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The Big C S1E2 — Summer Time

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The Big C•Season 1•Episode 2

Summer Time

7.8/10 · 391 votesAug 23, 201028 min

Ranked #7 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byMichael Engler

Written byDarlene Hunt

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Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Cathy Jamison

John Benjamin Hickey

John Benjamin Hickey

Sean Tolkey

Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Paul Jamison

Phyllis Somerville

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Marlene

Gabriel Basso

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Adam Jamison

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Michael Engler

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Darlene Hunt

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Michael Shaw

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John Thomas

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Episode Summary

"Summer Time" is episode 2 of The Big C season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 391 votes, ranking #7 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Michael Engler and written by Darlene Hunt, it aired on August 23, 2010.

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