8.3/102,264 votes#1 - In the Game
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/3/2002
A young actress's death prompts her castmates from a slasher film to pitch in for a cheap funeral at Fisher & Sons. Meanwhile, Ruth arranges a dinner for Nate, David and Claire--and their significant others--after reading a book for parents of gay and lesbian children.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: Alan Ball
8.2/102,084 votes#2 - Out, Out Brief Candle
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/10/2002
A college football player's death during practice bothers Nate, who earlier learned of his own potentially fatal condition. Meanwhile, Federico's request to borrow money from Nate and David is rejected, and he later learns of their newest purchase: a 'casket wall' display.
Director: Kathy Bates
Writer: Laurence Andries
8.2/102,032 votes#3 - The Plan
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/17/2002
The death of a psychic's husband sparks some interesting conversation around Fisher & Sons. Meanwhile, Ruth is changed after attending a lengthy self-actualization seminar; Claire is upset to discover that her guidance counselor has betrayed her confidence; and Brenda walks out on a college course she enrolled in.
Director: Rose Troche
Writer: Kate Robin
8.4/102,084 votes#4 - Driving Mr. Mossback
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/24/2002
Nate brings Claire to his old stomping ground in Seattle to help him retrieve the body of a man who feared flying. There, they stay with Lisa, a woman who still carries a torch for Nate.
Director: Michael Cuesta
Writer: Rick Cleveland
8.4/102,050 votes#5 - The Invisible Woman
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/31/2002
Ruth takes a personal interest in the death of a woman who has no friends or relatives. Meanwhile, Brenda's search for a literary muse prompts her to turn to one of her massage clients--a prostitute named Melissa--and Nate's relationship with Brenda takes an unexpected turn.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa
Writer: Bruce Eric Kaplan
8.1/101,937 votes#6 - In Place of Anger
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/7/2002
Mitzi Huntley arrives back in Nate and David's lives thanks to a comparison-shopping widow. Meanwhile, Ruth's estranged sister Sarah arrives for an unexpected visit. Later, a vodka-fueled family dinner casts a pall over Nate and Brenda's happy news.
Director: Michael Engler
Writer: N/A
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8.0/101,973 votes#7 - Back to the Garden
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/14/2002
A Jewish funeral at Fisher & Sons leads Nate to seek spiritual guidance from an intense female rabbi. Claire is surprised to meet a guy while visiting her Aunt Sarah. Meanwhile, a medical emergency prompts David to consider giving his relationship with Keith another shot. Federico's jealous suspicions about his cousin Ramon prove to be very misguided.
Director: N/A
Writer: Joey Soloway
9.0/102,446 votes#8 - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/21/2002
The Christmas season marks the anniversary of Nathaniel's death...and gets everyone thinking about their last moments with him. Meanwhile, Nate and Brenda are shocked by Margaret Chenowith's Christmas Eve guest, Claire gets into a dangerous online relationship and Federico stirs up trouble in his own family.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Scott Buck
7.9/101,893 votes#9 - Someone Else's Eyes
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 4/28/2002
Ruth continues to help an injured Nikolai recover, but her patience is tested when she discovers just how he broke his legs. Brenda's escapades help her to write, but her feelings about being engaged grow more muddled--especially after Billy's release from the hospital.
Director: Michael Cuesta
Writer: Alan Ball
8.1/101,904 votes#10 - The Secret
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/5/2002
David and Keith continue trying to iron out their problems...and Karla has a secret that isn't going to make things any better. Meanwhile, Claire takes a curious approach to photography, Ruth prepares to move ahead with Nikolai and Brenda's engagement anxiety leads her on a sexual adventure with Melissa.
Director: Alan Poul
Writer: Bruce Eric Kaplan
8.3/101,912 votes#11 - The Liar and the Whore
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/12/2002
Nate and Brenda find comfort thanks to Rabbi Ari's advice. Ruth's need to control the lives of Nikolai and Claire leads her to a surprising self-assessment. Federico's suspicions about an elderly woman's 'natural' death lead him to place Vanessa under scrutiny. A disgruntled former client files a lawsuit against Fisher & Sons.
Director: Miguel Arteta
Writer: Rick Cleveland
8.9/102,269 votes#12 - I'll Take You
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/19/2002
Claire seems to be finding some direction in her life, and a newly serious Billy is an unlikely choice to help her. Tensions between Nate and Brenda finally come to a head, while Keith has a problem that threatens everything he has worked towards in his relationship with David.
Director: Michael Engler
Writer: Joey Soloway
9.2/102,449 votes#13 - The Last Time
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 6/2/2002
Fisher & Sons is the subject of an unannounced inspection, which proves surprisingly beneficial for Federico. Meanwhile, Claire's art-school interview takes an unexpected turn, and things grow tense between Keith and David. Also, Nate finds himself at a crossroads, both with Brenda and with his AVM.
Director: Alan Ball
Writer: Kate Robin
The Best Episodes of Six Feet Under Season 2
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Season 2 Ratings Summary
"In the Game" is the best rated episode of "Six Feet Under" season 2. It scored 8.3/10 based on 2264 votes. Directed by Rodrigo García and written by Alan Ball, it aired on 3/3/2002. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Out, Out Brief Candle".
