Six Feet Under Season 2 Episode Guide

Out, Out, Brief Candle
Nate is spooked by the death of a 20-year-old college football player from heatstroke during training. Federico requests a loan so he can put the deposit down on a house – but David and Nate spend their spare cash on a new casket wall instead. Kroehner Corp's Mitzi Dalton Huntley (Julie White) pays a visit, Brenda is reunited with old flame Trevor (Tuc Watkins), and Keith is distraught about his drug-dependent sister Karla.

The Plan
A psychic (Mare Winningham) doesn't want to let go of her late husband. Ruth is put into an uncomfortable position at a self-actualization seminar. Brenda gives her college tutor a hard time. Nate is unhappy about the lack of sex with Brenda, while David gets closer to Keith again. Claire freaks over Gabriel's disturbing behavior.

Driving Mr Moss Back
Claire and Nate stay with Nate's old flame Lisa (Lili Taylor) when they go to Seattle to retrieve the body of a man who died during a bus tour and had a fear of flying. Brenda's mother suspects her husband is being unfaithful. David baby-sits Keith's troublesome niece Taylor (Aysia Polk).

The Invisible Woman
Ruth becomes obsessed with a woman who died with no friends or relatives. Brenda helps out prostitute Melissa (Kellie Waymire), one of her massage clients, and makes Nate an offer. Claire is shocked by her counselor (David Norona). David dates solicitor Benjamin – but then has to help Keith who is distraught after shooting a man.

In Place Of Anger
Ruth's irresponsible estranged sister Sarah (Patricia Clarkson) pays an unexpected visit. David's three-week-old relationship with Ben is ruined by his love for Keith. Fisher & Sons compete with Kroehner Corp for the funeral of a man who fell off a boat, but Mitzi Dalton Huntley is still desperate to buy up their business. Nate and Brenda announce their engagement.

Back To The Garden
Nate seeks help from a female rabbi who is conducting the funeral of a man who died in shame. Claire spends the weekend with Aunt Sarah and some freaky hippies. David and Keith are thrown together, Federico is disgusted by his cousin Ramon, and Brenda is craving excitement.

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
It's Christmas – and the first anniversary of Nathaniel's death. Brenda is shocked by her mother's Christmas guest – who also becomes Claire's internet lover. Meanwhile, Nikolai has an accident, Brenda finds out about Nate's medical problem and a biker gang holds a funeral at the home while the family, and their guests, have lunch.

Someone Else's Eyes
Ruth is getting fed up with looking after Nikolai, especially when she finds out how he broke his legs, Brenda and Nate have doubts about their engagement, but David is pleased to renew his relationship with Keith.

The Secret
Keith's sister Karla tells David a secret, Ruth is keen to make the running with Nikolai, Nate deals with the news that former girlfriend Lisa (Lili Taylor) is pregnant with his child, Claire upsets her brothers by photographing the dead, and Brenda's sexual experimentation takes her to a swingers' party.

The Liar And The Whore
Rabbi Ari's advice leads to problems between Nate and Brenda. Ruth comes to the rescue of debt-ridden Nikolai. Federico is suspicious about an old woman's death. Kroehner Corp is behind a lawsuit taken out against Fisher & Sons.

I'll Take You
Keith's relationship with David is in jeopardy as they clash over Kayla, Claire gets help from the reformed Billy, Federico is upset when an elderly neighbor dies, Ruth is fed up with Nikolai, and the tensions between Nate and Brenda boil over.