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Six Feet Under S5E8 — Singing for Our Lives
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Six Feet Under•Season 5•Episode 8

Singing for Our Lives

8.7/10 · 2,758 votesJul 25, 200556 min

Ranked #6 of 12 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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A young Latina's funeral raises questions about the culture--and future--of Fisher and Diaz. Meanwhile, David and Keith are upset when they're not in the driver's seat; Claire takes her co-worker Ted to an art school show; Brenda gets vital info from her doctor--and from Jackie;

Directed byMatt Shakman
Written byScott Buck
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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

J

Jim Brooks

Devon (uncredited)

Crew6

Matt Shakman

Matt Shakman

Director

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Scott Buck

Writer

Geoffrey Haley

Geoffrey Haley

Camera Operator

Geoffrey Haley

Geoffrey Haley

"B" Camera Operator

R

Ron Rosen

Editor

R

Rob Sweeney

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Singing for Our Lives" is episode 8 of Six Feet Under season 5. It scored 8.7/10 from 2,758 votes, ranking #6 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Matt Shakman and written by Scott Buck, it aired on July 25, 2005.

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