TV series
On Our Own
1994–1995, English, on ABC. Created by David W. Duclon.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Status
- Ended in 1995
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Latest episode
S1 E20: The Tonsil Tale
Aired 14 April 1995
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- David W. DuclonCreator
- Ralph Louis HarrisJosh Jerrico / 'Aunt Jelcinda' · 20 ep
- Jojo SmollettJimi Jerrico · 20 ep
- Jazz SmollettJai Jerrico · 20 ep
- Jussie SmollettJesse Jerrico · 20 ep
- Jurnee Smollett-BellJordee Jerrico · 20 ep
- Jake SmollettJoc Jerrico · 20 ep
- Jocqui SmollettJarreau Jerrico · 20 ep
- Kimberley KatesAlana Michaels · 12 ep
- Roger Aaron BrownGordon Ormsby · 11 ep
- T'Keyah Crystal KeymáhScotti Decker · 7 ep
- Karen KimSuki · 4 ep
- Laura PonceNails · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 September 1994
- Last aired
- 14 April 1995
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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How many seasons of On Our Own are there?
On Our Own has 1 season and 20 episodes, about 23 minutes each.
Is On Our Own finished?
Yes. On Our Own ended in 1995, so you can watch the whole story.
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On Our Own parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
On Our Own is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like On Our Own?
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Who created On Our Own?
On Our Own was created by David W. Duclon and stars Ralph Louis Harris, Jojo Smollett, Jazz Smollett.