Episode
Six Feet Under: The Secret
Overview
David and Keith continue trying to iron out their problems...and Karla has a secret that isn't going to make things any better. Meanwhile, Claire takes a curious approach to photography, Ruth prepares to move ahead with Nikolai and Brenda's engagement anxiety leads her on a sexual adventure with Melissa.
Details
- Series
- Six Feet Under
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 2002-05-05
- Runtime
- 57 min
Episode context
The Secret is Episode 10 in Season 2 of Six Feet Under. It aired on 2002-05-05. The runtime is 57 min.
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Episode 9: Someone Else's Eyes
Ruth continues to help an injured Nikolai recover, but her patience is tested when she discovers just how he broke his legs. Brenda's escapades help her to write, but her feelings about being engaged grow more muddled--especially after Billy's release from the hospital.
Episode 11: The Liar and the Whore
Nate and Brenda find comfort thanks to Rabbi Ari's advice. Ruth's need to control the lives of Nikolai and Claire leads her to a surprising self-assessment. Federico's suspicions about an elderly woman's 'natural' death lead him to place Vanessa under scrutiny. A disgruntled former client files a lawsuit against Fisher & Sons.
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Episode 12: I'll Take You
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