The Big C
Show summary:
Award-winning actress Laura Linney stars and produces dark comedy from Showtime about a suburban wife and mother diagnosed with cancer.
Award-winning actress Laura Linney stars and produces dark comedy from Showtime about a suburban wife and mother diagnosed with cancer.
The Big C - Season 3 Episode 2
Sean comes up with a unique way to make some money; Andrea starts a club focusing on things African-American; and Adam's newfound interest in religion leads him to join a Bible-study group at school.
The Big C - Season 3 Episode 1
Cathy receives some encouraging medical news; Sean encourages Angela's interest in her African heritage; and Adam turns to prayer as a way of dealing with his mother's cancer.
The Big C - Season 2 Episode 13
Lee's passing has a profound effect on Cathy and she decides on a special way to ring in the New Year. Meanwhile, continued financial woes lead Paul to try a different tack with the insurance company; and Adam and Dr....
The Big C - Season 2 Episode 11
After an argument with Lee and a revealing dinner with Dr. Sherman, Cathy comes to a major crossroads. Elsewhere, Adam searches for his AWOL uncle and an impulsive Andrea makes a decision about Myk
The Big C - Season 2 Episode 10
Cathy offers to help Lee (Hugh Dancy) put a dent in his bucket list; Adam accompanies Poppy (Parker Posey) to her high-school reunion; and some new neighbors get under Sean's skin.
The Big C - Season 2 Episode 9
Rebecca has an unusual way of dealing with her miscarriage and the result leaves Cathy reconnecting with friends from the past. Elsewhere, Andrea and Myk's relationship goes to a new level; Adam gets a surprise when h...
The Big C - Season 2 Episode 8
Thanksgiving dinner at Cathy's house is thrown into turmoil after she reveals a long-hidden secret. Meanwhile, Paul contemplates an alternative source of income when faced with increasing insurance costs.
The Big C - Season 2 Episode 7
Lee takes Cathy to a Tibetan doctor to help lower her blood pressure for the clinical trial; a jealous Paul goes to a bar with Lee and Cathy; a grounded and bored Adam interferes with Andrea's date with Myk.
The Big C - Season 2 Episode 6
Paul plays matchmaker for Andrea and the Ukrainian coworker he is mentoring; an indiscreet Adam is responsible for jeopardizing Cathy's new job as a swim coach; and Sean contemplates taking the next step with Rebecca ...
The Big C - Season 2 Episode 5
Paul's layoff has Cathy concerned about their financial situation and she considers pawning her jewelry, but a surprise encounter with Lee causes her to reconsider. Meanwhile, Adam lands in hot water after getting cau...
The Big C - Season 2 Episode 4
Cathy makes a new acquaintance in a fellow cancer patient (Hugh Dancy) on the first day of the clinical trial. Meanwhile, troubled Adam gets in a fight at school, and Sean suspects his house may be haunted.
The Big C - Season 2 Episode 3
Problems in the bedroom plague Cathy and Paul, but some insight from their new housemate, Andrea, goes a long way in getting things situated. Meanwhile, newly medicated Sean ruffles Rebecca's feathers; and Adam isn't ...
The Big C - Season 2 Episode 2
Cathy tries dabbling in the supernatural after she's unsuccessful at scoring a spot in a clinical trial for a new cancer treatment overseen by a renowned oncologist (Alan Alda). Meanwhile, Sean takes on a take-charge ...
The Big C - Season 2 Episode 1
Season 2 opens with Cathy seeking a second opinion about her cancer, which doesn't sit well with Dr. Todd. Meanwhile, Sean discovers that his sister is battling cancer while he's dealing with the growing pains of livi...
The Big C - Season 1 Episode 13
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The Big C - Season 1 Episode 12
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.
The Big C - Season 1 Episode 11
Cathy, Marlene and Rebecca have an unusual lunch; Paul seeks support from his co-workers; Rebecca dooms her relationship; Adam meets someone.
The Big C - Season 1 Episode 10
Cathy visits Andrea's home; Marlene gets help around the house; Rebecca and Sean call it quits; Adam apologizes to Andrea; Cathy confesses to Paul.
The Big C - Season 1 Episode 9
Dr. Todd tells Cathy she has been rejected from the clinical trial; Sean sets up Marlene; Adam and Andrea fight; Paul makes a discovery.
The Big C - Season 1 Episode 8
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The Big C - Season 1 Episode 7
Sean reacts badly to Cathy's news; Adam gets drunk and vomits on Marlene's lawn.
The Big C - Season 1 Episode 6
Cathy calls upon Lenny for help; Sean moves to his sister's backyard; Paul and Adam compete in a bathtub race.
The Big C - Season 1 Episode 5
Cathy stumbles upon Adam watching pornography and later gets involved with a new man, the school's muralist (Idris Elba). Meanwhile, Paul finds he has a new admirer after getting hurt playing rugby; Sean fights to kee...
The Big C - Season 1 Episode 4
An impulsive Cathy liquidates her retirement savings and buys a sporty red convertible, and also entertains thoughts about getting involved with Dr. Todd. Meanwhile, Paul rediscovers his love of rugby, and Marlene get...
The Big C - Season 1 Episode 3
Cathy's efforts to connect with those closest to her hit a snag, so she reluctantly signs up for a cancer support group. Elsewhere, Paul makes an elaborate romantic gesture in an attempt to win back his wife; Cathy th...
The Big C - Season 1 Episode 2
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...
