The Worst Episodes of On Our Own

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   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E19/13/1994

   After their parents die in a tragic car accident, 20-year-old Josh Jerrico 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.

   Director:Joel Zwick

   Writer:David W. Duclon

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   Director:Joel Zwick

   Writer:David W. Duclon
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   #2 - Last Tango in St. Louis

   S1:E29/18/1994

   Josh has a problem: Gordon asks ""Aunt Jelcinda"" for a date, and he cannot refuse if he wants the family to stay together.

   Director:John Tracy

   Writer:Fred Rubin

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   Director:John Tracy

   Writer:Fred Rubin
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   #3 - Matchmaker Mama

   S1:E39/25/1994

   ""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.

   Director:John Tracy

   Writer:Fred Rubin

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   Director:John Tracy

   Writer:Fred Rubin
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   #4 - A Matter of Principal

   S1:E410/2/1994

   When Jesse is unjustly suspended from school for fighting, Jimi poses as Jesse's grandfather for a meeting with the principal.

   Director:John Tracy

   Writer:David Chambers

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   Director:John Tracy

   Writer:David Chambers
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   #5 - Nok Till You Drop

   S1:E510/9/1994

   Jimi loses money he doesn't have to a con man on a game of Nok-Hockey. Meanwhile, Jai readies for her first dance.

   Director:Joel Zwick

   Writer:Fred Rubin

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   Director:Joel Zwick

   Writer:Fred Rubin
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   #6 - Swiss Family Jerrico's

   S1:E610/16/1994

   Josh thinks a camping trip will provide relief from his impersonation, but Gordon tags along.

   Director:Joel Zwick

   Writer:Michael Din

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   Director:Joel Zwick

   Writer:Michael Din
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   #7 - Bargain Basement

   S1:E710/23/1994

   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.

   Director:Rich Correll

   Writer:Lore Kimbrough

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   Director:Rich Correll

   Writer:Lore Kimbrough
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   #8 - Bonnie is Really Clyde

   S1:E810/30/1994

   ""Aunt Jelcinda"" befriends a runaway teen while Joc threatens to do so.

   Director:John Tracy

   Writer:Greg Garcia

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   Director:John Tracy

   Writer:Greg Garcia
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   #9 - A Family Affair

   S1:E911/13/1994

   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.""

   Director:Joel Zwick

   Writer:Lore Kimbrough

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   Director:Joel Zwick

   Writer:Lore Kimbrough
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    #10 - Baby Blues

    S1:E1012/4/1994

    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.

    Director:Rich Correll

    Writer:Lore Kimbrough

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    Director:Rich Correll

    Writer:Lore Kimbrough
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    #11 - That's My Car and I'm Sticking to It

    S1:E1112/11/1994

    Neighborhood gossip gets the Jerricos investigated.

    Director:Rich Correll

    Writer:Timothy Stack

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    Director:Rich Correll

    Writer:Timothy Stack
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    #12 - All I Want for Christmas

    S1:E1212/18/1994

    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.-

    Director:Rich Correll

    Writers:Gary Menteer, David W. Duclon

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    Director:Rich Correll

    Writers:Gary Menteer, David W. Duclon
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    #13 - Parents' Night

    S1:E1312/28/1994

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

    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writer:David Chambers

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    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writer:David Chambers
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    #14 - The Boarder

    S1:E143/3/1995

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

    Director:Kelly Sandefur

    Writer:Fred Rubin

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    Director:Kelly Sandefur

    Writer:Fred Rubin
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    #15 - Obstacle Illusion

    S1:E153/10/1995

    Jordee gets into remote-control cars. Meanwhile, Jimi is shot down by a girl who admits she is a jinx -- and proves it.

    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writer:David Chambers

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    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writer:David Chambers
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    #16 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

    S1:E163/17/1995

    While poking around in the attic, Josh discovers love letters to his mom from his dad -- who was not the father of his siblings.

    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writer:Lore Kimbrough

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    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writer:Lore Kimbrough
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    #17 - Girl Talk

    S1:E173/24/1995

    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.

    Director:Kelly Sandefur

    Writers:Ralph Greene, Greg Garcia

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    Director:Kelly Sandefur

    Writers:Ralph Greene, Greg Garcia
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    #18 - Little Rascals

    S1:E183/31/1995

    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.

    Director:Kelly Sandefur

    Writers:Michael Din, Timothy Stack

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    Director:Kelly Sandefur

    Writers:Michael Din, Timothy Stack
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    #19 - The Easy Way

    S1:E194/7/1995

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

    Director:Kelly Sandefur

    Writers:Fred Rubin, David Chambers

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    Director:Kelly Sandefur

    Writers:Fred Rubin, David Chambers
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    #20 - The Tonsil Tale

    S1:E204/14/1995

    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.

    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writers:Jim Geoghan, Fred Fox, Jr.

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    Director:Joel Zwick

    Writers:Jim Geoghan, Fred Fox, Jr.