WINNER OF 9 EMMYS
Six Feet Under
5 SeasonS | 63 Episodes | TV-MA
When death is your business, what is your life? From Oscar-winning screenwriter Alan Ball (American Beauty) comes this award-winning HBO drama series that takes a darkly comic look at a dysfunctional L.A. family that runs a funeral business. With Peter Krause, Frances Conroy, Michael C. Hall, Lauren Ambrose and Rachel Griffiths.
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3.The Foot
When a bakery owner is killed, it's up to Federico (Freddy Rodriguez) to put the pieces back together.
8.Crossroads
In an effort to raise income, Nate and David decide to rent out a room in the funeral home.
In The Game
In the Season Two premiere, a young actress's death prompts her castmates from a slasher film to pitch in for her funeral.
Out, Out Brief Candle
A college football player's death during practice bothers Nate, who earlier learned of his own potentially fatal condition.
The Plan
The death of a psychic's husband sparks some interesting conversation around Fisher & Sons.
Driving Mr. Mossback
Nate brings Claire to his old stomping ground in Seattle to help him retrieve the body of a man who feared flying.
The Invisible Woman
Ruth takes an interest in the death of a woman who had no friends or relatives. Nate's relationship with Brenda takes an unexpected turn.
In Place of Anger
Mitzi Huntley arrives back in Nate and David's lives, thanks to a comparison-shopping widow.
Back to the Garden
A Jewish funeral at Fisher & Sons leads Nate to seek spiritual guidance from an intense female rabbi.
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
The Christmas season marks the anniversary of Nathaniel's death ... and gets everyone thinking about their last moments with him.
Someone Else's Eyes
Ruth continues to help an injured Nikolai recover; Brenda's escapades help her to write, but her feelings about being engaged grow muddled.
The Secret
David and Keith continue trying to iron out their problems ... and Karla has a secret that isn't going to make things any better.
The Liar and the Whore
Nate and Brenda find comfort thanks to Rabbi Ari's advice. Ruth's need to control Nikolai and Claire leads to a surprising self-assessment.
I'll Take You
Tensions between Nate and Brenda boil over, while Claire finally finds some direction in her life.
The Last Time
In the Season Two finale, Nate must take action with his AVM while also dealing with a troubled Brenda.
Perfect Circles
In the Season Three premiere, Fisher & Sons has become Fisher & Diaz, and Rico is doing all he can to make sure he's not a "gofer" anymore.
You Never Know
David and Rico are at odds over doing business with the family of a deceased telemarketer.
The Eye Inside
Keith and David find the reality of a resort vacation different than advertised.
Nobody Sleeps
The partner of a recently deceased gay man orchestrates an operatic tribute at Fisher & Diaz.
The Trap
Fisher & Diaz deals with the recently discovered body of a man missing for years.
Making Love Work
Lisa takes Maya on a camping trip and Rico wrestles with the challenges of a double-wide corpse.
Timing & Space
David and Keith (reluctantly) play 'Leading Ladies' at a brunch with members of the Gay Men's Chorus.
Tears, Bones And Desire
After the patriarch of a cultish new-age clan dies, Fisher & Diaz is overrun by the wives and children left behind.
The Opening
The Fishers run into unexpected guests at an art-school benefit featuring works by Claire and company.
Everyone Leaves
Nate tends to Maya while Lisa visits her sister. Meanwhile, Vanessa seems like her old self.
Death Works Overtime
Fisher & Diaz is brimming over with activity and mourners after a trio of unrelated deaths.
Twilight
After a serial killer is executed in Texas, his daughter brings him home for a fitting Fisher & Diaz funeral.
I'M Sorry, I'm Lost
In the Season Three finale, Death continues to shuffle its deck randomly for would-be clients of Fisher & Diaz.
Falling Into Place
Season Four premiere. In an attempt to honor Lisa's last wishes, Nate finds himself at odds with her family.
In Case of Rapture
George puts his stamp on the Fisher home, settling into domestic routines that irk Arthur.
Parallel Play
A group of prank-happy teenagers find their latest joke is no laughing matter. Meanwhile, the Fishers decide to hold a yard sale.
Can I Come Up Now?
David's ex-fiancee re-enters his life in search of answers to the question, "Why me?"
That's My Dog
With Keith away, David gets taken for a ride by a hitchhiker. Meanwhile, Nate goes to a bereavement group.
Terror Starts At Home
Fisher & Diaz hosts two very different parties in one night. Meanwhile, David is uncomfortable with all the comfort he's receiving.
The Dare
Ruth goes on a fossil hunt with George and digs up Sarah and Bettina. Claire focuses her talents on Edie.
Coming and Going
Nate and Brenda take Maya on a train ride, getting caught in their tracks when they go a little too far.
Grinding the Corn
Ruth and Bettina take a road trip to Mexico, leaving the men of Fisher & Diaz to some male bonding.
The Black Forest
Nate gives Maya "one last look" at a memorial for Lisa, where some surprise discoveries ensue.
The Bomb Shelter
Ruth is giddy about going to a tantric workshop with George, who retreats to the emergency shelter.
Untitled
In the Season Four finale, Ruth is delighted to meet George's daughter, but worries as his paranoid "views" of the future escalate.
A Coat of White Primer
In the Season Five premiere, Ruth dreads George's return from the hospital in light of his recent diagnosis.
Dancing for Me
Nate hangs with high-school friends, but finds that, as adults, they share little more than old memories.
Hold My Hand
Claire is seduced by Billy's newfound lust for life, but hits a roadblock along the way.
Time Flies
Brenda is disturbed by Nate's reaction to her latest news. Ruth shares her feelings about George with friends.
Eat a Peach
Ruth finds a new way to unwind from George, who longs to close the distance between them.
The Rainbow of Her Reasons
Ruth happily helps "circle the wagons" when Sarah calls. David and Keith discover it's hard work playing house with Anthony and Durrell.
The Silence
David and Keith struggle to create parent-child boundaries. Brenda and Nate get some ambiguous news.
Singing for Our Lives
A young Latina's funeral raises questions about the culture -- and future -- of Fisher and Diaz.
Ecotone
David and Keith get comfortable with their new family life. Claire discovers she and Ted share a common interest.
All Alone
While David attends to family business, Keith makes an embarrassing self-discovery on the job.
Static
As David's fears take over, Keith tries to protect him -- and the boys. Billy attends to his sister.
Everyone's Waiting
In the series finale, the Fishers begin the healing process while embracing the future.
