On Our Own

Season 1

In this ABC sitcom, 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. Problems arise when Social Services comes to check on the kids, so Josh dresses in drag to pose as their Aunt Jelcinda to keep the caseworker from finding out their secret.

Where to Watch Season 1

20 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotAfter 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 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.
Last Tango in St. Louis
E2
Last Tango in St. LouisJosh has a problem: Gordon asks ""Aunt Jelcinda"" for a date, and he cannot refuse if he wants the family to stay together.
Matchmaker Mama
E3
Matchmaker Mama""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
E4
A Matter of PrincipalWhen Jesse is unjustly suspended from school for fighting, Jimi poses as Jesse's grandfather for a meeting with the principal.
Nok Till You Drop
E5
Nok Till You DropJimi loses money he doesn't have to a con man on a game of Nok-Hockey. Meanwhile, Jai readies for her first dance.
Swiss Family Jerrico's
E6
Swiss Family Jerrico'sJosh thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his impersonation, but Gordon tags along.
Bargain Basement
E7
Bargain BasementThe 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.
Bonnie is Really Clyde
E8
Bonnie is Really Clyde""Aunt Jelcinda"" befriends a runaway teen while Joc threatens to do so.
A Family Affair
E9
A Family AffairJosh 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
E10
Baby BluesThe 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.
That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It
E11
That's My Car and I'm Sticking to ItNeighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.
All I Want for Christmas
E12
All I Want for ChristmasWhen 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.-
Parents' Night
E13
Parents' NightJosh can not attend parents' night at Jordee's school because he has to finish an article.
The Boarder
E14
The BoarderJosh wins custody of the kids, and the family takes in a boarder: live-in contractor Scotti.
Obstacle Illusion
E15
Obstacle IllusionJordee gets into remote-control cars. Meanwhile, Jimi is shot down by a girl who admits she is a jinx -- and proves it.
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
E16
He Ain't Heavy, He's My BrotherWhile poking around in the attic, Josh discovers love letters to his mom from his dad -- who was not the father of his siblings.
Girl Talk
E17
Girl TalkA 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.
Little Rascals
E18
Little RascalsJosh, a cracker-jack coffee shop manager, has a crisis to manage: his staff has the flu. Enter the replacement staff: his siblings and Scotti.
The Easy Way
E19
The Easy WayJordee takes the easy way out of a geography exam: she cheats. And a girl with a ""bad rep"" has her eye on Jimi.
The Tonsil Tale
E20
The Tonsil TaleJoc 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.