| "The Secret" | |
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| Six Feet Under episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | Alan Poul |
| Written by | Bruce Eric Kaplan |
| Cinematography by | Alan Caso |
| Editing by | Michael Ruscio |
| Original release date | May 5, 2002 |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Secret" is the tenth episode of the second season of the American drama television series Six Feet Under. It is the 23rd overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Bruce Eric Kaplan, and directed by executive producer Alan Poul. It originally aired on HBO on May 5, 2002.
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 faces uncertainty over his future with either Lisa or Brenda, while David and Keith get into another fight when Karla gets involved in another incident.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 5.66 million household viewers and gained a Nielsen household rating of 3.6. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, writing and emotional tone. For the episode, Rachel Griffiths received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the 54th Primetime Emmy Awards.