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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!

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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
    The Big C Season 2 Episode 1 - Losing Patients
    7.6/10(239 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. The Big C Season 2 Episode 2 - Musical Chairs
    7.6/10(235 votes)

    #2 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Big C Season 2 Episode 3 - Sexual Healing
    7.5/10(225 votes)

    #3 - 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:Unknown

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  4. The Big C Season 2 Episode 4 - Boo!
    7.7/10(230 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:Unknown

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  5. The Big C Season 2 Episode 5 - Cats and Dogs
    7.6/10(219 votes)

    #5 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Big C Season 2 Episode 6 - The Little c
    8.3/10(231 votes)

    #6 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Big C Season 2 Episode 7 - Goldilocks and the Bears
    7.9/10(230 votes)

    #7 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Big C Season 2 Episode 8 - The Last Thanksgiving
    8.2/10(224 votes)

    #8 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Big C Season 2 Episode 9 - A Little Death
    8.1/10(221 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Ryan Fleck
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Big C Season 2 Episode 10 - How Do You Feel?
    8.0/10(216 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Big C Season 2 Episode 11 - Fight or Flight
    7.7/10(210 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Big C Season 2 Episode 12 - The Darkest Day
    8.6/10(254 votes)

    #12 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Big C Season 2 Episode 13 - Crossing the Line
    8.9/10(312 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Losing Patients" is the best rated episode of "The Big C" season 2. It scored 7.6/10 based on 239 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".