| "The Will" | |
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| Six Feet Under episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Miguel Arteta |
| Written by | Christian Williams |
| Cinematography by | Bruce Douglas Johnson |
| Editing by | Christopher Nelson |
| Original release date | June 10, 2001 |
| Running time | 52 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Will" is the second 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 Miguel Arteta. It originally aired on HBO on June 10, 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, the Fishers are informed of Nathaniel's testimony, causing friction in the family.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.89 million household viewers and gained Nielsen household rating of 2.5. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, themes and directing.