Thicker Than Water
TV Show · Documentary · Reality

Thicker Than Water is a reality series starring the Tankard family, a Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based blended family that enjoys living the good life. It stars recording artist and pastor Ben Tankard and his wife, Jewel, who live in a mansion along with their adult children Brooklyn, Britney, Benjamin, and Cyrene. Also joining them is Benjamin's wife, Shanira, and Diamond, Brooklyn's tween daughter. From family prayer time to going jet-plane shopping, this family enjoys each other while proudly living a luxurious lifestyle.

2013 · 43m
  • 15+
Starring Julie Harris
Director Jerry Paris

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Family Ties
    Pastors and parents, Ben and Jewel Tankard, work at raising their blended family under one roof. Ben becomes protective when a young man courts his youngest daughter, Cyrene, as his prom date. Brooklyn longs for her family's support when her marathon coincides with Cyrene's prom. Britney and Brooklyn go on a double date where their checkered pasts are revealed.
    41m
  • EPISODE 2
    Sibling Biblery
    Ben stresses the importance of being a millionaire if your last name is Tankard, while Jewel promotes financial independence to women in the community. Sibling rivalries heat up when Brooklyn and Benji go head to head mixing business with family, and Junice drops a bomb on Jewel.
    41m
  • EPISODE 3
    Southern Discomfort
    Ben and Jewel grow suspicious when Brooklyn crashes the family car. Jewel has troubles of her own after Junice reveals certain family secrets. Sibling feuds continue when Benji and Cyrene accuse Brooklyn of illegal behavior.
    41m
  • EPISODE 4
    Not the Family Standard
    Jewel takes over planning her parents 46th wedding anniversary after Junice drops the ball. Jewel, Junice and Junetta come together in much needed counseling session to work on their sisterhood. Meanwhile, Benji prepares to surprise Shanira with a re-proposal.
    41m
  • EPISODE 5
    Kandi Rocks
    When Kandi Burruss visits the Tankards, Jewel's core beliefs and parenting styles are challenged. Then Brooklyn struggles finding the balance between work and being a mom until Cyrene reaches her breaking point when her feelings for Josh conflict with Jewel's strong opinions.
    41m
  • EPISODE 6
    The New F-Word: Forgiveness
    Brooklyn's excessive drinking habits have Ben and Jewel worried that she’s heading down the wrong path again. Meanwhile, Benji's grandiose wedding plans hit a road block when costs start to add up. The chaos continues when Cyrene is the only sister chosen to be a bridesmaid, leaving Brooklyn and Britney out of the bridal party.
    41m
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  • Julie Harris
    Actor
  • Jerry Paris
    Director

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Thicker Than Water

Documentary

Thicker Than Water is a reality series starring the Tankard family, a Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based blended family that enjoys living the good life. It stars recording artist and pastor Ben Tankard and his wife, Jewel, who live in a mansion along with their adult children Brooklyn, Britney, Benjamin, and Cyrene. Also joining them is Benjamin's wife, Shanira, and Diamond, Brooklyn's tween daughter. From family prayer time to going jet-plane shopping, this family enjoys each other while proudly living a luxurious lifestyle.

15+

COMMON SENSE

Wealthy, religious blended family gets reality treatment.

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Studio
NBCUniversal
Released
2013
Rated
TV-14
Region of Origin
United States
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