List of episodes of the series «Six Feet Under»

  • Seasons count: 5
  • Episodes count: 63
  • Total viewing time: 2 d. 9 h. 4 m.
Pilot
Release date: 6/3/2001

Pilot

  • User score: 8.8
  • Episode number: 1
  • Episode duration: 63 min.
  • Episode description:
    Nate Fisher returns home for the holidays to the shattering news of his father's death.
The Will
Release date: 6/10/2001

The Will

  • User score: 8.3
  • Episode number: 2
  • Episode duration: 52 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
The Foot
Release date: 6/17/2001

The Foot

  • User score: 8.7
  • Episode number: 3
  • Episode duration: 53 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Familia
Release date: 6/24/2001

Familia

  • User score: 8.6
  • Episode number: 4
  • Episode duration: 51 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
An Open Book
Release date: 7/1/2001

An Open Book

  • User score: 7.6
  • Episode number: 5
  • Episode duration: 54 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
The Room
Release date: 7/8/2001

The Room

  • User score: 8.1
  • Episode number: 6
  • Episode duration: 57 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Brotherhood
Release date: 7/15/2001

Brotherhood

  • User score: 8
  • Episode number: 7
  • Episode duration: 51 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Crossroads
Release date: 7/22/2001

Crossroads

  • User score: 8.1
  • Episode number: 8
  • Episode duration: 56 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Life's Too Short
Release date: 7/29/2001

Life's Too Short

  • User score: 8.1
  • Episode number: 9
  • Episode duration: 55 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
The New Person
Release date: 8/5/2001

The New Person

  • User score: 8.4
  • Episode number: 10
  • Episode duration: 59 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
The Trip
Release date: 8/12/2001

The Trip

  • User score: 7.5
  • Episode number: 11
  • Episode duration: 55 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
A Private Life
Release date: 8/19/2001

A Private Life

  • User score: 7.6
  • Episode number: 12
  • Episode duration: 57 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Knock, Knock
Release date: 8/19/2001

Knock, Knock

  • User score: 8.9
  • Episode number: 13
  • Episode duration: 59 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.