Pilot (Six Feet Under)
"Pilot" | |
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Six Feet Under episode | |
Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 |
Directed by | Alan Ball |
Written by | Alan Ball |
Featured music | "Waiting" by The Devlins |
Original air date | June 3, 2001 |
Running time | 62 minutes |
Guest appearance | |
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"Pilot" (also called "Six Feet Under"[1]) is the pilot episode of the American drama television series Six Feet Under. Written and directed by series creator Alan Ball, the episode originally aired in the United States on the premium cable network HBO on June 3, 2001.
Plot
On Christmas Eve 2000, Nathaniel Fisher Sr., owner of Fisher & Sons Funeral Home in
Various tensions and conflicts emerge following Nathaniel Sr.'s death and beyond. Claire has been experimenting with drugs, Ruth reveals that she had a long-standing affair with a fellow churchgoer, and David has been concealing his homosexuality and relationship with Keith, a policeman, from his family. David also shows resentment towards Nate for leaving the family and the business which he now manages. Nate becomes frustrated at his family and himself, expressing dissatisfaction with his life. Nathaniel Sr.'s spectre appears to members of his family and engages them in conversation. Ruth requests that Nate delay his return to Seattle and he agrees.
Production
The episode features humorous funeral home related commercials that would start each act, but the idea was abandoned and the pilot is the only episode in which they were used.
Reception
The pilot episode was positively received and earned several award wins and nominations. Creator
References
- ^ "HBO: Six Feet Under: S 1 EP 01 Six Feet Under (Pilot)". HBO.com. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- Internet Movie Database. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ "54th Annual DGA Awards". Directors Guild of America. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ^ "6th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards". Art Directors Guild. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
External links
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