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Six Feet Under S5E1 — A Coat of White Primer

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Six Feet Under•Season 5•Episode 1

A Coat of White Primer

8.5/10 · 2,719 votesJun 6, 200555 min

Ranked #7 of 12 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

Ruth dreads George's return from the hospital in light of his recent diagnosis; Nate and Brenda prep for a big day, but an emergency makes them reconsider; David and Keith discuss alternative parenting options; Rico tries internet dating; and Claire enjoys domestic bliss but crosses

Directed byRodrigo García

Written byKate Robin

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Cast10

Peter Krause

Peter Krause

Nate Fisher

Michael C. Hall

Michael C. Hall

David Fisher

Frances Conroy

Frances Conroy

Ruth Fisher

Lauren Ambrose

Lauren Ambrose

Claire Fisher

Freddy Rodríguez

Freddy Rodríguez

Federico Diaz

Mathew St. Patrick

Mathew St. Patrick

Keith Charles

Rachel Griffiths

Rachel Griffiths

Brenda Chenowith

Justina Machado

Justina Machado

Vanessa Diaz

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

George Sibley

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Jim Brooks

Devon (uncredited)

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Kate Robin

Writer

Rodrigo García

Rodrigo García

Director

Geoffrey Haley

Geoffrey Haley

Camera Operator

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Tanya Swerling

Editor

Jim Denault

Jim Denault

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"A Coat of White Primer" is episode 1 of Six Feet Under season 5. It scored 8.5/10 from 2,719 votes, ranking #7 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Rodrigo García and written by Kate Robin, it aired on June 6, 2005.

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