David W. Duclon
Director
On Our Own (1994)
Season 1
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.
Released Sept. 14, 1994
Episode 23 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.child-lives-alone, imdb.orphaned-siblings-live-alone, imdb.laugh-track, imdb.gender-disguise, imdb.loss-of-parents, imdb.african-american-protagonist, imdb.death-of-parents + 12 more, imdb.three-word-title, imdb.home-alone, imdb.cross-dressing, imdb.brother-brother-relationship, imdb.brother-sister-relationship, imdb.car-accident, imdb.child-protagonist, imdb.african-american, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.sitcom, imdb.orphan, imdb.sitcom-comedy
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
German,
English
S1E1 - Pilot
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.
Sept. 13, 1994, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
Sept. 18, 1994, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
Sept. 25, 1994, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
Oct. 2, 1994, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
Oct. 9, 1994, midnight
S1E6 - Swiss Family Jerrico's
Josh thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his impersonation, but Gordon tags along.
Oct. 16, 1994, midnight
S1E7 - 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.
Oct. 23, 1994, midnight
S1E8 - Bonnie is Really Clyde
""Aunt Jelcinda"" befriends a runaway teen while Joc threatens to do so.
Oct. 30, 1994, midnight
S1E9 - 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.""
Nov. 13, 1994, midnight
S1E10 - 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.
Dec. 4, 1994, midnight
S1E11 - That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It
Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.
Dec. 11, 1994, midnight
S1E12 - 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.-
Dec. 18, 1994, midnight
S1E13 - Parents' Night
Josh can not attend parents' night at Jordee's school because he has to finish an article.
Dec. 28, 1994, midnight
S1E14 - The Boarder
Josh wins custody of the kids, and the family takes in a boarder: live-in contractor Scotti.
March 3, 1995, midnight
S1E15 - 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.
March 10, 1995, midnight
S1E16 - 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.
March 17, 1995, midnight
S1E17 - 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.
March 24, 1997, midnight
S1E18 - 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.
March 31, 1995, midnight
S1E19 - 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.
April 7, 1995, midnight
S1E20 - 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.
April 14, 1995, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 23 min.
Released: Sept. 14, 1994
Last Air Date: April 14, 1995, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG
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