Six Feet Under Season 5

Synopsis

Everything. Everyone. Everywhere...Ends. Story elements established in the first four seasons reach a series of emotional climaxes, with Ruth overwhelmed by her mentally fragile husband George, Nate struggling to reaffirm his relationship with Brenda while raising his daughter Maya, David and Keith longing for children of their own, Claire trying to broaden her horizons, and Federico attempting to fill the void left by Vanessa. By season's end, all will come to embrace the cycle of life—birth, death and rebirth—in ways that are both unique and interconnected.

Main Cast

Peter Krause

Nate Fisher

Age : N/A | Popularity : 9%

Michael C. Hall

David Fisher

Age : N/A | Popularity : 16%

Frances Conroy

Ruth Fisher

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Lauren Ambrose

Claire Fisher

Age : N/A | Popularity : 8%

Freddy Rodríguez

Federico Diaz

Age : N/A | Popularity : 5%

Mathew St. Patrick

Keith Charles

Age : 57 | Popularity : 65%

Rachel Griffiths

Brenda Chenowith

Age : N/A | Popularity : 9%

Justina Machado

Vanessa Diaz

Age : N/A | Popularity : 9%

Episodes

Episode 1

06 June 2005 - A Coat of White Primer

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 a line with her camera.

Episode 2

13 June 2005 - Dancing for Me

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.

Episode 3

20 June 2005 - Hold My Hand

Claire is seduced by Billy's lust for life but hits a roadblock trying to fund the next leg of her educational journey; George is haunted by visions of an early trauma; Brenda feels at home with her new supervisor Jackie; David and Keith meet a fertile young woman named Mary; Vanessa encourages Rico to mingle, so he does--at a funeral directors' conference.

Episode 4

27 June 2005 - Time Flies

Brenda is disturbed by Nate's reaction to her latest news; Ruth shares her feelings about George with her knitting circle; David and Keith 'propose' to Mary and meet Roger's equally unconventional family; Rico is shocked at how Vanessa and the boys are doing; frustrated, George shares a beer and a song with Billy; and Nate comes home to an unpleasant surprise.

Episode 5

04 July 2005 - Eat a Peach

Nate and Brenda discuss giving Maya a 'coherent narrative'; David and Keith await news from Mary, and meet a special little boy; Vanessa is shocked when Julio gets into trouble at school--and mortified when Rico schmoozes things over; Billy invites Claire to dinner, but has no appetite; Margaret helps stage an ambush; and Maggie brings George to a tense meal.

Episode 6

10 July 2005 - The Rainbow of Her Reasons

Ruth happily helps 'circle the wagons' when Sarah calls; David and Keith discover it's hard work playing house with Anthony and his brother Durrell; Nate muses on the loss of his first love; Claire finds a temporary financial solution; Vanessa hires a nanny with unexpected talents; Rico gets an offer he can't believe--or refuse.

Episode 7

18 July 2005 - The Silence

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.

Episode 8

25 July 2005 - Singing for Our Lives

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; and Ruth goes out for some pampering and gets more than she paid for.

Episode 9

31 July 2005 - Ecotone

David and Keith get comfortable with their new family life; Claire is shocked to discover she and Ted share a passion for politics; Ruth finds empowerment in the woods; Maggie is forced to make a series of awkward calls; Brenda faces several truths at once; Rico finally 'gets' Vanessa; and Nate brings the family together against their will.

Episode 10

07 August 2005 - All Alone

While David attends to family business, Keith makes an embarrassing self-discovery on the job; Brenda is challenged by Nate and answers a hard question for Maya; Margaret compares herself to her daughter; Ruth lets Bettina play nurse; Rico and Vanessa decide to protect their future; Claire is comforted by Ted's squareness; and George makes a speech about love.

Episode 11

14 August 2005 - Static

As David's fears take over, Keith tries to protect him--and the boys; Billy attends to his sister; Claire goes on a drunken harassment spree and pushes Ted away; Rico pushes for a talk about the business; George tries to help Ruth with Maya; Nate urges Brenda to embrace a taboo; and Vanessa sees the future in a funeral home.

Episode 12

21 August 2005 - Everyone's Waiting

David finally embraces a demon; Keith gives tough love; Nathaniel talks to his younger son; Brenda delivers and fights Nate's negativity; Claire gets an exciting call; Ted inspires sexy photos; Margaret is impressed to see Olivier's nurturing side; George's limitations eclipse his intentions; and Claire drives into her future.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Costume & Make-Up	Special Effects Makeup Artist	Clinton Wayne
Production	Producer	Christian Taylor Christian Williams Laurence Andries Lori Jo Nemhauser Robert Del Valle Kate Robin Scott Buck Rick Cleveland Joey Soloway Nancy Oliver
	Executive Producer	Robert Greenblatt Bruce Eric Kaplan David Janollari Alan Ball Alan Poul
Sound	Original Music Composer	Richard Marvin
Department	Role	Name

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