| "Brotherhood" | |
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| Six Feet Under episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | Jim McBride |
| Written by | Christian Williams |
| Cinematography by | Alan Caso |
| Editing by | Tanya Swerling |
| Original release date | July 15, 2001 |
| Running time | 51 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Brotherhood" is the seventh episode of the first season of the American drama television series Six Feet Under. The episode was written by co-executive producer Christian Williams, and directed by Jim McBride. It originally aired on HBO on July 15, 2001.
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, Fisher & Sons tend a man who wants a funeral for his military brother, but not wanting a military service. Meanwhile, David questions his new role at the church.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 5.33 million household viewers and gained a Nielsen household rating of 3.5. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, who found the themes too heavy-handed.