On Our Own (1994)
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 - 20 Episode s
1x1 - Pilot
September 13, 1994
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.
1x2 - Last Tango in St. Louis
September 18, 1994
Josh has a problem: Gordon asks ""Aunt Jelcinda"" for a date, and he cannot refuse if he wants the family to stay together.
1x3 - Matchmaker Mama
September 25, 1994
""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.
1x4 - A Matter of Principal
October 2, 1994
When Jesse is unjustly suspended from school for fighting, Jimi poses as Jesse's grandfather for a meeting with the principal.
1x5 - Nok Till You Drop
October 9, 1994
Jimi loses money he doesn't have to a con man on a game of Nok-Hockey. Meanwhile, Jai readies for her first dance.
1x6 - Swiss Family Jerrico's
October 16, 1994
Josh thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his impersonation, but Gordon tags along.
1x7 - Bargain Basement
October 23, 1994
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.
1x8 - Bonnie is Really Clyde
October 30, 1994
""Aunt Jelcinda"" befriends a runaway teen while Joc threatens to do so.
1x9 - A Family Affair
November 13, 1994
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.""
1x10 - Baby Blues
December 4, 1994
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.
1x11 - That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It
December 11, 1994
Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.
1x12 - All I Want for Christmas
December 18, 1994
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.-
1x13 - Parents' Night
December 28, 1994
Josh can not attend parents' night at Jordee's school because he has to finish an article.
1x14 - The Boarder
March 3, 1995
Josh wins custody of the kids, and the family takes in a boarder: live-in contractor Scotti.
1x15 - Obstacle Illusion
March 10, 1995
Jordee gets into remote-control cars. Meanwhile, Jimi is shot down by a girl who admits she is a jinx -- and proves it.
1x16 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
March 17, 1995
While poking around in the attic, Josh discovers love letters to his mom from his dad -- who was not the father of his siblings.
1x17 - Girl Talk
March 24, 1997
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.
1x18 - Little Rascals
March 31, 1995
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.
1x19 - The Easy Way
April 7, 1995
Jordee takes the easy way out of a geography exam: she cheats. And a girl with a ""bad rep"" has her eye on Jimi.
1x20 - The Tonsil Tale
April 14, 1995
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.