The Best Episodes of The Big C Season 2

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8.8/10(352 votes)
#1 - Crossing the Line
S2:E139/26/2011
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.
Directors:Craig Zisk, Michael Engler
Writer:Darlene Hunt
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Directors:Craig Zisk, Michael Engler
Writer:Darlene Hunt
8.6/10(298 votes)
#2 - The Darkest Day
S2:E129/19/2011
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:Craig Zisk
Writer:Jenny Bicks
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Director:Craig Zisk
Writer:Jenny Bicks
8.2/10(276 votes)
#3 - The Little c
S2:E68/1/2011
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:Jennifer Getzinger
Writer:Hilly Hicks Jr.
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Director:Jennifer Getzinger
Writer:Hilly Hicks Jr.
8.1/10(271 votes)
#4 - The Last Thanksgiving
S2:E88/15/2011
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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Director:Michael Engler
Writer:Darlene Hunt
8.1/10(269 votes)
#5 - A Little Death
S2:E98/22/2011
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.
Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
Writer:Jenny Bicks
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Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
Writer:Jenny Bicks
7.9/10(272 votes)
#6 - Goldilocks and the Bears
S2:E78/8/2011
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:Michael Engler
Writer:Cusi Cram
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Director:Michael Engler
Writer:Cusi Cram

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7.9/10(256 votes)
#7 - How Do You Feel?
S2:E108/29/2011
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.
Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
Writer:Mark Kunerth
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Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
Writer:Mark Kunerth
7.7/10(274 votes)
#8 - Boo!
S2:E47/18/2011
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:Cara DiPaolo
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Director:Miguel Arteta
Writer:Cara DiPaolo
7.7/10(260 votes)
#9 - Cats and Dogs
S2:E57/25/2011
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:Jennifer Getzinger
Writer:Melanie Marnich
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Director:Jennifer Getzinger
Writer:Melanie Marnich
7.7/10(251 votes)
#10 - Fight or Flight
S2:E119/12/2011
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:Craig Zisk
Writers:Cara DiPaolo, Melanie Marnich
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Director:Craig Zisk
Writers:Cara DiPaolo, Melanie Marnich
7.6/10(286 votes)
#11 - Losing Patients
S2:E16/27/2011
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
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Director:Michael Engler
Writer:Darlene Hunt
7.6/10(278 votes)
#12 - Musical Chairs
S2:E27/4/2011
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:Michael Engler
Writer:Jenny Bicks
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Director:Michael Engler
Writer:Jenny Bicks
7.5/10(270 votes)
#13 - Sexual Healing
S2:E37/11/2011
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:Mark Kunerth
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Director:Miguel Arteta
Writer:Mark Kunerth