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COLLECTION · Series · 2001

Six Feet Under

When death is your business, what is your life? For the Fisher family, the world outside of their family-owned funeral home continues to be at least as challenging as—and far less predictable than—the one inside.

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* 8.1 (1,120)DramaUnited States
Creators
Alan Ball
Countries
United States
Studios
HBO · The Greenblatt Janollari Studio · Actual Size Films
Age rating
TV-MA
Release
03/06/2001
Score
8.1 / 10 (1,120)
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11 episodes
Episode 1. Anatomy of a Working Stiff: Life as a Dead Body
20 min

No synopsis

Episode 2. 2001-2005: In Memoriam (1)
20 min

No synopsis

Episode 3. 2001-2005: In Memoriam (2)
26 min

No synopsis

Episode 4. 2001-2005: In Memoriam (3)

No synopsis

Episode 5. Reactions

No synopsis

Episode 6. Living on the Ledge: A Bird's-Eye View of the Third Season
14 min

No synopsis

Episode 7. Cut by Cut: Editing Six Feet Under
19 min

No synopsis

Episode 8. Bob Costas Interviews the Cast of Six Feet Under
16 min

No synopsis

Episode 9. Life and Loss: The Impact of Six Feet Under
28 min

No synopsis

Episode 10. Under the Main titles
2003-02-04 · 15 min

A featurette on the creation of the Six Feet Under opening titles

Episode 11. Behind the Scenes
2003-02-04 · 21 min

Featurette featuring cast and filmmatkers

Season 1
Season 1
13 episodes · 2001

As prodigal elder son Nate Fisher returns home for the holidays to news of his father's death, the family must learn to deal with the death of one of their own—while figuring out how to go ahead with the business of living.

Pilot
Episode 1. Pilot
2001-06-03 · 63 min

Nate Fisher returns home for the holidays to the shattering news of his father's death.

The Will
Episode 2. The Will
2001-06-10 · 52 min

After a pyramid scheme owner dies and leaves his wife and baby daughter with a load of debt, Nate offers to loan them a casket. Meanwhile, the Fisher family attend the reading of their father's will.

The Foot
Episode 3. The Foot
2001-06-17 · 53 min

When a bakery owner is killed, it's up to Federico to put the pieces back together. The family considers selling the funeral business altogether to Kroehner.

Familia
Episode 4. Familia
2001-06-24 · 52 min

After a gang member is killed, the Fishers find that his family's wishes for burial differ from those of his gang leader. Nate's girlfriend Brenda makes an unfavorable impression during a family dinner.

An Open Book
Episode 5. An Open Book
2001-07-01 · 55 min

Ruth is stunned by the visitors at a porn star's wake; Nate has a strange first meeting with Brenda's brother Billy; and Keith takes issue with David's desire to replace his father as deacon at the family church.

The Room
Episode 6. The Room
2001-07-08 · 58 min

An ornery widower camps out in the Fisher Funeral Home; sparks fly between Claire and Billy; Ruth spurns Hiram and is later wooed by a Russian florist; David is pursued by a pushy parishioner while performing charity work; and an…

Brotherhood
Episode 7. Brotherhood
2001-07-15 · 51 min

When a young Army vet dies of Gulf War Syndrome, his brother opts for a cremation and disposal of the body; Ruth has Hiram over to cook dinner and then takes a job with Nikolai; David's church involvement results in his casting a very…

Crossroads
Episode 8. Crossroads
2001-07-22 · 57 min

In an effort to raise income, Nate and David decide to rent out a room in the funeral home; Claire struggles to grasp the lessons of her outreach hike in the mountains; Ruth attempts to reconcile her feelings about Hiram; Brenda's Aussie…

Life's Too Short
Episode 9. Life's Too Short
2001-07-29 · 56 min

A tragedy reunites Claire with a guy who sullied her reputation at school; David and his new boyfriend run into Keith and his new partner on the disco circuit; and Ruth has an eye-opening camping trip with Hiram.

The New Person
Episode 10. The New Person
2001-08-05 · 59 min

Nate and David hire an outspoken mortician; Billy's photo gallery exhibit features one particularly surprising shot; and Claire frets over Gabe's inconsistent behavior.

The Trip
Episode 11. The Trip
2001-08-12 · 55 min

Nate, David and Brenda take an interesting trip to Vegas for a funeral directors' conference; a baby's death from SIDS stuns the family; and Ruth takes a floral-arrangement class.

A Private Life
Episode 12. A Private Life
2001-08-19 · 57 min

A gay man's murder forces David to confont his own fears about his lifestyle; Brenda's parents and Nate consider getting help for the increasingly troubled Billy...but Brenda isn't so sure that's the answer. Meanwhile, Ruth, Claire and…

Knock, Knock
Episode 13. Knock, Knock
2001-08-19 · 60 min

The Fisher family experiences the control-freak side of Tracy Montrose Blaire; Brenda visits a remorseful Billy; David faces problems at his church; Gabe reverts to some bad habits; and Rico finds reason to celebrate.

Season 2
Season 2
13 episodes · 2002

With owner/patriarch Nathaniel Fisher no longer alive (except in the hearts and sometime visions of his family), his survivors — wife Ruth, sons Nate and David, and daughter Claire — continue to cope with the tricky business of looking to the future while being constantly reminded of the past.

In the Game
Episode 1. In the Game
2002-03-03 · 58 min

A young actress's death prompts her castmates from a slasher film to pitch in for a cheap funeral at Fisher & Sons. Meanwhile, Ruth arranges a dinner for Nate, David and Claire--and their significant others--after reading a book for…

Out, Out Brief Candle
Episode 2. Out, Out Brief Candle
2002-03-10 · 57 min

A college football player's death during practice bothers Nate, who earlier learned of his own potentially fatal condition. Meanwhile, Federico's request to borrow money from Nate and David is rejected, and he later learns of their newest…

The Plan
Episode 3. The Plan
2002-03-17 · 57 min

The death of a psychic's husband sparks some interesting conversation around Fisher & Sons. Meanwhile, Ruth is changed after attending a lengthy self-actualization seminar; Claire is upset to discover that her guidance counselor has…

Driving Mr. Mossback
Episode 4. Driving Mr. Mossback
2002-03-24 · 58 min

Nate brings Claire to his old stomping ground in Seattle to help him retrieve the body of a man who feared flying. There, they stay with Lisa, a woman who still carries a torch for Nate.

The Invisible Woman
Episode 5. The Invisible Woman
2002-03-31 · 56 min

Ruth takes a personal interest in the death of a woman who has no friends or relatives. Meanwhile, Brenda's search for a literary muse prompts her to turn to one of her massage clients--a prostitute named Melissa--and Nate's relationship…

In Place of Anger
Episode 6. In Place of Anger
2002-04-07 · 56 min

Mitzi Huntley arrives back in Nate and David's lives thanks to a comparison-shopping widow. Meanwhile, Ruth's estranged sister Sarah arrives for an unexpected visit. Later, a vodka-fueled family dinner casts a pall over Nate and Brenda's…

Back to the Garden
Episode 7. Back to the Garden
2002-04-14 · 57 min

A Jewish funeral at Fisher & Sons leads Nate to seek spiritual guidance from an intense female rabbi. Claire is surprised to meet a guy while visiting her Aunt Sarah. Meanwhile, a medical emergency prompts David to consider giving his…

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Episode 8. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
2002-04-21 · 55 min

The Christmas season marks the anniversary of Nathaniel's death...and gets everyone thinking about their last moments with him. Meanwhile, Nate and Brenda are shocked by Margaret Chenowith's Christmas Eve guest, Claire gets into a…

Someone Else's Eyes
Episode 9. Someone Else's Eyes
2002-04-28 · 57 min

Ruth continues to help an injured Nikolai recover, but her patience is tested when she discovers just how he broke his legs. Brenda's escapades help her to write, but her feelings about being engaged grow more muddled--especially after…

The Secret
Episode 10. The Secret
2002-05-05 · 57 min

David and Keith continue trying to iron out their problems...and Karla has a secret that isn't going to make things any better. Meanwhile, Claire takes a curious approach to photography, Ruth prepares to move ahead with Nikolai and…

The Liar and the Whore
Episode 11. The Liar and the Whore
2002-05-12 · 50 min

Nate and Brenda find comfort thanks to Rabbi Ari's advice. Ruth's need to control the lives of Nikolai and Claire leads her to a surprising self-assessment. Federico's suspicions about an elderly woman's 'natural' death lead him to place…

I'll Take You
Episode 12. I'll Take You
2002-05-19 · 56 min

Claire seems to be finding some direction in her life, and a newly serious Billy is an unlikely choice to help her. Tensions between Nate and Brenda finally come to a head, while Keith has a problem that threatens everything he has worked…

The Last Time
Episode 13. The Last Time
2002-06-02 · 60 min

Fisher & Sons is the subject of an unannounced inspection, which proves surprisingly beneficial for Federico. Meanwhile, Claire's art-school interview takes an unexpected turn, and things grow tense between Keith and David. Also, Nate…

Season 3
Season 3
13 episodes · 2003

Thanks to the financial contributions of their mortician, Federico, Fisher & Sons has become Fisher & Diaz, and the Fisher family members face major adjustments as they open a new chapter in their professional lives and personal relationships.

Perfect Circles
Episode 1. Perfect Circles
2003-03-02 · 49 min

Fisher & Sons has become Fisher & Diaz, and Rico is doing all he can to make sure he's not a 'gofer' anymore. Meanwhile, David and Keith decide to give couple's therapy a try, Claire skips art class to get to know a crematory worker named…

You Never Know
Episode 2. You Never Know
2003-03-09 · 51 min

David and Rico are at odds over doing business with the family of a deceased telemarketer, Claire finds she has more in common with a fellow art student named Russell than with Phil, and Ruth meets a new friend, Bettina. Meanwhile, David…

The Eye Inside
Episode 3. The Eye Inside
2003-03-16 · 52 min

Keith and David find the reality of a resort vacation different than advertised, Ruth learns the meaning of 'express checkout' during a shopping excursion with Bettina, and Claire gets a lesson in 'sick' art from a new teacher.

Nobody Sleeps
Episode 4. Nobody Sleeps
2003-03-23 · 52 min

While the partner of a recently deceased gay man is orchestrating an operatic tribute at Fisher & Diaz, Lisa plans an unwanted birthday party for Ruth. Meanwhile, Claire has a night to remember with Russell and two outlaw art teachers.

The Trap
Episode 5. The Trap
2003-03-30 · 55 min

Fisher & Diaz deal with the recently discovered body of a man missing for years. Meanwhile, Ruth sets the ground rules for a new live-in apprentice named Arthur, David meets an old acquaintance during an L.A. Gay Men's Chorus rehearsal,…

Making Love Work
Episode 6. Making Love Work
2003-04-06 · 50 min

A nosebleed proves deadly for one audience member queuing up to see the 'Dr. Dave' advice show. Meanwhile, Lisa takes Maya on an illuminating camping trip, and Rico wrestles with the challenges of a double-wide corpse and 'triple X' casket.

Timing & Space
Episode 7. Timing & Space
2003-04-13 · 48 min

A group of familiar relatives and friends is united in mourning. Meanwhile, David and Keith play 'Leading Ladies' at brunch with members of the Gay Men's Chorus, Ruth and Arthur perform a rendition of 'My Favorite Things,' and Rico grows…

Tears, Bones and Desire
Episode 8. Tears, Bones and Desire
2003-04-20 · 56 min

After the patriarch of a cultish new-age clan dies, Fisher & Diaz is overrun by the wives and children left behind. Meanwhile, Keith gets back at David and his brunch pals during an intense game of paintball, Claire tires of being…

The Opening
Episode 9. The Opening
2003-04-27 · 54 min

The Fishers run into some unexpected guests at an art-school benefit featuring works for sale by Claire, Russell and Olivier. Meanwhile, David and Keith have an awkward video-store meeting with Father Jack, then haggle over the 'rules' of…

Everyone Leaves
Episode 10. Everyone Leaves
2003-05-04 · 51 min

A bee sting during a family picnic ends a life. Nate tends to Maya while Lisa visits her sister in Santa Cruz. Meanwhile, Vanessa seems back to her old self, to Rico's relief; Russell's decision to share a secret with Claire backfires;…

Death Works Overtime
Episode 11. Death Works Overtime
2003-05-11 · 49 min

Fisher & Diaz is brimming over with activity after a trio of unrelated deaths. Meanwhile, Nate anxiously awaits Lisa's return from Santa Cruz; Vanessa and her sister Angelica enjoy a therapeutic shopping excursion, to Rico's chagrin;…

Twilight
Episode 12. Twilight
2003-05-18 · 53 min

After a serial killer is executed in Texas, his daughter brings him home for a fitting Fisher & Diaz funeral. Meanwhile, Ruth spends some quality time in the company of George Sibley; David arrives at a crossroads in his relationship with…

I'm Sorry, I'm Lost
Episode 13. I'm Sorry, I'm Lost
2003-06-01 · 60 min

Death continues to shuffle its deck randomly for would-be clients of Fisher & Diaz. Meanwhile, Nate looks to quell his inner demons through extreme remedies offered at a local bar--giving Claire way more baby-sitting action than she…

Season 4
Season 4
12 episodes · 2004

There’s a new family order at the Fisher & Diaz funeral home. Although one spouse is gone, another has moved in, ushering in changes for better and worse. For Nate, Ruth, David and Claire, every day above ground is a good one. With Ruth remarried and Nate spiraling out of control, the Fishers struggle with the latest losses and additions to the family,…

Falling into Place
Episode 1. Falling into Place
2004-06-13 · 58 min

In an attempt to honor Lisa's last wishes, Nate finds himself at odds with her family. Meanwhile, David and Keith look for 'genuinely new' ways to start over; Federico seeks out a priest for absolution; Vanessa gets tired of Angelica;…

In Case of Rapture
Episode 2. In Case of Rapture
2004-06-20 · 50 min

George puts his stamp on the Fisher home. David cautions Nate about projecting his personal grief onto their clients; Keith applies for a glamorous new job; Joe challenges the logic of Brenda's 12-step plan; Claire reawakens her artistic…

Parallel Play
Episode 3. Parallel Play
2004-06-27 · 56 min

A group of prank-happy teenagers find their latest joke is no laughing matter. Meanwhile, the Fishers decide to hold a yard sale; David grooms Arthur for a new role; Nate gets intimately involved in Maya's afternoon playgroup; Claire…

Can I Come Up Now?
Episode 4. Can I Come Up Now?
2004-07-11 · 57 min

David's ex-fiancee re-enters his life in search of answers to the question, 'Why me?' Meanwhile, Nate has a psychic rendezvous, Keith's new job sends him into the closet, Federico identifies with David's past, Claire decides not to let…

That's My Dog
Episode 5. That's My Dog
2004-07-18 · 57 min

With Keith out of town on business, David gets taken for a ride by a hitchhiker. Meanwhile, Nate feels out of place in a bereavement group, Ruth tries to play matchmaker--to George's chagrin, Claire feels empty after a critique of her…

Terror Starts at Home
Episode 6. Terror Starts at Home
2004-07-25 · 54 min

Fisher & Diaz hosts two very different parties in one night. Meanwhile, David is uncomfortable with all the comfort he's receiving; Nate finds temporary relief at a 'canine retreat,' Claire and her art-school friends go on a trip, Ruth…

The Dare
Episode 7. The Dare
2004-08-01 · 57 min

Ruth goes on a fossil hunt with George, and digs up Sarah and Bettina. Claire focuses her talents on Edie; Federico tries to unload on Sophia; Vanessa does some part-time detective work; Keith goes 'out' to a bar with his co-workers;…

Coming and Going
Episode 8. Coming and Going
2004-08-08 · 53 min

Nate and Brenda take Maya on a train ride, getting caught in their tracks when they go a little too far. Meanwhile, David tries to 'sex-orcise' his demons; Keith straightens out a conflict of interest; Federico starts sleeping on the job;…

Grinding the Corn
Episode 9. Grinding the Corn
2004-08-15 · 55 min

Ruth and Bettina take a road trip to Mexico, leaving the men of Fisher & Diaz to some male bonding--and comic-book crime-fighting. David and Keith open up after closing their 'open' relationship; Claire warms up to Jimmy after getting the…

The Black Forest
Episode 10. The Black Forest
2004-08-22 · 49 min

Nate gives Maya 'one last look' at a memorial for Lisa, where some surprise discoveries ensue. David and Keith are inspired by a same-sex wedding; George agrees to Ruth's marriage stipulations; Federico is disturbed by the 'new and…

Bomb Shelter
Episode 11. Bomb Shelter
2004-08-29 · 49 min

Ruth is giddy about going to a tantric workshop with George, who retreats to the family's emergency shelter. Meanwhile, David's last bite at a sushi restaurant threatens to cost him--and Keith--a lot more than the bill; Nate drops a bomb…

Untitled
Episode 12. Untitled
2004-09-12 · 59 min

Ruth is delighted to meet George's daughter, but worries as his paranoid 'views' of the future escalate. 'Star' Claire gets high off her newfound fame; Federico pleads his case to Vanessa, who delivers a verdict; David confronts a demon…

Season 5
Season 5
12 episodes · 2005

Everything. Everyone. Everywhere...Ends. Story elements established in the first four seasons reach a series of emotional climaxes, with Ruth overwhelmed by her mentally fragile husband George, Nate struggling to reaffirm his relationship with Brenda while raising his daughter Maya, David and Keith longing for children of their own, Claire trying to…

A Coat of White Primer
Episode 1. A Coat of White Primer
2005-06-06 · 55 min

Ruth dreads George's return from the hospital in light of his recent diagnosis; Nate and Brenda prep for a big day, but an emergency makes them reconsider; David and Keith discuss alternative parenting options; Rico tries internet dating;…

Dancing for Me
Episode 2. Dancing for Me
2005-06-13 · 53 min

Nate hangs with some high-school friends but finds that, as adults, they share little more than teenage memories; Ruth gets relief from George's daughter Maggie; Brenda is reluctant to accept Margaret's help and struggles in her new…

Hold My Hand
Episode 3. Hold My Hand
2005-06-20 · 51 min

Claire is seduced by Billy's lust for life but hits a roadblock trying to fund the next leg of her educational journey; George is haunted by visions of an early trauma; Brenda feels at home with her new supervisor Jackie; David and Keith…

Time Flies
Episode 4. Time Flies
2005-06-27 · 52 min

Brenda is disturbed by Nate's reaction to her latest news; Ruth shares her feelings about George with her knitting circle; David and Keith 'propose' to Mary and meet Roger's equally unconventional family; Rico is shocked at how Vanessa…

Eat a Peach
Episode 5. Eat a Peach
2005-07-04 · 50 min

Nate and Brenda discuss giving Maya a 'coherent narrative'; David and Keith await news from Mary, and meet a special little boy; Vanessa is shocked when Julio gets into trouble at school--and mortified when Rico schmoozes things over;…

The Rainbow of Her Reasons
Episode 6. The Rainbow of Her Reasons
2005-07-10 · 55 min

Ruth happily helps 'circle the wagons' when Sarah calls; David and Keith discover it's hard work playing house with Anthony and his brother Durrell; Nate muses on the loss of his first love; Claire finds a temporary financial solution;…

The Silence
Episode 7. The Silence
2005-07-18 · 57 min

David and Keith struggle to create parent-child boundaries; When Brenda and Nate get some ambiguous news, it confirms their views on life and death; Ruth fills her schedule with activities, but has trouble unwinding; Claire meets an…

Singing for Our Lives
Episode 8. Singing for Our Lives
2005-07-25 · 56 min

A young Latina's funeral raises questions about the culture--and future--of Fisher and Diaz. Meanwhile, David and Keith are upset when they're not in the driver's seat; Claire takes her co-worker Ted to an art school show; Brenda gets…

Ecotone
Episode 9. Ecotone
2005-07-31 · 49 min

David and Keith get comfortable with their new family life; Claire is shocked to discover she and Ted share a passion for politics; Ruth finds empowerment in the woods; Maggie is forced to make a series of awkward calls; Brenda faces…

All Alone
Episode 10. All Alone
2005-08-07 · 58 min

While David attends to family business, Keith makes an embarrassing self-discovery on the job; Brenda is challenged by Nate and answers a hard question for Maya; Margaret compares herself to her daughter; Ruth lets Bettina play nurse;…

Static
Episode 11. Static
2005-08-14 · 55 min

As David's fears take over, Keith tries to protect him--and the boys; Billy attends to his sister; Claire goes on a drunken harassment spree and pushes Ted away; Rico pushes for a talk about the business; George tries to help Ruth with…

Everyone's Waiting
Episode 12. Everyone's Waiting
2005-08-21 · 73 min

David finally embraces a demon; Keith gives tough love; Nathaniel talks to his younger son; Brenda delivers and fights Nate's negativity; Claire gets an exciting call; Ted inspires sexy photos; Margaret is impressed to see Olivier's…

Cast by season
Peter Krause
Peter Krause
Nate Fisher
Michael C. Hall
Michael C. Hall
David Fisher
Frances Conroy
Frances Conroy
Ruth Fisher
Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose
Claire Fisher
Freddy Rodríguez
Freddy Rodríguez
Federico Diaz
Mathew St. Patrick
Mathew St. Patrick
Keith Charles
Rachel Griffiths
Rachel Griffiths
Brenda Chenowith
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the absolute greatest show to ever exist. no other series finale will make you feel more than this one. i felt the entire spectrum of human emotion watching this, and the most heart-wrenching moments shift as i gain more life experience. this series changed me and will continue to do so for years to come
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