The Big C: Season 2

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The Big C: Season 1

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SHOWTIME | Season Premiere Date: June 27, 2011

Starring: Laura Linney, Oliver Platt, John Benjamin Hickey

Summary: Season two has Cathy (Laura Linney) seeing a new oncologist, Dr. Atticus Sherman (Alan Alda).

Creator: Darlene Hunt

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E13. Crossing The Line
Air Date: September 26, 2011
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S2:E12. The Darkest Day
Air Date: September 19, 2011
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S2:E11. Fight or Flight
Air Date: September 12, 2011

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Jun 24, 2011

Not everything is letter-perfect about The Big C. But Linney sure is--and that's more than enough. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Jun 24, 2011

Much of The Big C's unoriginal dramatization of cancer concerns is mitigated by the fresh, dynamic performances of Linney and Oliver Platt as husband Adam. [1 Jul 2011, p.67]

Rob Owen

Jun 27, 2011

The Big C feels much more alive, even though it's a show about a woman, Cathy (Laura Linney), who's dying of stage 4 cancer. Read full review

Verne Gay

Jun 27, 2011

Linney is a fine actress, but her material here doesn't match her talents. Read full review

David Wiegand

Jun 24, 2011

The writers have calmed down a bit this season, but they still can't seem to resist the urge for over-the-top plot strings. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Jun 28, 2011

Having a character and her family deal with a potentially fatal illness is such a rich arena for both drama and black comedy, but so far, The Big C hasn't been able to mine that topic with consistent freshness and depth. Read full review

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PunishingLight

Dec 29, 2011

This show is fantastic. I love the different feel of season 2 - seeing LInney and Platt's character working together makes them one of my favorite couples on television right now. I truly love Linney in this role - this is one of the shows that can make me laugh and cry within the same fiveThis show is fantastic. I love the different feel of season 2 - seeing LInney and Platt's character working together makes them one of my favorite couples on television right now. I truly love Linney in this role - this is one of the shows that can make me laugh and cry within the same five minutes. Absolutely wonderful and riveting - here is hoping that Linney wins the Golden Globe again! My only critique is the Nixon character - I loved her in Sex and the City but she has grown to be grating. Hopefully there will be less of her in season 3. 10/10!… Expand