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 (Temporada 1)
Pilot (Episodio 1)
Guionista: David W. Duclon
Fecha de emisión: 1994-09-13
Duración: 23 min
Sinopsis: 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. Louis (Episodio 2)
Guionista: Fred Rubin
Fecha de emisión: 1994-09-18
Sinopsis: 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 (Episodio 3)
Guionista: Fred Rubin
Fecha de emisión: 1994-09-25
Sinopsis: ""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 (Episodio 4)
Guionista: David Chambers
Fecha de emisión: 1994-10-02
Sinopsis: 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 (Episodio 5)
Guionista: Fred Rubin
Fecha de emisión: 1994-10-09
Sinopsis: 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 (Episodio 6)
Guionista: Michael Din
Fecha de emisión: 1994-10-16
Sinopsis: Josh thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his impersonation, but Gordon tags along.
Bargain Basement (Episodio 7)
Guionista: Lore Kimbrough
Fecha de emisión: 1994-10-23
Sinopsis: 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 (Episodio 8)
Guionista: Greg Garcia
Fecha de emisión: 1994-10-30
Sinopsis: ""Aunt Jelcinda"" befriends a runaway teen while Joc threatens to do so.
A Family Affair (Episodio 9)
Guionista: Lore Kimbrough
Fecha de emisión: 1994-11-13
Sinopsis: 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 (Episodio 10)
Guionista: Lore Kimbrough
Fecha de emisión: 1994-12-04
Sinopsis: 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 (Episodio 11)
Guionista: Timothy Stack
Fecha de emisión: 1994-12-11
Sinopsis: Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.
All I Want for Christmas (Episodio 12)
Guionista: Gary Menteer
Fecha de emisión: 1994-12-18
Sinopsis: 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 (Episodio 13)
Guionista: David Chambers
Fecha de emisión: 1994-12-28
Sinopsis: Josh can not attend parents' night at Jordee's school because he has to finish an article.
The Boarder (Episodio 14)
Guionista: Fred Rubin
Fecha de emisión: 1995-03-03
Sinopsis: Josh wins custody of the kids, and the family takes in a boarder: live-in contractor Scotti.
Obstacle Illusion (Episodio 15)
Guionista: David Chambers
Fecha de emisión: 1995-03-10
Sinopsis: 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 (Episodio 16)
Guionista: Lore Kimbrough
Fecha de emisión: 1995-03-17
Sinopsis: 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 (Episodio 17)
Guionista: Ralph Greene
Fecha de emisión: 1995-03-24
Sinopsis: 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 (Episodio 18)
Guionista: Michael Din
Fecha de emisión: 1995-03-31
Sinopsis: 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 (Episodio 19)
Guionista: Fred Rubin
Fecha de emisión: 1995-04-07
Sinopsis: 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 (Episodio 20)
Guionista: Jim Geoghan
Fecha de emisión: 1995-04-14
Sinopsis: 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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