How many seasons does The Big C have?

The Big C has 4 seasons with 40 episodes.

What network is The Big C on?

The Big C airs on Paramount+ with Showtime.

When did The Big C premiere?

The Big C premiered on August 10, 2007.

The Big C

7.4/10

Paramount+ with Showtime Ended Drama • Comedy

4 Seasons · 40 Episodes · Premiered August 10, 2007 · Ended May 20, 2013

The Big C follows Minneapolis Westhill High School teacher Cathy Jamison – a reserved, suburban wife and mother – who is diagnosed with melanoma. The realization of this forces her to really begin to live for the first time in her adult life. At first she chooses to keep her diagnosis from her family, behaving in ways they find puzzling and increasingly bizarre. She finds new freedom to express herself. As the show progresses, Cathy allows her family and some new friends to support her as she copes with her terminal prognosis, and finds both humor and pathos in the many idiosyncratic relationships in her life.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

13 episodes

E01

Pilot

Tue, Aug 17 2010 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

After being diagnosed with melanoma, Cathy decides to build a pool in her backyard, much to the chagrin of her older curmudgeonly neighbor, Marlene. Cathy's son, Adam, plays pranks on her while her husband Paul tries to get back in her good graces. Cathy also tries to reconnect with her willfully homeless brother Sean, and devises a weight-loss plan for Andrea, one of her summer school students.

E02

Summer Time

Tue, Aug 24 2010 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy learns from Dr. Todd just how little time she has left, and for the first time in her life, starts to appreciate her body. Paul tries to make sense of his wife's request to live apart for the summer by signing up for couples therapy. Adam, desperate to get away from his "crazy" mom, attempts to sneak off to soccer camp without her knowing.

E03

There's No C in Team

Tue, Aug 31 2010 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

When Cathy's attempt to connect to the people closest to her fails, she signs up for a well-meaning but overbearing cancer support group. Adam rebuffs Cathy's attempts to connect with him, so she decides to put together a dinner party with Andrea, Sean and Daphne. Meanwhile, Paul tries to win back his wife's love with an elaborately romantic gesture. Marlene discovers Cathy's cancer secret in a most unusual way.

E04

Playing the Cancer Car

Tue, Sep 14 2010 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy, eager to try on a carefree, impulsive persona, drains her 401K, buys a convertible and imagines what life would be like if she were Dr. Todd's girlfriend. At his therapist's urging, Paul reignites his passion for rugby. Sean goes to great lengths to knock out a tooth without the help of a dentist. Meanwhile, Adam gets caught stealing and is surprised when Marlene comes to his rescue, until he finds out there are strings attached.

E05

Blue-Eyed Iris

Tue, Sep 21 2010 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy meets someone new to feel sexy again. Meanwhile, Cathy's eccentric brother Sean tries to keep his building and Adam is caught while watching pornography.

E06

Taking Lumps

Tue, Sep 28 2010 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy needs a lump on her butt removed and someone to pick her up after surgery. She asks Marlene, who becomes disoriented - so Lenny picks up Cathy instead. Sean moves into Cathy's backyard because he got beat up on the streets. Paul and Adam win the local bathtub races. The event brings Cathy and Paul back together, but at the point of reconciliation, Paul confesses to an indiscretion with Tina and Cathy rejects the reunion. Meanwhile, Andrea breaks into the school and destroys the mural Lenny painted.

E07

Two for the Road

Tue, Oct 5 2010 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy and Sean hit the open road to visit their dad. During the trip, Cathy tells Sean she has cancer. Sean falls apart at the news, so Cathy pretends it was a big joke. Adam gets drunk while under the supervision of Paul. Marlene finds Adam on the front lawn puking. Marlene will keep it a secret, but Adam is in further servitude to her.

E08

Happy Birthday, Cancer

Tue, Oct 12 2010 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

For her birthday, Paul surprises Cathy with a party just when Lenny has invited her to an art opening on the Bahamas. At the party, Cathy's brother begins a fling with Cathy's eccentric college friend Rebecca. Meanwhile, picks up Marlene who is wandering around in the backyard.

E09

The Ecstacy and the Agony

Tue, Oct 19 2010 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Dr. Todd tells Cathy that she's been rejected from the clinical trial. Sean sets up Marlene on a date. At a party, Adam gets into a fight with Andrea. Cathy and Lenny take ecstasy together. Paul catches Cathy and Lenny having sex. Paul gets too drunk at the dinner to celebrate his promotion, forcing Adam to drive home. Paul tells Cathy he wants a divorce.

E10

Divine Intervention

Tue, Oct 26 2010 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy'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.

E11

New Beginnings

Tue, Nov 2 2010 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Paul 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.

E12

Everything That Rises Must Converge

Tue, Nov 9 2010 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Dr. 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.

E13

Taking the Plunge

Tue, Nov 16 2010 2:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

In the Season 1 finale, Cathy receives the news about her bee treatments.

Season 2

13 episodes

E01

Losing Patients

Tue, Jun 28 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E02

Musical Chairs

Tue, Jul 5 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E03

Sexual Healing

Tue, Jul 12 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E04

Boo!

Tue, Jul 19 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E05

Cats and Dogs

Tue, Jul 26 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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

E06

The Little c

Tue, Aug 2 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E07

Goldilocks and the Bears

Tue, Aug 9 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E08

The Last Thanksgiving

Tue, Aug 16 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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

E09

A Little Death

Tue, Aug 23 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E10

How Do You Feel?

Tue, Aug 30 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E11

Fight or Flight

Tue, Sep 13 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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

E12

The Darkest Day

Tue, Sep 20 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E13

Crossing the Line

Tue, Sep 27 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

Season 3

10 episodes

E01

Thin Ice

Mon, Apr 9 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E02

What's Your Story?

Mon, Apr 16 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sean discovers a new and unusual way to generate income; Andrea tries to start an African-American interest club; Adam becomes increasingly devoted to his faith and joins a Bible study group at school.

E03

Bundle of Joy

Mon, Apr 23 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy visits a joyologist while Sean and Andrea go out for Valentine's Day.

E04

Family Matters

Mon, Apr 30 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy focuses on her new personal pursuit while Adam and Andrea each cope with her new direction in their own ways; Sean meets Willy (guest star Victor Garber), the former owner of his sex line business.

E05

Face Off

Mon, May 7 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

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.

E06

Life Rights

Mon, May 14 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy and Paul receive an extraordinary offer from Joy's friend.

E07

How Bazaar

Mon, May 21 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy and Adam go a little too far with their generosity; Joy encourages Paul to pursue an endorsement deal; Sean brings his new friends Tim and Giselle to a charity auction.

E08

Killjoy

Mon, Jun 4 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy pays back Maxine and Dave, and confronts Joy about Paul; Sean discovers the pros and cons of his relationship with Tim and Giselle; Paul learns something new about Cathy.

E09

Vaya Con Dios

Mon, Jun 11 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy tries scuba diving in an effort to maximize the fun on her Puerto Rico vacation; Paul, reeling from the news about Joy, tries to keep it together during a speaking engagement. Later, Sean decides to take a respite from dating after undergoing yet another breakup.

E10

Fly Away

Mon, Jun 18 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy finds herself spending time with a stranger; Paul is flattered by the attentions of an American tourist; Sean is guilt-ridden when his sister doesn't return to the dive boat.

Season 4

4 episodes

E01

Quality of Life

Tue, Apr 30 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Cathy plans Adam's sixteenth birthday party. Andrea struggles settling in with her new room-mate at fashion school. Paul brings in a new assistant.

E02

You Can't Take It with You

Tue, May 7 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Sean feels inspired to donate to charity. Cathy upsets Paul when she signs him up to an online dating service. Andrea struggles to impress her tutor, Isaac Mizrahi.

E03

Quality of Death

Tue, May 14 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Dr. Sherman pays a visit to Cathy, who has checked herself into a hospice and is experiencing problems with her new roommate. Adam confronts Paul about his lack of parental guidance. Andrea seeks inspiration from Cathy.

E04

The Finale

Tue, May 21 2013 1:00 AM GMT+0000 30 min

Adam surprises everyone when he fulfills one of Cathy's wishes. Cathy's estranged Dad visits her. Andrea gets the opportunity of a lifetime. Sean has mixed feelings about his impending kidney surgery.