The Plan (Six Feet Under)
| "The Plan" | |
|---|---|
| Six Feet Under episode | |
Nathaniel and Nate Fisher in episode "The Plan" | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Rose Troche |
| Written by | Kate Robin |
| Cinematography by | Alan Caso |
| Editing by | Tanya Swerling |
| Original air date | March 17, 2002 |
| Running time | 56 minutes |
"The Plan" is the third episode of the second season of the American drama television series Six Feet Under. It is the sixteenth overall episode of the series and was written by Kate Robin, and directed by Rose Troche. It originally aired on HBO on March 17, 2002.
The series is set in Los Angeles, and depicts the lives of the Fisher family, who run a funeral home, along with their friends and lovers. It explores the conflicts that arise after the family's patriarch, Nathaniel, dies in a car accident. In the episode, Ruth enters a self-help seminar to find guidance in her life. The episode features a parody of the program used by est and The Forum.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 4.64 million household viewers and gained a Nielsen household rating of 3.0. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the writing and performances.