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The Big C

The Big C
★ 7.4/10•2010•27m•TV-MA•Comedy•Drama
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A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.

StatusEnded
Runtime27m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 16, 2010

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE129m

Pilot

After being diagnosed with melanoma, Cathy decides to build a pool in her backyard, much to the chagrin of her older curmudgeonly neighbor, Marlene. Cathy's son, Adam, plays pranks on her while her husband Paul tries to get back in her good graces. Cathy also tries to reconnect with her willfully homeless brother Sean, and devises a weight-loss plan for Andrea, one of her summer school students.

Aug 16, 2010

Episode 2 - Summer TimeE228m

Summer Time

Cathy learns from Dr. Todd just how little time she has left, and for the first time in her life, starts to appreciate her body. Paul tries to make sense of his wife's request to live apart for the summer by signing up for couples therapy. Adam, desperate to get away from his "crazy" mom, attempts to sneak off to soccer camp without her knowing.

Aug 23, 2010

Episode 3 - There's No C in TeamE328m

There's No C in Team

When Cathy's attempt to connect to the people closest to her fails, she signs up for a well-meaning but overbearing cancer support group. Adam rebuffs Cathy's attempts to connect with him, so she decides to put together a dinner party with Andrea, Sean and Daphne. Meanwhile, Paul tries to win back his wife's love with an elaborately romantic gesture. Marlene discovers Cathy's cancer secret in a most unusual way.

Aug 30, 2010

Episode 4 - Playing the Cancer CarE428m

Playing the Cancer Car

Cathy, eager to try on a carefree, impulsive persona, drains her 401K, buys a convertible and imagines what life would be like if she were Dr. Todd's girlfriend. At his therapist's urging, Paul reignites his passion for rugby. Sean goes to great lengths to knock out a tooth without the help of a dentist. Meanwhile, Adam gets caught stealing and is surprised when Marlene comes to his rescue, until he finds out there are strings attached.

Sep 13, 2010

Episode 5 - Blue-Eyed IrisE528m

Blue-Eyed Iris

Cathy meets someone new to feel sexy again. Meanwhile, Cathy's eccentric brother Sean tries to keep his building and Adam is caught while watching pornography.

Sep 20, 2010

Episode 6 - Taking LumpsE625m

Taking Lumps

Cathy needs a lump on her butt removed and someone to pick her up after surgery. She asks Marlene, who becomes disoriented - so Lenny picks up Cathy instead. Sean moves into Cathy's backyard because he got beat up on the streets. Paul and Adam win the local bathtub races. The event brings Cathy and Paul back together, but at the point of reconciliation, Paul confesses to an indiscretion with Tina and Cathy rejects the reunion. Meanwhile, Andrea breaks into the school and destroys the mural Lenny painted.

Sep 27, 2010

Episode 7 - Two for the RoadE727m

Two for the Road

Cathy and Sean hit the open road to visit their dad. During the trip, Cathy tells Sean she has cancer. Sean falls apart at the news, so Cathy pretends it was a big joke. Adam gets drunk while under the supervision of Paul. Marlene finds Adam on the front lawn puking. Marlene will keep it a secret, but Adam is in further servitude to her.

Oct 4, 2010

Episode 8 - Happy Birthday, CancerE828m

Happy Birthday, Cancer

For her birthday, Paul surprises Cathy with a party just when Lenny has invited her to an art opening on the Bahamas. At the party, Cathy's brother begins a fling with Cathy's eccentric college friend Rebecca. Meanwhile, picks up Marlene who is wandering around in the backyard.

Oct 11, 2010

Episode 9 - The Ecstasy and the AgonyE928m

The Ecstasy and the Agony

Dr. Todd tells Cathy that she's been rejected from the clinical trial. Sean sets up Marlene on a date. At a party, Adam gets into a fight with Andrea. Cathy and Lenny take ecstasy together. Paul catches Cathy and Lenny having sex. Paul gets too drunk at the dinner to celebrate his promotion, forcing Adam to drive home. Paul tells Cathy he wants a divorce.

Oct 18, 2010

Episode 10 - Divine InterventionE1028m

Divine Intervention

Cathy's unexpected visit to Andrea's home yields many surprises. Later, Cathy seeks spiritual advice at church and while helping around the house. Rebecca calls it quits with Sean in order to reconcile her friendship with Cathy. Adam apologizes to Andrea. Paul sleeps with Tina. Cathy reveals to Paul she has cancer.

Oct 25, 2010

Episode 11 - New BeginningsE1128m

New Beginnings

Paul seeks support from people at his work place, but gets more than he bargained for. Sean pulls away from Rebecca when it appears she's getting too serious. Cathy, Marlene and Rebecca have a girl's lunch at a strip joint -- which unexpectedly influences Cathy's thoughts about her cancer. Adam meets a girl, Mia, at the bus stop.

Nov 1, 2010

Episode 12 - Everything That RisesE1228m

Everything That Rises

Dr. Todd and Cathy go to see the Bee Man to seek non-traditional treatment for her cancer. Paul is overly supportive of Cathy around the house. Sean gives Adam relationship advice about Mia.

Nov 8, 2010

Episode 13 - Taking the PlungeE1328m

Taking the Plunge

Rebecca reveals a secret to Sean that reconnects them. Dr. Todd tells Paul and Cathy that the bee therapy did not work. Cathy reconsiders her options. Adam finally shows his softer side in an unexpected way.

Nov 15, 2010

Actors

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Cathy Jamison

John Benjamin Hickey

John Benjamin Hickey

Sean Tolkey

Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Paul Jamison

Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe

Andrea Jackson

Gabriel Basso

Gabriel Basso

Adam Jamison

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