On Our Own

On Our Own

  • 1994
  • 1 Seasons
  • 20 Episodes
  •  6  (3)
  •   Ended

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.

On Our Own
Seasons
The Tonsil Tale
20. The Tonsil Tale
April 14, 1995
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.
The Easy Way
19. The Easy Way
April 07, 1995
Jordee takes the easy way out of a geography exam: she cheats. And a girl with a ""bad rep"" has her eye on Jimi.
Little Rascals
18. Little Rascals
March 31, 1995
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.
Girl Talk
17. Girl Talk
March 24, 1995
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.
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
16. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
March 17, 1995
While poking around in the attic, Josh discovers love letters to his mom from his dad -- who was not the father of his siblings.
Obstacle Illusion
15. Obstacle Illusion
March 10, 1995
Jordee gets into remote-control cars. Meanwhile, Jimi is shot down by a girl who admits she is a jinx -- and proves it.
The Boarder
14. The Boarder
March 03, 1995
Josh wins custody of the kids, and the family takes in a boarder: live-in contractor Scotti.
Parents' Night
13. Parents' Night
December 28, 1994
Josh can not attend parents' night at Jordee's school because he has to finish an article.
All I Want for Christmas
12. All I Want for Christmas
December 18, 1994
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.-
That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It
11. That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It
December 11, 1994
Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.
Baby Blues
10. Baby Blues
December 04, 1994
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.
A Family Affair
9. A Family Affair
November 13, 1994
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.""
Bonnie is Really Clyde
8. Bonnie is Really Clyde
October 30, 1994
""Aunt Jelcinda"" befriends a runaway teen while Joc threatens to do so.
Bargain Basement
7. Bargain Basement
October 23, 1994
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.
Swiss Family Jerrico's
6. Swiss Family Jerrico's
October 16, 1994
Josh thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his impersonation, but Gordon tags along.
Nok Till You Drop
5. Nok Till You Drop
October 09, 1994
Jimi loses money he doesn't have to a con man on a game of Nok-Hockey. Meanwhile, Jai readies for her first dance.
A Matter of Principal
4. A Matter of Principal
October 02, 1994
When Jesse is unjustly suspended from school for fighting, Jimi poses as Jesse's grandfather for a meeting with the principal.
Matchmaker Mama
3. Matchmaker Mama
September 25, 1994
""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.
Last Tango in St. Louis
2. Last Tango in St. Louis
September 18, 1994
Josh has a problem: Gordon asks ""Aunt Jelcinda"" for a date, and he cannot refuse if he wants the family to stay together.
Pilot
1. Pilot
September 13, 1994
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.
Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    September 13, 1994
  • Rating
    6  (3)