Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
Nate Fisher returns home for the holidays to the shattering news of his father's death.
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
The Foot
When a bakery owner is killed, it's up to Federico to put the pieces back together. The family considers selling the fun
Familia
After a gang member is killed, the Fishers find that his family's wishes for burial differ from those of his gang leader
An Open Book
Ruth is stunned by the visitors at a porn star's wake; Nate has a strange first meeting with Brenda's brother Billy; and
The Room
An ornery widower camps out in the Fisher Funeral Home; sparks fly between Claire and Billy; Ruth spurns Hiram and is la
Brotherhood
When a young Army vet dies of Gulf War Syndrome, his brother opts for a cremation and disposal of the body; Ruth has Hir
Crossroads
In an effort to raise income, Nate and David decide to rent out a room in the funeral home; Claire struggles to grasp th
Life's Too Short
A tragedy reunites Claire with a guy who sullied her reputation at school; David and his new boyfriend run into Keith an
The New Person
Nate and David hire an outspoken mortician; Billy's photo gallery exhibit features one particularly surprising shot; and
The Trip
Nate, David and Brenda take an interesting trip to Vegas for a funeral directors' conference; a baby's death from SIDS s
A Private Life
A gay man's murder forces David to confont his own fears about his lifestyle; Brenda's parents and Nate consider getting
Knock, Knock
The Fisher family experiences the control-freak side of Tracy Montrose Blaire; Brenda visits a remorseful Billy; David f
In the Game
A young actress's death prompts her castmates from a slasher film to pitch in for a cheap funeral at Fisher & Sons. Mean
Out, Out Brief Candle
A college football player's death during practice bothers Nate, who earlier learned of his own potentially fatal conditi
The Plan
The death of a psychic's husband sparks some interesting conversation around Fisher & Sons. Meanwhile, Ruth is changed a
Driving Mr. Mossback
Nate brings Claire to his old stomping ground in Seattle to help him retrieve the body of a man who feared flying. There
The Invisible Woman
Ruth takes a personal interest in the death of a woman who has no friends or relatives. Meanwhile, Brenda's search for a
In Place of Anger
Mitzi Huntley arrives back in Nate and David's lives thanks to a comparison-shopping widow. Meanwhile, Ruth's estranged
Back to the Garden
A Jewish funeral at Fisher & Sons leads Nate to seek spiritual guidance from an intense female rabbi. Claire is surprise
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The Christmas season marks the anniversary of Nathaniel's death...and gets everyone thinking about their last moments wi
Someone Else's Eyes
Ruth continues to help an injured Nikolai recover, but her patience is tested when she discovers just how he broke his l
The Secret
David and Keith continue trying to iron out their problems...and Karla has a secret that isn't going to make things any
The Liar and the Whore
Nate and Brenda find comfort thanks to Rabbi Ari's advice. Ruth's need to control the lives of Nikolai and Claire leads
I'll Take You
Claire seems to be finding some direction in her life, and a newly serious Billy is an unlikely choice to help her. Tens
The Last Time
Fisher & Sons is the subject of an unannounced inspection, which proves surprisingly beneficial for Federico. Meanwhile,
Perfect Circles
Fisher & Sons has become Fisher & Diaz, and Rico is doing all he can to make sure he's not a 'gofer' anymore. Meanwhile,
You Never Know
David and Rico are at odds over doing business with the family of a deceased telemarketer, Claire finds she has more in
The Eye Inside
Keith and David find the reality of a resort vacation different than advertised, Ruth learns the meaning of 'express che
Nobody Sleeps
While the partner of a recently deceased gay man is orchestrating an operatic tribute at Fisher & Diaz, Lisa plans an un
The Trap
Fisher & Diaz deal with the recently discovered body of a man missing for years. Meanwhile, Ruth sets the ground rules f
Making Love Work
A nosebleed proves deadly for one audience member queuing up to see the 'Dr. Dave' advice show. Meanwhile, Lisa takes Ma
Timing & Space
A group of familiar relatives and friends is united in mourning. Meanwhile, David and Keith play 'Leading Ladies' at bru
Tears, Bones and Desire
After the patriarch of a cultish new-age clan dies, Fisher & Diaz is overrun by the wives and children left behind. Mean
The Opening
The Fishers run into some unexpected guests at an art-school benefit featuring works for sale by Claire, Russell and Oli
Everyone Leaves
A bee sting during a family picnic ends a life. Nate tends to Maya while Lisa visits her sister in Santa Cruz. Meanwhile
Death Works Overtime
Fisher & Diaz is brimming over with activity after a trio of unrelated deaths. Meanwhile, Nate anxiously awaits Lisa's r
Twilight
After a serial killer is executed in Texas, his daughter brings him home for a fitting Fisher & Diaz funeral. Meanwhile,
I'm Sorry, I'm Lost
Death continues to shuffle its deck randomly for would-be clients of Fisher & Diaz. Meanwhile, Nate looks to quell his i
Falling into Place
In an attempt to honor Lisa's last wishes, Nate finds himself at odds with her family. Meanwhile, David and Keith look f
In Case of Rapture
George puts his stamp on the Fisher home. David cautions Nate about projecting his personal grief onto their clients; Ke
Parallel Play
A group of prank-happy teenagers find their latest joke is no laughing matter. Meanwhile, the Fishers decide to hold a y
Can I Come Up Now?
David's ex-fiancee re-enters his life in search of answers to the question, 'Why me?' Meanwhile, Nate has a psychic rend
That's My Dog
With Keith out of town on business, David gets taken for a ride by a hitchhiker. Meanwhile, Nate feels out of place in a
Terror Starts at Home
Fisher & Diaz hosts two very different parties in one night. Meanwhile, David is uncomfortable with all the comfort he's
The Dare
Ruth goes on a fossil hunt with George, and digs up Sarah and Bettina. Claire focuses her talents on Edie; Federico trie
Coming and Going
Nate and Brenda take Maya on a train ride, getting caught in their tracks when they go a little too far. Meanwhile, Davi
Grinding the Corn
Ruth and Bettina take a road trip to Mexico, leaving the men of Fisher & Diaz to some male bonding--and comic-book crime
The Black Forest
Nate gives Maya 'one last look' at a memorial for Lisa, where some surprise discoveries ensue. David and Keith are inspi
Bomb Shelter
Ruth is giddy about going to a tantric workshop with George, who retreats to the family's emergency shelter. Meanwhile,
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Ruth is delighted to meet George's daughter, but worries as his paranoid 'views' of the future escalate. 'Star' Claire g
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
Dancing for Me
Nate hangs with some high-school friends but finds that, as adults, they share little more than teenage memories; Ruth g
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;
Time Flies
Brenda is disturbed by Nate's reaction to her latest news; Ruth shares her feelings about George with her knitting circl
Eat a Peach
Nate and Brenda discuss giving Maya a 'coherent narrative'; David and Keith await news from Mary, and meet a special lit
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 Anth
The Silence
David and Keith struggle to create parent-child boundaries; When Brenda and Nate get some ambiguous news, it confirms th
Singing for Our Lives
A young Latina's funeral raises questions about the culture--and future--of Fisher and Diaz. Meanwhile, David and Keith
Ecotone
David and Keith get comfortable with their new family life; Claire is shocked to discover she and Ted share a passion fo
All Alone
While David attends to family business, Keith makes an embarrassing self-discovery on the job; Brenda is challenged by N
Static
As David's fears take over, Keith tries to protect him--and the boys; Billy attends to his sister; Claire goes on a drun
Everyone's Waiting
David finally embraces a demon; Keith gives tough love; Nathaniel talks to his younger son; Brenda delivers and fights N
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