| "The Trip" | |
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| Six Feet Under episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 11 |
| Directed by | Michael Engler |
| Written by | Rick Cleveland |
| Cinematography by | Alan Caso |
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| Original release date | August 12, 2001 |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
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"The Trip" is the eleventh episode of the first season of the American drama television series Six Feet Under. The episode was written by producer Rick Cleveland, and directed by Michael Engler. It originally aired on HBO on August 12, 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, David, Nate and Brenda go to a conference in Las Vegas, while Federico deals with an infant's funeral. Meanwhile, Ruth fights to keep her place at the flower shop, while Claire tries to get Gabe to open up with her.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 4.33 million household viewers and gained a Nielsen household rating of 4.0. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the themes and performances, although some had mixed reactions to Billy's actions in the episode.