On Our Own

S01E19: The Easy Way

Jordee takes the easy way out of a geography exam: she cheats. And a girl with a ""bad rep"" has her eye on Jimi.

Overview

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.

Episodes

S01E01 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...

S01E02 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.
Matchmaker Mama

S01E03 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.
A Matter of Principal

S01E04 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.
Nok Till You Drop

S01E05 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.

S01E06 Swiss Family Jerrico's

October 16, 1994
Josh thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his impersonation, but Gordon tags along.
Bargain Basement

S01E07 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.

S01E08 Bonnie is Really Clyde

October 30, 1994
""Aunt Jelcinda"" befriends a runaway teen while Joc threatens to do so.
A Family Affair

S01E09 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.""
Baby Blues

S01E10 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.

S01E11 That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It

December 11, 1994
Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.

S01E12 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.-

S01E13 Parents' Night

December 28, 1994
Josh can not attend parents' night at Jordee's school because he has to finish an article.

S01E14 The Boarder

March 3, 1995
Josh wins custody of the kids, and the family takes in a boarder: live-in contractor Scotti.

S01E15 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.

S01E16 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.

S01E17 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.

S01E18 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.

S01E19 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.

S01E20 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.

Cast

Roger Aaron Brown
Roger Aaron Brown
T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
Jurnee Smollett
Jurnee Smollett
Jordee Jerrico
Ralph Louis Harris
Ralph Louis Harris
Aunt Jelcinda
Jussie Smollett
Jussie Smollett
Jesse Jerrico
Jake Smollett
Jake Smollett
Joc Jerrico
Meagan Good
Meagan Good
Traycee
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell
Construction Worker
Jojo Smollett
Jimi Jerrico
Jazz Smollett
Jai Jerrico
Jocqui Smollett
Jarreau Jerrico

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