Six Feet Under

Nathaniel Fisher, patriarch of a family that owns a Los Angeles mortuary, is killed when a bus hits a hearse, leaving his family to run the business.

The family deals with increasing pressure to sell the family business; Claire finds an unusual way to punish her boyfriend for his big mouth.

Nate tries to help David run the business, which only creates more tension between them; unpleasant surprises are revealed at the reading of the will.

The killing of a gay man forces David to confront his fears about his lifestyle; Nate agrees with Brenda's parents that Billy should be institutionalized.

Keith has a problem with David's wish to become a deacon; Nate has dinner with Brenda's parents and meets her brother Billy.

Claire goes to her Aunt Sarah's, where an intriguing meeting occurs; a rabbi counsels Nate; Keith and David draw closer.

Ruth's romantic difficulties worsen; David votes to hire a progressive young priest; Nate and Brenda plan a weekend away.

Nate and Claire go to Seattle, where a friend still carries a torch for him; Brenda's mother suspects her husband is having an affair.

Ruth's estranged sister visits; house repairs put further strain on Federico and Vanessa's marriage; Nate and Brenda have news.

An actress's death prompts her castmates to pitch in for a funeral; Ruth arranges a dinner for Nate, David and Claire.

Christmas marks the anniversary of Nathaniel's death; Nikolai stays with the Fishers while recovering from broken legs; Claire courts danger on the Internet.

Brenda visits Billy in the institution; David must take a stand at church; Gabe behaves badly at a party with Claire.

A college football player's death bothers Nate; Federico's request to borrow money is rejected.

Fisher & Sons becomes Fisher & Diaz; David and Keith decide to go to couple's therapy; Ruth becomes obsessed with her granddaughter.

Ruth learns more about Nikolai's broken legs; Brenda reappraises her relationship with Nate; Billy influences Claire.

David and Keith find their resort vacation to be different from advertised; Ruth goes on a shopping excursion with Bettina; Claire gets a lesson in sick art.

Fisher and Sons faces an unannounced inspection; Ruth quits the flower shop; Claire attends her art school interview.

The death of a psychic's husband sparks discussion of Fisher & Sons; Ruth attends a self-actualization seminar; Claire feels betrayed by her guidance counselor.

Claire meets Billy; two suitors pursue Ruth; a divorced parishioner wants to see David; Nate discovers some of his father's secrets.

Karla has a secret that will affect Keith and David; Ruth prepares to move ahead with Nikolai; Brenda has anxiety about the engagement.

David, Nate and Brenda attend a funeral directors' conference in Las Vegas; Ruth takes a floral arrangement class.

David and Rico are at odds over a business issue; Ruth meets a new friend; David and Keith get a taste of a different kind of family life.

Nate and Brenda take Maya on a train ride; Keith straightens out a conflict of interest; Federico starts sleeping on the job.

Nate anxiously awaits Lisa's return; Vanessa and her sister enjoy a therapeutic shopping session; Claire grades herself in art school.

Nate watches Maya while Lisa is away; Vanessa seems back to her old self; Russell shares a secret with Claire.

Nate is at odds with Lisa's family; David and Keith look for ways to start over; Federico seeks out a priest for absolution.

Ruth and Bettina take a trip to Mexico; Claire warms up to Jimmy; Nate is indecisive about his relationship with Brenda.

The Fishers run into some unexpected guests at an art school benefit; David and Keith run into Father Jack at the video store.

Keith makes an embarrassing self-discovery; Nate challenges Brenda; Rico and Vanessa decide to protect their future.

David and Keith become comfortable with family life; Ruth finds empowerment; Brenda faces several truths; Nate brings the family together.

Keith tries to protect David; Billy attends to his sister; Claire pushes Ted away; George tries to help Ruth with Maya.