9.4/1089 votes#1 - Part One
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.
Director: Karen Arthur
Writer: N/A
9.3/1088 votes#2 - Part Two
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.
Director: Karen Arthur
Writer: N/A
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The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.
Genre:Drama
Network:ABC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Part One" is the best rated episode of "The Jacksons: An American Dream" season 1. It scored 9.4/10 based on 89 votes. Directed by Karen Arthur and written by N/A, it aired on 11/15/1992. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Part Two".