The Jackson 5ive_
The Jackson 5ive was a Saturday morning cartoon series produced by Rankin/Bass and Motown Productions on ABC from September 11, 1971 until 14 October 1972; a fictionalized portrayal of the careers of Motown recording group The Jackson 5. The series was rebroadcast in syndication through Worldvision Enterprises during the 1984–1985 Saturday morning season, during a period when Michael Jackson was riding a major wave of popularity as a solo artist. The series was animated mainly in London at the studios of Halas and Batchelor, and some animation done at Estudios Moro, Barcelona, Spain. The director was Spanish-American Robert Balser.
Created By
Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Network
ABC
Episodes
23
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
The Jackson 5ive has 2 seasons with 23 episodes spanning 1971-1972.
Year context
The Jackson 5ive first aired 55 years ago in 1971.
CAST (6)
Paul Frees
(voice)
JC
Joel Cooper
Jermaine Jackson (voice)
Donald Fullilove
Michael Jackson (voice)
Mike Martinez
Tito Jackson (voice)
ES
Edmund Sylvers
Marlon Jackson (voice)
CG
Craig Grandy
Jackie Jackson (voice)
SEASONS (2 seasons, 23 episodes)
SEASON 1
SEASON 2
SERIES INFO
2
Seasons
23
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Creator
Jules Bass
NETWORKS (1)
ABC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Jackson 5ive about?
The Jackson 5ive was a Saturday morning cartoon series produced by Rankin/Bass and Motown Productions on ABC from September 11, 1971 until 14 October 1972; a fictionalized portrayal of the careers of Motown recording group The Jackson 5. The series was rebroadcast in syndication through Worldvision Enterprises during the 1984–1985 Saturday morning season, during a period when Michael Jackson was riding a major wave of popularity as a solo artist. The series was animated mainly in London at the studios of Halas and Batchelor, and some animation done at Estudios Moro, Barcelona, Spain. The director was Spanish-American Robert Balser.
How many seasons does The Jackson 5ive have?
The Jackson 5ive has 2 seasons with 23 episodes total.
Who created The Jackson 5ive?
The Jackson 5ive was created by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass.
Who stars in The Jackson 5ive?
The cast of The Jackson 5ive includes Paul Frees, Joel Cooper, Donald Fullilove, Mike Martinez, Edmund Sylvers.
What is the rating of The Jackson 5ive?
The Jackson 5ive has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
Is The Jackson 5ive still running?
The Jackson 5ive has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Animation
Comedy
