Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'Thicker Than Water' from 1970-1982:
- Julie Harris as Nellie Paine (1973)
- Richard Long as Ernie Paine (1973)
1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'Thicker Than Water':
(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)
Season 1, episode 1
D: Jerry Paris Julie Harris stars in her first series, a comedy about a brother and sister with conflicting life styles who are forced to operate their ailing father's pickle factory if they hope to gain their inheritance. In the first episode she sends word to her playboy brother that the old man is in failing health. When they meet again they discover the only thing they have in common is a mutual hatred of pickles.
Season 1, episode 2
D: Jerry Paris
With Joyce Jameson. Nellie has regrets after she entrusts the handling of the pickle factory payroll to Ernie. And Ernie tries to call Nellie's bluff by reminding her that she will lose her share of the inheritance promised by their ailing father.
Season 1, episode 3
D: Jerry Paris Ernie and Jonas plot to keep Nellie from leaving town with her teacher, whose proposition she mistook for a proposal.
Season 1, episode 4
D: Jerry Paris Nellie and Ernie are mystified when Bert, the pickle factory foreman, tries repeatedly to sneak into their home.
Season 1, episode 5
W: Allan Katz, Don Reo D: Jerry Paris Nellie tries to get rid of an obnoxious house guest, an old Army pal of Ernie's.
Season 1, episode 6
D: Jerry Paris Nellie and Ernie vie for the presidency of the pickle factory after Jonas' doctor insists that he resign.
Season 1, episode 7
D: Jerry Paris Nellie and Ernie worry about their inheritance when Jonas holds a reunion with his brother Jake, a con artist.
Season 1, episode 8
D: Jerry Paris When Nellie is asked by the police to sign a complaint against a youth who was caught with her stolen car, Ernie protests that the boy should have another chance.
Season 1, episode 9
D: Jerry Paris
With Joy Harmon (Girl). Ernie is pressured into agreeing to stay with Jonas so that Nellie can go out on a blind date with Walter's friend Robert Lewis. (Last show of the series.)