Series·1994·TV-PG·1 season

On Our Own

Comedy

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.

Created by David W. Duclon

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PilotE1 · 23 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.

Last Tango in St. LouisE2 · 45 min

Josh has a problem: Gordon asks ""Aunt Jelcinda"" for a date, and he cannot refuse if he wants the family to stay together.

Matchmaker MamaE3 · 45 min

""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 PrincipalE4 · 45 min

When Jesse is unjustly suspended from school for fighting, Jimi poses as Jesse's grandfather for a meeting with the principal.

Nok Till You DropE5 · 45 min

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'sE6 · 45 min

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

Bargain BasementE7 · 45 min

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 ClydeE8 · 45 min

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

A Family AffairE9 · 45 min

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 BluesE10 · 45 min

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 ItE11 · 45 min

Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.

All I Want for ChristmasE12 · 45 min

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' NightE13 · 45 min

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

The BoarderE14 · 45 min

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

Obstacle IllusionE15 · 45 min

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 BrotherE16 · 45 min

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 TalkE17 · 45 min

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 RascalsE18 · 45 min

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 WayE19 · 45 min

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 TaleE20 · 45 min

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.

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Cast

7 credited

Ralph Louis Harris
Ralph Louis HarrisJosh Jerrico / 'Aunt Jelcinda'
Jojo Smollett
Jojo SmollettJimi Jerrico
Jazz Smollett
Jazz SmollettJai Jerrico
Jussie Smollett
Jussie SmollettJesse Jerrico
Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Jurnee Smollett-BellJordee Jerrico
Jake Smollett
Jake SmollettJoc Jerrico
Jocqui Smollett
Jocqui SmollettJarreau Jerrico

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