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Jay Parker is a fictional character portrayed by Josh Stamberg in the TV series Drop Dead Diva.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 39 years old.
They appear in 52 episodes out of a total of 78 aired and have accumulated 701 positive votes.
The character of Jay Parker is mainly associated with Kim Kaswell, Jane Bingum and Grayson Kent.

Jay Parker

by Josh Stamberg

character

Episodes52

  • 7.6
    /10

    Pilot

    episode S1.E1 july 2009
    When beautiful-but-vapid model wannabe Deb has a fatal car accident, she suddenly finds herself in front of Heaven’s gatekeeper, Fred, who declares her a self-centered "zero." Outraged, she attempts to persuade Fred to return her to her shallow existence but is accidentally relegated to the body of the recently deceased Jane Bingum. A brilliant, thoughtful and plus-size attorney with a loyal assistant, Teri, Jane has always lived in the shadow of her more comely colleagues whereas Deb has always relied on her external beauty. Now, by a twist of fate and a bolt of divine intervention, Deb must come to terms with inhabiting Jane’s plus-size frame in the ultimate showdown between brains and beauty.
    • 45min
  • 7.8
    /10

    The 'F' Word

    episode S1.E2 july 2009
    Deb discovers what life is like for plus-sized Jane as she takes on a case defending a cocktail waitress who is fired after she gains 50 lbs. Grayson and Kim represent Chad in a divorce, but the only thing he wants back from his wife is his kidney.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Do Over

    episode S1.E3 july 2009
    Jane’s past catches up with her when a case from the prior year is up for retrial. Jane has difficultly containing her emotions and is thrown in contempt of the court and ends up behind bars. Kim and Grayson sue a shrink who "cured" their client’s husband of his multiple personalities, only she got rid of the wrong one.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10

    The Chinese Wall

    episode S1.E4 august 2009
    Jane defends her - rather Deb’s - mom in a divorce suit when Grayson turns down her mom’s request since he is already representing Deb’s dad. Deb gets a chance to spend time with her mom Bobbi and starts to learn to let go of her old life. Kim represents a dog owner who sues a pet cloning company for breach of contract as he feels this clone is NOT the same dog as his first dog, who was a Westminster champion.
    • 45min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Lost and Found

    episode S1.E5 august 2009
    Deb is only 24 but faces Jane’s 32nd birthday on the horizon. When she takes on a pro-bono case for a man who was wrongfully incarcerated and freed 10 years later, she realizes she has lost of eight years of her own life. Kim and Grayson must defend a man who created a website for married couples looking to cheat.
    • 45min
  • 7.8
    /10

    Second Chances

    episode S1.E6 august 2009
    Jane represents a soccer mom who is brought to trial for jumping bail and evading arrest for a crime she committed 20 years prior. Grayson’s client, an aging actor, claims the papers falsely ran his obit. When Grayson gets a retraction, the client still isn’t happy and Grayson realizes the man needs something more than legal attention.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    The Magic Bullet

    episode S1.E7 august 2009
    Jane represents a woman whose daughter begins to get sick after following diet guru Jillian Ford’s “EZ Thin Plan.” Meanwhile Grayson and Teri come to Kim’s defense when she gets nailed with a sexual harassment lawsuit by a former assistant.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Crazy

    episode S1.E8 august 2009
    Deb is faced with attending Jane’s high school reunion and finds her work cut out for her when she has to prove a man’s sanity when she is hired by an eccentric business man. Kim and Grayson disagree over what to do when a jilted bride-to-be wants to sue her maid of honor after she discovering her fiancé is sleeping with her.
    • 45min
  • 7.9
    /10

    The Dress

    episode S1.E9 september 2009
    Jane is outraged when she discovers an upscale women’s boutique refuses to carry any plus-sized clothing. Despite opposition from Parker, Jane enlists Kim to represent her when she decides to sue them. Parker puts Grayson on a case involving his old friend whose daughter ends up on a Girls Gone Wild video.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Make Me a Match

    episode S1.E10 september 2009
    Jane decides to help Judge Madeline Stone with her love life and ends up suing the match making service she uses for fraud. Meanwhile Grayson and Kim are on a case with dueling psychic sisters who refuse to share in the family business. Fred also makes an unexpected return.
    • 45min
  • 7.8
    /10

    What If?

    episode S1.E11 september 2009
    Jane takes on a case where a woman believes she was switched at birth but finds she has her own “mommy issues” when she receives an unexpected visit from Jane’s mother. Meanwhile, Kim and Grayson must calm Parker’s nerves on a case for one of his closest friends, when they realize Parker hasn’t been in the courtroom in a long time.
    • 45min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Dead Model Walking

    episode S1.E12 october 2009
    Jane is star struck when she gets to save Deb’s favorite fashion model from a tumble with the law, but soon discovers her idol is in more trouble than she thought. Grayson and Kim take on a pro-bono case where a woman refuses to sell her house to developers because it holds too many memories of her deceased husband. asn’t been in the courtroom in a long time.
    • 45min
  • 8.2
    /10

    Grayson's Anatomy

    episode S1.E13 october 2009
    Everyone at the firm is up in arms when they anticipate Parker is going to make an announcement of the newest partner. Jane finally makes the decision to move on with her life and forget about Grayson when she learns he has been dreaming about her. Jane also gets an unexpected visit from a man from her past whose sudden appearance throws her for a loop.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Would I Lie to You?

    episode S2.E1 june 2010
    To take her mind off of being disbarred Jane has a daydream of working with her idol, Paula Abdul, in a food court. Back in reality, Deb has to deal with Ethan, who has shown up on her doorstep saying he's Jane's husband. At Jane's hearing Tony, a fellow lawyer and new flame, is fighting to keep her from being disbarred. But things fall apart when Kim is called to testify against her.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Back from the Dead

    episode S2.E2 june 2010
    Jane has to help a man attempt to regain custody, while still dealing with amnesia. Kim and Parker assist an author by figuring out whether she can retain control of the fictional character or if Jonathan Martin (pseudonym the character was created in) has control of it. Kim finds out that Fred is her assistant and Grayson asks every one of the office to pause for a moment and remember Deb's birthday
    • 45min
  • 7.7
    /10

    The Long Road to Napa

    episode S2.E3 june 2010
    Jane's next case gets a little complicated when she discovers that the two clients she's representing are married to the same man. Jane has trouble keeping her personal life separate while representing the two clients, while Tony is representing the client that started all the trouble. Kim gets some very good news while dealing with an adoption case. Stacy decides to invent something called an armvvelope but will it be the next must have item?
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Home Away from Home

    episode S2.E4 june 2010
    Just as Jane and Tony finally move their relationship to the next level, Tony receives some news that affects both their futures. When Teri's cousin faces deportation charges, Jane steps in to help with the case. Parker and Kim get closer outside of the law offices, while Grayson decides to sell the house he shared with Deb.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Senti-Mental Journey

    episode S2.E5 july 2010
    When Jane's mother is unexpectedly arrested, Jane must represent her in court before Judge Summers and reconnect with the father she has never known in order to help her mom. Meanwhile, things between Parker and Kim heat up, and Grayson gets heavily invested in a case involving a Ponzi scheme. Teri attempts to help Fred with driving and dating.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Begin Again

    episode S2.E6 july 2010
    Jane & Grayson defend a member of a famous pop duo. Jane & Grayson think it would be a good idea to join forces with the lawyer defending Vanessa (who is the other half of the duo) soon after Grayson and Vanessa to have an affair both inside and outside the courtroom. This causes Jane to become distracted and have difficulty keeping her mind on the trial. Kim and Parker agree to help a bed and breakfast owner deal with a very discouraging review for the inn.
    • 45min
  • 7.7
    /10

    A Mother's Secret

    episode S2.E7 july 2010
    When Deb’s mom Bobbi requests Jane's help in a legal matter, Jane discovers Bobbi had secrets of her own while she takes on a case involving a lab technician who is accused of stealing lab secrets. Meanwhile, Kim and Grayson work on a custody case
    • 45min
  • 7.8
    /10

    Queen of Mean

    episode S2.E8 july 2010
    Jane meets the 'queen of mean' when she represents designer Ellie Tannen who is trying to stop the publication of a tell-all-book by her former assistant. Jane also decides to get back in the dating game and invites Hank the bailiff to a dinner party. Kim and Grayson represent a transgender woman who is feuding with her in-laws over her partner’s property.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Last Year's Model

    episode S2.E9 august 2010
    Jane brings in an age discrimination case only to have Parker hand it over to Kim. Grayson takes on a real estate case where his clients claim their house is haunted and gets closer to Vanessa. Fred decides to help Stacy with her money woes by hiring her to serve divorce papers.
    • 45min
  • 7.8
    /10

    Will & Grayson

    episode S2.E10 august 2010
    Jane attends a banquet where she is to be honored for her work with the LAPD; a woman accuses Jane of stealing her husband; Grayson takes on a case that involves Vanessa's ex-fiancé.
    • 45min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Good Grief

    episode S2.E11 august 2010
    Jane and Grayson work a case involving a man who dresses as a clown to deal with his wife's death; Parker and Kim represent a dating-show producer being sued by a participant; and Fred makes a decision about his relationship with Stacy.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Bad Girls

    episode S2.E12 august 2010
    Jane works a case involving cyber bullying; Grayson meets Vanessa's parents; and Kim takes on a divorce case for Parker's former partner and discovers her client has ulterior motives.
    • 45min
  • 7.9
    /10

    Freeze the Day

    episode S2.E13 august 2010
    Kim works on a case with Claire, who is determined to win at all costs; Stacy lands a commercial, but Fred grows jealous of the man playing her husband; and a case involving cryogenics has Jane and Grayson thinking about Deb.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Hit and Run

    episode S3.E1 june 2011
    While she waits for Grayson to wake up from his coma, Jane takes a case about a pair of celebrities (guest stars Nick Zano and LeAnn Rimes) who were both charged with an accident involving a young girl. The case gets more complicated when they decide they want divorce. Meanwhile, Kim takes a case from one of her former clients who has just got divorced.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    False Alarm

    episode S3.E2 june 2011
    Grayson wants Jane's help for his wedding with Vanessa. Kim's new case revolves around a model who died during surgery. Fred loses his virginity to Stacy.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Dream Big

    episode S3.E3 july 2011
    Jane represents the mother of a dwarf in a case against a sperm bank as she awaits a post-date phone call from Dr. Bill. Meanwhile, Grayson lands a new client during his bachelor party at a gentleman's club; Stacy's questions about Fred's past spur him to hire a coworker to pretend to be his mother; and Parker tries to get Kim to rejoin the firm.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10

    The Wedding

    episode S3.E4 july 2011
    Jane is mugged while picking up Grayson's wedding rings and later ends up representing the gunman. Meanwhile, Grayson takes on a case involving a childhood friend of Parker's and his pet camel; and Teri treats Vanessa and Grayson to dance lessons.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Prom

    episode S3.E5 july 2011
    Jane represents a lesbian couple suing for the right to attend their prom. Elsewhere, Jane learns her relationship with Dr. Kendal is not exclusive; Kim and Grayson take on Hank the bailiff's suit against his mail-order bride; and Stacy is jealous when Fred is offered a commercial gig.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Closure

    episode S3.E6 july 2011
    Jane works pro bono on a murder case for the DA's office, where she learns that old Jane used to work and had a tryst with the current DA. Elsewhere, Grayson represents Stacy when a mother accuses her of persuading her teen to purchase products via her video blog; and Parker thinks Kim is dating, so he asks Fred to snoop.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Mother's Day

    episode S3.E7 august 2011
    Jane finds herself with a double dose of mother woes when Jane’s mom, Elaine, is arrested for exiting an airplane via the emergency slide after being stuck on a tarmac for six hours...
    • 45min
  • 7.7
    /10

    He Said, She Said

    episode S3.E8 august 2011
    Jane and Grayson clash when Jane represents a college student who accuses someone from Grayson's alma mater of date rape; and Jenna tricks Kim into assisting in her divorce settlement.
    • 45min
  • 7.4
    /10

    You Bet Your Life

    episode S3.E9 august 2011
    Jane represents a former sorority-house mother who lost her entire savings at a local casino and wants to prove that the casino is responsible for the loss. Meanwhile, Parker and Kim represent a botanist who cultivated a rare flower and is now fighting her former employer, a museum, for the rights to the plant.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Toxic

    episode S3.E10 august 2011
    Jane represents an engineer who claims a school is going to be built on toxic soil. But the construction company handling the build is one of the firm's most important clients, and Parker orders Jane to drop the case. Meanwhile, Teri is sued for slander for verbally attacking her high-school nemesis.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Ah, Men

    episode S3.E11 september 2011
    Parker is visited by an old flame, who wants to sue her father's life insurance company after they refuse to pay out his policy.
    • 45min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Bride-a-Palooza

    episode S3.E12 september 2011
    Jane takes a case of a law student who had his fiancé trampled by other brides on a off the rails bridal gown super-sales.
    • 45min
  • 8.2
    /10

    Change of Heart

    episode S3.E13 september 2011
    A respected judge requests Jane's help on the case of a man in death row who wants to donate his heart to his ill sister.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Welcome Back

    episode S4.E1 june 2012
    While Jane and Owen are enjoying their Roman Holiday in Italy, the firm is on shaky ground under Kim's leadership when she discovers they are in financial trouble. Kim reluctantly dispatches Teri to bring Jane home to take on a lucrative murder case while Grayson comes to terms with his new feelings for Jane. Meanwhile, following the devastating news of Grayson and Stacy kissing, Fred moves on with new girlfriend Ally. Stacy turns to famed relationship guru Nikki LePree, for love advice.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Home

    episode S4.E2 june 2012
    Jane and Grayson team up on a case involving a 16-year-old video game genius; Kim represents her father in an eviction case; the firm's new investor involves himself in Jane's personal life; Stacy and Nikki go into business together.
    • 45min
  • 7.3
    /10

    Freak Show

    episode S4.E3 june 2012
    Jane takes on a wrongful termination case; Kim and Parker represent Owen's sister in her divorce hearing; Grayson helps Stacy and Nikki with legal matters for their business.
    • 45min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Winning Ugly

    episode S4.E4 june 2012
    Jane and Kim take on a case suing the producer of a reality show; Parker's son shows up at the firm; Teri agrees to help Stacy; Grayson and Owen compete.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Happily Ever After

    episode S4.E5 july 2012
    Jane creates an international crisis when she seeks asylum for a young Bhutanese woman who is being forced to marry a prince. Meanwhile, Parker and Kim defend a teacher who is accused of making illicit online videos with his wife.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Rigged

    episode S4.E6 july 2012
    A faulty oil rig leads to the death of an engineer; Parker's ex-wife fights for sole custody of their son; Jane battles uncertainty about where Owen is and what it means for their upcoming nuptials.
    • 45min
  • 7.9
    /10

    Crushed

    episode S4.E7 july 2012
    Jane defends a former babysitting charge who is accused of murdering another teen. Meanwhile, Parker tries to woo a potential investor in the firm; and Teri and Stacy discover some news about Owen that leaves Jane devastated.
    • 45min
  • 7.8
    /10

    Road Trip

    episode S4.E8 july 2012
    Jane tries to process the news about Owen; Jane and Grayson head to Stanford Law School as guest lecturers for Jane's old teacher; Parker asks Kim to take a case the Gina has brought to the firm; Kim and Teri discover a secret about Gina.
    • 45min
  • 7.4
    /10

    Ashes to Ashes

    episode S4.E9 august 2012
    Jane and Grayson defend a woman who is addicted to eating her dead husband's ashes; Kim and Parker deal with the aftermath of Gina's actions; Teri tries to get Luke to help her launch her music career.
    • 45min
  • 7.4
    /10

    Lady Parts

    episode S4.E10 august 2012
    Jane defends Deb's mother when she is sued by a dance student; Grayson and Kim defend the decency of a sculpture.
    • 45min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Family Matters

    episode S4.E11 august 2012
    Jane represents the mother of a teenage girl who is on life support; Teri and Luke pretend to be Jane and Owen at a wedding menu tasting with a celebrity caterer; Grayson and Kim take a case involving a sperm donor.
    • 45min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Pick's & Pakes

    episode S4.E12 august 2012
    Jane becomes an Internet sensation when she accidentally gives Nancy Grace a black eye on live television; Stacy's business is in jeopardy.
    • 45min
  • 7.8
    /10

    Jane's Getting Married

    episode S4.E13 september 2012
    A woman refuses life-saving surgery to remove a tumor because the cancer has suddenly made her brilliant; a songwriter is sued over claims that her lyrics lead fans to attempt murder; Grayson reveals his feelings for Jane on her wedding day; Parker discovers Kim's secret.
    • 45min

Best moments10

  • 7.7
    /10
    8% of the votes

    Winning Ugly

    episode S4.E4 june 2012
    Jane and Kim take on a case suing the producer of a reality show; Parker's son shows up at the firm; Teri agrees to help Stacy; Grayson and Owen compete.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10
    7% of the votes

    Happily Ever After

    episode S4.E5 july 2012
    Jane creates an international crisis when she seeks asylum for a young Bhutanese woman who is being forced to marry a prince. Meanwhile, Parker and Kim defend a teacher who is accused of making illicit online videos with his wife.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10
    6% of the votes

    Rigged

    episode S4.E6 july 2012
    A faulty oil rig leads to the death of an engineer; Parker's ex-wife fights for sole custody of their son; Jane battles uncertainty about where Owen is and what it means for their upcoming nuptials.
    • 45min
  • 8.2
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Change of Heart

    episode S3.E13 september 2011
    A respected judge requests Jane's help on the case of a man in death row who wants to donate his heart to his ill sister.
    • 45min
  • 7.8
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Jane's Getting Married

    episode S4.E13 september 2012
    A woman refuses life-saving surgery to remove a tumor because the cancer has suddenly made her brilliant; a songwriter is sued over claims that her lyrics lead fans to attempt murder; Grayson reveals his feelings for Jane on her wedding day; Parker discovers Kim's secret.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Toxic

    episode S3.E10 august 2011
    Jane represents an engineer who claims a school is going to be built on toxic soil. But the construction company handling the build is one of the firm's most important clients, and Parker orders Jane to drop the case. Meanwhile, Teri is sued for slander for verbally attacking her high-school nemesis.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Closure

    episode S3.E6 july 2011
    Jane works pro bono on a murder case for the DA's office, where she learns that old Jane used to work and had a tryst with the current DA. Elsewhere, Grayson represents Stacy when a mother accuses her of persuading her teen to purchase products via her video blog; and Parker thinks Kim is dating, so he asks Fred to snoop.
    • 45min
  • 7.5
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Would I Lie to You?

    episode S2.E1 june 2010
    To take her mind off of being disbarred Jane has a daydream of working with her idol, Paula Abdul, in a food court. Back in reality, Deb has to deal with Ethan, who has shown up on her doorstep saying he's Jane's husband. At Jane's hearing Tony, a fellow lawyer and new flame, is fighting to keep her from being disbarred. But things fall apart when Kim is called to testify against her.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Dream Big

    episode S3.E3 july 2011
    Jane represents the mother of a dwarf in a case against a sperm bank as she awaits a post-date phone call from Dr. Bill. Meanwhile, Grayson lands a new client during his bachelor party at a gentleman's club; Stacy's questions about Fred's past spur him to hire a coworker to pretend to be his mother; and Parker tries to get Kim to rejoin the firm.
    • 45min
  • 7.6
    /10
    1% of the votes

    Back from the Dead

    episode S2.E2 june 2010
    Jane has to help a man attempt to regain custody, while still dealing with amnesia. Kim and Parker assist an author by figuring out whether she can retain control of the fictional character or if Jonathan Martin (pseudonym the character was created in) has control of it. Kim finds out that Fred is her assistant and Grayson asks every one of the office to pause for a moment and remember Deb's birthday
    • 45min

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