On Our Own

1994 - 1995

Pilot

13th September 1994

Episode 1

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

18th September 1994

Episode 2

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

25th September 1994

Episode 3

""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

2nd October 1994

Episode 4

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

9th October 1994

Episode 5

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

16th October 1994

Episode 6

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

Bargain Basement

23rd October 1994

Episode 7

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

30th October 1994

Episode 8

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

A Family Affair

13th November 1994

Episode 9

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

4th December 1994

Episode 10

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

11th December 1994

Episode 11

Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.

All I Want for Christmas

18th December 1994

Episode 12

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

28th December 1994

Episode 13

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

The Boarder

Episode 14

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

Obstacle Illusion

10th March 1995

Episode 15

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

17th March 1995

Episode 16

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

24th March 1995

Episode 17

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

31st March 1995

Episode 18

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

Episode 19

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

14th April 1995

Episode 20

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.

Top Cast

Ralph Louis Harris•Jojo Smollett•Jazz Smollett

Director

Gregg Heschong

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.

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Ralph Louis Harris Image

Ralph Louis Harris

Josh Jerrico / 'Aunt Jelcinda'

Jojo Smollett

Jimi Jerrico

Jazz Smollett

Jai Jerrico

Jussie Smollett Image

Jussie Smollett

Jesse Jerrico

Jurnee Smollett Image

Jurnee Smollett

Jordee Jerrico

Jake Smollett Image

Jake Smollett

Joc Jerrico

Jocqui Smollett

Jarreau Jerrico

Full Crew

Suzanne de Passe

Producer

Thomas L. Miller

Executive Producer

Robert L. Boyett

Executive Producer

John Amodeo

Producer

Jesse Frederick

Original Music Composer

Bennett Salvay

Original Music Composer

Anthony Sepulveda

Casting Director

Gregg Heschong

Director

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