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The Jacksons: An American Dream S1E1 — Part I
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The Jacksons: An American Dream•Season 1•Episode 1

Part I

8.8/10 · 120 votesNov 15, 1992139 min

Ranked #1 of 2 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byKaren Arthur
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Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Katherine Jackson

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Joseph Jackson

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Berry Gordy

Jason Weaver

Jason Weaver

Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)

Bumper Robinson

Bumper Robinson

Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Jackie Jackson (adult)

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Suzanne de Passe

Holly Robinson Peete

Holly Robinson Peete

Diana Ross

Ebonie Smith

Ebonie Smith

La Toya Jackson (adult)

Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

Martha Scruse

Monica Calhoun

Monica Calhoun

Rebbie Jackson

Monica Allison

Monica Allison

Hazel Gordy

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Karen Arthur

Karen Arthur

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Episode Summary

"Part I" is episode 1 of The Jacksons: An American Dream season 1. It scored 8.8/10 from 120 votes, ranking #1 of 2 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Karen Arthur, it aired on November 15, 1992.

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