The Big C Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - The Big CA diagnosis of terminal cancer inspires Minneapolis schoolteacher Cathy Jamison to live life to the fullest for as long as she can. |
Episode 2 - SummertimeAs Cathy embarks on an uncertain summer, she insists that Adam stay home with her instead of attending soccer camp. |
Episode 3 - There's No C In TeamAs she fends off both Paul's pleas to revive their marriage and a cancer support group's effort to get her to open up about her illness, Cathy is stunned to learn that her neighbor's dog can tell she has cancer. |
Episode 4 - Playing the Cancer CarAs Paul jump-starts his life as a single dad by returning to rugby, Cathy cashes out her retirement account to buy a new sports car. |
Episode 5 - Blue-Eyed IrisCatching Adam watching Internet porn prompts Cathy to have sex talks with both him and her students as she looks to reclaim her own sexuality. |
Episode 6 - Taking LumpsWhen a new lump reveals that her cancer is getting worse, Cathy decides to call off her affair with the school's handyman as she looks to reunite her family for an annual charity race. |
Episode 7 - Two for the RoadCathy persuades Sean to join her on a trip to surprise their dad on his birthday, leaving Adam and Paul at home for a boys' weekend together. |
Episode 8 - Happy Birthday, CancerA surprise party for her 43rd birthday leaves Cathy in a quandary over her plans to join Lenny for a weekend getaway in the Bahamas. |
Episode 9 - The Ecstasy and the AgonyFollowing her island weekend with Lenny, Cathy decides to experiment with Ecstasy, while Paul's excitement over his promotion at work is dimmed after catching his wife with her new boyfriend. |
Episode 10 - Divine InterventionCathy’s unexpected visit to Andrea’s home yields many surprises. Later, Cathy seeks spiritual advice at church and while helping around the house. Rebecca calls it quits with Sean in order to reconcile her friendship with Cathy. Adam apologizes to Andrea. Paul sleeps with Tina. Cathy reveals to Paul she has cancer. |
Episode 11 - New BeginningsPaul seeks support from people at his work place, but gets more than he bargained for. Sean pulls away from Rebecca when it appears she’s getting too serious. Cathy, Marlene and Rebecca have a girl’s lunch at a strip joint -- which unexpectedly influences Cathy’s thoughts about her cancer. Adam meets a girl, Mia, at the bus stop. |
Episode 12 - Everything That Rises Must ConvergeDr. Todd and Cathy go to see the Bee Man to seek non-traditional treatment for her cancer. Paul is overly supportive of Cathy around the house. Sean gives Adam relationship advice about Mia. |
Episode 13 - Taking the PlungeIn the Season 1 finale, Cathy receives the news about her bee treatments. |
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