On Our Own

Episode 01

Pilot

Sep 13, 1994 · 23 min

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.

Episode 02

Last Tango in St. Louis

Sep 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.

Episode 03

Matchmaker Mama

Sep 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.

Episode 04

A Matter of Principal

Oct 2, 1994

When Jesse is unjustly suspended from school for fighting, Jimi poses as Jesse's grandfather for a meeting with the principal.

Episode 05

Nok Till You Drop

Oct 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.

Episode 06

Swiss Family Jerrico's

Oct 16, 1994

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

Episode 07

Bargain Basement

Oct 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.

Episode 08

Bonnie is Really Clyde

Oct 30, 1994

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

Episode 09

A Family Affair

Nov 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.""

Episode 10

Baby Blues

Dec 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.

Episode 11

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

Dec 11, 1994

Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.

Episode 12

All I Want for Christmas

Dec 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.-

Episode 13

Parents' Night

Dec 28, 1994

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

Episode 14

The Boarder

Mar 3, 1995

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

Episode 15

Obstacle Illusion

Mar 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.

Episode 16

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

Mar 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.

Episode 17

Girl Talk

Mar 24, 1995

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.

Episode 18

Little Rascals

Mar 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.

Episode 19

The Easy Way

Apr 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.

Episode 20

The Tonsil Tale

Apr 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.