On Our Own

TV-PG1994•23m•7.0/10

Comedy

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On Our Own is an American sitcom broadcast on ABC from September 13, 1994 to April 14, 1995. Created and executive produced by David W. Duclon, Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett, the series stars the Smollett siblings: JoJo, Jazz, Jussie, Jurnee, Jake, and Jocqui. In the O'Fallon Park neighborhood of St. Louis live the Jerrico family, consisting of seven kids: Josh, Jimi, Jai, Jesse, Jordee, Joc, and Jarreau. Six months ago, a car crash killed their parents. Since then, they have been raised by Josh, who often crossdresses as 'Aunt Jelcinda' to evade intervention from social services.

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Production

de Passe Entertainment, Miller/Boyett Productions, Warner Bros. Television, Lightkeeper Productions

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 13, 1994

Last Aired

April 14, 1995

Networks

ABC

Created By

David W. Duclon

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Pilot

Air date: 1994-09-13

After their parents die in a tragic car accident, 20-year-old Josh Jerrico takes over as the authority figure of his six younger siblings. But the by-the-rules head of Department of Children Services, Gordon Ormsby, hears of the Jerricos' case and sends new social worker Alana Michaels to investigate and, if accurate, prepare for foster care. Josh assumes the identity of 'Aunt Jelcinda' to combat the authorities.

Last Tango in St. Louis

Air date: 1994-09-18

Josh has a problem: Gordon asks ""Aunt Jelcinda"" for a date, and he cannot refuse if he wants the family to stay together.

Matchmaker Mama

Air date: 1994-09-25

""Aunt Jelcinda"" finds a distraught young woman in a restaurant ladies' room and sets her up with her alter ego, Josh. She eventually becomes his girlfriend.

A Matter of Principal

Air date: 1994-10-02

When Jesse is unjustly suspended from school for fighting, Jimi poses as Jesse's grandfather for a meeting with the principal.

Nok Till You Drop

Air date: 1994-10-09

Jimi loses money he doesn't have to a con man on a game of Nok-Hockey. Meanwhile, Jai readies for her first dance.

Swiss Family Jerrico's

Air date: 1994-10-16

Josh thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his impersonation, but Gordon tags along.

Bargain Basement

Air date: 1994-10-23

The Jerricos discover a trunk full of memories of their parents -- and Alana too may soon be a memory, since Gordon wants to take her off their case.

Bonnie is Really Clyde

Air date: 1994-10-30

""Aunt Jelcinda"" befriends a runaway teen while Joc threatens to do so.

A Family Affair

Air date: 1994-11-13

Josh is getting serious about his new girlfriend. ""The trouble is,"" sighs Jimi, ""if a girl gets serious with Josh, she gets a free six-pack of assorted Jerricos.""

E10

Baby Blues

Air date: 1994-12-04

The kids try to raise money for tickets to a Whitney Houston concert, with mixed success. Meanwhile, Josh gets stuck in an elevator with a very pregnant woman.

E11

That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It

Air date: 1994-12-11

Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.

E12

All I Want for Christmas

Air date: 1994-12-18

When a kindergarten bully tells Joc that Santa Claus doesn't exist, Josh dons a Santa suit to prove the bully wrong -- and succeeds only too well.-

E13

Parents' Night

Air date: 1994-12-28

Josh can not attend parents' night at Jordee's school because he has to finish an article.

E14

The Boarder

Air date: 1995-03-03

Josh wins custody of the kids, and the family takes in a boarder: live-in contractor Scotti.

E15

Obstacle Illusion

Air date: 1995-03-10

Jordee gets into remote-control cars. Meanwhile, Jimi is shot down by a girl who admits she is a jinx -- and proves it.

E16

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

Air date: 1995-03-17

While poking around in the attic, Josh discovers love letters to his mom from his dad -- who was not the father of his siblings.

E17

Girl Talk

Air date: 1995-03-24

A football star eyes Jai, who wants a particular shy boy to ask her out. Meanwhile, Josh gets in trouble with his girlfriend because of Scotti.

E18

Little Rascals

Air date: 1995-03-31

Josh, a cracker-jack coffee shop manager, has a crisis to manage: his staff has the flu. Enter the replacement staff: his siblings and Scotti.

E19

The Easy Way

Air date: 1995-04-07

Jordee takes the easy way out of a geography exam: she cheats. And a girl with a ""bad rep"" has her eye on Jimi.

E20

The Tonsil Tale

Air date: 1995-04-14

Joc needs a doc -- ""Someone pulled a Christmas tree from my throat"" -- so it's tonsillectomy time for the first-grader. Meanwhile, Jesse takes up hypnosis.