An Open Book
Six Feet Under | Season 1 | Episode 5

An Open Book

TV-MA | 54 MIN

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Directed by Kathy Bates
Written by Alan Ball

The death of a porno queen shocks Ruth, who is not prepared for the crush of co-stars who arrive at the Fisher's home to eulogize the fallen star. Keith takes issue with David's desire to replace his father as deacon at the family church. Claire and Ruth attempt to spend some more quality time together, and make a spontaneous visit to their cousins' Cleaverian home. Nate has dinner, sans Brenda, with her psychiatrist parents Bernard and Margaret, and has an unsettling first encounter with her brother Billy.


Six Feet Under
1.Six Feet Under

In the pilot episode, the prodigal elder son Nate (Peter Krause) returns home for the holidays to the shattering news of his father's death.

The Will
2.The Will

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.

The Foot
3.The Foot

When a bakery owner is killed, it's up to Federico (Freddy Rodriguez) to put the pieces back together.

Familia
4.Familia

After a gang member is killed, the Fishers find that his family's wishes for burial differ from those of the gang.

An Open Book
5.An Open Book

Ruth is stunned by a porn star's wake. Nate has a strange first meeting with Brenda's brother Billy.

The Room
6.The Room

An ornery widower camps out in the Fisher Funeral Home; sparks fly between Claire and Billy.

Brotherhood
7.Brotherhood

When a young Army vet dies of Gulf War Syndrome, his brother opts for a cremation and disposal.

Crossroads
8.Crossroads

In an effort to raise income, Nate and David decide to rent out a room in the funeral home.

Life's Too Short
9.Life's Too Short

A tragedy reunites Claire with a guy who sullied her reputation at school.

The New Person
10.The New Person

Nate and David hire an outspoken mortician, while one shot in Billy's photo exhibit causes an uproar.

The Trip
11.The Trip

Nate, David and Brenda take an interesting trip to Vegas for a funeral directors' conference.

A Private Life
12.A Private Life

A gay man's murder forces David to confront his fears. Brenda's parents and Nate consider getting help for Billy.

Knock, Knock
13.Knock, Knock

In the Season One finale, the Fisher family experiences the control-freak side of Tracy Montrose Blaire.

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