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The Jacksons

TV·1976–1977·2 seasons, 12 episodes·CBS·Comedy·30m

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The Jacksons is an American variety show featuring the Jackson siblings. It was the first variety show where the entire cast were siblings. As with the Jackson 5 regular performances, Michael Jackson was the lead performer in musical and dance performances. The thirty-minute Wednesday evening show began airing on CBS as a summer 1976 show and it continued into the 1976–1977 season, finishing on March 9, 1977 after running for 12 episodes.

Cast

Janet JacksonJanet JacksonSelfMichael JacksonMichael JacksonSelfMarlon JacksonMarlon JacksonSelfRandy JacksonRandy JacksonSelfRebbie JacksonRebbie JacksonSelfLa Toya JacksonLa Toya JacksonSelfTito JacksonTito JacksonSelfJackie JacksonJackie JacksonSelf

Episodes by season

Season014Episodes1976Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Guest Star: Sonny BonoJune 16, 1976—
  2. S01E02Guest Star: Mackenzie PhillipsJune 23, 1976—
  3. S01E03Guest Star: Ed McMahonJune 30, 1976—
  4. S01E04Guest Star: Joey BishopJuly 7, 1976—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season028Episodes1977Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01Guest Star: Redd FoxxJanuary 19, 1977—
  2. S02E02Guest Star: Carrol O'ConnorJanuary 26, 1977—
  3. S02E03Guest Star: Muhammad AliFebruary 2, 1977—
  4. S02E04Guest Star: Betty WhiteFebruary 9, 1977—
  5. S02E05Guest Star: Georgia EngleFebruary 16, 1977—
  6. S02E06Guest Star: John BynerFebruary 23, 1977—
  7. S02E07Guest Star: Lynda CarterMarch 2, 1977—
  8. S02E08Guest Star: Tim ConwayMarch 9, 1977—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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