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Jem Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1985 - 1987
Episode 1
The Beginning
Sun, Nov 3, 198522 mins
The death of genius engineer, philanthropist, and recording industry mogul Emmet Benton leaves his record company, Starlight Music, jointly in hands of his daughter Jerrica and the greedy, sleazy Eric Raymond. In need of money for the Starlight House, a home for foster girls, Jerrica approaches Eric Raymond. After learning that he has wrested control of the record label, Jerrica has a showdown with Eric over his new protégés, a rude, obnoxious all-girl techno-punk trio called The Misfits. Despondent, Jerrica returns home and learns to her shock that she has inherited a powerful supercomputer named Synergy that, using hologram projectors, transforms her into the glamorous rock star, Jem! Jerrica forms Jem and the Holograms then upstages The Misfits at Eric's rigged battle of the bands.
Episode 2
Disaster
Sun, Nov 24, 198522 mins
Fire caused by Eric drives Jerrica's family into Howard Sands's mansion, a contest prize. Both Eric and The Misfits then make more mischief. Later, at a Misfit-raided yacht party, Anthony Julian offers to direct a Jem music video in Paris.
Episode 3
Kimber's Rebellion
Sun, Dec 15, 1985
Jem and the Holograms are heading to Paris to film their first music video. Kimber's not having much fun though since she thinks Jem is getting too much attention. Eric Raymond recognizes this upon her return and makes Kimber an offer to pursue a solo career. One of the Starlight Girls, Ashley, allies herself with the Misfits, while Rio continues to struggle with his feelings for Jem and Jerrica.
Episode 4
Frame Up
Sun, Dec 8, 1985
Ashley's odd behavior is finally brought to Jerrica's attention. She doesn't have time to deal with her though since she's just signed a contract for Jem and the Holograms to headline a show at a Las Vegas casino. The Misfits are not happy when they learn that they're opening for their arch rivals. But Pizzazz comes up with a plan to steal the spotlight - a plan which puts Ashley on the spot.
Episode 5
Battle of the Bands
Sun, Dec 29, 1985
The Holograms rush to save Synergy from being discovered by Eric Raymond. By the night of the Battle of the Bands, Raymond and the Misfits are desperate for some way to ensure victory over their rivals. A golden opportunity presents itself when Ashley tries to end her dealings with them. Can the Holograms save Jem and Ashley in time to win the contest?
Episode 6
Starbright, Part 1: Falling Star
Sat, Jul 5, 1986
It's time for Jem and the Holograms to begin shooting Starbright, the movie that was part of their Battle of the Bands winnings. Pizzazz has some nasty surprises in store for them: her father has bought the movie studio that produces Starbright, the Misfits are the new costars and Eric Raymond is running the studio! Jem and the Holograms are determined not to lose their movie to their arch rivals, but tempers quickly heat up as production gets underway. Meanwhile, Jerrica learns that one of her Starlight Girls, Ba Nee may be having trouble with her eyes.
Episode 7
Starbright: Part 2 - Colliding Stars
Sat, Jul 12, 1986
Ba Nee will go blind if she doesn't undergo expensive eye surgery within the next few weeks. Unfortunately, Jerrica's financial options are limited after she learns that Eric Raymond used the money from Starlight Music to promote the Misfits. Her only option is for Jem and the Holograms to finish making Starbright. But that won't be easy now that the Misfits are in complete control over the production.
Episode 8
Starbright: Part 3 - Rising Star
Sat, Jul 19, 1986
Jem, Rio, the Holograms and most of the movie crew quit the film after Kimber and Jeff's close call in the explosions. Unfazed, the Misfits decide to start the movie from scratch, doubling its budget in the process. As for the Holograms, they resume work on the original Starbright script with the hope that the film's profits will cover the costs of Ba Nee's operation. Which movie will be a success?
Episode 9
The World Hunger Shindig
Sat, Jul 26, 1986
Jem and the Holograms are invited to perform at a concert benefitting the victims of world hunger. When The Misfits learn of the concert, they try to horn in. Sally Brand, the woman behind the World Hunger Shindig tells them they can perform, but can't be on the live album unless another group backs out. Eric Raymond schemes to keep the Holograms away from the concert and to make a tidy sum of money for himself in the process.
Episode 10
Adventure in China
Sat, Aug 23, 198622 mins
Rio, Jem and the Holograms are flying to China at the request of the Chinese government. The band has a huge fan base in China and they have the honor of performing a concert tour that includes the Great Wall itself. At the airport, Eric Raymond and the Misfits notice how reluctant Jem is to part with her earrings. They decide to steal the earrings, make copies to wear and then lead them on a chase around the city.
Episode 11
Last Resorts
Sat, Aug 30, 1986
Jem and the Holograms take a much needed vacation to the Colorado mountains. There they meet Rick Franklin, owner of a ski resort. The girls find out that Rick's resort is being threatened by a rival ski resort owned by none other then Eric Raymond. To settle the dispute over which resort controls the mountain, Jem and the Holograms challenge the Misfits to a ski race.
Episode 12
In Stitches
Sat, Sep 6, 1986
Both Jem and the Holograms and the Misfits have been invited to compete in a rock fashion show in Venice Italy. Shana, the Holograms' designer, is nervous about competing against professional designers but determined to seize this opportunity. As for the Misfits, they suffer a major setback when their designer falls ill before producing their costumes. But they have a backup plan: steal Shana's designs before the big night!
Episode 13
The Music Awards: Part 1
Sat, Sep 13, 1986
The Holograms and the Misfits are totally focused on beating each other at the annual Music Awards. During all of this, three of the Starlight Girls run away because they feel neglected by Jerrica and the others. Meanwhile, Video introduces the band to Danse, a talented dancer who has a special request for them. And Eric hires a new secret weapon to make trouble for his rivals.
Episode 14
The Music Awards: Part 2
Sat, Sep 20, 198622 mins
The Music Awards are fast approaching and Eric and the Misfits are still campaigning for the award. Jerrica and the Holograms no longer care at this point - they just want Deidre, Krissie and Ba Nee to come home. Hopefully, the Haven House Benefit will bring them back before a social worker closes Starlight House. But the runaways are busy trying to help a new friend who's mixed up with some criminals. Eventually, they meet up with Danse who reunites them with the Holograms.
Episode 15
The Rock Fashion Book
Sat, Sep 27, 1986
A book publisher hears about Jem and the Holograms winning a fashion show and signs them up to make a rock fashion book. The Misfits send Clash out to spy while they try to make their own rock fashion book. Their book is rejected. Pizzazz's father buys the rights to the Holograms' book where they use their new control to make the Holograms look ridiculous. The photographer has proof that Clash and the Misfits are responsible for accidents.
Episode 16
Broadway Magic
Sat, Oct 4, 198622 mins
When the Holograms and the Misfits are in New York auditioning for roles in a Broadway show, Eric announces a cash reward to anyone who can publicly reveal Jem's secret identity.
Episode 17
In Search of the Stolen Album
Sat, Oct 11, 198622 mins
The Misfits steals Jem's latest album to record it as their own. Meanwhile they embark Jem and the holograms on a treasure hunt to recover their missing tapes.
Episode 18
Hot Time in Hawaii
Sat, Oct 18, 1986
The Misfits and The Holograms are both invited to compete in the "Battle of the Music Stars", a Battle of the Network Stars type event in Honolulu. Eric's hired thug, Zipper supplies the Misfits with rigged sports equipment to give them the edge in the competition. Later on, Kimber is kidnapped, and the Holograms have to find her in time to compete in the final event.
Episode 19
The Princess and the Singer
Sat, Nov 1, 198622 mins
The girls visit Slavic country Morvania to perform for the future Queen, Princess Adriana. Kimber's royal dreams become reality when she bumps into Princess Adriana, who looks just like her, and is kidnapped for a coup.
Episode 20
Island of Deception
Sat, Nov 8, 198622 mins
During a cruise The Misfits play a trick on Jem and The Holograms that backfire and they all fall overboard. Stranded on a deserted island, both rock bands must learn to survive together.
Episode 21
Old Meets New
Sat, Nov 15, 198622 mins
Jem and the holograms record a new album inspired by legendary 50's rock n roll performer Bobby Bailey. When Eric and The Misfits threaten to tear down Bobby's former recording studios' building, the band teams up to save the place.
Episode 22
Intrigue at the Indy 500
Sun, Feb 1, 198722 mins
Jem and the holograms and The Misfits compete at the Indy 500 car race.
Episode 23
The Jem Jam: Part 1
Sun, Feb 8, 198722 mins
Jem and the holograms are planning the musical event of the year, The Jem Jam, featuring legendary stars of rock n' roll. During their stay at Starlight mansion, until the concert, Ba Nee believes one of the guests is her lost father.
Episode 24
The Jem Jam: Part 2
Sun, Feb 15, 198722 mins
The Misfits try to ruin Jem's concert using Tech-Rat new "Ufo style" device. Meanwhile at Starlight mansion, Krissie tries to see beyond Dominic's bad behaviour and Ba Nee puts herself in danger to uncover her real father.
Episode 25
Culture Clash
Sun, Feb 22, 198722 mins
Jem and the holograms come to New York to shoot their new video clip with an exentric art director.
Episode 26
Glitter and Gold
Sun, Mar 15, 198722 mins
Jem and the Holograms are pitted against the Misfits once again. The first group to sell 500 000 records win the contest, the Glitter and Gold Roadster and the glory.