On Our Own
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.
Cast: Ralph Louis Harris, Jojo Smollett, Jazz Smollett
Season 1
20 episodes
- 1. PilotAfter 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.TV-PGCC23minSep 13, 1994
- 2. Last Tango in St. LouisJosh has a problem: Gordon asks ""Aunt Jelcinda"" for a date, and he cannot refuse if he wants the family to stay together.TV-PGCCSep 18, 1994
3. Matchmaker Mama""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.TV-PGCCSep 25, 1994
4. A Matter of PrincipalWhen Jesse is unjustly suspended from school for fighting, Jimi poses as Jesse's grandfather for a meeting with the principal.TV-PGCCOct 2, 1994
5. Nok Till You DropJimi loses money he doesn't have to a con man on a game of Nok-Hockey. Meanwhile, Jai readies for her first dance.TV-PGCCOct 9, 1994- 6. Swiss Family Jerrico'sJosh thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his impersonation, but Gordon tags along.TV-PGCCOct 16, 1994
7. Bargain BasementThe 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.TV-PGCCOct 23, 1994- 8. Bonnie is Really Clyde""Aunt Jelcinda"" befriends a runaway teen while Joc threatens to do so.TV-PGCCOct 30, 1994
9. A Family AffairJosh 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.""TV-PGCCNov 13, 1994
10. Baby BluesThe 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.TV-PGCCDec 4, 1994- 11. That's My Car and I'm Sticking to ItNeighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.TV-PGCCDec 11, 1994
- 12. All I Want for ChristmasWhen 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.-TV-PGCCDec 18, 1994
- 13. Parents' NightJosh can not attend parents' night at Jordee's school because he has to finish an article.TV-PGCCDec 28, 1994
- 14. The BoarderJosh wins custody of the kids, and the family takes in a boarder: live-in contractor Scotti.TV-PGCCMar 3, 1995
- 15. Obstacle IllusionJordee gets into remote-control cars. Meanwhile, Jimi is shot down by a girl who admits she is a jinx -- and proves it.TV-PGCCMar 10, 1995
- 16. He Ain't Heavy, He's My BrotherWhile poking around in the attic, Josh discovers love letters to his mom from his dad -- who was not the father of his siblings.TV-PGCCMar 17, 1995
- 17. Girl TalkA 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.TV-PGCCMar 24, 1995
- 18. Little RascalsJosh, a cracker-jack coffee shop manager, has a crisis to manage: his staff has the flu. Enter the replacement staff: his siblings and Scotti.TV-PGCCMar 31, 1995
- 19. The Easy WayJordee takes the easy way out of a geography exam: she cheats. And a girl with a ""bad rep"" has her eye on Jimi.TV-PGCCApr 7, 1995
- 20. The Tonsil TaleJoc 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.TV-PGCCApr 14, 1995
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On Our Own
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- David W. Duclon
- Cast
- Ralph Louis Harris, Jojo Smollett, Jazz Smollett, Jussie Smollett, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Jake Smollett
- Studio
- de Passe Entertainment, Miller/Boyett Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
