Nate tries to adjust to marriage and fatherhood while David works on his relationship with Keith and Claire has her usual romantic misadventures. Meanwhile, Ruth gets caught up in her flighty sister's life.

1. Perfect Circles - Nathaniel Samuel Fisher 1965-2002. What would it be like if Nate died? Or, if Nate and Brenda had a kid? Or, if Nathaniel Sr married someone different? Or, if Nate's surgery didn't go so well and he became brain damaged? Or if Nate was an existential redneck? Nate experiences alternate realities but which one does he choose? Fisher & Sons is now Fisher & Diaz, and Rico is taking a stand. He does not want to be a "gofer" anymore, and makes sure everyone knows he is now a partner. Claire becomes "gofer", for 50 bucks a shot, and takes a body to the crematory where she meets a worker named Phil. She plays hooky from art class the next day to be with him. David and Keith start couples therapy, which only seems to anger Keith more. Ruth gets a bit obsessive with her granddaughter Maya, but Lisa puts her in her place. Lisa also deals with the quirkiness of her frenetic boss and landlord, Carol. 4.5 stars (Dale-4, David-5)

2. You Never Know - Matthew Clark Hazen 1962-2003, Martin Jacobs 1978-2003, Andrew Wayne Milne 1952-2003, Daniel Grant Showalter 1968-2003. Lisa & Nate are having a few problems finding times to be alone. Lisa is still having to deal with all of her employer's issues that seem to pop up at all inappropriate times. Ruth's sister Sarah makes contact with Ruth, and through her Ruth meets a new friend, Bettina. Claire and her new beau Phil seem to be getting hot and heavy, or are they? Claire finds a friend in a fellow art student, Russell. Rico is experiencing the difficulties of being a partner at Fisher & Diaz. Keith ends up having a counseling sessions sans David. Keith is able to voice his opinions a bit better without him. 3.85 stars (Dale-3.75, David-4)

3. The Eye Inside - Callie Renee Mortimer 1984-2003. Lisa takes a major decision without asking Nate. A decision that brings trouble. Ruth and Bettina are getting closer and Ruth is taking some of Bettina's advice, but not all of it is good. Claire and Phil's relationship changes for the worse, but on the upside Claire is getting praised by her teacher. David and Keith go vacation together to try to reconnect with each other. 3.5 stars.

4. Nobody Sleeps - Robert Lamar Giffin 1955-2003. Nate is having strange nightmares about what his future might bring him. Lisa is planning a major birthday dinner for Ruth, but everything will not turn out as planned. Bettina and Ruth spend some more time together, during which Bettina shows Ruth some of the better sides of life. The lover of the deceased wants to make something spectacular for his lover, and is allowed to do so. Claire ends up at a bar with her teacher, and he is flirting with her. Russell reveals something that Claire did not expect. 4.75 stars (Dale-4.5, David-5)

5. The Trap - William Aaron Jaffe 1951-1975. Federico convinces Nate, David and Ruth to hire an apprentice to keep costs down. We also find out more about David's past as well as meet someone from Nate's. 4.13 (Dale-4.25, David-4)

6. Making Love Work - Karen Postell Pepper 1964-2003. 4 stars.

7. Timing & Space - Bernard Asa Chenowith 1939-2003. Brenda's father passes away and Nate goes to the funeral where he reconnects with Brenda. Lisa leaves for a convention, worrying about Maya as it is the first time she's away from her for a longer period of time. Even though Maya is with Nate. Arthur and Ruth develops their friendship, and Ruth is becoming more and more fascinated with his many talents. David and Keith attends a brunch hosted by some of David's friends. Keith does not fit in and feels very out of place. Claire gets a very special gift from Russell. Federico worries about Vanessa and her mood. 3 stars.

8. Tears, Bones and Desire - Daddy 1940-2003. A unique family makes hand mops and teaches their children from the backyard. Daddy, their teacher and father, sits down as the children play and his hat slips from his hand. The family of Daddy comes to Fisher & Diaz, and have a unique look on life. They are a communal family known as "The People". They decide to allow embalming, but they insist on remaining in his presence at all times so government agents don't take him. David invites some of his friends to a paintball game that Keith planned. Keith seems fine with it, but once off the paintball field, he seeks revenge for the party game he failed so miserably at. Lisa gets even more paranoid about Brenda, and decides to make an appointment for a massage with her. While there, Lisa seems very nervous, and at one point even cries. Afterwards, Nate sees something different with Lisa, but can't quite figure what it is. Ruth kisses Arthur, but he asks her not to do it ever again. He cherishes their friendship and doesn't want it to change. Ruth agrees, and then kisses him again. Claire and Russell go to Olivier's house to see what he wants. He wants Claire to go to Azusa to pick up something. They argue, but she eventually goes, leaving Russell behind with Olivier. While in Azusa, she meets up with an artist that was once Olivier's assistant. She finds out that Olivier usually sleeps with his assistants, and sometimes he has "boy years". She gets a bit concerned and asks Russell later if Olivier came onto him at all. He vehemently denies it and reiterates the fact that he is not gay. David & Keith end up having a paintball buddy, Sarge, stay the night because he drinks too much. However, when David and Keith are going to bed, Sarge asks if he can join them. They both agree. The next morning, Sarge is up making breakfast and David seems to feel a bit awkward. Keith seems fine, though. 4.5 stars.

9. The Opening - Melinda Mary Bloch 1965-2003. An art show in which Claire, Russell, and Billy all have pieces bring the Fishers and the Chenowiths together for an evening. Meanwhile, Lisa discuss the possibility of splitting up, David and Keith discuss the possibility of their three-way not being a one-time event, and Ruth continues to pursue Arthur. 3.75 stars (Dale-4, David-3.5)

10. Everyone Leaves - Jeanette Louise Bradford 1928-2003. When Keith's great aunt dies, he and David attempt to gain the acceptance of Keith's family. Ruth discusses having intimacy with Arthur. Vanessa and Frederico go dancing. Brenda and Billy settle into their new living arrangements. Russell finally snaps. Lisa goes on a trip, leaving Maya with Nate. 3.75 stars.

11. Death Works Overtime - Dorothy Kim Su 1945-2003. David Raymond Monroe 1971-2003. Edward Tully 1955-2003. Nate is still trying to find Lisa. He makes calls frantically to everyone he knows. Lisa's car is found near a beach, and Nate nearby in hopes of finding something out. The funeral home gets a number of cases, and needs all the help they can get. Arthur tries to learn how to interact with the funeral home's customers. Federico is having added issues now that Vanessa's sister lives with them, but has to go into work despite that due to the influx of deaths. Vanessa and her sister go shopping and come home with a big screen television and a fridge, and refuse to take them back. Brenda finds a new place of her own in a questionable neighborhood. She has few belongings and moves in quickly. Brenda's mother asks her to join her and Billy to scatter their father's ashes. Brenda reluctantly agrees. When they do get together to scatter the ashes they argue, of course, and end up throwing them over an apartment balcony. Russell shows up at the Fisher's to apologize once again to Claire. However, she rejects his continued advances. Claire has a review with Olivier, and they end up getting into a very heated argument. Later, Claire takes a pregnancy test, and it's positive. After one of the funerals, Ruth meets a new man, George Sibley, and proceeds to cry all over him. 4 stars.

12. Twilight - Carl Desmond Williman 1948-2003. Lisa has been gone for two weeks and the chance of ever seeing her again is getting slimmer by the minute. Ruth has started a whirlwind romance with someone new. David and Keith are standing at a crossroad in their relationship, what will happen? Claire has to make one of the most difficult decisions of her life. Something that in a way brings her closer to Brenda. Nate is getting more and more agitated about not finding Lisa. 3.63 stars (Dale-3.5, David-3.75)

13. I'm Sorry, I'm Lost - Anahid Hovanessian 1951-2003. Ruth and George are getting married. When they announce to the Fisher family, there are mixed emotions. Nate is completely against it, David feels like it's inconsiderate considering Lisa's disappearance, and Clare thinks they barely know each other. Ruth doesn't care, she just wants to be happy and wants her children to be a part of it, but will continue even if they don't. Nate is drinking more often, and it's starting to effect the business. He also leaves Maya alone at night. Federico, in his frustration from home, accepts an invitation to a strip club. It's his first time to ever go to one. He gets a bit inebriated and flirts with one of the dancers, who later gives Federico a bit of enjoyment in his car. Nathaniel, Sr. visits Claire and takes her on a trip to the afterlife, which is guised as a park amusement park. She sees people that she has loved and lost, like Gabe Dimas, her baby, and Lisa. Her trip to the afterlife seems to resolve some issues for Claire. David also has a visit from his father. In his, his father convinces him to call Keith and try to make a go of it. David also seems to resolves some of his issues. Ruth and George get married at the house and have a nice reception. Everyone but Nate attends. He finally receives a phone call that he was not looking forward to. The police have found Lisa's body. In his fragile state, Nate goes to a local bar and gets himself beat up. On his drive home, he starts to see his father in the car with him, then Lisa. They both start talking to him about committing suicide. Instead, he ends up at Brenda's. Lisa Kimmel Fisher 1967-2003. 4.75 stars.

Disc 1-5: 4.01 stars

Season 3 (Disc 1-5): 4.01 stars

Collection (Season 1-3): 4.15 stars