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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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.
Cast, crew and production details
Peter KrauseNate Fisher
Michael C. HallDavid Fisher
Frances ConroyRuth Fisher
Lauren AmbroseClaire Fisher
Freddy RodríguezFederico Diaz
Mathew St. PatrickKeith Charles
Rachel GriffithsBrenda Chenowith
Ben FosterRussell Corwin
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Episode 1
Nate Fisher returns home for the holidays to the shattering news of his father's death.
Directed by Alan BallWritten by Alan BallGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Richard Jenkins, Dina Spybey-Waters, Eric Balfour, Jennifer Griffin, Audrey Gelfund, Dennis Lau, Maximillian Kesmodel
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Episode 2
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.
Directed by Miguel ArtetaWritten by Christian WilliamsGuest stars Justina Machado, Richard Jenkins, Daniel Zacapa, Tracy Middendorf, Eric Balfour, Ed Begley Jr., Van Epperson, Chip O'Neil
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Episode 3
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.
Directed by John PattersonWritten by Bruce Eric KaplanGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Richard Jenkins, Caroline Aaron, Marty Belafsky, John Capodice, Christina Carlisi, Eric Balfour, Gary Hershberger
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Episode 4
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.
Directed by Lisa CholodenkoWritten by Laurence AndriesGuest stars Roger Velasco, Dean Norris, Lombardo Boyar, Jacob Vargas, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Mary-Pat Green, Gary Hershberger
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Episode 5
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.
Directed by Kathy BatesWritten by Alan BallGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Jordan Ladd, Veronica Hart, Sandra Oh, Robert Foxworth, Terence Knox, Cristine Rose, Jessica D. Stone
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Episode 6
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 examination of the business's receipts uncovers some interesting secrets.
Directed by Rodrigo GarcíaWritten by Christian TaylorGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Richard Jenkins, Bill Cobbs, Jessica D. Stone, Ed Begley Jr.
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Episode 7
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 important vote; and Billy interferes with Nate and Brenda's vacation plans.
Directed by Jim McBrideWritten by Christian WilliamsGuest stars Jeremy Sisto, Wade Williams, Raphael Sbarge, Frank Birney, Matt Bradshaw, Ed Begley Jr., David McSwain, Gary Murphy
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Episode 8
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 friend gets under Nate's skin; and David is buoyed by the news of extra funeral business.
Directed by Allen CoulterWritten by Laurence AndriesGuest stars Justina Machado, Jeremy Sisto, Stewart Finlay-McLennan, Michael Cudlitz, Lisa K. Wyatt, Ed Begley Jr., Marina Black, Ed O'Ross
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Episode 9
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.
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Episode 10
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.
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Episode 11
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.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Rick ClevelandGuest stars Justina Machado, Jeremy Sisto, Wendy Schaal, Jenette Goldstein, Mary Gross, Eric Balfour, Joel Brooks, Linda Klein
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Episode 12
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 David all share secrets with respective acquaintances.
Directed by Rodrigo GarcíaWritten by Kate RobinGuest stars Justina Machado, Jeremy Sisto, Brian Poth, Joan McMurtrey, Eric Balfour, Joel Brooks, Terrell Clayton, Arthur Taxier
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Episode 13
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.
Directed by Alan BallWritten by Alan BallGuest stars Justina Machado, Jeremy Sisto, Richard Jenkins, Brian Poth, Frank Birney, Julie White, Eric Balfour, Ed Begley Jr.
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