Jem (1985)

"Truly Outrageous!"

7.4 (51 votes)

3 Seasons

October 6, 1985

English

Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Kids

Synopsis

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

Creator

Joe Bacal, Margaret Loesch, Tom Griffin

Network

Syndication

Episodes

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 songs: "Outta My Way" – The Misfits, "Only the Beginning" – Jem and The Holograms, "Winning Is Everything" – The Misfits Other songs: "Broken Glass" – The Limp Lizards

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 for him and explain what happened. He agrees to let the Starlight girls live in his mansion until the contest is over. This makes the Misfits angry so Eric sends Zipper to the mansion to plant a bomb to get Jem and the Holograms out. When they are invited to a yacht party, the Misfits crash and cause a ruckus, sending the yacht spinning out of control. Featured songs: "Like a Dream" – Jem and The Holograms, "Click/Clash" – Jem and The Holograms/The Misfits, "Makin' Mischief" – The Misfits

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 songs: "Twilight in Paris", "Gettin' Down to Business", "I Got My Eye on You" – all by Jem and The Holograms

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 headline a show at a Las Vegas casino. The Misfits are not happy when they learn that they're opening for their arch rivals. But Pizzazz comes up with a plan to steal the spotlight - a plan which puts Ashley on the spot.