The Big C backdrop
The Big C S3E5 — Face Off
7.3
The Big C•Season 3•Episode 5

Face Off

7.3/10 · 244 votesMay 6, 201228 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

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.

Seasons4

Season 3 Episodes10

Cast5

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Cathy Jamison

John Benjamin Hickey

John Benjamin Hickey

Sean Tolkey

Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Paul Jamison

Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe

Andrea Jackson

Gabriel Basso

Gabriel Basso

Adam Jamison

Crew4

John Thomas

John Thomas

Director of Photography

Jennifer Getzinger

Jennifer Getzinger

Director

Melanie Marnich

Melanie Marnich

Writer

J

Jonathan Schwartz

Editor

Discussion

0 comments

Join the conversation

Share your take and reply to other fans.

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts on this episode.

Episode Summary

"Face Off" is episode 5 of The Big C season 3. It scored 7.3/10 from 244 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Jennifer Getzinger and written by Melanie Marnich, it aired on May 6, 2012.