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On Our Own

1977·Show
22Episodes in1Season
60
DecentGoodWatch score

On Our Own fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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About

On Our Own is a short-lived American sitcom broadcast on CBS from October 1977 to April 1978, lasting for one season and 22 episodes. Maria Bonino and Julia Peters are two secretaries in a high-powered New York advertising agency. They are promoted to art director and copywriter and begin their new careers with enthusiasm. Other people in the agency include J.M. Bedford, chairman of the board; Toni McBain, the President; April Baxter, a copywriter; Eddie Barnes, a TV commercial producer, and Craig Boatwright, a salesman.
70s SitcomWorkplace ComedyFemale FriendshipNew York SettingSlice of LifeCharacter-Driven HumorComfort WatchLighthearted

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about On Our Own

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream On Our Own legally?

On Our Own is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is On Our Own worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does On Our Own have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 22 episodes of about 22 minutes each.

When did On Our Own air?

It ran from 1977 to 1978 and has ended.

What language is On Our Own in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch On Our Own?

3GBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for On Our Own in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does On Our Own use?

Attractive Bent-GenderDon't Split Us UpParental AbandonmentRetoolShort-RunnersDisguised in DragAlliterative Family

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for On Our Own, including Attractive Bent-Gender, Don't Split Us Up, Parental Abandonment.