Season 1
(2001)
Overview
As prodigal elder son Nate Fisher returns home for the holidays to news of his father's death, the family must learn to deal with the death of one of their own—while figuring out how to go ahead with the business of living.
Cast
as Nate Fisher
as David Fisher
as Ruth Fisher
as Claire Fisher
as Federico Diaz
as Keith Charles
as Brenda Chenowith
Episodes
Pilot 8.8
June 3, 2001
Nate Fisher returns home for the holidays to the shattering news of his father's death.
The Will 8.3
June 10, 2001
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 8.7
June 17, 2001
When a bakery owner is killed, it's up to Federico to put the pieces back together. The family considers selling the fu…
Familia 8.6
June 24, 2001
After a gang member is killed, the Fishers find that his family's wishes for burial differ from those of his gang leade…
An Open Book 7.6
July 1, 2001
Ruth is stunned by the visitors at a porn star's wake; Nate has a strange first meeting with Brenda's brother Billy; an…
The Room 8.1
July 8, 2001
An ornery widower camps out in the Fisher Funeral Home; sparks fly between Claire and Billy; Ruth spurns Hiram and is l…
Brotherhood 8.0
July 15, 2001
When a young Army vet dies of Gulf War Syndrome, his brother opts for a cremation and disposal of the body; Ruth has Hi…
Crossroads 8.1
July 22, 2001
In an effort to raise income, Nate and David decide to rent out a room in the funeral home; Claire struggles to grasp t…
Life's Too Short 8.1
July 29, 2001
A tragedy reunites Claire with a guy who sullied her reputation at school; David and his new boyfriend run into Keith a…
The New Person 8.4
August 5, 2001
Nate and David hire an outspoken mortician; Billy's photo gallery exhibit features one particularly surprising shot; an…
The Trip 7.5
August 12, 2001
Nate, David and Brenda take an interesting trip to Vegas for a funeral directors' conference; a baby's death from SIDS …
A Private Life 7.6
August 19, 2001
A gay man's murder forces David to confont his own fears about his lifestyle; Brenda's parents and Nate consider gettin…
Knock, Knock 8.9
August 19, 2001
The Fisher family experiences the control-freak side of Tracy Montrose Blaire; Brenda visits a remorseful Billy; David …