The BEST episodes of The Big C season 2

Every episode of The Big C season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Big C season 2!

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

Last Updated: 4/23/2024Network: ShowtimeStatus: Ended
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Crossing the Line
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8.20
363 votes

#1 - Crossing the Line

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/26/2011

Cathy is inspired by Lee’s passing to ring in the New Year in an unexpected way; burdened by financial issues, Paul tries a new tactic with the insurance agency; Adam makes a surprising connection with Dr. Todd.

Directors: Michael Engler
Writer: Darlene Hunt
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A Little Death
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7.94
493 votes

#2 - A Little Death

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/22/2011

Rebecca deals with the grief over her miscarriage in an unexpected way which leads Cathy to reconnect with old friends; Andrea's relationship with Myk heats up; Adam is taken by surprise when he finally meets the girl he's been chatting with in an online cancer support group.

Writer: Jenny Bicks
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The Darkest Day
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7.79
554 votes

#3 - The Darkest Day

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/19/2011

As Cathy prepares for her trip to Italy, she receives an amicable call from Lee. Elsewhere, Paul uncovers a secret about Myk while Adam discovers one about Poppy.

Directors: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jenny Bicks
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The Last Thanksgiving
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7.69
517 votes

#4 - The Last Thanksgiving

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/15/2011

Cathy invites friends and family to a Thanksgiving dinner, but a long-hidden secret she brings to light causes trouble.

Directors: Michael Engler
Writer: Darlene Hunt
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Goldilocks and the Bears
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7.68
547 votes

#5 - Goldilocks and the Bears

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/8/2011

Lee takes Cathy to a Tibetan doctor to deal with her high blood pressure. Feeling jealousy of Lee, Paul takes Cathy and Lee out for an evening, while Adam interfere with Andrea's date.

Directors: Michael Engler
Writer: Cusi Cram
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Boo!
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7.55
382 votes

#6 - Boo!

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/18/2011

Cathy is intrigued by Lee, a fellow cancer patient she meets on the first day of her clinical trial; Adam's downward spiral continues with a fight at school and refusal to take responsibility for his actions with Emily; Sean is worried that his new house is haunted.

Directors: Miguel Arteta
Writer: Cara DiPaolo
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Cats and Dogs
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7.48
414 votes

#7 - Cats and Dogs

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/25/2011

Due to Paul's layoff, Cathy starts to pawn her jewelry and meets Lee there as well. Adam gets into a situation that he may need help with to get out of. Sean is kicked out of a mother's group when he tests out his homemade sling at the park

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The Little c
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7.48
409 votes

#8 - The Little c

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/1/2011

Adam's shocking indiscretion threatens Cathy's new job as a swim coach; sparks fly between Andrea and Myk, a Ukrainian coworker that Paul is mentoring; Sean seeks advice on taking the "next step" with Rebecca.

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Musical Chairs
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7.47
545 votes

#9 - Musical Chairs

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/4/2011

Frustrated at not being able to land a spot in the clinical trial of a new treatment by a respected oncologist, Cathy resorts to supernatural aid; Sean becomes assertive around the house; Adam capitalizes on his classmates' sympathy about his mother's illness.

Directors: Michael Engler
Writer: Jenny Bicks
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Sexual Healing
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7.42
472 votes

#10 - Sexual Healing

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/11/2011

Cathy and Paul experience frustrations in bed and with the help of their new house mate Andrea, realize they need to set some patient-caregiver limits; Rebecca is put off by the newly medicated Sean; unsatisfied by his physical relationship with Mia, Adam turns to another girl, Emily.

Directors: Miguel Arteta
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How Do You Feel?
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7.41
495 votes

#11 - How Do You Feel?

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/29/2011

Cathy helps Lee check a few items off his "bucket list;" Poppy takes Adam to her high school reunion; a distraught Sean takes issue with his new neighbors.

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Losing Patients
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7.37
494 votes

#12 - Losing Patients

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/27/2011

Cathy seeks a second opinion, causing a strain on her relationship with Dr. Todd; Sean learns about his sister's cancer while adjusting to life with a pregnant Rebecca; Adam sees a therapist against his will.

Directors: Michael Engler
Writer: Darlene Hunt
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Fight or Flight
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7.17
470 votes

#13 - Fight or Flight

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/12/2011

After an argument with Lee and a revealing dinner with Dr. Sherman, Cathy (Laura Linney) comes to a major crossroads. Elsewhere, Adam searches for his AWOL uncle and an impulsive Andrea makes a decision about Myk.

Directors: Craig Zisk
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