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Season 1 – The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty

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Even without their youngest member and iconic star, the Jacksons perform, four decades after they first hit the stage. A six-hour series chronicles the journey taken by Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon as they prepare for a 40th-anniversary reunion concert while mourning the death of their brother Michael. The foursome records new songs and rehearses for the concert, attends the bittersweet premiere of Michael's "This Is It" film, and tries to balance its responsibilities to the group while pursuing other projects.
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty — Season 1

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Dull and utterly trite, The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty misses the mark as it tries to capture the magic of Motown's most infamous family.

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Ellen Gray Philadelphia Inquirer 09/10/2019
If I wanted manufactured drama, I'd be watching "The Real Housewives of Gary, Ind." Go to Full Review Mike Hale New York Times 09/10/2019
It's emblematic: the Jackson 4, who never had to fight the battles Michael [Jackson] did, have talent and charm, but those traits appear to be outweighed by self-absorption and arrested development. Go to Full Review Frazier Moore Associated Press 09/10/2019
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty is stagey, self-conscious and, most of all, self-serving on the part of its participants. Go to Full Review Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times 09/10/2019
If [The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty] achieves anything, it provides glaring hints as to why Jermaine, Tito, Marlon and Jackie mostly were relegated to the background while Michael became the charismatic superstar. Go to Full Review Will Harris Bullz-Eye.com 09/10/2019
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The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty isn't likely to impress reality show junkies... but those who have found themselves missing Michael [Jackson] over the course of the last year -- may well find themselves drawn to the series. Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 09/10/2019
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty falls somewhere between The Osbournes and Keeping Up With the Kardashians. The format, however, mimics a wearisome paradigm. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Jackie Jackson

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Jermaine Jackson

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Tito Jackson

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Marlon Jackson

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Jodi Gomes

Executive Producer

Jermaine Jackson

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 13, 2009 The Jackson Family The Jackson 5's plans for a reunion tour and 40th anniversary album are put on hold due to the death of brother Michael. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 13, 2009 The Aftermath The Jackson family is still mourning the death of Michael when their attorney informs them that they are obligated to a previously agreed-upon performance; Marlon, Tito and Jackie confront Jermaine and question his commitment to the group. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 20, 2009 The Jacksons Abroad The brothers head to different corners of the globe to pursue their own personal projects. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 3, 2010 Come Together The Jacksons agonize over whether to attend the premiere of brother Michael's concert documentary film, "This Is It," because they anticipate criticism no matter what they decide; Tito makes an unexpected decision; Jermaine holds a grudge. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 10, 2010 Lockdown The Jacksons prepare for their upcoming concert while working in seclusion in Santa Barbara, Calif.; Jermaine confronts his brothers about their lack of support for his delayed Michael tribute concert; an argument erupts between Jermaine and Marlon. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 17, 2010 Now, What? The brothers remain split in two camps after having made the difficult decision to cancel the concert; a visit to a juvenile detention center provides inspiration. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jodi Gomes, Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Lori Gomes, Robert Sharenow, Scott Lonker, Stephen Harris
Network
A&E
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 13, 2009