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.
On Our Own (Season 1)
Pilot 0.0
Air date: 1994-09-13
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1994-09-18
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1994-09-25
Overview: ""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 0.0
Air date: 1994-10-02
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1994-10-09
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1994-10-16
Overview: Josh thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his impersonation, but Gordon tags along.
Bargain Basement 0.0
Air date: 1994-10-23
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1994-10-30
Overview: ""Aunt Jelcinda"" befriends a runaway teen while Joc threatens to do so.
A Family Affair 0.0
Air date: 1994-11-13
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1994-12-04
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1994-12-11
Overview: Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.
All I Want for Christmas 0.0
Air date: 1994-12-18
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1994-12-28
Overview: Josh can not attend parents' night at Jordee's school because he has to finish an article.
The Boarder 0.0
Air date: 1995-03-03
Overview: Josh wins custody of the kids, and the family takes in a boarder: live-in contractor Scotti.
Obstacle Illusion 0.0
Air date: 1995-03-10
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1995-03-17
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1997-03-24
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1995-03-31
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1995-04-07
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 1995-04-14
Overview: 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.
Seasons
Episodes 20