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The Big C S1E9 — The Ecstasy and the Agony

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The Big C•Season 1•Episode 9

The Ecstasy and the Agony

7.7/10 · 313 votesOct 18, 201028 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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

Directed byTricia Brock

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Cast5

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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Tricia Brock

Tricia Brock

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Michael Shaw

Michael Shaw

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John Thomas

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David Dworetzky

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Hilly Hicks Jr.

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Jenny Bicks

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Episode Summary

"The Ecstasy and the Agony" is episode 9 of The Big C season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 313 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Tricia Brock, it aired on October 18, 2010.

Next: E10 · Divine Intervention Best of Season 1