Jem: Season 1
The first season of Jem consists of fifteen segments originally broadcast as part of the Super Sunday programming block. Each segment has a runtime of seven minutes. For the home media release, these segments were compiled into five distinct episodes, each approximately twenty-one minutes in length. The narrative arc of these episodes follows the sequence titled The Beginning, which covers segments one through three,
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Jerrica Benton possesses a holographic computer system.
- The computer system was inherited from her father.
- Jerrica Benton uses the technology to undergo a transformation.
- The series is categorized under animation, science fiction, and fantasy.
Season overview
The first season of Jem consists of fifteen segments originally broadcast as part of the Super Sunday programming block. Each segment has a runtime of seven minutes. For the home media release, these segments were compiled into five distinct episodes, each approximately twenty-one minutes in length. The narrative arc of these episodes follows the sequence titled The Beginning, which covers segments one through three, followed by Disaster, spanning segments four through six. The story continues with Kimber's Rebellion, which encompasses segments seven through nine, and Frame Up, covering segments ten through eleven. The season concludes with Battle of the Bands, which includes the final segments from twelve through fifteen. The series centers on the character Jerrica Benton, who utilizes a holographic computer system inherited from her father to transform. These episodes establish the foundational narrative of the series through this episodic structure, documenting the initial challenges and musical conflicts faced by the protagonist as she navigates her dual identity and the technology left to her.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
The Beginning
Oct 6, 1985 · 22 min
Music executive Jerrica Benton discovers a computer that transforms her into a rock star named Jem to save her father's charitable foundation from his old partner Eric. Featured s
The Challenge
Oct 13, 1985 · 22 min
When Starlight House is burnt down, Jerrica and the Holograms go to Howard Sands, who offered the mansion in the battle of the bands contest. Jem and the Holograms put on a concert
Fire!
Oct 20, 1985 · 22 min
Jem and the Holograms are in Paris to film their first music video when Kimber grows jealous of the attention Jem receives there and questions her place in the band. Featured song
Nowhere To Go
Oct 27, 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 headl