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The Best Episodes of The Big C

Every episode of The Big C ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Big C!

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A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Big C Season 2 Episode 13 - Crossing the Line
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Crossing the Line

    S2:E13

    Cathy 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.

    Directors:Craig Zisk, Michael Engler
    Writer:Darlene Hunt

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  2. The Big C Season 2 Episode 8 - The Last Thanksgiving
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Last Thanksgiving

    S2:E8

    Cathy invites friends and family to a Thanksgiving dinner, but a long-hidden secret she brings to light causes trouble.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Darlene Hunt

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  3. The Big C Season 2 Episode 12 - The Darkest Day
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #3 - The Darkest Day

    S2:E12

    As 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.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Jenny Bicks

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  4. The Big C Season 2 Episode 4 - Boo!
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Boo!

    S2:E4

    Cathy 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.

    Director:Miguel Arteta
    Writer:Cara DiPaolo

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  5. The Big C Season 2 Episode 9 - A Little Death
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #5 - A Little Death

    S2:E9

    Rebecca 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.

    Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
    Writer:Jenny Bicks

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  6. The Big C Season 2 Episode 1 - Losing Patients
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Losing Patients

    S2:E1

    Cathy 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.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Darlene Hunt

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  7. The Big C Season 2 Episode 2 - Musical Chairs
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Musical Chairs

    S2:E2

    Frustrated 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.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Jenny Bicks

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  8. The Big C Season 2 Episode 6 - The Little c
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #8 - The Little c

    S2:E6

    Adam'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.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Hilly Hicks Jr.

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  9. The Big C Season 2 Episode 7 - Goldilocks and the Bears
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Goldilocks and the Bears

    S2:E7

    Lee 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.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Cusi Cram

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  10. The Big C Season 2 Episode 10 - How Do You Feel?
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #10 - How Do You Feel?

    S2:E10

    Cathy 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.

    Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
    Writer:Mark Kunerth

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  11. The Big C Season 2 Episode 11 - Fight or Flight
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Fight or Flight

    S2:E11

    After 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.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writers:Cara DiPaolo, Melanie Marnich

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  12. The Big C Season 3 Episode 1 - Thin Ice
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Thin Ice

    S3:E1

    Cathy receives medical news that gives her reason to hope for recovery; Sean supports Andrea's newfound appreciation for her African heritage; Adam turns to prayer to help his ailing mother.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Darlene Hunt

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  13. The Big C Season 2 Episode 3 - Sexual Healing
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Sexual Healing

    S2:E3

    Cathy 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.

    Director:Miguel Arteta
    Writer:Mark Kunerth

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  14. The Big C Season 3 Episode 2 - What's Your Story?
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #14 - What's Your Story?

    S3:E2

    Sean discovers a new and unusual way to generate income; Andrea tries to start an African-American interest club; Adam becomes increasingly devoted to his faith and joins a Bible study group at school.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Mark Kunerth

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  15. The Big C Season 3 Episode 5 - Face Off
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Face Off

    S3:E5

    Cathy goes to great lengths to impress the parents of the baby she hopes to adopt; Joy encourages Paul to share his near-death experience with a live audience, while Jessie encourages Adam to deepen his relationship with God.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Melanie Marnich

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  16. The Big C Season 3 Episode 6 - Life Rights
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Life Rights

    S3:E6

    Cathy and Paul receive an extraordinary offer from Joy's friend.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Hilly Hicks Jr.

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  17. The Big C Season 3 Episode 3 - Bundle of Joy
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Bundle of Joy

    S3:E3

    Cathy visits a joyologist while Sean and Andrea go out for Valentine's Day.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Jenny Bicks

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  18. The Big C Season 3 Episode 8 - Killjoy
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Killjoy

    S3:E8

    Cathy pays back Maxine and Dave, and confronts Joy about Paul; Sean discovers the pros and cons of his relationship with Tim and Giselle; Paul learns something new about Cathy.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writer:Mark Kunerth

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  19. The Big C Season 3 Episode 7 - How Bazaar
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #19 - How Bazaar

    S3:E7

    Cathy and Adam go a little too far with their generosity; Joy encourages Paul to pursue an endorsement deal; Sean brings his new friends Tim and Giselle to a charity auction.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writer:Cusi Cram

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  20. The Big C Season 3 Episode 4 - Family Matters
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Family Matters

    S3:E4

    Cathy focuses on her new personal pursuit while Adam and Andrea each cope with her new direction in their own ways; Sean meets Willy (guest star Victor Garber), the former owner of his sex line business.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Cara DiPaolo

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  21. The Big C Season 3 Episode 10 - Fly Away
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Fly Away

    S3:E10

    Cathy finds herself spending time with a stranger; Paul is flattered by the attentions of an American tourist; Sean is guilt-ridden when his sister doesn't return to the dive boat.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Darlene Hunt

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  22. The Big C Season 2 Episode 5 - Cats and Dogs
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Cats and Dogs

    S2:E5

    Due 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

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Melanie Marnich

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  23. The Big C Season 3 Episode 9 - Vaya Con Dios
    5.3/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Vaya Con Dios

    S3:E9

    Cathy tries scuba diving in an effort to maximize the fun on her Puerto Rico vacation; Paul, reeling from the news about Joy, tries to keep it together during a speaking engagement. Later, Sean decides to take a respite from dating after undergoing yet another breakup.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Jenny Bicks

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Best Episodes Summary

"Crossing the Line" is the best rated episode of "The Big C". It scored 8.8/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Craig Zisk, Michael Engler and written by Darlene Hunt, it aired on 9/26/2011. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Last Thanksgiving".