The daily lives of the members of a dysfunctional family in California that run an independent funeral home.
Nate and Brenda are set to tie the knot, but a dark shadow is cast over the day when Brenda suffers a miscarriage on the eve of the ceremony. (S5, ep 1)
When Nate handles the funeral of an old school friend, he is prompted to reflect upon the freedom of his youth. (S5, ep 2)
Unhappy with Claire's carefree behaviour, Ruth freezes her trust fund, inadvertently pushing her further toward Billy's destabilising influence. (S5, ep 3)
It's Nate's 40th birthday and Brenda has a big surprise in store. Meanwhile, Claire finally gets fed up of Billy's erratic behaviour. (S5, ep 4)
Keith and David take the plunge and agree to foster two young brothers. Meanwhile, Nate and Brenda argue over how much to tell Maya about her mother. (S5, ep 5)
Ruth gets a break from George when her sister Sarah arrives in town for a funeral. Keith and David come to terms with the challenges of parenthood. (S5, ep 6)
Durrell's role in the school musical reignites David's passion for performance. While Ruth adjusts to being single again, George has an even greater shock in store. (S5, ep 7)
The recent news about their unborn child drives a wedge between Brenda and Nate. Ruth babysits Anthony and Durrell for the first time. (S5, ep 8)
Following Nate's seizure the family race to his bedside. As Nate is rushed into emergency surgery, he has a series of dreams that cause him to reflect upon his life. (S5, ep 9)
Following a death in the family, David deals with his grief by planning the funeral, while the rest of the family struggle to cope with their loss. (S5, ep 10)
As David struggles to cope with his grief, Keith sends him away to recover. Meanwhile, Brenda goes into labour after Ruth decides to fight her for custody of Maya. (S5, ep 11)
In the last ever episode of the award-winning drama, Brenda gives birth to a girl she names Willa. Meanwhile, Ruth is forced to confront her grief. (S5, ep 12)