Thicker than Water
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.
Cast

Julie Harris
Nellie Paine

Richard Long
Ernie Paine
Seasons
E1Two for the Money
Jun 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.
E2In a Pickle
Jun 20, 1973
Nellie regrets entrusting payroll to Ernie.
E3The Piano Teacher
Jun 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.
E4Love Letters
Jul 4, 1973
Nellie and Ernie can't figure out why Bert, the factory foreman, keeps trying to sneak into their house.
E5The Jerk Who Came to Dinner
Jul 11, 1973
Nellie tries to get rid of an unwanted house guest, Ernie's old army pal.
E6Majority of None
Jul 18, 1973
When Jonas' doctor says he must stop working, Nellie and Ernie strive to become factory president.
E7The Return of Jake Paine
Jul 25, 1973
Nellie and Ernie worry about their inheritance when Jonas' con artist brother Jake visits.
E8Save the Kid
Aug 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.
E9The Mourning After
Aug 8, 1973
Ernie is pressured into staying with Jonas so Nellie can go on a blind date with Walter's friend.
Storyline
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.
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