About
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.
Cast
Ralph Louis Harris
as Josh Jerrico / 'Aunt Jelcinda'
Jojo Smollett
as Jimi Jerrico
Jazz Smollett
as Jai Jerrico
Jussie Smollett
as Jesse Jerrico
Jurnee Smollett
as Jordee Jerrico
Jake Smollett
as Joc Jerrico
Jocqui Smollett
as Jarreau Jerrico
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Pilot
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
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
""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
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
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
Josh thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his impersonation, but Gordon tags along.
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.
Bonnie is Really Clyde
""Aunt Jelcinda"" befriends a runaway teen while Joc threatens to do so.
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