On Our Own

Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 20

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. Boy...

Episodes(20)

Pilot

1. 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.

Air Date : 1994-09-13

Last Tango in St. Louis

2. 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.

Air Date : 1994-09-18

3. 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.

Air Date : 1994-09-25

4. 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.

Air Date : 1994-10-02

5. 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.

Air Date : 1994-10-09

Swiss Family Jerrico's

6. Swiss Family Jerrico's

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

Air Date : 1994-10-16

7. 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.

Air Date : 1994-10-23

Bonnie is Really Clyde

8. Bonnie is Really Clyde

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

Air Date : 1994-10-30

9. 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.""

Air Date : 1994-11-13

10. 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.

Air Date : 1994-12-04

That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It

11. That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It

Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.

Air Date : 1994-12-11

All I Want for Christmas

12. 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.-

Air Date : 1994-12-18

Parents' Night

13. Parents' Night

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

Air Date : 1994-12-28

The Boarder

14. The Boarder

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

Air Date : 1995-03-03

Obstacle Illusion

15. 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.

Air Date : 1995-03-10

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

16. 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.

Air Date : 1995-03-17

Girl Talk

17. 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.

Air Date : 1997-03-24

Little Rascals

18. 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.

Air Date : 1995-03-31

The Easy Way

19. 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.

Air Date : 1995-04-07

The Tonsil Tale

20. 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.

Air Date : 1995-04-14