Six Feet Under
“Life is pain, get use to it.”
Series Overview
When death is your business, what is your life? For the Fisher family, the world outside of their family-owned funeral home continues to be at least as challenging as—and far less predictable than—the one inside.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 63 Episodes
2001 – 2005
Premiered: Sun, Jun 3, 2001
Alan BallLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 12: “Everyone's Waiting”
David finally embraces a demon; Keith gives tough love; Nathaniel talks to his younger son; Brenda delivers and fights Nate's negativity; Claire gets an exciting call; Ted inspires sexy photos; Margaret is impressed to see Olivier's nurturing side; George's limitations eclipse his intentions; and Claire drives into her future.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Six Feet Under Trailer (HBO)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-18
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Ball
Richard Marvin
Rick Cleveland, Bruce Eric Kaplan, Robert Del Valle, Alan Poul, Robert Greenblatt
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Del Valle
Producer
Jill M. Ohanneson
Costume Design
Suzuki Ingerslev
Production Design
Lori Jo Nemhauser
Producer
Richard Marvin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Six Feet Under
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What is Six Feet Under about?
When death is your business, what is your life? For the Fisher family, the world outside of their family-owned funeral home continues to be at least as challenging as—and far less predictable than—the one inside.
How many seasons does Six Feet Under have?
Six Feet Under comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Six Feet Under?
Key cast members in Six Feet Under include Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose, Freddy Rodríguez.
Who created or directed Six Feet Under?
Six Feet Under was developed and directed by Alan Ball.