwhile, Nick and Coleman let an obstacle-course competition get in the way of their friendship. The NFL's Marvin Harrison and Peyton Manning appear as themselves.
25	6	"Halloween"	Unknown	Unknown	October 14, 2000 (2000-10-14)	205
On a stormy Halloween night, the gang gathers at Nick and Hilary's house, where practical jokes get out of hand and inexplicable things begin to occur.
26	7	"They Say It's My Birthday"	Paul Hoen	Norma Safford Vela	October 21, 2000 (2000-10-21)	105
On her birthday, Morgan anticipates a surprise visit from her brothers. Meanwhile, Nick and Elliot plan a surprise of their own. Included: appearances by the NFL's Terrell Davis, Shannon Sharpe, Tim Brown, Hardy Nickerson and Tony Siragusa.
27	8	"Bowling for Jets"	Unknown	Unknown	November 3, 2000 (2000-11-03)	118
Coleman has the opportunity to bowl with the New York Jets' Ray Lucas and Wayne Chrebet. Meanwhile, Nick tries to persuade his dad to allow him to go to a concert.
28	9	"Thanksgiving Day"	Unknown	Unknown	November 11, 2000 (2000-11-11)	206
Nick and Morgan make a selfish decision to use the jersey on Thanksgiving Day---which could affect their very existence. The NFL's Marcus Allen and Tony Gonzalez appear as themselves.
29	10	"It's My Party"	Unknown	Unknown	November 25, 2000 (2000-11-25)	203
Nick's party to impress guys on the football team is a definite winner---until they decide to play a practical joke on Coleman and Elliot. Rugby player Dan Lyle has a cameo.
30	11	"Star Tutor"	Unknown	Unknown	December 15, 2000 (2000-12-15)	208
Coleman tutors a cocky star athlete who must get his grades up in order to play for the school; Elliot tries out to be the mascot for Tamika's basketball team. Street Luger Biker Sherlock appears as himself.
31	12	"A Curfew Too Many"	Unknown	Unknown	December 22, 2000 (2000-12-22)	207
Morgan lies to her mom so she can attend a party; and Elliot goes out for the lacrosse team. Olympic swimmer Lenny Krayzelburg appears as himself.
32	13	"Fake Me Out"	Unknown	Unknown	January 5, 2001 (2001-01-05)	209
Elliott schemes to buy and resell sports memorabilia, but he's conned into buying phony autographed hockey sticks. Meanwhile, Hilary and Willa go undercover for the Zine to expose cheating cheerleaders.
33	14	"Truth and Consequences"	Jonathan Winfrey	Bob Burris & Michael Ware	January 12, 2001 (2001-01-12)	225
Nick tries to impress a girl by telling her the secret of the Jersey; Elliott and Coleman enter a pie-eating contest to win a BMX bike. Olympic-swimming gold medalist Dara Torres has a cameo.
34	15	"Jersey of Dreams"	Hayma "Screech" Washington	Sib Ventress	February 8, 2001 (2001-02-08)	22
Coleman uses the jersey to fulfill an elderly man's former dream of playing pro ball; Hilary and Morgan get a job at the same place. The NFL's Stephen Davis and Bruce Smit appear as themselves.
35	16	"The Sadie Incident"	Unknown	Unknown	March 1, 2001 (2001-03-01)	210
Coleman and Elliott's plan to get asked to the Sadie Hawkins dance by the girls they like backfires when the girl Coleman is interested in asks Elliott. Meanwhile, Hilary and Morgan clash when both join the dance's decorating committee. Professional wrestlers Scott Steiner and Booker T appear as themselves.
36	17	"Three Boys and a Nephew"	Jonathan Winfrey	Jordana Arkin	March 8, 2001 (2001-03-08)	214
Nick agrees to baby-sit his coach's 8-year-old nephew in hopes of being put on first string. Race-car drivers Michael Andretti and Christian Fittipaldi appear as themselves.
37	18	"Surfing"	Unknown	Unknown	July 5, 2001 (2001-07-05)	212
While doing research for a journalism assignment, Morgan learns that her favorite teacher was once arrested for auto theft. Meanwhile, Elliott tries to overcome his fear of the water by jumping into the body of surfer Kelly Slater (who appears as himself).
38	19	"Speaking of Coleman"	Patrick Williams	Bob Burris & Michael Ware	October 11, 2001 (2001-10-11)	212
The jersey helps Coleman overcome stage fright by showing him first-hand what it's like to be a part of the singing group 3LW (who appear as themselves). Elsewhere, Hilary learns about baseball from Michael and Morgan.
39	20	"This Rocks"	Unknown	Unknown	October 18, 2001 (2001-10-18)	TBA
Elliot finds out he's a natural when it comes rock climbing, but ends up getting stuck in a rough spot. But when Nick, facing his fear of heights, comes to save him, they both end up getting saved by teen rock climber Katie Brown. When Leonardo, Hilary's dog, won't leave the jersey alone, the jersey jumps him into a referee at a pro-football game.
40	21	"Pop Quiz"	Unknown	Unknown	October 25, 2001 (2001-10-25)	TBA
Nick feels that learning geometry is futile---until he learns that it's applicable to football. Meanwhile, Hilary wants to get on the yearbook staff. Quarterback Doug Flutie appears as himself.

Season 3 (2002–04)

Note: Production for this season began and ended in 2001, but remained unaired until the 2002–2003 season with the first 18 episodes airing during that season. The last five episodes remained unaired until the 2003–2004 season.

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Prod. code
41	1	"Bringing the Heat"	Jonathan Winfrey	Story by : Adam Lapidus & Mitch Klebanoff Teleplay by : Mitch Klebanoff	October 5, 2002 (2002-10-05)	222
When Hilary dons the jersey, she's transported into the body of Yankees pitcher David Wells, whom Morgan is supposed to interview.
42	2	"It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Jersey"	Unknown	Unknown	October 6, 2002 (2002-10-06)	224
Hilary is trapped in boxer Lennox Lewis's body.
43	3	"Out on a Limb"	Jonathan Winfrey	Art Everett	October 12, 2002 (2002-10-12)	234
Morgan falls out of a tree. Included: appearances by the NFL's Donovan McNabb and Bobby Taylor as themselves.
44	4	"Willa Jumps"	Unknown	Unknown	October 19, 2002 (2002-10-19)	232
Willa tries the jersey on for size after pumping a numb Hilary for information about the shirt's powers. Included are appearances by the NFL's Amani Toomer and Sam Garnes as themselves.
45	5	"Halloween 2: The Legend of Henry"	Unknown	Unknown	October 27, 2002 (2002-10-27)	231
A seance is conducted on Halloween to contact a legendary ghost named Henry, who died as a kid in 1960 while playing football. Elsewhere, Hilary and Willa refuse to get into the spirit of the October 31 holiday.
46	6	"Coleman's Big Date"	David Kendall	Kathryn Baker	November 2, 2002 (2002-11-02)	233
Coleman reunites with a childhood geek-turned-teenage beauty; Nick and Hilary try to dupe their parents into spoiling them rotten.
47	7	"NFL Virus"	Garett Griffin	Paul Diamond	November 9, 2002 (2002-11-09)	236
Elliott transports himself into the body of NFL player Jevon Kearse in order to combat a computer virus that threatens the Tennessee Titans; and Morgan is disappointed when a boy she likes doesn't ask her to the school dance.
48	8	"Playbook"	Unknown	Unknown	November 16, 2002 (2002-11-16)	235
Nick feels responsible when his football team's playbook falls into enemy hands; Coleman and Elliott try to steal another school's mascot. The NFL's La'Roi Glover appears as himself
49	9	"Cheers, Jeers and Tears"	Hayma 'Screech' Washington	Jerry Colker	November 23, 2002 (2002-11-23)	226
Hilary's crying the blues over her responsibilities as head cheerleader, while Nick and Coleman fight for the right to have their rap song added to April's radio-show playlist. Quarterback Tim Couch appears as himself.
50	10	"Alley of Dreams"	Scott McGinnis	Adam Lapidus	November 30, 2002 (2002-11-30)	219
A charity bowling tournament finds Nick transported into NFL kicker John Carney's body, meanwhile Willa and Hilary discover that Mrs Kettlebrooth has a secret admirer.
51	11	"Dueling Coaches"	Unknown	Unknown	December 7, 2002 (2002-12-07)	216
Coleman and Nick coach opposing Pee Wee football teams; Larry has to foot the bill when Hilary's used car turns out to be a lemon. The NFL's Tiki Barber and Ron Dayne guest star.
52	12	"Tomorrowland"	Topper Carew	Sib Ventress	December 14, 2002 (2002-12-14)	223
Morgan's transported into the future, where Kate accidentally causes baseball player Randy Johnson to sustain an injury that sidelines his pitching career.
53	13	"Jersey Switch"	Christopher Coppola	Mitch Klebanoff	December 21, 2002 (2002-12-21)	229
A body switcheroo between Morgan and Hilary forces them both to experience each other's hobbies; Elliott is responsible for making the jersey even more powerful.
54	14	"The Doghouse"	Michael Grossman	Bob Burris & Michael Ware	December 28, 2002 (2002-12-28)	218
Morgan resorts to trickery to keep her mom from making a big deal out of her first date with a boy, and Leo, the dog, gains Frisbee-catching skills.
55	15	"Riding the Bench"	Unknown	Unknown	January 26, 2003 (2003-01-26)	217
Nick disappoints his football team by ditching a game to hit the field with NFL players Eddie George and Kevin Dyson, who appear as themselves. Meanwhile, three's a crowd when Coleman tags along on a girls' night out with Hilary and Morgan.
56	16	"Fantasy Football"	Unknown	Unknown	January 26, 2003 (2003-01-26)	228
Elliott and Coleman are overly confident about winning their fantasy-football league. Takeo Spikes and Danny Farmer of the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals guest star.
57	17	"Origins: Part 1"	Unknown	Unknown	April 26, 2003 (2003-04-26)	237
Part 1 of 2. Morgan and Nick are transported back in time, where they meet the wizard Merlin, who created the jersey. Meanwhile, the rest of the MNFC gang match wits with a sinister government agent. Marquis Smith guest stars.
58	18	"Origins: Part 2"	Christopher Coppola	Thomas W. Lynch	May 17, 2003 (2003-05-17)	238
Conclusion. Morgan and Nick are transported back in time, where they meet the wizard Merlin, who created the jersey. Meanwhile, the rest of the MNFC gang match wits with a sinister government agent. Lee Thompson Young (The Famous Jett Jackson) guest stars, along with the NFL's Warrick Dunn.
59	19	"Basketball Diaries"	Unknown	Unknown	May 31, 2003 (2003-05-31)	204
Superstar athletes Grant Hill and Tony Dorsett appear as themselves in this episode, in which Coleman is hesitant to compete in a father-son basketball game. Meanwhile, Hilary gives Leo a glamorous makeover.
60	20	"Owning Up"	Unknown	Unknown	October 11, 2003 (2003-10-11)	211
When Coleman's birdhouse is poorly done, he sneaks in to school and tries to claim somebody else's birdhouse as his. Morgan detects he's hiding something, so the jersey jumps Morgan and Coleman into the middle of nowhere during a head to head motocross race.
61	21	"The New Kid in Town"	Unknown	Unknown	November 1, 2003 (2003-11-01)	213
Larry is a sore loser after being defeated in a game of billiards by Hilary; Elliot enters the body of BMX rider Ryan Nyquist.
62	22	"Player Faker"	Unknown	Unknown	November 8, 2003 (2003-11-08)	220
WNBA stars Cynthia Cooper and Sheryl Swoopes find themselves involved in a hoops dispute between Morgan and Tamika.
63	23	"Polar Express"	Unknown	Unknown	November 22, 2003 (2003-11-22)	221
The Jersey offers Nick the chance to experience life in his father's shoes; Elliott and Coleman are searching for a beautiful girl to star in their film.
64	24	"What's Gotten Into Elliot Rifkin?"	Unknown	Unknown	March 23, 2004 (2004-03-23)	230
Skateboarder Bucky Lasek relives his high-school days while in Elliott's body; Hilary baby-sits a monkey.