Thicker than Water
1973 · 1 season · 9 episodes · Ended · ABC
Comedy
Sensible Nellie Paine and her womanizing brother Ernie were promised $75,000 each if they moved back home to live with their elderly father Jonas and run the family business, Paine's Pure Pickles, for five years. The only thing the siblings have in common is they both hate pickles. Jonas shows no signs of dying soon, and enjoys seeing his grown children squabbling.
Episodes
- S01E01Two for the Money1973-06-1330m
Siblings Nellie and Ernie, estranged for eight years, will inherit their father Jonas' business Paine's Pure Pickles, plus $75,000 apiece, when their father dies, if they both co-run the business for five years.
- S01E02In a Pickle1973-06-2030m
Nellie regrets entrusting payroll to Ernie.
- S01E03The Piano Teacher1973-06-2730m
Nellie is willing to give up her inheritance to run off with the man of her dreams, but Ernie and Jonas have other ideas about what she should do.
- S01E04Love Letters1973-07-0430m
Nellie and Ernie can't figure out why Bert, the factory foreman, keeps trying to sneak into their house.
- S01E05The Jerk Who Came to Dinner1973-07-1130m
Nellie tries to get rid of an unwanted house guest, Ernie's old army pal.
- S01E06Majority of None1973-07-1830m
When Jonas' doctor says he must stop working, Nellie and Ernie strive to become factory president.
- S01E07The Return of Jake Paine1973-07-2530m
Nellie and Ernie worry about their inheritance when Jonas' con artist brother Jake visits.
- S01E08Save the Kid1973-08-0130m
Nellie wants to bring charges against the youth who stole her car, but Ernie wants the boy to be given a second chance.
- S01E09The Mourning After1973-08-0830m
Ernie is pressured into staying with Jonas so Nellie can go on a blind date with Walter's friend.
