List of Six Feet Under episodes

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The following is an episode list of the HBO original series Six Feet Under. Dates shown are the original air dates.

The total number of episodes during the series run was 63.

Contents 1 Episodes 1.1 Season 1: (2001) 1.2 Season 2: (2002) 1.3 Season 3: (2003) 1.4 Season 4: (2004) 1.5 Season 5: (2005) 1.6 Retrospectives

[edit] Episodes

[edit] Season 1: (2001)

Image	Title	Writer (s)	Director	Original Airdate	#
	"Pilot"	Alan Ball	Alan Ball	June 3, 2001	1
	Nathaniel Fisher dies in a tragic accident; Nate returns home for Christmas.
	"The Will"	Christian Williams	Miguel Arteta	June 10, 2001	2
	Nathaniel's will holds surprises; Claire becomes increasingly involved with Gabe; David reunites with his ex-fiancée.
	"The Foot"	Bruce Eric Kaplan	John Patterson	June 17, 2001	3
	A bakery owner is chopped into several pieces by a dough mixer; Nate convinces the family to sell to Kroehner but then changes his mind.
	"Familia"	Laurence Andries	Lisa Cholodenko	June 24, 2001	4
	Fisher & Sons arranges a funeral for a gang member; Nate is a suspect in the Fritzen fire; Ruth holds a welcoming dinner for Brenda.
	"An Open Book"	Alan Ball	Kathy Bates	July 1, 2001	5
	The death of a porno star shocks Ruth when her friends eulogize her; David considers a deaconship.
	"The Room"	Christian Taylor	Rodrigo Garcia	July 8, 2001	6
	Nate discovers his father had a few skeletons in his closet; David tells it straight to Tracy; Claire meets Billy.
	"Brotherhood"	Christian Williams	Jim McBride	July 15, 2001	7
	Nate and David are at odds over a funeral for a Gulf War veteran; the family meets Ruth's boyfriend Hiram.
	"Crossroads"	Laurence Andries	Allen Coulter	July 22, 2001	8
	Federico considers his options after being offered a job by Kroehner; Nate rents out the slumber room for dance lessons.
	"Life's Too Short"	Christian Taylor	Jeremy Podeswa	July 29, 2001	9
	Claire reunites with Gabe tragically; David is awkward when he meets Keith at a club; Nate flunks his licensing exam.
	"The New Person"	Bruce Eric Kaplan	Kathy Bates	August 5, 2001	10
	The Fishers hire a new embalmer, Angela. Ruth goes on a first date with Nikolai. Brenda learns some hidden truths about her brother, Billy.
	"The Trip"	Rick Cleveland	Michael Engler	August 12, 2001	11
	Nate, David and Brenda attend a funeral directors conference in Las Vegas. Ruth takes a floral arranging class. Claire visits Gabe in a hospital.
	"A Private Life"	Kate Robin	Rodrigo Garcia	August 19, 2001	12
	The murder of a gay man causes David to question his closeted lifestyle; Brenda has Billy committed; Ruth asks Robbie about his sexuality.
	"Knock, Knock"	Alan Ball	Alan Ball	August 19, 2001	13
	Tracy Blair arranges a funeral for her aunt; Federico holds a christening party for Augusto at the Fisher residence. Brenda visits her brother in the mental hospital.

[edit] Season 2: (2002)

Image	Title	Writer (s)	Director	Original Airdate	#
	"In the Game"	Alan Ball	Rodrigo Garcia	March 3, 2002	14
	Ruth holds a special dinner in David's honor; Federico's sister-in-law arranges a funeral for a young actress.
	"Out, Out Brief Candle"	Christian Williams	Kathy Bates	March 10, 2002	15
	A college football player dies of heat stroke; Nate battles with keeping his AVM secret; Brenda has dinner with an old friend. The Fishers make an invest on a casket wall to raise profits much to the chagrin of Rico.
	"The Plan"	Kate Robin	Rose Troche	March 17, 2002	16
	The funeral for a psychic's husband raises many interesting questions; Ruth attends a self help seminar. As Mrs. Piper transitions her husband into the afterlife, Nathaniel questions his sons on where he may be.
	"Driving Mr. Mossback"	Rick Cleveland	Michael Cuesta	March 24, 2002	17
	Nate and Claire travel to Seattle to retrieve a body; David babysits for Keith's niece. Ruth makes amends with people from her past.
	"The Invisible Woman"	Bruce Eric Kaplan	Jeremy Podeswa	April 1, 2002	18
	Ruth takes an interest in a woman who died without family or friends; Brenda begins writing a novel.
	"In Place of Anger"	Christian Taylor	Michael Engler	April 8, 2002	19
	Ruth's sister Sarah visits causing much pain and closure; the Fishers are visited for a second time by Mitzi Dalton-Huntley.
	"Back to the Garden"	Jill Soloway	Dan Attias	April 15, 2002	20
	A Jewish funeral leads Nate to question the Jewish point of view on death with the female Rabbi; Claire visits Aunt Sarah; David begins seeing Keith again.
	"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"	Scott Buck	Alan Taylor	April 21, 2002	21
	Christmas signals Nathaniel's one year death anniversary causing everyone to reminisce; Margaret has a special present for Brenda. Nikolai is beaten and mugged on Christmas Eve and Claire brings her new boyfriend to dinner.
	"Someone Else's Eyes"	Alan Ball	Michael Cuesta	April 28, 2002	22
	Nate gets a shocking surprise from Lisa; Keith checks up on Karla; Nikolai continues to recuperate at the Fisher's. Claire is asked to help Billy with a project.
	"The Secret"	Bruce Eric Kaplan	Alan Poul	May 5, 2002	23
	Karla has a secret that will affect her relationship with Keith and David; Brenda attends a Lifestyle party with Melissa. Claire illegally takes portraits of the deceased for a school project which her brothers soon learn about.
	"The Liar and the Whore"	Rick Cleveland	Miguel Arteta	May 12, 2002	24
	Vanessa loses her job after being negligent; a lawsuit from a previous client turns out beneficial. Rabbi Ari recommends Nate and Brenda be honest with each other before moving forward with the marriage.
	"I'll Take You"	Jill Soloway	Michael Engler	May 19, 2002	25
	David and Keith greet a social worker; Federico unexpectedly gains an inheritance; Brenda's parents remarry; Nate discovers Brenda's infidelity.
	"The Last Time"	Kate Robin	Alan Ball	June 2, 2002	26
	Fisher & Sons has an unannounced inspection which turns out positive for Federico; Nate goes under surgery for his AVM as his family anxciously await his outcome.

[edit] Season 3: (2003)

Image	Title	Writer (s)	Director	Original Airdate	#
	"Perfect Circles"	Alan Ball	Rodrigo Garcia	March 2, 2003	27
	Fisher & Sons is now Fisher & Diaz; David and Keith attend couples' counseling; Ruth becomes obsessed with her granddaughter.
	"You Never Know"	Scott Buck	Michael Cuesta	March 9, 2003	28
	David and Rico are at odds over the death of a telemarketer; Lisa & Nate hold a dinner for David & Keith.
	"The Eye Inside"	Kate Robin	Michael Engler	March 16, 2003	29
	David and Keith go on a much needed vacation; Ruth has fun at the mall with Bettina; Claire breaks up with Phil.
	"Nobody Sleeps"	Rick Cleveland and Alan Ball	Alan Poul	March 23, 2003	30
	A man arranges an operatic tribute for his gay lover; Lisa arranges a birthday dinner for Ruth. David yearns for the closeness a deceased client had with his lover for his relationship with Keith.
	"The Trap"	Bruce Eric Kaplan	Jeremy Podeswa	March 31, 2003	31
	Ruth sets ground rules for a new live-in apprentice Arthur; Brenda returns to apologize to Nate; David encounters a face from his past.
	"Making Love Work"	Jill Soloway	Kathy Bates	April 6, 2003	32
	Nate and Lisa take Maya camping; Ruth enjoys spending time with new friend, Arthur; Claire and David talk about sexuality.
	"Timing and Space"	Craig Wright	Nicole Holofcener	April 13, 2003	33
	Brenda's father dies and Nate attends the funeral to Lisa's chagrin; David and Keith attend a brunch; Claire spends a lot of time with Russell.
	"Tears, Bones and Desire"	Nancy Oliver	Dan Attias	April 20, 2003	34
	Fisher & Diaz plays home to a deceased patriarch's children and several wives; Keith gets his revenge on David's friends. Lisa becomes increasingly curious to learn about the details of Nate's break-up with Brenda
	"The Opening"	Kate Robin	Karen Moncrieff	April 28, 2003	35
	Claire, Russell and Billy display their art at an alumni show; Ruth gets close with Arthur; David and Keith set ground rules on threesomes. Nate and Lisa unexpectedly meet up with Brenda at the art show.
	"Everyone Leaves"	Scott Buck	Dan Minahan	May 4, 2003	36
	Keith confronts his father after his aunt's funeral; Lisa travels to her sister's to give herself and Nate much needed relief; Claire gets a confession from Russell and later discusses her flawed relationships with her mother.
	"Death Works Overtime"	Rick Cleveland	Dan Attias	May 11, 2003	37
	Fisher & Diaz brims with activity after receiving a trio of unrelated deaths; Ruth stays optimistic on Lisa's whereabouts. Claire is visited by Russell who begs for forgiveness and later finds out important information about her health.
	"Twilight"	Craig Wright	Kathy Bates	May 18, 2003	38
	A funeral for a serial killer causes Nate to ponder many scenarios on Lisa; Claire has an abortion. Nate temporarily finds relief with the serial killer's daughter.
	"I'm Sorry, I'm Lost"	Jill Soloway	Alan Ball	June 1, 2003	39
	Ruth shocks the family with unexpected news; Nate gets unwanted news about Lisa; Brenda goes on a date with a neighbor; David reunites with Keith and Claire meets up with familiar faces during a visit to the afterlife.

[edit] Season 4: (2004)

Image	Title	Writer (s)	Director	Original Airdate	#
	"Falling into Place"	Craig Wright	Michael Cuesta	June 13, 2004	40
	Nate is at odds with Lisa's family; David and Keith look for ways to start over; Claire reunites with Russell.
	"In Case of Rapture"	Rick Cleveland	Dan Attias	June 20, 2004	41
	George's routines irk Arthur; Brenda slowly plans her relationship with Joe; Keith begins a new job.
	"Parallel Play"	Jill Soloway	Jeremy Podeswa	June 27, 2004	42
	The Fishers hold a yard sale; David gives Arthur more responsibility. Nate warms up to a divorcee at Maya's Mommy and Me class.
	"Can I Come Up Now?"	Alan Ball	Dan Minahan	July 11, 2004	43
	David's ex-fiancée comes back searching for answers. Nate has a psychic rendezvous. Ruth comes to the bottom of George's stalker.
	"That's My Dog"	Scott Buck	Alan Poul	July 18, 2004	44
	David is taken for a ride by a hitchhiker; Nate attends a bereavement support group; Ruth plays matchmaker to George's son.
	"Terror Starts at Home"	Kate Robin	Miguel Arteta	July 25, 2004	45
	Ruth throws a birthday dinner for David who is struggling in the aftermath of his carjacking; Claire gets "closer" with some friends; Vanessa discovers Rico's relationship with Sophia.
	"The Dare"	Bruce Eric Kaplan	Peter Webber	August 1, 2004	46
	Claire's art critique raises questions among her classmates; Ruth goes on a fossil hunt with George and digs up Sarah and Bettina. At long last, Keith comes out to his co-workers and Federico is outed by Vanessa.
	"Coming and Going"	Nancy Oliver	Dan Attias	August 8, 2004	47
	Ruth comes to a melting point in her marriage. Claire continues to be seduced by Edie but has begins to find it difficult to relate to her. Federico moves into the funeral home and Nate and Brenda take Maya on a train ride.
	"Grinding the Corn"	Rick Cleveland	Alan Caso	August 15, 2004	48
	Ruth and Bettina travel to Mexico. David continues to struggle with post-traumatic stress. Claire is given the cold shoulder by Edie and Anita.
	"The Black Forest"	Jill Soloway and Craig Wright	Peter Care	August 22, 2004	49
	Nate, Brenda and Maya attend a memorial service for Lisa in Idaho. David and Keith are inspired by a same-sex wedding. Claire comes to final blows with Edie at Jimmy's party. Ruth reconciles with George.
	"Bomb Shelter"	Scott Buck	Nicole Holofcener	August 29, 2004	50
	George becomes increasingly paranoid and discovers the family's bomb shelter. Ruth wants to attend a sex workshop. David and Keith face a lawsuit. Brenda wants to have a child with Nate.
	"Untitled"	Nancy Oliver	Alan Ball	September 12, 2004	51
	Ruth is happy to meet George's daughter but learns more about his past; David confronts a demon in jail; Claire has success during her art show but is deserted by her friends. Nate confronts Barb and Hoyt after David receives a message from Michaela.

[edit] Season 5: (2005)

Image	Title	Writer (s)	Director	Original Airdate	#
	"A Coat of White Primer"	Kate Robin	Rodrigo Garcia	June 6, 2005	52
	Nate and Brenda prepare for a big day; Ruth is far from ecstatic on George's return home; David and Keith consider being parents.
	"Dancing for Me"	Scott Buck	Dan Attias	June 13, 2005	53
	Nate hangs with friends from high school; Brenda starts her internship; Maggie gives Ruth much needed relief.
	"Hold My Hand"	Nancy Oliver	Jeremy Podeswa	June 20, 2005	54
	Claire is seduced by Billy's newfound lust for life; George is haunted by visions from his mother's death.
	"Time Flies"	Craig Wright	Alan Poul	June 27, 2005	55
	Brenda has surprises for Nate on his 40th birthday; David and Keith "propose" to Mary, a surrogate.
	"Eat a Peach"	Rick Cleveland	Dan Minahan	July 4, 2005	56
	Ruth finds a way to relax without George; David and Keith attend an adoption open house and meet an 8 year old named Anthony; Nate and Brenda consider giving Maya a coherent narrative.
	"The Rainbow of Her Reasons"	Jill Soloway	Mary Harron	July 10, 2005	57
	Ruth is delighted when her sister Sarah visits; David and Keith begin experiencing difficulties on how to discipline their new foster children; Nate muses on the loss of his first love. Vanessa hires a nanny.
	"The Silence"	Bruce Eric Kaplan	Joshua Marston	July 17, 2005	58
	David and Keith struggle to create boundaries for their new sons. Brenda and Nate receive some ambiguous news; Ruth fills her schedule with activities.
	"Singing for Our Lives"	Scott Buck	Matt Shakman	July 24, 2005	59
	When David attempts to make a bid on a crematorium, Federico refuses and pushes for another employee. Brenda receives information from her doctor. Nate begins attending Quaker services with Maggie, to the chagrin of Brenda. Ruth goes to see her ex-boyfriend, Hiram.
	"Ecotone"	Nancy Oliver	Dan Minahan	July 31, 2005	60
	After suffering a massive seizure, Nate is taken to the hospital. As Nate undergoes surgery, tension ensues between Maggie and Brenda in the waiting room. Elsewhere, Ruth is still camping in the wildnerness with Hiram and is completely oblivious to what is happening with her family in L.A.
	"All Alone"	Kate Robin	Adam Davidson	August 7, 2005	61
	Nate's funeral divides the family; David deals with being left in charge of the family business, Keith makes an embarrassing discovery on the job; Brenda is challenged by Nate, and makes a painful decision about what to do with Maya; Maggie gets a door shut in her face.
	"Static"	Craig Wright	Michael Cuesta	August 14, 2005	62
	As David’s fears take over, Keith tries to protect him - and the boys; visions of Nate compel Brenda to make a decision about her relationship with Billy, who is supporting her; George wants to help Ruth with Maya. Claire's grief begins to cause her to drink heavily and hallucinate while at Nate's gravesite. Rico pushes for a talk about the business.
	"Everyone's Waiting"	Alan Ball	Alan Ball	August 21, 2005	63
	David finally embraces his demons; Nathaniel Sr. talks to his younger son; Brenda delivers early and fights Nate’s negativity; Margaret is impressed to see Olivier’s nurturing side; Rico and Vanessa celebrate an investment; the family toast Nate's memory at a farewell dinner for Claire; Claire's departure reveals what's to come for those she loves.

[edit] Retrospectives

#	Episode Title	Description	Original Airdate
1	Six Feet Under: (2001-2005) In Memoriam	A look-back on the hit HBO series with cast interviews and clips from the series in anticipation for the show's final episode.	August 15, 2005 (HBO)

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