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The Best Episodes of The Big C Season 3

Every episode of The Big C Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Big C Season 3!

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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 3 Episode 1 - Thin Ice
    7.5/10(257 votes)

    #1 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Big C Season 3 Episode 2 - What's Your Story?
    7.4/10(210 votes)

    #2 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Big C Season 3 Episode 3 - Bundle of Joy
    7.6/10(214 votes)

    #3 - Bundle of Joy

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Big C Season 3 Episode 4 - Family Matters
    7.2/10(203 votes)

    #4 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Big C Season 3 Episode 5 - Face Off
    7.3/10(211 votes)

    #5 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Big C Season 3 Episode 6 - Life Rights
    7.2/10(189 votes)

    #6 - Life Rights

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Big C Season 3 Episode 7 - How Bazaar
    7.4/10(194 votes)

    #7 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Big C Season 3 Episode 8 - Killjoy
    7.8/10(200 votes)

    #8 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Big C Season 3 Episode 9 - Vaya Con Dios
    7.3/10(195 votes)

    #9 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Big C Season 3 Episode 10 - Fly Away
    7.5/10(226 votes)

    #10 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Thin Ice" is the best rated episode of "The Big C" season 3. It scored 7.5/10 based on 257 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/8/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "What's Your Story?".