7.5

The Big C•Season 3•Episode 1

Thin Ice

7.5/10 · 293 votesApr 8, 201227 min

Ranked #3 of 10 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byMichael Engler

Written byDarlene Hunt

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Thin Ice

What's Your Story?

Bundle of Joy

Family Matters

Face Off

Life Rights

How Bazaar

Killjoy

Vaya Con Dios

Fly Away

Cast5

Laura Linney

Cathy Jamison

John Benjamin Hickey

Sean Tolkey

Oliver Platt

Paul Jamison

Gabourey Sidibe

Andrea Jackson

Gabriel Basso

Adam Jamison

Crew4

Michael Engler

Director

Darlene Hunt

Writer

John Thomas

Director of Photography

Sunny Hodge

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Thin Ice" is episode 1 of The Big C season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 293 votes, ranking #3 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Michael Engler and written by Darlene Hunt, it aired on April 8, 2012.

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