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It is the sixteenth overall episode of the series and was written by Kate Robin, and directed by Rose Troche. It originally aired on HBO on March 17, 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.
Mar 17, 2002 · When Michael John Piper dies of cancer, his psychic widow goes to the Fisher's and discusses details of the funeral service with Nate, David and her dead husband. Ruth is dragged by Robbie to a seminar called "The Plan" for recovering her self-esteem but she has a bad reaction.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Rose Troche
- 2002-03-17
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- Obituary
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"The Plan" is the third episode of the second season of Six Feet Under. It was written by Kate Robin, directed by Rose Troche and first aired on March 17, 2002.
The death of a psychic's husband sparks some interesting conversation around Fisher & Sons.
Main Cast
•Peter Krause as Nate Fisher •Michael C. Hall as David Fisher •Frances Conroy as Ruth Fisher •Lauren Ambrose as Claire Fisher •Freddy Rodriguez as Federico Diaz •Mathew St. Patrick as Keith Charles •Jeremy Sisto as Billy Chenowith •Rachel Griffiths as Brenda Chenowith
Co-Starring
•Melissa Marsala as Angelica •Paul Terrell Clayton as Eddie •Richard Jenkins as Nathaniel Fisher •Ed O'Ross as Nikolai •Eric Balfour as Gabriel Dimas
Guest Cast
•Mare Winningham as Eileen Piper •Alice Krige as Alma •Grant Show as Scott Axelrod •Nan Martin as Rita Piper •Graham Jarvis as Bobo •Jerry Hauck as Stan •Bree Michael Warner as Plan Woman 2 •Romy Rosemont as Professor •Benjamin John Parrillo as Plan Man •Luck Hari as Tahiri •David Andrews as Michael Piper •Beverly Todd as Lucille Charles •Kristopher Logan as Jack •Michael Bofshever as Minister •Raymond O'Connor as Man on Phone •Kyra Groves as Nurse •Amy Wheaton as Female Student •Herschel Bleefeld as Male Student •Barbara Gruen as Plan Woman 1 •Greg Shamie as Guy in Car
Michael John Piper (1952 - 2001)
Piper, Michael John (48). On September 15th, Michael passed away at USC University Hospital after a long illness.
A 3rd generation California native, Michael grew up in Long Beach. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley and got his Masters Degree in Educational Technology from Pepperdine University. He was a founding member of The Children's Partnership and consulted during the Clinton administration for the Office of Educational Research and Improvement for the U.S. Department of Education.
Michael is survived by his mother Rita, his brother Bradley James and his wife Eileen. Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 18th at Fisher & Sons Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Michael's name to the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The episode features a parody of the program used by est and The Forum
Meanwhile, Ruth is changed after attending a lengthy self-actualization seminar; Claire is upset to discover that her guidance counselor has betrayed her confidence; and Brenda walks out on a college course she enrolled in.
What is the The Plan (Six Feet Under)? The Plan is the third episode of the second season of the HBO series Six Feet Under.
The Plan. TV-MA | 57 MIN. WATCH NOW. Directed by Rose Troche. Written by Kate Robin. The husband of a psychic dies, making for some interesting conversations around Fisher & Sons. At Robbie's urging, Ruth enrolls in "The Plan," a marathon self-actualization seminar, and is changed.
When Michael John Piper dies of cancer, his psychic widow goes to the Fisher's and discusses details of the funeral service with Nate, David and her dead husband. Ruth is dragged by Robbie to a seminar called "The Plan" for recovering her self-esteem but she has a bad reaction.
