Thicker than Water - Season 1

First aired: 6/13/1973 9 episodes

Episodes

1. Two for the Money

Aired: 6/13/1973

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.

2. In a Pickle

Aired: 6/20/1973

Nellie regrets entrusting payroll to Ernie.

3. The Piano Teacher

Aired: 6/27/1973

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.

4. Love Letters

Aired: 7/4/1973

Nellie and Ernie can't figure out why Bert, the factory foreman, keeps trying to sneak into their house.

5. The Jerk Who Came to Dinner

Aired: 7/11/1973

Nellie tries to get rid of an unwanted house guest, Ernie's old army pal.

6. Majority of None

Aired: 7/18/1973

When Jonas' doctor says he must stop working, Nellie and Ernie strive to become factory president.

7. The Return of Jake Paine

Aired: 7/25/1973

Nellie and Ernie worry about their inheritance when Jonas' con artist brother Jake visits.

8. Save the Kid

Aired: 8/1/1973

Nellie wants to bring charges against the youth who stole her car, but Ernie wants the boy to be given a second chance.

9. The Mourning After

Aired: 8/8/1973

Ernie is pressured into staying with Jonas so Nellie can go on a blind date with Walter's friend.