The daily lives of the members of a dysfunctional family in California that run an independent funeral home.
In the series three opener, the outcome of Nate's surgery is revealed. Meanwhile, Claire has started college, and Keith and David are in couples therapy. (S3, ep 1)
The Fishers hold funerals for both a gunman and his victim, causing a rift between David and Rico. Meanwhile, Claire and David get relationship wake-up calls. (S3, ep 2)
Nate and Lisa move in with Ruth, while Ruth's friend Bettina (guest star Kathy Bates) encourages her to live a little. Meanwhile, David and Keith go on holiday. (S3, ep 3)
Lisa breaks with tradition and throws Ruth a birthday party. Claire is inspired by her teacher's praise and a client prompts David to evaluate his relationship. (S3, ep 4)
Nate meets up with Brenda, much to Lisa's chagrin, while David gets an unwelcome blast from the past. Plus, the Fishers hire an apprentice (The Office's Rainn Wilson). (S3, ep 5)
Tempers fray when Nate and Lisa go camping, bringing their problems to a head. Claire and Russell's relationship gets back on track, and Ruth bonds with Arthur. (S3, ep 6)
Timing and Space: When Brenda's dad dies, Nate goes to pay his respects. A party brings out Keith and David's differences, and Ruth becomes a little too attached to Arthur. (S3, ep 7)
Keith gets even for the brunch debacle by inviting David to play paintball. Lisa goes undercover to meet Brenda, and Rico confronts Vanessa's depression. (S3, ep 8)
A depressed woman's suicide gives Rico and Nate cause for concern in their own relationships. While at her art show, Claire learns Olivier has a history with Billy. (S3, ep 9)
When Keith's temper resurfaces at a family funeral, David is devastated to be shut out. Meanwhile, Rico learns the truth behind Vanessa's speedy recovery. (S3, ep 10)
With Lisa still missing, Nate gets ever more desperate. Brenda and Billy are forced together when Margaret scatters Bern's ashes. Claire confronts Olivier. (S3, ep 11)
As hopes of finding Lisa alive wane, Nate falls to pieces. Elsewhere, while Ruth's romance with George blossoms, David and Keith's relationship is at breaking point. (S3, ep 12)
In the series finale, Ruth and George make an exciting announcement, but the family's mood is less than celebratory. Nate finally receives news of Lisa. (S3, ep 13)