Six Feet Under (TV series)
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| Created by | Alan Ball |
| Showrunner | Alan Ball |
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| Theme music composer | Thomas Newman |
| Composer | Richard Marvin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 63 (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 46–72 minutes |
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| Network | HBO |
| Release | June 3, 2001 – August 21, 2005 |
Six Feet Under is an American drama television series created and produced by Alan Ball for the premium television network HBO. The series premiered on June 3, 2001, and ended on August 21, 2005, after five seasons consisting of 63 episodes. The show depicts the lives of the Fisher family, who run a funeral home in Los Angeles, along with their friends and lovers.
The ensemble drama stars Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose, Freddy Rodriguez, Mathew St. Patrick, and Rachel Griffiths as the central characters. It was produced by Actual Size Films and The Greenblatt/Janollari Studio, and was shot on location in Los Angeles and in Hollywood studios.
Six Feet Under received widespread acclaim, particularly for its writing and acting, and consistently drew high ratings for the HBO network. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time. The show's series finale has also been described as one of the greatest television series finales. The series won numerous awards, including nine Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Peabody Award.