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TV series

Six Feet Under

2001TV-MA5 seasons8.1 / 10

Life is pain, get use to it.

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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Synopsis

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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About Six Feet Under

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Cast

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

Credits

Created by: Alan Ball
Written by: Alan Ball, Kate Robin, Rick Cleveland, Scott Buck

Production details

Status: Ended
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 63
Original language: English

Networks & production

HBOUnited States
HBOUnited States
The Greenblatt Janollari StudioUnited States
Actual Size FilmsUnited States

Themes

anxiousapologeticbusinesscomfortingcompassionatedark comedydeathdeath of fatherdepressingderogatorydramaticdysfunctional familyfamilyfamily business

Season 4 episodes

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Episode 1

Falling into Place

Jun 13, 200458m7.6 / 10

In an attempt to honor Lisa's last wishes, Nate finds himself at odds with her family. Meanwhile, David and Keith look for 'genuinely new' ways to start over; Federico seeks out a priest for absolution; Vanessa gets tired of Angelica; Brenda does 'the neighbor thing' with Joe; and Ruth sings the praises of her new husband George.

Directed by Michael CuestaWritten by Craig WrightGuest stars Ben Foster, Justina Machado, Lili Taylor, Angela Goethals, Jonathan Tucker, AJ Michalka, Steffani Brass, Idalis DeLeon

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Episode 2

In Case of Rapture

Jun 20, 200450m6.8 / 10

George puts his stamp on the Fisher home. David cautions Nate about projecting his personal grief onto their clients; Keith applies for a glamorous new job; Joe challenges the logic of Brenda's 12-step plan; Claire reawakens her artistic muse after meeting a free spirit named Edie; and Federico proves that charity doesn't always begin at home.

Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Rick ClevelandGuest stars Justina Machado, Richard Jenkins, Bronwyn Tosh, Tom Lenk, Brenna Tosh, Rick Overton, Idalis DeLeon, Mena Suvari

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Episode 3

Parallel Play

Jun 27, 200456m6.7 / 10

A group of prank-happy teenagers find their latest joke is no laughing matter. Meanwhile, the Fishers decide to hold a yard sale; David grooms Arthur for a new role; Nate gets intimately involved in Maya's afternoon playgroup; Claire attends an art party; Ruth and George receive some unwanted wedding gifts; Federico gets caught up in family responsibilities; Keith adjusts to the peculiarities of his new job; Joe isn't thrilled by Brenda's yearning for normalcy; and some important memories go up in smoke.

Directed by Jeremy PodeswaWritten by Joey SolowayGuest stars Ben Foster, Justina Machado, Erica Mer, Bronwyn Tosh, AJ Michalka, Brenna Tosh, Idalis DeLeon, Mena Suvari

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Episode 4

Can I Come Up Now?

Jul 11, 200457m7.0 / 10

David's ex-fiancee re-enters his life in search of answers to the question, 'Why me?' Meanwhile, Nate has a psychic rendezvous, Keith's new job sends him into the closet, Federico identifies with David's past, Claire decides not to let life pass her by, George dumps some surprise baggage on Ruth, and Margaret weighs in on daughter Brenda's new relationship.

Directed by Daniel MinahanWritten by Alan BallGuest stars Ben Foster, Justina Machado, Amy Hill, Bobby Cannavale, Bronwyn Tosh, Thomas Kopache, Brenna Tosh, Steffani Brass

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Episode 5

That's My Dog

Jul 18, 200457m8.5 / 10

With Keith out of town on business, David gets taken for a ride by a hitchhiker. Meanwhile, Nate feels out of place in a bereavement group, Ruth tries to play matchmaker--to George's chagrin, Claire feels empty after a critique of her self-portraits, Brenda and her mom go back to school, and Federico gets an unexpected visitor at work.

Directed by Alan PoulWritten by Scott BuckGuest stars Ben Foster, Brooke Dillman, Bronwyn Tosh, Brenna Tosh, Idalis DeLeon, Mena Suvari, Justin Theroux, Sprague Grayden

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Episode 6

Terror Starts at Home

Jul 25, 200454m8.0 / 10

Fisher & Diaz hosts two very different parties in one night. Meanwhile, David is uncomfortable with all the comfort he's receiving; Nate finds temporary relief at a 'canine retreat,' Claire and her art-school friends go on a trip, Ruth grows frustrated with George's "nasty little secrets" and Federico gets his phone wires crossed.

Directed by Miguel ArtetaWritten by Kate RobinGuest stars Ben Foster, Justina Machado, Bronwyn Tosh, Brenna Tosh, Bob Morrisey, Mena Suvari, Diane Delano, Justin Theroux

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Episode 7

The Dare

Aug 1, 200457m6.6 / 10

Ruth goes on a fossil hunt with George, and digs up Sarah and Bettina. Claire focuses her talents on Edie; Federico tries to unload on Sophia; Vanessa does some part-time detective work; Keith goes 'out' to a bar with his co-workers; David drowns his stress; Nate dares Brenda to be honest with Joe, and receives some relationship advice himself.

Directed by Peter WebberWritten by Bruce Eric KaplanGuest stars Ben Foster, Justina Machado, Lili Taylor, Bobby Cannavale, Bronwyn Tosh, Brenna Tosh, Idalis DeLeon, Mena Suvari

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Episode 8

Coming and Going

Aug 8, 200453m6.5 / 10

Nate and Brenda take Maya on a train ride, getting caught in their tracks when they go a little too far. Meanwhile, David tries to 'sex-orcise' his demons; Keith straightens out a conflict of interest; Federico starts sleeping on the job; Ruth schools George when he treads on her garden; Vanessa and Angelica take some female matters into their own hands; and Claire enjoys 'dancing' with Edie--as a spectator sport.

Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Nancy OliverGuest stars Justina Machado, Bobby Cannavale, Bronwyn Tosh, Brenna Tosh, Lee Weaver, Idalis DeLeon, Mena Suvari, Josh Stamberg

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Episode 9

Grinding the Corn

Aug 15, 200455m6.9 / 10

Ruth and Bettina take a road trip to Mexico, leaving the men of Fisher & Diaz to some male bonding--and comic-book crime-fighting. David and Keith open up after closing their 'open' relationship; Claire warms up to Jimmy after getting the cold shoulder from Edie and Anita; Billy resurfaces as a substitute art teacher; and Nate can't decide what he wants from Brenda, who turns to old friends to treat the pain.

Directed by Alan CasoWritten by Rick ClevelandGuest stars Ben Foster, Jeremy Sisto, Richard Jenkins, Lili Taylor, Joel McKinnon Miller, Michael Cornacchia, Bronwyn Tosh, Brenna Tosh

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Episode 10

The Black Forest

Aug 22, 200449m7.5 / 10

Nate gives Maya 'one last look' at a memorial for Lisa, where some surprise discoveries ensue. David and Keith are inspired by a same-sex wedding; George agrees to Ruth's marriage stipulations; Federico is disturbed by the 'new and improved' Vanessa; Brenda crosses a bridge with her therapy client; and Claire and Billy develop something in the darkroom.

Directed by Peter CareWritten by Craig Wright, Joey SolowayGuest stars Ben Foster, Justina Machado, Jeremy Sisto, Brooke Dillman, Lois Hall, Bronwyn Tosh, Adam Rodriguez, Brenna Tosh

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Episode 11

Bomb Shelter

Aug 29, 200449m7.7 / 10

Ruth is giddy about going to a tantric workshop with George, who retreats to the family's emergency shelter. Meanwhile, David's last bite at a sushi restaurant threatens to cost him--and Keith--a lot more than the bill; Nate drops a bomb on Barb, which sparks a counterattack; Claire fights Russell over credit for her latest photos; Margaret's hospital stay helps Brenda and Billy begin to heal their rift; and Vanessa shows she can beat Federico at his own game.

Directed by Nicole HolofcenerWritten by Scott BuckGuest stars Ben Foster, Justina Machado, Jeremy Sisto, Alisa Reyes, Bronwyn Tosh, Tom Virtue, J.G. Hertzler, Brenna Tosh

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Episode 12

Untitled

Sep 12, 200459m8.6 / 10Finale

Ruth is delighted to meet George's daughter, but worries as his paranoid 'views' of the future escalate. 'Star' Claire gets high off her newfound fame; Federico pleads his case to Vanessa, who delivers a verdict; David confronts a demon face-to-face; Keith considers a business proposal; and Nate comes to final blows with Barb and Hoyt.

Directed by Alan BallWritten by Nancy OliverGuest stars Ben Foster, Justina Machado, Tina Holmes, Jeremy Sisto, Richard Jenkins, Lili Taylor, Nicole Richie, Lucinda Jenney

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026

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