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The Best Episodes of The Jacksons: An American Dream Season 1

Every episode of The Jacksons: An American Dream Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Jacksons: An American Dream Season 1!

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The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Jacksons: An American Dream Season 1 Episode 1 - Part One
    9.6/10(97 votes)

    #1 - Part One

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Karen Arthur
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Jacksons: An American Dream Season 1 Episode 2 - Part Two
    9.4/10(94 votes)

    #2 - Part Two

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Karen Arthur
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part One" is the best rated episode of "The Jacksons: An American Dream" season 1. It scored 9.6/10 based on 97 votes. Directed by Karen Arthur and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/15/1992. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Part Two".