On Our Own

30min

Comedy

On Our Own is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 13, 1994 until April 14, 1995. The series stars Ralph Louis Harris and six real life siblings: Jazz, Jocqui, Jake, Jojo, Jurnee, and Jussie Smollett. The series was created and executive produced by David W. Duclon, one of the executive producers of Family Matters. The series was also produced by Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett, who developed the show. Suzanne dePasse and Suzanne Coston were additional executive producers, with Duclon's longtime colleague Gary Menteer acting as co-executive producer. The series was produced by Miller-Boyett Productions, with associates Lightkeeper Productions and dePasse Entertainment. On Our Own was the first Miller/Boyett sitcom to be produced by Warner Bros. Television for its entire run.

Episodes

Cast

Pilot

1. Pilot

13th Sep 1994

After their parents dies in an automobile accident, twenty-year-old Josh 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

2. Last Tango in St. Louis

18th Sep 1994

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

3. Matchmaker Mama

25th Sep 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.

A Matter of Principal

4. A Matter of Principal

2nd Oct 1994

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

5. Nok Till You Drop

9th Oct 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.

Swiss Family Jerrico's

6. Swiss Family Jerrico's

16th Oct 1994

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

Bargain Basement

7. Bargain Basement

23rd Oct 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.

Bonnie is Really Clyde

8. Bonnie is Really Clyde

30th Oct 1994

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

A Family Affair

9. A Family Affair

13th Nov 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.""

Baby Blues

10. Baby Blues

4th Dec 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.

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

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

11th Dec 1994

Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.

All I Want for Christmas

12. All I Want for Christmas

18th Dec 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.-

Parents' Night

13. Parents' Night

28th Dec 1994

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

The Boarder

14. The Boarder

3rd Mar 1995

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

Obstacle Illusion

15. Obstacle Illusion

10th Mar 1995

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

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

16. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

17th Mar 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.

Girl Talk

17. Girl Talk

24th Mar 1997

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.

Little Rascals

18. Little Rascals

31st Mar 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.

The Easy Way

19. The Easy Way

7th Apr 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.

The Tonsil Tale

20. The Tonsil Tale

14th Apr 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.

First air date

13th Sep 1994

Last air date

24th Mar 1997

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks