7.5/10178 votes#1 - Losing Patients
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/27/2011
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
7.5/10178 votes#2 - Musical Chairs
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/4/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10170 votes#3 - Sexual Healing
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/11/2011
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: N/A
7.6/10173 votes#4 - Boo!
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/18/2011
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: N/A
7.7/10163 votes#5 - Cats and Dogs
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/25/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10170 votes#6 - The Little c
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/1/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10170 votes#7 - Goldilocks and the Bears
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/8/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10164 votes#8 - The Last Thanksgiving
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/15/2011
Cathy invites friends and family to a Thanksgiving dinner, but a long-hidden secret she brings to light causes trouble.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10163 votes#9 - A Little Death
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/22/2011
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.
Director: Ryan Fleck
Writer: N/A
7.9/10160 votes#10 - How Do You Feel?
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/29/2011
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10154 votes#11 - Fight or Flight
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/12/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10190 votes#12 - The Darkest Day
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/19/2011
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/10246 votes#13 - Crossing the Line
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 9/26/2011
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.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Big C Season 2
Every episode of The Big C Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Big C Season 2!
A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Showtime
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Losing Patients" is the best rated episode of "The Big C" season 2. It scored 7.5/10 based on 178 votes. Directed by Michael Engler and written by Darlene Hunt, it aired on 6/27/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Musical Chairs".