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.
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.
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; and Claire enjoys domestic bliss but crosses a line with her camera.
Directed by Rodrigo GarcíaWritten by Kate RobinGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Lili Taylor, Jenna Fischer, Catherine O'Hara, Bronwyn Tosh, Brenna Tosh, Steffani Brass, Mark Harelik
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 internship; David and Keith's latest baby dream starts to resemble a nightmare; Claire bemoans being pigeonholed by her art; Billy defends his career but secretly wonders what happened to his old self; and Rico, mortified that he couldn't take a dating hint, seeks sympathy from Vanessa.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Scott BuckGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Jenna Fischer, Bronwyn Tosh, J.G. Hertzler, Anne Ramsay, Ann Cusack, Brenna Tosh, Chris Pine
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 meet a fertile young woman named Mary; Vanessa encourages Rico to mingle, so he does--at a funeral directors' conference.
Directed by Jeremy PodeswaWritten by Nancy OliverGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Chase Ellison, Bronwyn Tosh, Colton James, Anne Ramsay, Brenna Tosh, Jennifer Elise Cox, Dave Power
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 and the boys are doing; frustrated, George shares a beer and a song with Billy; and Nate comes home to an unpleasant surprise.
Directed by Alan PoulWritten by Craig WrightGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Richard Jenkins, Lili Taylor, Vanessa Marano, Ellen Albertini Dow, Bronwyn Tosh, Julie Brown, Anne Ramsay
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; Billy invites Claire to dinner, but has no appetite; Margaret helps stage an ambush; and Maggie brings George to a tense meal.
Directed by Daniel MinahanWritten by Rick ClevelandGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Bronwyn Tosh, Brenna Tosh, Andy Milder, C.J. Sanders, Jennifer Elise Cox, Lisa Banes, Giancarlo Rodriguez
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; Vanessa hires a nanny with unexpected talents; Rico gets an offer he can't believe--or refuse.
Directed by Mary HarronWritten by Joey SolowayGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Abby Brammell, Bronwyn Tosh, Anne Ramsay, Brenna Tosh, C.J. Sanders, Kevin Rankin, Robert Pine
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 interesting guy at work, and makes an effort to fit in; Margaret lets a cat out of the bag; and George drops a bomb on Ruth.
Directed by Joshua MarstonWritten by Bruce Eric KaplanGuest stars Vanessa Marano, Stanley DeSantis, Bronwyn Tosh, Chris Messina, Brenna Tosh, C.J. Sanders, Kevin Rankin, Lisa Banes
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 vital info from her doctor--and from Jackie; and Ruth goes out for some pampering and gets more than she paid for.
Directed by Matt ShakmanWritten by Scott BuckGuest stars Ben Foster, Gabriel Olds, Abby Brammell, Bronwyn Tosh, Anne Ramsay, Chris Messina, Brenna Tosh, C.J. Sanders
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 several truths at once; Rico finally 'gets' Vanessa; and Nate brings the family together against their will.
Directed by Daniel MinahanWritten by Nancy OliverGuest stars Richard Jenkins, Michele Greene, Bronwyn Tosh, Chris Messina, Brenna Tosh, C.J. Sanders, Elaine Kao, Rainn Wilson
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; Rico and Vanessa decide to protect their future; Claire is comforted by Ted's squareness; and George makes a speech about love.
Directed by Adam DavidsonWritten by Kate RobinGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Richard Jenkins, Bronwyn Tosh, Anne Ramsay, Chris Messina, Brenna Tosh, C.J. Sanders, Patricia Clarkson
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 Maya; Nate urges Brenda to embrace a taboo; and Vanessa sees the future in a funeral home.
Directed by Michael CuestaWritten by Craig WrightGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Billy Lush, Abby Brammell, Amy Spanger, Bronwyn Tosh, Chris Messina, Brenna Tosh, C.J. Sanders
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 nurturing side; George's limitations eclipse his intentions; and Claire drives into her future.
Directed by Alan BallWritten by Alan BallGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Richard Jenkins, Bronwyn Tosh, Chris Messina, Brenna Tosh, C.J. Sanders, Patricia Clarkson, Kathy Bates
