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On Our Own

  • TV Series
  • 1994–1995
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
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6.2/10
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On Our Own (1994)
When the seven Jerrico siblings are left orphaned by a tragic accident, eldest brother Josh takes charge, determined that the family won't be split up and put into foster care.
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When the seven Jerrico siblings are left orphaned by a tragic accident, eldest brother Josh takes charge, determined that the family won't be split up and put into foster care.When the seven Jerrico siblings are left orphaned by a tragic accident, eldest brother Josh takes charge, determined that the family won't be split up and put into foster care.When the seven Jerrico siblings are left orphaned by a tragic accident, eldest brother Josh takes charge, determined that the family won't be split up and put into foster care.

  • Creator
    • David W. Duclon
  • Stars
    • Ralph Louis Harris
    • Jojo Smollett
    • Jazz Smollett
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    314
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    • Creator
      • David W. Duclon
    • Stars
      • Ralph Louis Harris
      • Jojo Smollett
      • Jazz Smollett
    • 3User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Ralph Louis Harris
    Ralph Louis Harris
    • Aunt Jelcinda…
    • 1994–1995
    Jojo Smollett
    • Jimi Jerrico
    • 1994–1995
    Jazz Smollett
    • Jai Jerrico
    • 1994–1995
    Jussie Smollett
    Jussie Smollett
    • Jesse Jerrico
    • 1994–1995
    Jurnee Smollett
    Jurnee Smollett
    • Jordee Jerrico
    • 1994–1995
    Jake Smollett
    • Joc Jerrico
    • 1994–1995
    Jocqui Smollett
    • Jarreau Jerrico
    • 1994–1995
    Kimberley Kates
    Kimberley Kates
    • Alana Michaels
    • 1994
    Roger Aaron Brown
    Roger Aaron Brown
    • Gordon Ormsby
    • 1994
    T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
    T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
    • Scotti Decker
    • 1995
    Karen Kim
    • Suki
    • 1995
    Laura Ponce
    • Nails
    • 1995
    Cindy Herron
    • Shannon
    • 1994–1995
    Lorna Scott
    Lorna Scott
    • Mrs. McKelvey
    • 1994–1995
    Shekinah Williams
    • Becky
    • 1995
    Deon Richmond
    Deon Richmond
    • Kevin
    • 1995
    Bumper Robinson
    Bumper Robinson
    • Nat
    • 1995
    Timothy Stack
    Timothy Stack
    • Mr. Pinapel
    • 1995
    • Creator
      • David W. Duclon
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    hairsandwich

    A good show.

    The one problem with this show was what eventually killed it off. Back at the beginning when the show began, it was trying to play off the success of "Mrs. Doubtfire" in that the main male character, Josh, had to dress up as the fictional "Aunt Jelcinda". When they did this, the show was contrived and unoriginal.

    But then the second season, they did away with that and focused the show on more normal family related issues. The show was very well done at that point but apparently the network didn't like the lack of a gimmick in the show and yanked it.

    Unfortunately, this show is one of many that didn't deserve it's fate. It took a serious issue and made it hit home in a big way. This show had an incredibly positive message but once it lost the "funny cross dressing thing", it was seen as boring. It's really a shame, too.
    meloda

    Great show, should've lasted longer

    This show was really a good family comedy, and should have lasted longer. Some people preferred the first season, when the older brother dressed as "Mama J." to keep the family together after losing their parents. Many criticized them for copying Mrs. Doubtfire, but it had a totally different plot and was still funny. It was then pulled off the air from December, 1994; to March, 1995. After that, they changed the plot, saying that Josh (the oldest brother) was granted custody. That was good too. Naturally, that way wasn't as humorous, but was still a good show for the family. It's too bad it didn't last longer. It really would have worked if they hadn't based it on "Mama J." as being the only funny character, as people would have liked it anyway, AND Josh could have continued to dress as her but not as often.
    10cateye3085

    Love the show

    It got canceled because they where black family point blank making it even after they parents died real talk ain't got nothing to do with robin Williams movie sad tell the truth dag ridiculous making stuff up

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    • Trivia
      All of the actors and actresses who played the Jerrico siblings are real-life siblings, the Smollett family, except for Ralph Louis Harris, who played eldest sibling Josh.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Pam & Tommy: Drilling and Pounding (2022)

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Seuls au monde
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Lightkeeper Productions
      • De Passe Entertainment
      • Miller/Boyett Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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