Six Feet Under | Season 1 | Episode 10

The New Person

TV-MA | 59 MIN

Directed by Kathy Bates
Written by Bruce Eric Kaplan

Nate and David decide to hire a replacement for Rico: Angela (Illeana Douglas), who does good work and speaks her mind — too well. Billy has a gallery exhibit for some recent photos, including one taken of a surprising (and surprised) subject. David reacquaints with Keith, Ruth dines with Nikolai, and Claire frets over Gabe's inconsistent behavior.

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.