On Our Own
TV-PG1994•23m•6.0/10
Comedy
Ratings
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6.0/10(3)
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.
Production
De Passe Entertainment, Miller/Boyett Productions, Warner Bros. Television, Lightkeeper Productions
Language
EN
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
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
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.
E2
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.
E3
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.
E4
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.
E5
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.
E6
Swiss Family Jerrico's
Air date: 1994-10-16
Josh thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his impersonation, but Gordon tags along.
E7
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.
E8
Bonnie is Really Clyde
Air date: 1994-10-30
""Aunt Jelcinda"" befriends a runaway teen while Joc threatens to do so.
E9
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.
Cast
Ralph Louis Harris
Josh Jerrico / 'Aunt Jelcinda'
Jojo Smollett
Jimi Jerrico
Jazz Smollett
Jai Jerrico
Jussie Smollett
Jesse Jerrico
Jurnee Smollett
Jordee Jerrico
Jake Smollett
Joc Jerrico
Jocqui Smollett
Jarreau Jerrico
