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The Jacksons: An American Dream

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The Jacksons: An American Dream

1992 · 45m per ep · 16 · English · United States of America

The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father Joseph 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 comes calling. From there, they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way, their success brings trouble and turmoil.

6.8(118 reviews)

7.858% popularity

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Details

First air date: Nov 15, 1992
Last air date: Nov 18, 1992
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: ABC
Creator / showrunner: Joyce Eliason
Certification: 16
Production companies: Motown Productions, de Passe Entertainment, PolyGram Television, KJS Films, Stan Margulies Productions

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Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

Miniseries

1992 · 2 episodes

The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father Joseph 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 comes calling. From there, they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way, their success brings trouble and turmoil.

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Cast

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Angela Bassett

Katherine Jackson

LH

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Joseph Jackson

BD

Billy Dee Williams

Berry Gordy

JW

Jason Weaver

Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)

BR

Bumper Robinson

Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)

TH

Terrence Howard

Jackie Jackson (adult)

VW

Vanessa Williams

Suzanne de Passe

HR

Holly Robinson Peete

Diana Ross

ES

Ebonie Smith

La Toya Jackson (adult)

MA

Margaret Avery

Martha Scruse

MC

Monica Calhoun

Rebbie Jackson

MA

Monica Allison

Hazel Gordy

SE

Shakiem Evans

Tito Jackson (ages 11-15)

JW

Jacen Wilkerson

Marlon Jackson (ages 10-15)

NP

Nicholas Phillips

Randy Jackson (ages 7-9)

WD

Wylie Draper

Michael Jackson (adult)

CS

Colin Steele

Jermaine Jackson (adult)

RR

Robert Redcross

Randy Jackson (adult)

FH

Finis Henderson III

Apollo Theatre MC

ÁV

Ángel Vargas

Tito Jackson (adult)

EN

Elizabeth Narvaez

Dee Dee

MM

Marcus Maurice

Marlon Jackson (adult)

FR

Floyd Roger Myers Jr.

Marlon Jackson (ages 7-9)

KM

Kelli Martin

La Toya Jackson (ages 8-10)

AB

Alex Burrall

Michael Jackson (ages 6-8)

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6.8

118 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.8/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim6.8/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel7.800000000000001/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee5.8/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong6.8/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful

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