Six Feet Under Season 4

Synopsis

There’s a new family order at the Fisher & Diaz funeral home. Although one spouse is gone, another has moved in, ushering in changes for better and worse. For Nate, Ruth, David and Claire, every day above ground is a good one. With Ruth remarried and Nate spiraling out of control, the Fishers struggle with the latest losses and additions to the family, whose dismembered pieces never seem to add up to a healthy whole.

Main Cast

Peter Krause

Nate Fisher

Age : 58 | Popularity : 36%

Michael C. Hall

David Fisher

Age : 53 | Popularity : 12%

Frances Conroy

Ruth Fisher

Age : 70 | Popularity : 17%

Lauren Ambrose

Claire Fisher

Age : 46 | Popularity : 16%

Freddy Rodríguez

Federico Diaz

Age : 49 | Popularity : 13%

Mathew St. Patrick

Keith Charles

Age : 56 | Popularity : 7%

Rachel Griffiths

Brenda Chenowith

Age : 55 | Popularity : 49%

James Cromwell

George Sibley

Age : 84 | Popularity : 30%

Episodes

Episode 1

13 June 2004 - Falling Into Place

Bruno Baskerville Walsh: 1951 - 1972. Nate is having a difficult time with Lisa's death. When problems arise in how to handle her remains, he comes up with a unique solution that satisfies everyone. Brenda is attracted to her neighbor, David and Keith discuss their relationship. Claire has an uncomfortable discussion with Russell.

Episode 2

20 June 2004 - In Case of Rapture

Dorothy Sheedy: 1954 - 2003. An overly religious zealot runs into traffic when she thinks the Rapture has come. The Fisher family seems to be having a hard time accepting George. Nate makes a decision that affects everyone. Keith takes a new job as a bodyguard to the stars. David deals with a disaster at work with an unexpected bonus. An unusual surprise is delivered in the mail.

Episode 3

27 June 2004 - Parallel Play

Kaitlin Elise Stolte: 1989 - 2003. 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.

Episode 4

11 July 2004 - Can I Come Up Now?

Lawrence Henry Mason: 1938 - 2003. 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 Brenda's new relationship.

Episode 5

18 July 2004 - That's My Dog

Anne Marie Thornton: 1966 - 2004. With Keith out of town on business, David gets taken for a ride by a hitchhiker. Meanwhile, Nate feels out of place in a bereavement group, Ruth tries to play matchmaker--to George's chagrin, Claire feels empty after a critique of her self-portraits, Brenda and her mom go back to school, and Federico gets an unexpected visitor at work.

Episode 6

25 July 2004 - Terror Starts At Home

Robert Carl Meinhardt: 1962 - 2004. Fisher & Diaz hosts two very different parties in one night. Meanwhile, David is uncomfortable with all the comfort he's receiving; Nate finds temporary relief at a 'canine retreat,' Claire and her art-school friends go on a trip, Ruth grows frustrated with George's "nasty little secrets" and Federico gets his phone wires crossed.

Episode 7

01 August 2004 - The Dare

Joan Morrison: 1939 - 2004. 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.

Episode 8

08 August 2004 - Coming And Going

James Dubois Marshall: 1923 - 2004. Nate and Brenda take Maya on a train ride, getting caught in their tracks when they go a little too far. 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.

Episode 9

15 August 2004 - Grinding The Corn

Lawrence Tuttle: 1969 - 2004. George, Rico and Nate now all living under the same roof have become roommates. In the aftermath of Ruth's leaving, George feels fine, on the contrary for Federico who would like to forget his encounter and go home to his wife and children. Nate and Brenda are back together... with complications. Keith sleeps with a woman. Edie gives Claire the cold shoulder. Nate has a terrible nightmare.

Episode 10

22 August 2004 - The Black Forest

Robert Duane Wething: 1958 - 2004. A drunken Robert falls flat on his face in the mud and dies. Nate, Maya and Brenda go to Idaho to inter Lisa's cremains and get some terrible news. David wants to have a commitment ceremony and adopt a child; Keith does not. Ruth comes home and lays out some new rules. Claire gets really into drugs. Rico tries to reconcile with Vanessa.

Episode 11

29 August 2004 - Bomb Shelter

Edward Gordon Gorodetsky: 1956 - 2004. Coco Grimes Gorodetsky: 1962 - 2004. Michael Timothy Gorodetsky: 1992 - 2004. Amanda Lynn Gorodetsky: 1995 - 2004. Ruth is very excited about going on a "Couples Retreat" with George, who is far from enthusiastic. Brenda is excited about having children of her own with Nate. Nate makes a confession to Lisa's parents who threaten him with legal action to take custody of Maya. David is being sued by the victim from his sushi restaurant encounter for $500,000 until Keith gives him a special "gift" to get him to drop the lawsuit. David is asked to come in to pick his carjacker out of a police line-up.

Episode 12

12 September 2004 - Untitled

Kenneth M. Henderson: 1954 - 2004. George has a terrible nightmare connected to his apocalyptic fears. George's daughter, Maggie, comes to visit. Rico has trouble adjusting to life without his family. Claire prepares for her gallery opening. David is traumatized after having to identify his carjacker and decides to confront the man. Nate finds a disturbing photo of Lisa in a book given to him by Michaela.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Executive Producer	David Janollari Alan Poul Robert Greenblatt Bruce Eric Kaplan Alan Ball
	Producer	Rick Cleveland Lori Jo Nemhauser Christian Williams Scott Buck Kate Robin Laurence Andries Nancy Oliver Robert Del Valle Joey Soloway Christian Taylor
Sound	Original Music Composer	Richard Marvin
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