"On Our Own" (1994) Episode Guide v1.1.0
(c) 1997, Tom Walsh (avs@netport.com)
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The following is an episode guide for the 1994 show "On Our Own." It
is not complete yet as I hope to add other information.
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ABOUT THE SHOW:
"On Our Own" was a sitcom seven orphaned children who oldest sibling
raises the youngest while keeping authorities from splitting up the
family. While reminiscent of "Party of Five," which debuted less than
a week later, this show is played for laughs.
"On Our Own" was produced by Warner Brothers Television, a division of
Time Warner Entertainment Company, LP, & Greengrass Productions, Inc.
Note that there was 1977-78 sitcom of the same title about an ad agency
that has gone into rec.arts.tv legend.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE:
Episode titles, original run dates, and production numbers come from the
online Library of Congress Information Service (telnet://locis.loc.gov).
I do not assume that the LOCIS information is completely correct (I have
found errors), so you shouldn't either. I will correct errors as I find
them or as they are pointed out to me.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Thanks to Audrey DeLisle (rad@crl.com) for supplying the episode
descriptions.
VERSION HISTORY:
v1.0.0 27 October 1997 Initial version
v1.1.0 18 December 1997 Episode descriptions added
CAST:
PERFORMER - CHARACTER
Ralph Louis Harris - Josh Jerrico/Aunt Jelcinda
Jojo Smollett - Jimi Jerrico
Jazz Smollett - Jai Jerrico
Jussie Smollett - Jesse Jerrico
Jurnee Smollett - Jordee Jerrico
Jake Smollett - Joc Jerrico
Jocqui Smollett - Jarreau Jerrico
Kimberley Kates - Alana Michaels (1994)
T'Keyah 'Crystal' Keymah - Scotti Decker (1995)
Roger Aaron Brown - Gordon Ormsby (1994)
Karen Kim - Suki (1995)
Laura Ponce - Nails (1995)
OCCASIONAL PERFORMERS:
Cindy Herron - Josh's girlfriend
Note: Cindy Herron (now Cindy Herron Braggs) is one-third of the
musical act En Vogue.
EPISODES:
ABC - The show generally appeared on ABC on Sundays from 8:30-9:00 p.m.
for original episodes through 1994, while original episodes burned off in
1995 aired on Fridays from 8:30-9:00 p.m. The order below is production
number, episode title, and original air date.
*** SEASON 1 (1994-95) 20 EPISODES ***
[no. 475082] "Pilot" 13 September 1994
D: Joel Zwick
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 the Department of Childrens 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.
Note: This episode was repeated Friday, 16 September 1994 at 8:30 p.m.
[no. 456301] "Last Tango in St. Louis" 18 September 1994
a.k.a., "Dog Day after Groom"
D: John Tracy
Josh has a problem: Gordon asks "Aunt Jelcinda" for a date, and he
cannot refuse if he wants the family to stay together.
[no. 456303] "Matchmaker Mama" 25 September 1994
a.k.a., "Cussing's Last Stand"
D: Joel Tracy
"Aunt Jelcinda" finds a distraught young woman (Cindy Herron) in a
restaurant ladies' room and sets her up with her alter ego, Josh. She
eventually becomes his girlfriend.
Guests: Cindy Herron - Josh's girlfriend
[no. 456302] "A Matter of Principal" 2 October 1994
a.k.a., "The Little Horrors of Shopping"
D: John Tracy
Little Jesse is unjustly suspended from school for fighting, and he
turns to older brother Jimi, in disguise as his "grandfather" to bail
him out.
Guests: Earl Boen - Bolander
[no. 456304] "Nok Till You Drop" 9 October 1994
a.k.a., "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"
D: Joel Zwick
Jimi bets all of his money, and more, on a losing game of Nok-Hockey.
Guests: Shavar Ross - Norman
Guara Buchwald - T
Mark Johnson - Clyde
[no. 456305] "Swiss Family Jerrico's" 16 October 1994
a.k.a., "Prelude to a Kiss"
D: Joel Zwick
It's quick-thinking time when an unprepared Josh has to produce "Aunt
Jelcinda" after Gordon barges in on the family's camping trip.
Guests: Meagan Good - Traycee
[no. 456307] "Bargain Basement" 23 October 1994
a.k.a., "Best Kept Secrets"
D: Richard Correll
The Jerrico clan find a trunk in the house, brining back memories of
their parents. Alana may be removed from their case.
[no. 456306] "Bonnie is Really Clyde" 30 October 1994
a.k.a., "Jinx's Hi-jinx"
D: John Tracy
"Aunt Jelcinda" befriends a runaway teen (T. C. Warner) while Joc
threatens to do so.
Guests: T. C. Warner - the runaway
Paddy Harris - Emmy
John Cothran - Officer Hughes
Dot Jones - Big Lucy
Bergen Lynn Williams - Guard
[no. 456308] "A Family Affair" 13 November 1994
D: Joel Zwick
Josh gets serious about his girlfriend, but Jimi realizes she may have
problems inheriting the six siblings.
Guests: Cindy Herron - Josh's girlfriend
[no. 456310] "Baby Blues" 4 December 1994
D: Richard Correll
The kids try to raise money for tickets to a Whitney Houston Concert,
with mixed success. Josh gets stuck in an elevator with a very
pregnant woman.
Guests: Romy Rosemont - pregnant woman
Ellen Albertini Dow - Little old lady
[no. 456311] "That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It" 11 December 1994
D: Richard Correll
Jerrico's neighbor is Gordon's mother-in-law, and she feels it is her
civic duty to spy on them.
Guests: Claudette Sutherland - neighbor
[no. 456312] "All I Want for Christmas" 18 December 1994
D: Richard Correll
A bully in kindergarten tells Joc there is no Santa Claus, so Josh
proves otherwise by donning the suit himself, succeeding a little too
well.
Guests: Daniel Murillo - Billy Beebo
[no. 456309] "Parent's Night" 28 December 1994
D: Joel Zwick
Josh cannot attend parents' night at Jordee's school because he has to
finish an article.
Guests: Lorna Scott - Mrs. McKelvey
Maya Nicole Johnson - Brittany
Jonathan Martin - Scooter
[no. 456313] "The Boarder" 3 March 1995
D: Kelly Sandefur
Josh finally receives custody of his younger siblings. But the roof
caves in -- literally. The only contractor they can afford is Scotti,
who moves in with them!
Guests: Timothy Stack - Mr. Pinapel
[no. 456314] "Obstacle Illusion" 10 March 1995
D: Joel Zwick
Jordee gets into remote-control cars. Jimi is shot down by Jonesy, a
girl who admits she is a jinx -- and proves it.
Guests: Shekinah Williams - Becky
[no. 456316] "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" 17 March 1995
D: Joel Zwick
Josh discovers love letters in the attic from his mother to his
father -- a man who was not the father of his siblings.
Guests: Bianca Vaughn - Diane
[no. 456317] "Girl Talk" 24 March 1995
D: Kelly Sandefur
A football star eyes Jai, who wants a particular shy boy to ask her
out. Josh gets in trouble with his girlfriend because of Scotti.
Guests: Cindy Herron - Josh's girlfriend
Bumper Robinson - football star
Deon Richmond - shy boy
[no. 456319] "Little Rascals" 31 March 1995
D: Kelly Sandefur
Coffee shop manager Josh has a problem: his entire staff contracted
the flu. The solution is to bring in his siblings and Scotti as
replacements.
[no. 456318] "The Easy Way" 7 April 1995
D: Kelly Sandefur
--- No description currently available ---
[no. 456315] "The Tonsil Tale" 14 April 1995
D: Joel Zwick
First-grader Joc needs a tonsillectomy. Jesses learns hypnosis.
Guests: Larry Gelman - Mr. Berger
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