The Jacksons (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Series · ★ 9.2
Released in 1976, The Jacksons is a comedy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Jacksons stars Janet Jackson as Self, Michael Jackson as Self, Marlon Jackson as Self and Randy Jackson as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.2/10, The Jacksons sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jacksons page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jacksons tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jacksons (1976)?
- In US, The Jacksons is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Jacksons worth watching?
- The Jacksons holds an audience score of 9.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Jacksons?
- The Jacksons stars Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson and Rebbie Jackson.
- When was The Jacksons released?
- The Jacksons was released in 1976.