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The Worst Episodes of Six Feet Under

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...

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  1. Background image for The Opening
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. Background image for Making Love Work
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Director:Kathy Bates
  3. Background image for The Trip
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. Background image for Grinding the Corn
    7.6/10(1.8k votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Alan Caso
  5. Background image for An Open Book
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Kathy Bates
    Writer:Alan Ball
  6. Background image for Can I Come Up Now?
    7.7/10(1.8k votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Writer:Alan Ball
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  8. Background image for The Black Forest
    7.7/10(1.8k votes)

    #7 - The Black Forest

    S4:E10

    Nate gives Maya 'one last look' at a memorial for Lisa, where some surprise discoveries ensue. David and Keith are inspired by a same-sex wedding; George agrees to Ruth's marriage stipulations; Federico is disturbed by the 'new and improved' Vanessa; Brenda crosses a bridge with her therapy client; and Claire and Billy develop something in the darkroom.

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  9. Background image for A Private Life
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for The Eye Inside
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Writer:Kate Robin
  11. Background image for In Case of Rapture
    7.8/10(1.9k 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.

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    Director:Unknown
  12. Background image for Someone Else's Eyes
    7.9/10(2.0k votes)

    #11 - Someone Else's Eyes

    S2:E9

    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.

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    Writer:Alan Ball
  13. Background image for The Trap
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. Background image for The Dare
    7.9/10(1.8k votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
  15. Background image for Dancing for Me
    7.9/10(1.9k votes)

    #14 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Scott Buck
  16. Background image for The Will
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. Background image for Back to the Garden
    8.0/10(2.1k 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.

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    Director:Unknown
  19. Background image for Perfect Circles
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Perfect Circles

    S3:E1

    Fisher & Sons has become Fisher & Diaz, and Rico is doing all he can to make sure he's not a 'gofer' anymore. Meanwhile, David and Keith decide to give couple's therapy a try, Claire skips art class to get to know a crematory worker named Phil; and Ruth goes overboard in her obsession with her granddaughter Maya.

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    Writer:Alan Ball
  20. Background image for Timing & Space
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Timing & Space

    S3:E7

    A group of familiar relatives and friends is united in mourning. Meanwhile, David and Keith play 'Leading Ladies' at brunch with members of the Gay Men's Chorus, Ruth and Arthur perform a rendition of 'My Favorite Things,' and Rico grows increasingly concerned about Vanessa's 'intense energy.'

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  21. Background image for Tears, Bones and Desire
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
  22. Background image for Parallel Play
    8.0/10(1.9k votes)

    #21 - 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.

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  23. Background image for Coming and Going
    8.0/10(1.8k votes)

    #22 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Bomb Shelter
    8.0/10(1.8k votes)

    #23 - Bomb Shelter

    S4:E11

    Ruth is giddy about going to a tantric workshop with George, who retreats to the family's emergency shelter. Meanwhile, David's last bite at a sushi restaurant threatens to cost him--and Keith--a lot more than the bill; Nate drops a bomb on Barb, which sparks a counterattack; Claire fights Russell over credit for her latest photos; Margaret's hospital stay helps Brenda and Billy begin to heal their rift; and Vanessa shows she can beat Federico at his own game.

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  25. Background image for The Silence
    8.0/10(1.9k votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. Background image for Crossroads
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Opening" is the worst rated episode of "Six Feet Under". It scored 7/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Karen Moncrieff and written by Kate Robin, it aired on 4/27/2003. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Making Love Work".