Six Feet Under | Season 2 | Episode 8

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

TV-MA | 54 MIN

Directed by Alan Taylor
Written by Scott Buck

Christmas signals the one-year anniversary of Nathaniel's death, and gets everyone thinking about their last moments with him. Brenda's book research nearly turns her fantasy world into a reality. Nate and Brenda are shocked by Margaret Chenowith's very special guest for Christmas Eve. Ruth's Christmas dinner brings David closer to Keith; meanwhile, Nikolai is stuck on Ruth's couch for a long convalescence with two broken legs. Claire's taste for bad boys drives her away from a well-meaning new boyfriend, and into an online relationship with a dangerous man from her past. Federico stirs up conflict in his family when he reveals the truth about Ramon. Nate receives a gift from a biker's widow that just might help him live his own life to the fullest.

1.In The Game

In the Season Two premiere, a young actress's death prompts her castmates from a slasher film to pitch in for her funeral.

2.Out, Out Brief Candle

A college football player's death during practice bothers Nate, who earlier learned of his own potentially fatal condition.

3.The Plan

The death of a psychic's husband sparks some interesting conversation around Fisher & Sons.

4.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.

5.The Invisible Woman

Ruth takes an interest in the death of a woman who had no friends or relatives. Nate's relationship with Brenda takes an unexpected turn.

6.In Place of Anger

Mitzi Huntley arrives back in Nate and David's lives, thanks to a comparison-shopping widow.

7.Back to the Garden

A Jewish funeral at Fisher & Sons leads Nate to seek spiritual guidance from an intense female rabbi.

8.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 with him.

9.Someone Else's Eyes

Ruth continues to help an injured Nikolai recover; Brenda's escapades help her to write, but her feelings about being engaged grow muddled.

10.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 better.

11.The Liar and the Whore

Nate and Brenda find comfort thanks to Rabbi Ari's advice. Ruth's need to control Nikolai and Claire leads to a surprising self-assessment.

12.I'll Take You

Tensions between Nate and Brenda boil over, while Claire finally finds some direction in her life.

13.The Last Time

In the Season Two finale, Nate must take action with his AVM while also dealing with a troubled Brenda.