The Opening

"The Opening" is the ninth episode of the third season of Six Feet Under. It was written by Kate Robin, directed by Karen Moncrieff and first aired on April 27, 2003.

Synopsis
The Fishers run into unexpected guests at an art-school benefit featuring works by Claire and company.

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

Recurring Cast

 * Lili Taylor as Lisa Kimmel Fisher
 * Jeremy Sisto as Billy Chenowith
 * Joanna Cassidy as Margaret Chenowith
 * Ben Foster as Russell Corwin
 * Justina Machado as Vanessa Diaz
 * Peter Macdissi as Olivier Castro-Staal
 * Rainn Wilson as Arthur Martin

Guest Cast

 * Arye Gross as Frank Muehler
 * Tim Maculan as Father Jack
 * David Hornsby as Patrick
 * Brian Stepanek as Alex Graham
 * Tereza Rizzardi as Melinda Mary Bloch
 * J. Michael Flynn as Jan Vanhoosen
 * Michelle L. Gardner as Nurse Susie
 * Joel David Moore as Video Clerk
 * Jeremy Guskin as Student Volunteer
 * Smith Cho as Art Student
 * Shawn Carter Peterson as Art Student
 * Markus Rudel as 3-Way Guy
 * Brenna Tosh as Maya Fisher
 * Bronwyn Tosh as Maya Fisher

Uncredited

 * Neil Patil as Art Student

Obituary
Melinda Mary Bloch (1965-2003)

Melinda Mary Bloch of Beverly Hills passed away on Monday, May 19.

Ms. Bloch was a graduate of Emory University with a cum laude degree in Journalism. She was a contributing editor for several publications including Mademoiselle, Business 2.0 and House & Garden magazines. At the time of her death, she was launching her own publication Candid, scheduled to appear on newsstands in August.

Ms. Bloch is survived by her mother Barbara (Bloch) Knight, her sister Tracy (Paterno) and her brother, John. She will also be missed by Alex Gramm.

Donations may be made in her name to the Anti-Cruelty Society.

A memorial service will be held in her honor on Thursday, May 22 at 1PM at Fisher & Diaz Funeral Home.