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The Big C

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: August 16, 2010
  • Seasons: 4
  • Episodes: 40
  • Networks: Showtime
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
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The Big C(2010)
Comeback King
This show finished strong! The final season's average rating was higher than the previous one.

TMDB Rating: 7.1 (107 votes)

Overview

A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

13 episodes • 2010Avg: 8.1

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1PilotAug 16, 20107.8
2Summer TimeAug 23, 20106.2
3There's No C in TeamAug 30, 20108.5
4Playing the Cancer CarSep 13, 20108.2
5Blue-Eyed IrisSep 20, 20108.2
6Taking LumpsSep 27, 20108.0
7Two for the RoadOct 4, 20108.2
8Happy Birthday, CancerOct 11, 20108.5
9The Ecstasy and the AgonyOct 18, 20106.2
10Divine InterventionOct 25, 20108.5
11New BeginningsNov 1, 20108.8
12Everything That RisesNov 8, 20108.5
13Taking the PlungeNov 15, 20109.2
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

13 episodes • 2011Avg: 8.1Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Losing PatientsJun 27, 20118.2
2Musical ChairsJul 4, 20118.2
3Sexual HealingJul 11, 20118.0
4Boo!Jul 18, 20118.2
5Cats and DogsJul 25, 20115.8
6The Little cAug 1, 20118.0
7Goldilocks and the BearsAug 8, 20118.2
8The Last ThanksgivingAug 15, 20118.5
9A Little DeathAug 22, 20118.5
10How Do You Feel?Aug 29, 20118.0
11Fight or FlightSep 12, 20118.0
12The Darkest DaySep 19, 20118.5
13Crossing the LineSep 26, 20118.8
Season 3 Poster

Season 3

10 episodes • 2012Avg: 6.9

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Thin IceApr 8, 20128.2
2What's Your Story?Apr 15, 20127.5
3Bundle of JoyApr 22, 20127.2
4Family MattersApr 29, 20127.0
5Face OffMay 6, 20127.0
6Life RightsMay 13, 20126.5
7How BazaarMay 20, 20127.0
8KilljoyJun 3, 20127.0
9Vaya Con DiosJun 10, 20124.6
10Fly AwayJun 17, 20127.0
Season 4 Poster

Season 4

4 episodes • 2013Avg: 8.9

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Quality Of LifeApr 29, 20138.5
2You Can't Take It With YouMay 6, 20138.5
3Quality Of DeathMay 13, 20139.0
4The FinaleMay 20, 20139.8

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