Nathaniel Fisher, owner of the Fisher & Sons Funeral Home, is killed on Christmas Eve when a municipal bus broadsides his new hearse, and the tragedy casts a pall on the holiday homecoming of son Nate.
1h • 2001Nathaniel Fisher, owner of the Fisher & Sons Funeral Home, is killed on Christmas Eve when a municipal bus broadsides his new hearse, and the tragedy casts a pall on the holiday homecoming of son Nate.
Nate offers a solution when the inventor of a pyramid scheme dies, leaving his widow with a mountain of debts and no money for a proper funeral. Later, the reading of Mr. Fisher's will divides the family spoils.
50m • 2001Nate offers a solution when the inventor of a pyramid scheme dies, leaving his widow with a mountain of debts and no money for a proper funeral. Later, the reading of Mr. Fisher's will divides the family spoils.
A bakery owner meets an unsavoury demise and it's up to Federico to put the pieces back together. Nate decides not to sell to Kroehner, and Claire finds a way to pay back Gabe for blabbing about her toe-sucking exploits.
51m • 2001A bakery owner meets an unsavoury demise and it's up to Federico to put the pieces back together. Nate decides not to sell to Kroehner, and Claire finds a way to pay back Gabe for blabbing about her toe-sucking exploits.
A Mexican-American gang member is killed and the Fishers find the family's wishes for burial are at odds with those of the gang's leader. Also, Nate, David and Ruth wonder if Claire had something to do with the fire.
49m • 2001A Mexican-American gang member is killed and the Fishers find the family's wishes for burial are at odds with those of the gang's leader. Also, Nate, David and Ruth wonder if Claire had something to do with the fire.
The death of a porno queen shocks Ruth, who isn't prepared for the crush of co-stars who arrive to eulogise the fallen star. Keith takes issue with David's desire to replace his father as deacon at the family church.
52m • 2001The death of a porno queen shocks Ruth, who isn't prepared for the crush of co-stars who arrive to eulogise the fallen star. Keith takes issue with David's desire to replace his father as deacon at the family church.
A grieving widower camps out in the Fisher Funeral Home after the death of his wife of 56 years, and Nate discovers some of his father's secrets, including a mysterious room he bartered in exchange for a funeral.
55m • 2001A grieving widower camps out in the Fisher Funeral Home after the death of his wife of 56 years, and Nate discovers some of his father's secrets, including a mysterious room he bartered in exchange for a funeral.
When a young Army veteran dies of Gulf War syndrome, his embittered brother decides to shun a military funeral in favour of a simple cremation and disposal. Plus, Nate and Brenda plan to spend their first weekend away.
49m • 2001When a young Army veteran dies of Gulf War syndrome, his embittered brother decides to shun a military funeral in favour of a simple cremation and disposal. Plus, Nate and Brenda plan to spend their first weekend away.
With a lull in business at Fisher's, Nate and David decide to rent out a room at the funeral home to make some extra income, and Rico is tempted to take on some extra work at Kroehner's.
53m • 2001With a lull in business at Fisher's, Nate and David decide to rent out a room at the funeral home to make some extra income, and Rico is tempted to take on some extra work at Kroehner's.
When Gabriel's 6-year-old brother dies of a gunshot wound, Claire finds herself softening towards her ex. David hits the dance clubs with his new lover and discovers the joys of ecstasy - as does his mother Ruth.
52m • 2001When Gabriel's 6-year-old brother dies of a gunshot wound, Claire finds herself softening towards her ex. David hits the dance clubs with his new lover and discovers the joys of ecstasy - as does his mother Ruth.
The Fishers need to replace Rico and they hire the outstanding, but unfortunately outspoken embalmer, Angela. Nate tracks Rico down who informs him that Kroehner are not through with their take-down of Fisher & Sons.
56m • 2001The Fishers need to replace Rico and they hire the outstanding, but unfortunately outspoken embalmer, Angela. Nate tracks Rico down who informs him that Kroehner are not through with their take-down of Fisher & Sons.
David, Nate and Brenda attend a funeral directors' conference in Las Vegas where David successfully speaks on the role of the independents as he faced the "suits" from Kroehner.
52m • 2001David, Nate and Brenda attend a funeral directors' conference in Las Vegas where David successfully speaks on the role of the independents as he faced the "suits" from Kroehner.
The homophobic killing of a young man forces David to re-examine his lifestyle and his family relationships. Nate goes to pick up a body, when in reality Billy lured him there to threaten him with a knife.
55m • 2001The homophobic killing of a young man forces David to re-examine his lifestyle and his family relationships. Nate goes to pick up a body, when in reality Billy lured him there to threaten him with a knife.
Tracy Blair arranges a funeral for her aunt. Federico holds a christening party for his son Augusto at the Fisher residence, and Brenda visits her brother Billy in the mental hospital.
57m • 2001Tracy Blair arranges a funeral for her aunt. Federico holds a christening party for his son Augusto at the Fisher residence, and Brenda visits her brother Billy in the mental hospital.
Nate is at odds with Lisa's family. David and Keith look for ways to start over and Claire reunites with Russell.
55m • 2004Nate is at odds with Lisa's family. David and Keith look for ways to start over and Claire reunites with Russell.
George's routines are beginning to irk Arthur. Brenda slowly plans her relationship with Joe while Keith begins a new job and Diaz has a fling.
46m • 2004George's routines are beginning to irk Arthur. Brenda slowly plans her relationship with Joe while Keith begins a new job and Diaz has a fling.
The Fishers hold a yard sale. David gives Arthur more responsibility, and Nate warms up to a divorcee at Maya's Mommy and Me class.
53m • 2004The Fishers hold a yard sale. David gives Arthur more responsibility, and Nate warms up to a divorcee at Maya's Mommy and Me class.
David's ex-fiancee asks him to arrange her father's funeral. Nate has a psychic rendezvous, and Ruth discovers the identity of George's stalker.
54m • 2004David's ex-fiancee asks him to arrange her father's funeral. Nate has a psychic rendezvous, and Ruth discovers the identity of George's stalker.
David is taken for a ride by a hitchhiker. Nate attends a bereavement support group, and Ruth plays matchmaker to George's son.
54m • 2004David is taken for a ride by a hitchhiker. Nate attends a bereavement support group, and Ruth plays matchmaker to George's son.
Ruth throws a birthday dinner for David who is struggling in the aftermath of his carjacking. Claire gets 'closer' with some friends, while Vanessa begins to suspect Rico's infidelity.
51m • 2004Ruth throws a birthday dinner for David who is struggling in the aftermath of his carjacking. Claire gets 'closer' with some friends, while Vanessa begins to suspect Rico's infidelity.
Ruth overhears a conversation between two of George's ex-wives. Keith comes out to his co-worker buddy, and Vanessa follows Federico to Sophia's house.
54m • 2004Ruth overhears a conversation between two of George's ex-wives. Keith comes out to his co-worker buddy, and Vanessa follows Federico to Sophia's house.
Ruth comes to a melting point in her marriage. Claire gets comfortable with Edie, and Vanessa throws Frederico out. Meanwhile, Joe catches Brenda having sex with Nate.
50m • 2004Ruth comes to a melting point in her marriage. Claire gets comfortable with Edie, and Vanessa throws Frederico out. Meanwhile, Joe catches Brenda having sex with Nate.
David experiences worse side effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. Ruth and Bettina travel to Mexico, and Claire achieves her first orgasm with the help of classmate Jimmy by using a new technique.
52m • 2004David experiences worse side effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. Ruth and Bettina travel to Mexico, and Claire achieves her first orgasm with the help of classmate Jimmy by using a new technique.
Nate, Brenda and Maya attend a memorial service for Lisa in Idaho. Claire comes to final blows with Edie at Jimmy's party, and Ruth reconciles with George.
46m • 2004Nate, Brenda and Maya attend a memorial service for Lisa in Idaho. Claire comes to final blows with Edie at Jimmy's party, and Ruth reconciles with George.
George becomes increasingly paranoid about Armageddon and discovers the family's bomb shelter. Ruth wants to attend a sex workshop, David and Keith face a lawsuit, and Barb confronts Nate about "Lisa's" ashes.
47m • 2004George becomes increasingly paranoid about Armageddon and discovers the family's bomb shelter. Ruth wants to attend a sex workshop, David and Keith face a lawsuit, and Barb confronts Nate about "Lisa's" ashes.
Ruth discovers another secret about George during a lunch with his daughter. David confronts his carjacker, Claire sacrifices her friendships for fame at an art show, and Nate confronts Barb and Hoyt after David receives a message from Michaela.
56m • 2004Ruth discovers another secret about George during a lunch with his daughter. David confronts his carjacker, Claire sacrifices her friendships for fame at an art show, and Nate confronts Barb and Hoyt after David receives a message from Michaela.
Whilst Nate and Brenda prepare for a big day, Ruth is far from ecstatic on George's return home. Meanwhile, David and Keith consider being parents.
52m • 2005Whilst Nate and Brenda prepare for a big day, Ruth is far from ecstatic on George's return home. Meanwhile, David and Keith consider being parents.
Nate hangs with friends from high school. Meanwhile, Brenda starts her internship and Maggie gives Ruth much needed relief.
50m • 2005Nate hangs with friends from high school. Meanwhile, Brenda starts her internship and Maggie gives Ruth much needed relief.
Claire is seduced by Billy's newfound lust for life. Meanwhile, George is haunted by visions from his mother's death, and Ruth and Claire are at odds over Claire's inheritance money and lifestyle.
48m • 2005Claire is seduced by Billy's newfound lust for life. Meanwhile, George is haunted by visions from his mother's death, and Ruth and Claire are at odds over Claire's inheritance money and lifestyle.
Brenda has surprises for Nate on his 40th birthday. Elsewhere, David and Keith "propose" to Mary, a surrogate.
48m • 2005Brenda has surprises for Nate on his 40th birthday. Elsewhere, David and Keith "propose" to Mary, a surrogate.
Ruth finds a way to relax without George. Meanwhile, David and Keith consider adopting a child named Anthony, and Nate and Brenda consider giving Maya a coherent narrative.
47m • 2005Ruth finds a way to relax without George. Meanwhile, David and Keith consider adopting a child named Anthony, and Nate and Brenda consider giving Maya a coherent narrative.
Ruth is delighted when her sister Sarah visits but she brings bad news with her. David and Keith begin experiencing difficulties on how to discipline their new foster children. Elsewhere, Nate muses on the loss of his first love and Vanessa hires a nanny.
53m • 2005Ruth is delighted when her sister Sarah visits but she brings bad news with her. David and Keith begin experiencing difficulties on how to discipline their new foster children. Elsewhere, Nate muses on the loss of his first love and Vanessa hires a nanny.
David and Keith struggle to create boundaries for their new sons. Brenda and Nate receive some ambiguous news while Ruth fills her schedule with activities.
54m • 2005David and Keith struggle to create boundaries for their new sons. Brenda and Nate receive some ambiguous news while Ruth fills her schedule with activities.
When David attempts to make a bid on a crematorium, Federico refuses and pushes for another employee. Brenda receives information from her doctor & Nate begins attending Quaker services with Maggie, to the chagrin of Brenda. Meanwhile, Ruth sees her ex-boyfriend Hiram.
53m • 2005When David attempts to make a bid on a crematorium, Federico refuses and pushes for another employee. Brenda receives information from her doctor & Nate begins attending Quaker services with Maggie, to the chagrin of Brenda. Meanwhile, Ruth sees her ex-boyfriend Hiram.
After suffering a massive stroke, Nate is taken to the hospital. As he undergoes surgery, tension ensues between Maggie & Brenda in the waiting room. Elsewhere, Ruth is camping in the wilderness with Hiram & is completely oblivious to what is happening with her family.
47m • 2005After suffering a massive stroke, Nate is taken to the hospital. As he undergoes surgery, tension ensues between Maggie & Brenda in the waiting room. Elsewhere, Ruth is camping in the wilderness with Hiram & is completely oblivious to what is happening with her family.
Nate's funeral divides the family. David deals with being left in charge of the family business, while Keith makes an embarrassing discovery on the job. At the same time, Brenda is challenged by Nate and makes a painful decision about what to do with Maya.
54m • 2005Nate's funeral divides the family. David deals with being left in charge of the family business, while Keith makes an embarrassing discovery on the job. At the same time, Brenda is challenged by Nate and makes a painful decision about what to do with Maya.
As David's fears take over, Keith tries to protect him and the boys. Visions of Nate compel Brenda to make a decision about her relationship with Billy. Claire's grief causes her to start drinking heavily, and Frederico pushes for a talk about the business.
52m • 2005As David's fears take over, Keith tries to protect him and the boys. Visions of Nate compel Brenda to make a decision about her relationship with Billy. Claire's grief causes her to start drinking heavily, and Frederico pushes for a talk about the business.
David finally embraces his demons. Brenda delivers early and fights Nate's negativity. Margaret is impressed to see Olivier's nurturing side. Rico and Vanessa celebrate an investment. Claire's departure reveals what's to come for those she loves and herself.
1h 9m • 2005David finally embraces his demons. Brenda delivers early and fights Nate's negativity. Margaret is impressed to see Olivier's nurturing side. Rico and Vanessa celebrate an investment. Claire's departure reveals what's to come for those she loves and herself.