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When death is your business, what is your life? For the Fisher family, the world outside of their family-owned funeral home continues to be at least as challenging as—and far less predictable than—the one inside.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Six Feet Under Season 4 Episode 8 - Coming and Going
    6.5/10(2255 votes)

    #1 - Coming and Going

    S4:E8

    Nate and Brenda take Maya on a train ride, getting caught in their tracks when they go a little too far. Meanwhile, David tries to 'sex-orcise' his demons; Keith straightens out a conflict of interest; Federico starts sleeping on the job; Ruth schools George when he treads on her garden; Vanessa and Angelica take some female matters into their own hands; and Claire enjoys 'dancing' with Edie--as a spectator sport.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Nancy Oliver

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  2. Six Feet Under Season 3 Episode 9 - The Opening
    6.6/10(2323 votes)

    #2 - The Opening

    S3:E9

    The Fishers run into some unexpected guests at an art-school benefit featuring works for sale by Claire, Russell and Olivier. Meanwhile, David and Keith have an awkward video-store meeting with Father Jack, then haggle over the 'rules' of three-way sex with a stranger.

    Director:Karen Moncrieff
    Writer:Kate Robin

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  3. Six Feet Under Season 4 Episode 7 - The Dare
    6.6/10(2268 votes)

    #3 - The Dare

    S4:E7

    Ruth goes on a fossil hunt with George, and digs up Sarah and Bettina. Claire focuses her talents on Edie; Federico tries to unload on Sophia; Vanessa does some part-time detective work; Keith goes 'out' to a bar with his co-workers; David drowns his stress; Nate dares Brenda to be honest with Joe, and receives some relationship advice himself.

    Director:Peter Webber
    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  4. Six Feet Under Season 5 Episode 7 - The Silence
    6.6/10(2348 votes)

    #4 - The Silence

    S5:E7

    David and Keith struggle to create parent-child boundaries; When Brenda and Nate get some ambiguous news, it confirms their views on life and death; Ruth fills her schedule with activities, but has trouble unwinding; Claire meets an interesting guy at work, and makes an effort to fit in; Margaret lets a cat out of the bag; and George drops a bomb on Ruth.

    Director:Joshua Marston
    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  5. Six Feet Under Season 2 Episode 10 - The Secret
    6.7/10(2561 votes)

    #5 - The Secret

    S2:E10

    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

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  6. Six Feet Under Season 4 Episode 3 - Parallel Play
    6.7/10(2392 votes)

    #6 - Parallel Play

    S4:E3

    A group of prank-happy teenagers find their latest joke is no laughing matter. Meanwhile, the Fishers decide to hold a yard sale; David grooms Arthur for a new role; Nate gets intimately involved in Maya's afternoon playgroup; Claire attends an art party; Ruth and George receive some unwanted wedding gifts; Federico gets caught up in family responsibilities; Keith adjusts to the peculiarities of his new job; Joe isn't thrilled by Brenda's yearning for normalcy; and some important memories go up in smoke.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  7. Six Feet Under Season 5 Episode 2 - Dancing for Me
    6.7/10(2426 votes)

    #7 - Dancing for Me

    S5:E2

    Nate hangs with some high-school friends but finds that, as adults, they share little more than teenage memories; Ruth gets relief from George's daughter Maggie; Brenda is reluctant to accept Margaret's help and struggles in her new internship; David and Keith's latest baby dream starts to resemble a nightmare; Claire bemoans being pigeonholed by her art; Billy defends his career but secretly wonders what happened to his old self; and Rico, mortified that he couldn't take a dating hint, seeks sympathy from Vanessa.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Scott Buck

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  8. Six Feet Under Season 2 Episode 5 - The Invisible Woman
    6.8/10(2747 votes)

    #8 - The Invisible Woman

    S2:E5

    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
    Writers:Bruce Eric Kaplan, Johnny Otto

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  9. Six Feet Under Season 3 Episode 6 - Making Love Work
    6.8/10(2475 votes)

    #9 - Making Love Work

    S3:E6

    A nosebleed proves deadly for one audience member queuing up to see the 'Dr. Dave' advice show. Meanwhile, Lisa takes Maya on an illuminating camping trip, and Rico wrestles with the challenges of a double-wide corpse and 'triple X' casket.

    Director:Kathy Bates
    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  10. Six Feet Under Season 4 Episode 2 - In Case of Rapture
    6.8/10(2318 votes)

    #10 - In Case of Rapture

    S4:E2

    George puts his stamp on the Fisher home. David cautions Nate about projecting his personal grief onto their clients; Keith applies for a glamorous new job; Joe challenges the logic of Brenda's 12-step plan; Claire reawakens her artistic muse after meeting a free spirit named Edie; and Federico proves that charity doesn't always begin at home.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Rick Cleveland

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  11. Six Feet Under Season 4 Episode 9 - Grinding the Corn
    6.9/10(2261 votes)

    #11 - Grinding the Corn

    S4:E9

    Ruth and Bettina take a road trip to Mexico, leaving the men of Fisher & Diaz to some male bonding--and comic-book crime-fighting. David and Keith open up after closing their 'open' relationship; Claire warms up to Jimmy after getting the cold shoulder from Edie and Anita; Billy resurfaces as a substitute art teacher; and Nate can't decide what he wants from Brenda, who turns to old friends to treat the pain.

    Director:Alan Caso
    Writer:Rick Cleveland

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  12. Six Feet Under Season 1 Episode 5 - An Open Book
    7.0/10(3631 votes)

    #12 - An Open Book

    S1:E5

    Ruth is stunned by the visitors at a porn star's wake; Nate has a strange first meeting with Brenda's brother Billy; and Keith takes issue with David's desire to replace his father as deacon at the family church.

    Director:Kathy Bates
    Writer:Alan Ball

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  13. Six Feet Under Season 1 Episode 11 - The Trip
    7.0/10(3144 votes)

    #13 - The Trip

    S1:E11

    Nate, David and Brenda take an interesting trip to Vegas for a funeral directors' conference; a baby's death from SIDS stuns the family; and Ruth takes a floral-arrangement class.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Rick Cleveland

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  14. Six Feet Under Season 2 Episode 11 - The Liar and the Whore
    7.0/10(2549 votes)

    #14 - The Liar and the Whore

    S2:E11

    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

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  15. Six Feet Under Season 4 Episode 4 - Can I Come Up Now?
    7.0/10(2276 votes)

    #15 - Can I Come Up Now?

    S4:E4

    David's ex-fiancee re-enters his life in search of answers to the question, 'Why me?' Meanwhile, Nate has a psychic rendezvous, Keith's new job sends him into the closet, Federico identifies with David's past, Claire decides not to let life pass her by, George dumps some surprise baggage on Ruth, and Margaret weighs in on daughter Brenda's new relationship.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Alan Ball

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  16. Six Feet Under Season 2 Episode 4 - Driving Mr. Mossback
    7.1/10(2798 votes)

    #16 - Driving Mr. Mossback

    S2:E4

    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

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  17. Six Feet Under Season 2 Episode 7 - Back to the Garden
    7.1/10(2641 votes)

    #17 - Back to the Garden

    S2:E7

    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:Dan Attias
    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  18. Six Feet Under Season 2 Episode 1 - In the Game
    7.3/10(3042 votes)

    #18 - In the Game

    S2:E1

    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

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  19. Six Feet Under Season 3 Episode 5 - The Trap
    7.3/10(2380 votes)

    #19 - The Trap

    S3:E5

    Fisher & Diaz deal with the recently discovered body of a man missing for years. Meanwhile, Ruth sets the ground rules for a new live-in apprentice named Arthur, David meets an old acquaintance during an L.A. Gay Men's Chorus rehearsal, and Claire is surprised by her responsibilities as Olivier's new assistant.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  20. Six Feet Under Season 1 Episode 8 - Crossroads
    7.4/10(3247 votes)

    #20 - Crossroads

    S1:E8

    In an effort to raise income, Nate and David decide to rent out a room in the funeral home; Claire struggles to grasp the lessons of her outreach hike in the mountains; Ruth attempts to reconcile her feelings about Hiram; Brenda's Aussie friend gets under Nate's skin; and David is buoyed by the news of extra funeral business.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Laurence Andries

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  21. Six Feet Under Season 1 Episode 12 - A Private Life
    7.4/10(3570 votes)

    #21 - A Private Life

    S1:E12

    A gay man's murder forces David to confont his own fears about his lifestyle; Brenda's parents and Nate consider getting help for the increasingly troubled Billy...but Brenda isn't so sure that's the answer. Meanwhile, Ruth, Claire and David all share secrets with respective acquaintances.

    Director:Rodrigo García
    Writer:Kate Robin

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  22. Six Feet Under Season 3 Episode 3 - The Eye Inside
    7.4/10(2417 votes)

    #22 - The Eye Inside

    S3:E3

    Keith and David find the reality of a resort vacation different than advertised, Ruth learns the meaning of 'express checkout' during a shopping excursion with Bettina, and Claire gets a lesson in 'sick' art from a new teacher.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Kate Robin

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  23. Six Feet Under Season 3 Episode 8 - Tears, Bones and Desire
    7.4/10(2400 votes)

    #23 - Tears, Bones and Desire

    S3:E8

    After the patriarch of a cultish new-age clan dies, Fisher & Diaz is overrun by the wives and children left behind. Meanwhile, Keith gets back at David and his brunch pals during an intense game of paintball, Claire tires of being Olivier's lackey assistant, and Ruth and Arthur savor the smell of clean laundry.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Nancy Oliver

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  24. Six Feet Under Season 1 Episode 2 - The Will
    7.5/10(4164 votes)

    #24 - The Will

    S1:E2

    After a pyramid scheme owner dies and leaves his wife and baby daughter with a load of debt, Nate offers to loan them a casket. Meanwhile, the Fisher family attend the reading of their father's will.

    Director:Miguel Arteta
    Writer:Christian Williams

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  25. Six Feet Under Season 1 Episode 7 - Brotherhood
    7.5/10(3364 votes)

    #25 - Brotherhood

    S1:E7

    When a young Army vet dies of Gulf War Syndrome, his brother opts for a cremation and disposal of the body; Ruth has Hiram over to cook dinner and then takes a job with Nikolai; David's church involvement results in his casting a very important vote; and Billy interferes with Nate and Brenda's vacation plans.

    Director:Jim McBride
    Writer:Christian Williams

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Coming and Going" is the worst rated episode of "Six Feet Under". It scored 6.5/10 based on 2255 votes. Directed by Dan Attias and written by Nancy Oliver, it aired on 8/8/2004. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Opening".