Six Feet Under | Season 1 | Episode 13

Knock, Knock

TV-MA | 59 MIN

Directed by Alan Ball
Written by Alan Ball

David and the rest of the Fishers experience the control-freak side of Tracy Montrose Blaire when she envisions a "resplendent" funeral for her dearly departed Aunt Lilian. Brenda visits a remorseful Billy in the institution, then gets into an argument with Nate that has some serious repercussions. David is forced to take a stand at church when he and the other deacons are told that Father Jack has been presiding over same-sex marriages. Gabe reverts to some bad habits when he and Claire attend a party hosted by her sometime friend Parker. Ruth closes one door on Hiram, and opens another with Nikolai. And Rico celebrates his son's christening with a spirited reception at Fisher and Sons Funeral Home.

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.

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.

3.The Foot

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

4.Familia

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

5.An Open Book

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

6.The Room

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

7.Brotherhood

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

8.Crossroads

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

9.Life's Too Short

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

10.The New Person

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

11.The Trip

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

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.

13.Knock, Knock

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