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Season 1 – On Our Own

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A family of seven children tries to cope with life without their parents.

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Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times 07/26/2019
ABC's "On Our Own' is one of those unredeemably awful comedy series that you can't envision anyone even writing, let alone selling to a network. Go to Full Review Tim Gray Variety 07/26/2019
It's shamelessly calculated and blatantly derivative. In other words, how can it miss? Go to Full Review Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal 02/03/2021
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Mrs. Doubifire, where are you?... Try as he might, Ralph Harris can't challenge Robin Williams. Go to Full Review Robert Bianco Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 02/03/2021
Miller and Boyett have proven themselves to be better judges of family tastes than I am. Still, even the best-run factories occasionally churn out a lemon. Go to Full Review Bob Langford News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) 02/03/2021
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Nothing like orphans and cross-dressing to bring down the house. Go to Full Review James Endrst Hartford Courant 07/26/2019
The Jerricos are a little short on charm and acting ability. But you won't be able to convince your kids of that. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Latasha h @RT68693848 01/26/2023 My favorite show wish they would reair it See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ralph Louis Harris

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JoJo Smollett

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Jazz Smollett

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Jussie Smollett

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Jurnee Smollett

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Jake Smollett

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 13, 1994 Pilot The oldest of seven orphans poses as a long-lost aunt to keep his family together. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 18, 1994 Last Tango in St. Louis Josh (Ralph Louis Harris) tries to keep his distance from tango-dancer Gordon (Roger Aaron Brown). Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 25, 1994 Matchmaking Mama As Mama J., Josh (Ralph Louis Harris) meets a waitress he is attracted to. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 2, 1994 A Matter of Principal Jimi (JoJo Smollett) poses as Jesse's grandfather for a meeting with the principal. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 9, 1994 Nok 'Til You Drop Jimi (JoJo Smollett) loses money to a con man; Jai (Jazz Smollett) readies for her first dance. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 16, 1994 Swiss Family Jerrico Josh (Ralph Louis Harris) thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his masquerade, but Gordon (Roger Aaron Brown) follows. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 23, 1994 Bargain Basement An old trunk conjures up memories of the parents. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 30, 1994 Bonnie Is Really Clyde Mama J (Ralph Louis Harris) spends the night in women's jail for scalping tickets. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 13, 1994 A Family Affair The kids arrange a romantic evening for Josh (Ralph Louis Harris) and his girl. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 20, 1994 Parents' Night A cruel classmate thinks orphan Jordee (Jurnee Smollett) shouldn't go to school parents night. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 4, 1994 Baby Blues Josh (Ralph Louis Harris) is trapped in an elevator with a woman in labor. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 11, 1994 That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It The neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 18, 1994 All I Want for Christmas A tough schoolmate makes Joc (Jake Smollett) question his belief in Santa. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 3, 1995 The Boarder Josh (Ralph Louis Harris) wins custody of the kids; the family takes in a boarder. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 10, 1995 Obstacle Illusion Jordee (Jurnee Smollett) and friend scheme to race their remote-controlled cars at an all-boys track. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 17, 1995 He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother Letters found in the attic reveal that Josh (Ralph Louis Harris) is a half-brother. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 24, 1995 Girl Talk The Jerricos' pretty boarder makes Josh's girlfriend jealous. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 31, 1995 Little Rascals Josh (Ralph Louis Harris) copes with chaos at his fast-food restaurant. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 7, 1995 The Easy Way Scotti (T'Keyah Crystal Keymah) chides Josh (Ralph Louis Harris) about his parenting after Jordee (Jurnee Smollett) is caught cheating. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 14, 1995 The Tonsil Tale Hospitalized for a tonsillectomy, Joc (Jake Smollett) bolts with his teddy bear. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Thomas L. Miller, Robert L. Boyett, Suzanne De Passe, David Duclon, Suzanne Costan
Network
ABC
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 13, 1994