The Big C
A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.
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Seasons
1.Pilot
7.916-08-201029 minAfter 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...
2.Summer Time
6.623-08-201028 minCathy 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 l...
3.There's No C in Team
8.630-08-201028 minWhen 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 w...
4.Playing the Cancer Car
8.413-09-201028 minCathy, 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...
5.Blue-Eyed Iris
8.220-09-201028 minCathy 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.
6.Taking Lumps
7.627-09-201025 minCathy 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'...
7.Two for the Road
8.404-10-201027 minCathy 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...
8.Happy Birthday, Cancer
8.611-10-201028 minFor 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 ecce...
9.The Ecstasy and the Agony
6.418-10-201028 minDr. 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...
10.Divine Intervention
8.425-10-201028 minCathy'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...
11.New Beginnings
8.801-11-201028 minPaul 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 Re...
12.Everything That Rises
8.208-11-201028 minDr. 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...
13.Taking the Plunge
9.415-11-201028 minRebecca 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...
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