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.
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 Phil; and Ruth goes overboard in her obsession with her granddaughter Maya.
Directed by Rodrigo GarcíaWritten by Alan BallGuest stars Richard Jenkins, Catherine O'Hara, Stephen Snedden, Nolan North, Kimberlin Brown, Caroline Lagerfelt, Dan Desmond, Arye Gross
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 and Keith get a taste of a different kind of family life and Carol continues to make life miserable for Lisa.
Directed by Michael CuestaWritten by Scott BuckGuest stars Justina Machado, Catherine O'Hara, Matt Ross, Arye Gross, Patricia Clarkson, Julie Ariola, Kathy Bates, Claudette Sutherland
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.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Kate RobinGuest stars Judith Baldwin, Catherine O'Hara, Marc Worden, Lori Alan, Jason Graae, Mageina Tovah, Zachary Quinto, Kathy Bates
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.
Directed by Alan PoulWritten by Alan Ball, Rick ClevelandGuest stars Richard Jenkins, Dagney Kerr, Dennis Christopher, Evan Handler, Kathy Bates, Peter Macdissi, Anthony Vatsula, Brandon Dean
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, and Claire is surprised by her responsibilities as Olivier's new assistant.
Directed by Jeremy PodeswaWritten by Bruce Eric KaplanGuest stars Ron Roggé, Jason Graae, Christina Cabot, Rainn Wilson, Silas Weir Mitchell, Kathy Bates, Ben Weber, Josh Radnor
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.
Directed by Kathy BatesWritten by Joey SolowayGuest stars Tara Karsian, Bronwyn Tosh, Brenna Tosh, Rainn Wilson, Peter Macdissi, Myndy Crist, Donna Bullock, Robert Cicchini
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 increasingly concerned about Vanessa's 'intense energy.'
Directed by Nicole HolofcenerWritten by Craig WrightGuest stars Justina Machado, Jeremy Sisto, Bronwyn Tosh, Melissa Paull, Robert Foxworth, Brenna Tosh, Timothy Landfield, Rainn Wilson
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 Olivier's lackey assistant, and Ruth and Arthur savor the smell of clean laundry.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Nancy OliverGuest stars Justina Machado, Molly Hagan, Bronwyn Tosh, Leon Rippy, Brenna Tosh, Josh Stamberg, Rainn Wilson, Amanda Foreman
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 three-way sex with a stranger.
Directed by Karen MoncrieffWritten by Kate RobinGuest stars Justina Machado, Jeremy Sisto, Bronwyn Tosh, Brenna Tosh, Brian Stepanek, Arye Gross, Rainn Wilson, Peter Macdissi
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; Arthur wonders whether he should be mixing laundry with Ruth; and David gets a look at another dysfunctional family.
Directed by Daniel MinahanWritten by Scott BuckGuest stars Justina Machado, Jeremy Sisto, Beverly Todd, Bronwyn Tosh, Brenna Tosh, James Pickens Jr., Rainn Wilson, Lenny Wolpe
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; Claire grades herself in art school, then takes another important test; and Ruth cries all over a stranger's jacket.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Rick ClevelandGuest stars Justina Machado, Jeremy Sisto, James Cromwell, Ivonne Coll, Bronwyn Tosh, Brenna Tosh, Rainn Wilson, Larry Sullivan
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 Keith; Rico can't find refuge from his domestic demons; and Nate and Claire get lost in their own separate twilights.
Directed by Kathy BatesWritten by Craig WrightGuest stars Justina Machado, James Cromwell, Jim Beaver, Bronwyn Tosh, Brenna Tosh, Anne Dudek, Rainn Wilson, Elayn J. Taylor
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 bargained for. Also, Ruth shakes up the family with some unexpected news.
Directed by Alan BallWritten by Joey SolowayGuest stars Justina Machado, Richard Jenkins, James Cromwell, Ken Davitian, Bronwyn Tosh, Nolan North, Magda Harout, Brenna Tosh
