Thicker Than Water

Episode 1

2 for the Money

Wed, Jun 13, 1973 30 mins

Nellie calls her playboy brother Ernie to town when she learns their father is dying. The inheritance is to run the family pickle factory but the difficulty is the both detest the product.

Episode 2

In a Pickle

Wed, Jun 20, 1973 30 mins

Episode 3

The Piano Teacher

Wed, Jun 27, 1973 30 mins

Nellie has a suitor and he asks for her hand in marriage. Nellie is willing to give up cooking, cleaning, and the wash for wedded bliss but is undecided about forgoing her inheritance.

Episode 4

The Odd Father

Wed, Jul 4, 1973 30 mins

Ernie and Nellie are mystified when they carch Bert, their pickle factory manager, breaking into their house at night.

Episode 5

The Jerk Who Came to Dinner

Wed, Jul 11, 1973 30 mins

An old army pal of Ernie's come by for a meal and Nellie manages to overlook his obnoxious ways. But the visitor settles in for a longer stay and Nellie must figure out a way to dislodge her unwelcome boarder.

Episode 6

A Majority of None

Wed, Jul 18, 1973 30 mins

With their father Jonas no longer in charge Nellie and Ernie compete for president of the pickle factory. The sibling's rivalry turns fierce, forcing everyone to take sides.

Episode 7

The Return of Jake Paine

Wed, Jul 25, 1973 30 mins

Jonas has an unexpected visitor in his ne'er do well brother Jake and is thrilled. Ernie and Nellie are less than excited as they see their father's will be altered to include a third relation.

Episode 8

Save This Kid

Wed, Aug 1, 1973 30 mins

Nellies catches a young man stealing her car and has him arrested. Brother Ernie, for reasons of his own, pleads with Nellie not to press charges and give the criminally challenged kid a second chance.

Episode 9

The Mourning After

Wed, Aug 8, 1973 30 mins

Ernie reluctantly takes over the care of father Jonas from his sister for the evening. Walter plays matchmaker for his friend Robert and thinks Nellie would be perfect for his buddy