| "The Room" | |
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| Six Feet Under episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Rodrigo García |
| Written by | Christian Taylor |
| Cinematography by | Alan Caso |
| Editing by | Michael Ruscio |
| Original release date | July 8, 2001 |
| Running time | 58 minutes |
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"The Room" is the sixth episode of the first season of the American drama television series Six Feet Under. The episode was written by producer Christian Taylor, and directed by Rodrigo García. It originally aired on HBO on July 8, 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, Nate discovers that his father had a secret room unbeknownst to the family, while David reluctantly goes on a date.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 5.29 million household viewers and gained a Nielsen household rating of 3.7. The episode received critical acclaim, who praised the performances, writing, and themes.