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The Big C
A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.
- Created by:
- Darlene Hunt
- Cast:
- Laura Linney, John Benjamin Hickey, Oliver Platt, Gabourey Sidibe
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- Showtime
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Seasons
Season 2
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.2Losing Patients
2011-06-27 · 28mCathy seeks a second opinion, causing a strain on her relationship with Dr. Todd; Sean learns about his sister's cancer while adjusting to life with a pregnant Rebecca; Adam sees a therapist against his will.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.2Musical Chairs
2011-07-04 · 28mFrustrated at not being able to land a spot in the clinical trial of a new treatment by a respected oncologist, Cathy resorts to supernatural aid; Sean becomes assertive around the house; Adam capitalizes on his classmates' sympathy about his mother's illness.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.0Sexual Healing
2011-07-11 · 27mCathy and Paul experience frustrations in bed and with the help of their new house mate Andrea, realize they need to set some patient-caregiver limits; Rebecca is put off by the newly medicated Sean; unsatisfied by his physical relationship with Mia, Adam turns to another girl, Emily.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.4Boo!
2011-07-18 · 28mCathy is intrigued by Lee, a fellow cancer patient she meets on the first day of her clinical trial; Adam's downward spiral continues with a fight at school and refusal to take responsibility for his actions with Emily; Sean is worried that his new house is haunted.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 6.1Cats and Dogs
2011-07-25 · 28mDue to Paul's layoff, Cathy starts to pawn her jewelry and meets Lee there as well. Adam gets into a situation that he may need help with to get out of. Sean is kicked out of a mother's group when he tests out his homemade sling at the park
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.2The Little c
2011-08-01 · 28mAdam's shocking indiscretion threatens Cathy's new job as a swim coach; sparks fly between Andrea and Myk, a Ukrainian coworker that Paul is mentoring; Sean seeks advice on taking the "next step" with Rebecca.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.2Goldilocks and the Bears
2011-08-08 · 27mLee takes Cathy to a Tibetan doctor to deal with her high blood pressure. Feeling jealousy of Lee, Paul takes Cathy and Lee out for an evening, while Adam interfere with Andrea's date.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.5The Last Thanksgiving
2011-08-15 · 27mCathy invites friends and family to a Thanksgiving dinner, but a long-hidden secret she brings to light causes trouble.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.3A Little Death
2011-08-22 · 28mRebecca deals with the grief over her miscarriage in an unexpected way which leads Cathy to reconnect with old friends; Andrea's relationship with Myk heats up; Adam is taken by surprise when he finally meets the girl he's been chatting with in an online cancer support group.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.2How Do You Feel?
2011-08-29 · 28mCathy helps Lee check a few items off his "bucket list;" Poppy takes Adam to her high school reunion; a distraught Sean takes issue with his new neighbors.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.2Fight or Flight
2011-09-12 · 28mAfter an argument with Lee and a revealing dinner with Dr. Sherman, Cathy (Laura Linney) comes to a major crossroads. Elsewhere, Adam searches for his AWOL uncle and an impulsive Andrea makes a decision about Myk.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.6The Darkest Day
2011-09-19 · 28mAs Cathy prepares for her trip to Italy, she receives an amicable call from Lee. Elsewhere, Paul uncovers a secret about Myk while Adam discovers one about Poppy.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.8Crossing the Line
2011-09-26 · 27mCathy is inspired by Lee's passing to ring in the New Year in an unexpected way; burdened by financial issues, Paul tries a new tactic with the insurance agency; Adam makes a surprising connection with Dr. Todd.
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Laura Linney
Cathy Jamison
John Benjamin Hickey
Sean Tolkey
Oliver Platt
Paul Jamison
Gabourey Sidibe
Andrea Jackson
Gabriel Basso
Adam Jamison