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The Big C

2010 – 2013 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

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

7.3(219 reviews)

14.5816% popularity

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Details

First air date: Aug 16, 2010
Last air date: May 20, 2013
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 40
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: Showtime
Creator / showrunner: Darlene Hunt
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Perkins Street Productions, Farm Kid, Original Film, Sony Pictures Television

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Seasons & episodes

2010 · 13 episodes

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Cast

Laura Linney

Cathy Jamison

John Benjamin Hickey

Sean Tolkey

Oliver Platt

Paul Jamison

Gabourey Sidibe

Andrea Jackson

Gabriel Basso

Adam Jamison

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.3

219 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.3/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.300000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.3/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.3/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.300000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful