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17 Episodes 1971 - 1972
Episode 1
Sat, Sep 11, 197130 mins
Diana Ross comes to town, catches The Jackson Five's act, and offers to get them a recording contract.
Episode 2
Sat, Sep 18, 197123 mins
The brothers' plans to put on a concert temporarily get put on hold when they realize a greedy millionaire wants to level the forest where they're slated to perform.
Episode 3
Sat, Sep 25, 197123 mins
When Michael and Marlon accidentally get drafted into the army, it's up to their three older brothers to rescue them in time for their concert.
Episode 4
Sat, Oct 2, 197123 mins
A mix-up at the printers finds the Jackson brothers adorning Wanted posters.
Episode 5
Sat, Oct 9, 197123 mins
Michael is kidnapped by a monkey who forces him to play the bongos.
Episode 6
Sat, Oct 16, 197130 mins
The Jackson brothers agree to race a horse that won't run.
Episode 7
Sat, Oct 23, 197123 mins
The Jackson 5ive is invited to attend the birthday ball of the Princess of Pop; but Michael is stuck at home with a head cold on the night of the ball. A mysterious package from Gary reveals his Hairy Godfather who is going to help him get to the ball.
Episode 8
Sat, Oct 30, 197123 mins
Michael wanders into the Land of Soul, where he sees each of his brothers play a familiar Wizard of Oz character. Featuring the songs "The Love I Saw in You Was Just a Mirage" and "Oh How Happy."
Episode 9
Sat, Nov 6, 197123 mins
The Jacksons find themselves accidently miniaturized. They struggle to avoid large household perils and reverse the mishap that shrank them. Featuring the songs "The Wall" and "I Will Find a Way."
Episode 10
Sat, Nov 13, 197123 mins
The Jacksons, toured to exhaustion, build an Afro-wearing musical robot they name "The Groovatron" to stand in for them. However, their plan heads downhill when the robot is stolen. Featuring the songs "Maybe Tomorrow" and "Nobody."
Episode 11
Sat, Nov 20, 197123 mins
Ray and Charles, the brothers' pet mice, become envious of the success of their owners and decide to become stars on their own. The two become an overnight sensation and the brothers fear it will go to their heads. Featuring the songs "Come Round Here" and "We've Got Blue Skies."
Episode 12
Sat, Nov 27, 197123 mins
Needing a break from superstardom, the Jacksons decide to run a farm. Featuring the songs "My Cherie Amour" and "Honey Chile."
Episode 13
Sat, Dec 4, 197123 mins
The five brothers crash land on their way to Hawaii. Michael hits his head on a coconut and dreams of pirates and buried treasure. Featuring the songs "Ready or Not (Here I Come)" and "La La Means I Love You."
Episode 14
Sat, Dec 11, 197123 mins
Stranded in London without his stage clothing, Michael is tricked by jealous performers into dressing in shabby rags. However, the stunt becomes a British fashion sensation. Featuring the songs "Darling Dear" and "Don't Know Why I Love You."
Episode 15
Sat, Dec 18, 197123 mins
The Mayor of Gary, Indiana, declares a street in town will be renamed "Jackson 5 Boulevard" and invites the Jacksons to perform. Featuring the songs "Petals" and "She's Good."
Episode 16
Sat, Jan 8, 197223 mins
The brothers become alienated from one another after an argument and refuse to perform together, all becoming "The Jackson Ones." Featuring the songs "One More Chance" and "I Found That Girl."
Episode 17
Sat, Jan 15, 197223 mins
The Jacksons fall in love with an attractive flight attendant named Jacqueline Pearl. Featuring the songs "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "Momma's Pearl."