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I Am Jazz

Wed, Jul 15, 2015
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Synopsis

Meet Jazz Jennings! Jazz is a transgender teenage girl who has been living as a girl since she was in kindergarten. Parents Jeanette and Greg have spent the years finding doctors to treat their daughter, while fighting the discrimination and misconceptions associated with what it means to be transgender. But, now that Jazz is 14, she is on the brink of the biggest challenge of her life: high school.

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Cast

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  • Jazz Jennings
    Jazz Jennings
    as Herself
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Episodes

8 seasons · 71 episodes

To Be Determined · 71 aired
Season 1
11 episodes · 11 aired
▾
  • E1
    All About Jazz
    Aired · Thu, Jul 16, 2015 · 62m

    14 year old Jazz is the typical teenage girl balancing friends, family, school and teenage hormones, but Jazz is also transgender. Worried about keeping male puberty at bay, Jazz and her mom visit the doctor to discuss her hormone test results.

  • E2
    Boys Aren't Nice to Her
    Aired · Thu, Jul 23, 2015 · 30m

    When Jazz's friends suggest hosting a bowling night with some boys, Jazz worries about how she'll be treated because she is transgender. To help mark her move into high school, Jazz's "baby" room gets a much-needed teenage makeover.

  • E3
    High School is Wild Fire
    Aired · Thu, Jul 23, 2015 · 30m

    Jazz attends a soccer conditioning clinic where she learns how hard high school will be for her since she is transgender. To help deal with her stress, Jazz sits down with her therapist and reveals her fear that she won't find love.

  • E4
    I Thought It Was a Choice?
    Aired · Thu, Jul 30, 2015 · 30m

    Jazz gets a glimpse into college life when the family helps Ari move out of her dorm; a friend questions whether being transgender is a choice.

  • E5
    Am I Doing the Right Thing?
    Aired · Thu, Jul 30, 2015 · 30m

    Jazz struggles with the pressure of being a role model as her book signing approaches; Ari adjusts to living under the same roof as her family again.

  • E6
    Happy Mother's Day!
    Aired · Thu, Aug 6, 2015 · 30m

    A Mother's Day surprise is organized by Jazz and her siblings. Jazz is concerned that her sister and brothers believe that she gets special treatment from their parents.

  • E7
    I'm Ready to Explore Boys
    Aired · Thu, Aug 6, 2015 · 30m

    Jazz wants to find out more about dating but still needs to work out her own sexuality. Jeanette and Jazz meet with other transgender people at a support group.

  • E8
    So the Dad is Now Mom?
    Aired · Thu, Aug 13, 2015 · 30m

    Zach surprises Ari with a personal revelation that shocks her and Jazz. Plus, with Ari home for the summer, she encourages Jazz to join her for an open mic night.

  • E9
    We Don't Read the Comments
    Aired · Thu, Aug 13, 2015 · 30m

    While creating a mermaid tail for an upcoming photo shoot, Jazz comes across a death threat posted online. Jeanette re-examines whether or not the family has acted in Jazz's best interest over the past few years.

  • E10
    Baby Jazz is Growing Up
    Aired · Thu, Aug 20, 2015 · 61m

    Jazz throws a middle school graduation party and invites a boy who is interested in her. Amid fears of male puberty setting in, Jazz and her parents visit the doctor and are faced with a big decision.

  • E11
    The Family Tells All
    Aired · Thu, Aug 27, 2015 · 60m

    Jazz and her family sit down for a raw, in depth interview. The interview touches on early struggles in Jazz's transition, how the family responds to their critics, Jazz's role in the transgender movement and what lies ahead for Jazz and the family.

Season 2
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Hate is Real
    Aired · Thu, Jun 9, 2016 · 65m

    Jazz learns she needs surgery to avoid male puberty. Jeanette and Jazz decide to confront an anti-trans group that has been targeting the family, resulting in a heated public encounter. The family receives a threatening phone call.

  • E2
    I Looked Like a Man in a Dress
    Aired · Thu, Jun 16, 2016 · 30m

    After receiving another threatening phone call, Greg and Jeanette take action. Meanwhile, Jazz makes a startling revelation with her therapist.

  • E3
    It's Either Surgery or Male Puberty
    Aired · Thu, Jun 23, 2016 · 30m

    To prevent Jazz from developing as a man, the Jennings head to California to replace her expired hormone blocker; Jazz's grandmother confronts some old friends about their feelings on Jazz's transition.

  • E4
    Your Body May Be Rejecting the Implant
    Aired · Thu, Jun 30, 2016 · 30m

    Jazz gets her testosterone blocker replaced, but complications arise that could have disastrous effects on her transition; Jeanette and Jazz go apply for Jazz's driver's permit, and try to have her gender changed to female.

  • E5
    Confronted with Hate
    Aired · Thu, Jul 7, 2016 · 30m

    Jazz goes on a radio show but is met with one hateful call after another. Later, Jazz learns shocking details about transitioning at a transgender support group; and the family plans a surprise party for Jeanette's 50th birthday.

  • E6
    She's Too Young for Breast Surgery
    Aired · Thu, Jul 14, 2016 · 30m

    Jazz starts exploring breast surgery, but Greg and Jeanette disagree on how to proceed; Sander and Griffen get frustrated as Jeanette pays more attention to Jazz; Jazz doesn't tell her parents about flirtatious texts from a boy.

  • E7
    We Scare Most Boys
    Aired · Thu, Jul 21, 2016 · 30m

    For the first time, a boy shows a romantic interest in Jazz, causing her and her parents to wonder how she will deal with dating and sex as a transgender woman.

  • E8
    Teenage Angst and Broken Hearts
    Aired · Thu, Jul 28, 2016 · 30m

    While Jazz goes on her first real date with a boy, the family wonders whether it could grow into something more serious; the harassing caller is identified, but Greg and Jeanette disagree on what action to take.

Season 3
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    Bottoms Up
    Aired · Wed, Jun 28, 2017 · 60m

    Jazz tells her parents she wants to have gender confirmation surgery before she completes high school, but learns there may be obstacles along the way; Jeanette struggles with the reality of the twins going off to college.

  • E2
    Double Trouble
    Aired · Thu, Jun 29, 2017 · 60m

    After a bottom surgery consultation, Jazz and her parents process the troubling diagnosis; Jazz confronts her friend Mya's brother, who struggles to accept Mya's transition; Jazz unwittingly finds herself on a date with a transgender boy.

  • E3
    Getting to the Bottom of It
    Aired · Thu, Jul 6, 2017 · 60m

    Jazz and Jeanette agree to participate in Grandpa Jack's presentation on transgender issues, but worry they may be confronted by hate like at last year's town hall; Jazz and the family travel to Pennsylvania to explore more options for surgery.

  • E4
    Sweet (and Sour) Sixteen
    Aired · Thu, Jul 13, 2017 · 60m

    While Jazz continues the search for a doctor to perform her dream bottom surgery, tensions flair as she battles with Jeanette about going to therapy to deal with her social anxieties; the family plans huge surprises for Jazz's upcoming sweet 16.

  • E5
    Dating in the Dark
    Aired · Thu, Jul 20, 2017 · 60m

    Jazz goes outside her comfort zone and tries "Dating in the Dark,'' hoping this will be a great way to get to know someone before telling them she's transgender; Jazz and her parents attend the Pride parade and meet a survivor of the Pulse shooting.

  • E6
    Face Your Demons
    Aired · Thu, Jul 27, 2017 · 60m

    Jazz helps her transgender friend Lynn deal with bullying from her own mother; Jeanette struggles with the medical decisions Jazz is facing and decides to go to a support group; Jazz hopes for a call from the boy she met at Dating in the Dark.

  • E7
    Dating in the Light
    Aired · Thu, Aug 3, 2017 · 60m

    Jazz goes on a date with new romantic love interest Shane; Jack and Jacky want Jazz all to themselves and host a sleepover; Jazz has to decide whether or not to sit for an interview with outspoken transgender bathroom rights critic Tomi Lahren.

  • E8
    In the Line of Fire
    Aired · Thu, Aug 10, 2017 · 60m

    After three unsuccessful surgery consultations, Jazz and the family head to San Francisco to meet an expert surgeon. And, the family hits Key Largo to go diving.

Season 4
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    Winds of Change
    Aired · Wed, Jan 3, 2018 · 60m

    Jazz is eager to expand her social circle and explore dating. But, she is also hiding a dark secret from her family that may come out to haunt her.

  • E2
    Weighty Issues
    Aired · Wed, Jan 10, 2018 · 60m

    Jazz and Jeanette return home to the devastation left by Hurricane Irma. Later, the family heads to San Francisco to meet with Dr. Bowers who has some shocking news.

  • E3
    Resisting Temptation
    Aired · Wed, Jan 17, 2018 · 60m

    Jazz learns that she needs to lose weight to be eligible for bottom surgery. Can a hypnotherapist provide the magic bullet to weight loss?

  • E4
    Big Trouble in the Big Apple
    Aired · Wed, Jan 24, 2018 · 60m

    Due to her binge eating, Jazz struggles to lose weight. Griffen pushes her through an intense work-out. Will it be enough to hit her weight loss goal?

  • E5
    Trans Girl Meets Girl
    Aired · Wed, Jan 31, 2018 · 60m

    Jazz wants to start dating and hangs out with a new love interest. Plus, Dr Bowers tells her she has to lose 30 lbs if she wants to book a surgery date.

  • E6
    Pizza Rolls, Gender Roles and Jazz Rolls
    Aired · Wed, Feb 7, 2018 · 60m

    The family holds a soccer match, and Jazz resumes hypnotherapy for her binge eating. Plus, she plucks up the courage to ask out Victoria.

  • E7
    Hungry for Acceptance
    Aired · Wed, Feb 14, 2018 · 60m

    Jazz undergoes past life regression hypnosis for her weight issues and finds insight in a troubled past. Plus, she prepares for her first date with a girl.

  • E8
    Nothing is Set in Stone
    Aired · Wed, Feb 21, 2018 · 60m

    It's Jazz's 17th birthday and Greg and Jeanette's 24th wedding anniversary. To celebrate, Greg decides to surprise Jeanette with a vow renewal ceremony.

Season 5
12 episodes · 12 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Final Countdown
    Aired · Wed, Jan 2, 2019 · 60m

    Jazz prepares for a final weigh-in for her gender confirmation surgery; Dr. Bowers shocks Greg and Jeanette with changes to the surgical plan; Jazz and her friends head out for a night of fun at prom, but it turns into a nightmare.

  • E2
    Scared & Unprepared
    Aired · Wed, Jan 9, 2019 · 60m

    After an explosive revelation when discussing her search for love, Jazz sees a psychic for answers. But, she gets an unexpected warning about her surgery.

  • E3
    Caterpillar to Butterfly
    Aired · Wed, Jan 16, 2019 · 60m

    A TV news show interviews Jazz. She plans a party to celebrate her surgery, but will Jeanette approve of the cheeky theme? And, Jack's condition worsens.

  • E4
    Rebirth
    Aired · Wed, Jan 23, 2019 · 60m

    The final stages are set for Jazz to undergo her gender confirmation surgery. Her family are nervous about all the possible complications, but Jazz is ready!

  • E5
    It's a Girl!
    Aired · Wed, Jan 30, 2019 · 60m

    Jazz's doctors perform the ground-breaking surgery. Initially her recovery is going well, but after suffering complications she is rushed back to hospital.

  • E6
    Operation Complication
    Aired · Wed, Feb 6, 2019 · 60m

    Jazz is rushed into emergency surgery due to a major complication and her recovery is prolonged. Plus, Jeannette learns her father is fighting for his life.

  • E7
    Your Girl Jazz Has a Boyfriend!
    Aired · Wed, Feb 13, 2019 · 60m

    Three weeks after surgery, Jazz has already got a boyfriend and invites him to Florida. Her parents are concerned that she is rushing into things.

  • E8
    Missing in Action
    Aired · Wed, Feb 20, 2019 · 60m

    Jazz's boyfriend, Ahmir, is visiting. She is learning to kiss and is falling for him more and more, but her friends have major concerns. Then, Jazz goes missing!

  • E9
    I Want to Meet Your (Transphobic) Mom
    Aired · Wed, Feb 27, 2019 · 60m

    Jazz's relationship is tested when she learns Ahmir's mum is transphobic. Dr. Bowers comes to Florida to see if Jazz needs more surgery.

  • E10
    Enemy in the Family
    Aired · Wed, Mar 6, 2019 · 60m

    Jazz decides to confront Ahmir's transphobic mum as their relationship develops. Plus, Jazz shares the details of her surgery with her social media followers.

  • E11
    Reevaluation Realness
    Aired · Wed, Mar 13, 2019 · 60m

    After a tough trip to New York, Jazz reviews her relationship with Ahmir. Plus, she launches her own brand as she feels her voice can reach a larger audience.

  • E12
    Up in the Air...
    Aired · Wed, Mar 20, 2019 · 60m

    Jazz turns the big 1-8 and wants to jump out of an aeroplane to celebrate – but will her doctors approve it? And, she makes plans to move out on her own.

Season 6
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    I Will Survive
    Aired · Wed, Jan 29, 2020 · 60m

    Jazz travels to New York for a third surgery to correct defects caused by complications during her gender confirmation operation. Plus, she attends a film premiere!

  • E2
    Ex-Factor
    Aired · Wed, Feb 5, 2020 · 60m

    Jazz recovers from cosmetic revision surgery, but a month later, she faces another complication. After her break up with Ahmir, she tries to make it work with Victoria.

  • E3
    Born This Way
    Aired · Wed, Feb 12, 2020 · 60m

    Jazz and her parents disagree about her choice of Pomona College instead of Harvard. Meanwhile, JoJo's grandmother is not supportive of JoJo having top surgery.

  • E4
    I'm Still Standing
    Aired · Wed, Feb 19, 2020 · 60m

    A sceptical Jazz visits Harvard with her parents, but she still isn't convinced it is the right college for her. Plus, she heads back to New York to see Dr Tring.

  • E5
    Communication Breakdown
    Aired · Wed, Feb 26, 2020 · 60m

    Jazz announces where she wants to go to college which triggers her anxiety. Plus, she plans a drag show fundraiser for Noelle's gender confirmation surgery.

  • E6
    Draglicious
    Aired · Wed, Mar 4, 2020 · 60m

    After weeks of planning, the drag show fundraiser is finally here! But, the pressure and stress of organising and performing causes Jazz's anxiety to go into overdrive.

  • E7
    Under Pressure
    Aired · Wed, Mar 11, 2020 · 60m

    Jazz faces the most intense pressure of her life as she prepares her valedictorian speech for her high school graduation. Plus, she shops for a new college look!

  • E8
    Somewhere Over the Rainbow
    Aired · Wed, Mar 18, 2020 · 60m

    Jazz seeks emotional wellbeing at a retreat. Meanwhile, despite being short of her goal, Noelle moves forward with her gender affirmation surgery.

Season 7
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    My 234-lb Life
    Aired · Wed, Dec 1, 2021 · 60m

    Jazz took a leave of absence from Harvard in order to focus on her mental health,  nowshe hopes to return but must find a job to prove that she's ready; with Sandra's help, Jazz hatches a plan to lose weight after gaining over a 100 pounds.

  • E2
    Blast From the Past
    Aired · Wed, Dec 8, 2021 · 60m

    Jazz's siblings challenge her to lose weight and start socializing; The Jenning's plan a surprise Father's day event for Greg; Jazz's social anxiety is put to the test when she attends her first mixer in over two years and runs into an old flame.

  • E3
    Breaking the Cycle
    Aired · Wed, Dec 15, 2021 · 60m

    As Jazz continues on her weight loss journey, she learns she isn't the only woman in her family who has struggled with eating issues. Sander is interested in dating a trans woman, and things get heated with Jazz and her siblings as they prepare dinner.

  • E4
    Private Parts
    Aired · Wed, Dec 22, 2021 · 60m

    Jazz plans a rally for Black Trans Lives with Peppermint as the headliner. When Sander finds out his date hasn't had gender affirmation surgery, he finds himself questioning their potential for intimacy. Meanwhile, Jeanette cuts loose over cocktails.

  • E5
    Raw
    Aired · Wed, Dec 29, 2021 · 60m

    Jazz's rally for Black Trans Lives is in jeopardy after her main speaker drops out. Sander goes on a second date with Hope and is surprised to learn about some of her dating criteria. Jazz confronts TS Madison about her comments on Jazz's mental health.

  • E6
    Wake Up Call
    Aired · Wed, Jan 5, 2022 · 60m

    When Jazz struggles to get out of bed, her parents worry that she's not ready for Harvard; Jeannette does a sexy photo shoot for her anniversary with Greg; Jazz opens up to her parents about her diet.

  • E7
    Smashed
    Aired · Wed, Jan 12, 2022 · 60m

    Unsure of Jazz's readmittance to Harvard, the Jennings take matters into their own hands; Greg hatches a plan to surprise Jeanette for their 28th wedding anniversary, but it's not exactly what she had in mind; Sander's career choice causes tension.

  • E8
    A Long Time in the Making
    Aired · Wed, Jan 19, 2022 · 60m

    Jazz receives an answer from Harvard regarding her reacceptance; the Jennings head to DC and convince Jeanette to go zip-lining, and visit the Smithsonian exhibit that features Jazz herself; Sander reunites with Hope for a heart-to-heart.

  • E9
    Heating Up
    Aired · Wed, Jan 26, 2022 · 60m

    Jazz gets a boost from her surrogate big brother, Raymond, to help prepare for Harvard. Sander introduces Noah to his friends, and when the topic of dating a trans person comes up, things get heated. Dr. Gallagher has an interesting proposition for Jazz.

  • E10
    Not the Same Jazz
    Aired · Wed, Feb 2, 2022 · 60m

    Jazz is off to Harvard, but before she leaves, she gets to observe a surgical procedure; Jazz and Sander throw Neasa and Noah an engagement party; Jazz's family worries about the last time she was leaving for college and hopes this will be different.

Season 8
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    A Night at the Selfie Museum
    Aired · Wed, Jan 25, 2023 · 60m

    Jazz comes home from Harvard ready to assert her independence and go on a search for love; Jeanette keeps a sharp eye on her secretive daughter as Jazz's mental health goes downhill; Jazz's friend, Jaclyn, has an announcement.

  • E2
    Mommy Dearest
    Aired · Wed, Feb 1, 2023 · 60m

    Jazz asserts her freedom after her mum crashes the after-party, but when she locks in a date with a new suitor amid a hailstorm of transphobia, her world comes crashing down around her, and there's only one person she wants.

  • E3
    These Boots Are Made for Walkin'
    Aired · Wed, Feb 8, 2023 · 60m

    Following Jazz's meltdown, Jeanette outsources help but gets disturbing feedback. Meanwhile, Jazz goes on her first date in four years. Nervous over a kiss, she tries her best to stay out of her head but struggles when a dance lesson goes awry.

  • E4
    Clavicles Are the New Black
    Aired · Wed, Feb 15, 2023 · 60m

    Jazz rejects Dayron's kiss, sets a date with an older man, and faces the staggering question of whether she's asexual. Just as soon as Jeanette finds a way to let her daughter go, Jazz's anxiety boils over. Meanwhile, Jaclyn and Tyler meet a trans icon.

  • E5
    GOAT
    Aired · Wed, Feb 22, 2023 · 60m

    Jazz and Yash conclude their first date but land on different pages. Jazz hopes attending a queer speed dating event with Jaclyn will lighten the blow. Meanwhile, Jazz starts to doubt her commitment to Harvard, but telling her parents is another story.

  • E6
    Back to School
    Aired · Wed, Mar 1, 2023 · 60m

    Jazz heads back to Cambridge and meets her newest crush; before the sophomore gets too settled, Harvard shares news of a disturbing death threat that complicates a transgender awareness event Jazz is eager to put on.