| "Familia" | |
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| Six Feet Under episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Lisa Cholodenko |
| Written by | Laurence Andries |
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| Editing by | Sue Blainey |
| Original release date | June 24, 2001 |
| Running time | 52 minutes |
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"Familia" is the fourth episode of the first season of the American drama television series Six Feet Under. The episode was written by producer Laurence Andries, and directed by Lisa Cholodenko. It originally aired on HBO on June 24, 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 is challenged over his relationship with Keith, while the investigation into the fire consumes the family.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 5.68 million household viewers and gained Nielsen household rating of 3.5, making it the most watched episode of the series by then. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the humor and performances, particularly Michael C. Hall.