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Jem

1985 – 1988Show3 seasons75 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A nostalgic, uplifting animated series about show business and pop culture, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

Shows with

Episodes

3 seasons · 75 episodes · best: S2E25 "Out of the Past" 9.3

Episodes

7.5
7.7
7.5

Story

Truly Outrageous!

Using a holographic computer she inherited from her father, Jerrica Benton turns herself and her pals into pop-music group Jem and the Holograms.

Feels like

  • Classic 80s Pop Culture
  • Musical Fantasy Adventure
  • Wholesome Friendship Themes
  • Nostalgic Animation Style
  • Dual Identity Trope
  • Feel-Good Escapism
  • Colorful Visual Aesthetic
  • Family-Friendly Entertainment
  • Showbiz Glamour

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Beth Bornstein
Produced by
Marija Miletic Dail, Jim Duffy, Gwen Wetzler

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 6, 1985 · May 2, 1988 · Ended

First aired
October 6, 1985
Last aired
May 2, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 75 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Uncle Pennybags, Origins Episode, Money Song +9

  • Uncle Pennybags
  • Origins Episode
  • Money Song
  • Science Is Good
  • Animesque
  • Deserted Island
  • Suicide Watch
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Never Learned to Read
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Dark Reprise

12 of 279 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Jem?"

Questions about Jem

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jem?

PrimeThe RokuPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Jem streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Jem worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Jem okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Jem?

9 h

About 9 hours: 75 episodes in 3 seasons of about 7 minutes each, aired from 1985 to 1988.

Can I half-watch Jem?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Jem?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Jem use?

Uncle PennybagsOrigins EpisodeMoney SongScience Is GoodAnimesqueDeserted IslandSuicide WatchWould Hurt a ChildAdaptation Dye-JobNever Learned to ReadBreaking the Fourth WallDark Repriseand 267 more

TV Tropes lists 279 tropes for it, including Uncle Pennybags, Origins Episode, and Money Song.