The BEST episodes of The Jacksons: An American Dream
Every episode of The Jacksons: An American Dream ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Jacksons: An American Dream!
The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father discovers the kids have an extraordinary musical talent they form a band. Winning talent show after talent show they soon hit it big when Motown calls. From there they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way their success brings trouble and turmoil
#1 - The Success Years
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/1992
The struggles of young Michael Jackson as he deals with his brothers marrying early, into The Jackson 5 success, his problems with acne as a teenager, his eventual solo superstardom based on the success of his albums Off the Wall and Thriller and his legendary Motown 25 performance of "Billie Jean" as well as his difficult relationship with his father.
#2 - The Early Years
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/1992
How Joseph and Katherine managed to raise their children, first in Gary, Indiana, then later dealing with The Jackson 5's early fame and its consequences.