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Six Feet Under

2001-2005 Ended/Cancelled
 
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A drama series that takes a darkly comical look at members of a dysfunctional Pasadena family that runs an independent funeral home. With the prodigal elder son (Peter Krause) returning home for the holidays to shattering news, the family must learn to deal with a death of their own, while figuring out how to go ahead with the business of the living. A funny and emotional look at a grieving American family...that just happens to be in the grief management business.

Theme song by Thomas Newman.
Music by Richard Marvin.
Main Cast
N/AFrances Conroy
as Ruth Fisher [S 1]
N/AFreddy Rodríguez
as Federico Diaz [S 1]
Buy at Art.comLauren Ambrose
as Claire Fisher [S 1]
 
N/AMathew St. Patrick
as Keith Charles [S 1]
N/AMichael C. Hall
as David Fisher [S 1]
 
N/APeter Krause
as Nate Fisher [S 1]
N/ARachel Griffiths
as Brenda Chenowith [S 1]
Recurring Cast
Joanna Cassidy as Margaret Chenowith [S 1-5] (20)
Eric Balfour as Gabe Dimas [S 1-3] (12)
Garrison Hershberger as Matthew Gilardi [S 1-2] (8)
Dina Spybey as Tracy Montrose Blair [S 1] (6)


Premiered on Network:
HBO (Home Box Office) in US

Also known as:
6 Feet Under

Genres: Drama

Language: english  Runtime: 60 mins

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Plot
5x01 - A Coat of White Primer:
Andrea Kuhn1963-2004 Ruth dreads George's return from the hospital; Brenda and Nate prepare for a big day; Claire comes to final blows with Ruth; Rico discovers internet dating; David and Keith discuss alternative parenting options.
5x02 - Dancing For Me:
Nate hangs with some friends from high school but learns that he has little in common with them. Ruth gets relief from Maggie. Brenda is hesitant to accept Margaret's help in her internship. Claire and Billy have dinner with Billy's artist friends.
5x03 - Hold My Hand:
Loretta Smith Sibley Claire is seduced by Billy's newfound 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; David and Keith meet Mary; Vanessa encourages Rico to mingle, so he does--at a funeral directors' conference.
5x04 - Time Flies:
Lila Simonds Coolidge 1909-2005 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, whose recent behavior repulses Claire; and Nate comes home to an unpleasant surprise.
5x05 - Eat a Peach:
Daniel Holzenchenko David and Keith are anxious for a report from Mary; Vanessa is not pleased by Rico's reaction to their son's misbehavior at school; Ruth discovers another way to relax without George; and Billy invites Claire to dinner.
5x06 - Rainbow of Her Reasons:
Fiona Lenore Kleinschmidt 1948-2005 Ruth is delighted when her sister Sarah calls. Claire finds a way to keep her money problems at bay. Nate reminisces about his love life while Brenda is away taking time out for a little rest and relaxation. Federico entertains an interesting offer unaware of someone’s motives.
5x07 - The Silence:
Peter Thomas Burns 1948-2005 David and Keith struggle to create boundaries. Nate and Brenda receive some ambiguous news. Ruth fills her days with activities leaving no time for relaxation.
5x08 - Singing For Our Lives:
Pilar Sandoval 1970-2005 Claire attends a LAC-Arts benefit show with new friend, Ted. Brenda gets news from her doctor. Ruth babysits for Durrell and Anthony. Nate and Brenda attend a service at Maggie's church.
5x09 - Ecotone:
Lawrence Hall Matheson David and Keith begin to feel comfortable in their roles as parents to Durrell and Anthony. Claire shares a common interest with co-worker Ted. Brenda faces common truths. Federico finally understands Vanessa.
5x10 - All Alone:
Nathaniel Samuel Fisher 1965-2005 David makes arrangements for Nate's funeral with Ruth and Brenda. Keith makes a humiliating discovery. Brenda must answer a difficult question for Nate's daughter, Maya. Claire reminisces on the past.
5x11 - Static:
Paul Ronald Duncan 1983-2005 Billy returns to help Brenda through her difficult time. An inebriated Claire rejects Ted. Rico is eager to discuss the future of the business. George wants to help Ruth tend to Maya while David is consumed with fear.
5x12 - Everyone's Waiting:
The drama about a Los Angeles funeral home meets its maker after five compelling seasons. Three weeks ago, Nate Fisher Jr.’s death ended speculation about which of the show’s major characters would die. But in the hands of creator Alan Ball, who wrote and directed this episode, you can bet the finale will be anything but anticlimactic. One issue certain to be resolved involves the health of Nate’s unborn child, since tonight, Brenda goes into labor. While the last two seasons have been downbeat,  [...] (More)
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