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On Our Own
1994–1995 · 1 season, 20 episodes · ended
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Seasons and episodes On Our Own
Season 1
1994 · 20 episodes
1. Pilot23 min
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.
2. Last Tango in St. Louis
Josh has a problem: Gordon asks ""Aunt Jelcinda"" for a date, and he cannot refuse if he wants the family to stay together.
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.
4. A Matter of Principal
When Jesse is unjustly suspended from school for fighting, Jimi poses as Jesse's grandfather for a meeting with the principal.
5. Nok Till You Drop
Jimi loses money he doesn't have to a con man on a game of Nok-Hockey. Meanwhile, Jai readies for her first dance.
6. Swiss Family Jerrico's
Josh thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his impersonation, but Gordon tags along.
7. Bargain Basement
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.
8. Bonnie is Really Clyde
""Aunt Jelcinda"" befriends a runaway teen while Joc threatens to do so.
9. A Family Affair
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.""
10. Baby Blues
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.
11. That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It
Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.
12. All I Want for Christmas
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.-
13. Parents' Night
Josh can not attend parents' night at Jordee's school because he has to finish an article.
14. The Boarder
Josh wins custody of the kids, and the family takes in a boarder: live-in contractor Scotti.
15. Obstacle Illusion
Jordee gets into remote-control cars. Meanwhile, Jimi is shot down by a girl who admits she is a jinx -- and proves it.
16. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
While poking around in the attic, Josh discovers love letters to his mom from his dad -- who was not the father of his siblings.
17. Girl Talk
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.
18. Little Rascals
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.
19. The Easy Way
Jordee takes the easy way out of a geography exam: she cheats. And a girl with a ""bad rep"" has her eye on Jimi.
20. The Tonsil Tale
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.
Season summaries1 season, 20 episodes
Season 1
1994 · 20 episodes
Episodes run about 23 min. Last episode: April 14, 1995
Is it worth watching? On Our Own
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What is it about? 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.
Genre: comedy. Themes: cross dressing, st. louis, missouri, social services, sitcom, orphan siblings.
Cast and crew On Our Own
AllCreators
- Created byDavid W. Duclon
- MusicJesse Frederick
- NetworkABC
Full cast72 cast members across all seasons
Cast:
- Ralph Louis Harris · Josh Jerrico · 20 ep.
- Jojo Smollett · Jimi Jerrico · 20 ep.
- Jazz Smollett · Jai Jerrico · 20 ep.
- Jussie Smollett · Jesse Jerrico · 20 ep.
- Jurnee Smollett-Bell · Jordee Jerrico · 20 ep.
- Jake Smollett · Joc Jerrico · 20 ep.
- Jocqui Smollett · Jarreau Jerrico · 20 ep.
- Roger Aaron Brown · Gordon Ormsby · 11 ep.
- Kimberley Kates · Alana Michaels · 12 ep.
- T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh · Scotti Decker · 7 ep.
- Karen Kim · Suki · 4 ep.
- Laura Ponce · Nails · 4 ep.
- Cindy Herron · Shannon · 3 ep.
- Lorna Scott · McKelvey · 2 ep.
- Shekinah Williams · Becky · 2 ep.
- Deon Richmond · Kevin · 2 ep.
- Bumper Robinson · Nat · 2 ep.
- Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly · Hannah · 1 ep.
- Earl Boen · Principal Bolander · 1 ep.
- Cleandre Norman · Harold · 1 ep.
- Shavar Ross · Norman · 1 ep.
- Gaura Vani Buchwald · T · 1 ep.
- Mark W. Johnson · Clyde · 1 ep.
- Meagan Good · Tracee · 1 ep.
- Melissa DeLizia · Wanda · 1 ep.
- Paddi Edwards · Emmy · 1 ep.
- T.C. Warner · Kim · 1 ep.
- John Cothran · Officer Hughes · 1 ep.
- Dot-Marie Jones · Big Lucy · 1 ep.
- Kristin Hoover · Natalie · 1 ep.
- Nancy Balbirer · Pooch · 1 ep.
- Shar Jackson · Sara Louise · 1 ep.
- Tiffany Glover · Julia · 1 ep.
- Romy Rosemont · Nancy Fuller · 1 ep.
- Ellen Albertini Dow · Little Old Lady · 1 ep.
- Lee Poppie · Little Old Lady · 1 ep.
- John Barney · Fuller · 1 ep.
- Lisa Dinkins · 1 ep.
- Cynthia Kania · 1 ep.
- Jeanine Michelle · Pretty Girl · 1 ep.
Crew:
- John Amodeo · Producer
- Anthony Sepulveda · Casting
- Robert L. Boyett · Executive Producer
- Suzanne de Passe · Producer
- Thomas L. Miller · Executive Producer
- Jesse Frederick · Original Music Composer
- Bennett Salvay · Original Music Composer
- Joel Zwick · Director
- Fred Rubin · Writer
- Kelly Sandefur · Director
- John Tracy · Director
- Richard Correll · Director
- David Chambers · Writer
- Lore Kimbrough · Writer
- Michael Din · Writer
- Timothy Stack · Writer
- Greg Garcia · Writer
- David W. Duclon · Writer
- Gary Menteer · Writer
- Fred Fox, Jr. · Writer
- Jim Geoghan · Writer
- Ralph Greene · Writer
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Details On Our Own

- First episode
- September 13, 1994
- Last episode
- April 14, 1995
- Status
- ended
- Network
- ABC
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- TV-PG
- Studios
- de Passe Entertainment, Miller/Boyett Productions, Warner Bros. Television, Lightkeeper Productions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does On Our Own have?
1 season, 20 episodes. The last episode aired April 14, 1995.
Who’s in On Our Own?
Ralph Louis Harris, Jojo Smollett, Jazz Smollett, Jussie Smollett, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Jake Smollett, Jocqui Smollett, Roger Aaron Brown, Kimberley Kates, and T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh. Created by David W. Duclon.
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