The Best Episodes of The Big C Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.6/10(277 votes)

   #1 - Losing Patients

   S2:E16/27/2011

   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.

   Director:Michael Engler

   Writer:Darlene Hunt

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   Director:Michael Engler

   Writer:Darlene Hunt
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   7.6/10(269 votes)

   #2 - Musical Chairs

   S2:E27/4/2011

   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.

   Director:Michael Engler

   Writer:Jenny Bicks

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   Director:Michael Engler

   Writer:Jenny Bicks
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   7.5/10(262 votes)

   #3 - Sexual Healing

   S2:E37/11/2011

   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.

   Director:Miguel Arteta

   Writer:Mark Kunerth

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   Director:Miguel Arteta

   Writer:Mark Kunerth
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   7.7/10(266 votes)

   #4 - Boo!

   S2:E47/18/2011

   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.

   Director:Miguel Arteta

   Writer:Cara DiPaolo

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   Director:Miguel Arteta

   Writer:Cara DiPaolo
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   7.7/10(252 votes)

   #5 - Cats and Dogs

   S2:E57/25/2011

   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

   Director:Jennifer Getzinger

   Writer:Melanie Marnich

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   Director:Jennifer Getzinger

   Writer:Melanie Marnich
6. 

   8.3/10(268 votes)

   #6 - The Little c

   S2:E68/1/2011

   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.

   Director:Jennifer Getzinger

   Writer:Hilly Hicks Jr.

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   Director:Jennifer Getzinger

   Writer:Hilly Hicks Jr.
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   7.9/10(265 votes)

   #7 - Goldilocks and the Bears

   S2:E78/8/2011

   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.

   Director:Michael Engler

   Writer:Cusi Cram

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   Director:Michael Engler

   Writer:Cusi Cram
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   8.1/10(264 votes)

   #8 - The Last Thanksgiving

   S2:E88/15/2011

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

   Director:Michael Engler

   Writer:Darlene Hunt

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   Director:Michael Engler

   Writer:Darlene Hunt
9. 

   8.1/10(262 votes)

   #9 - A Little Death

   S2:E98/22/2011

   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.

   Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden

   Writer:Jenny Bicks

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   Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden

   Writer:Jenny Bicks
10. 

    7.9/10(250 votes)

    #10 - How Do You Feel?

    S2:E108/29/2011

    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.

    Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden

    Writer:Mark Kunerth

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    Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden

    Writer:Mark Kunerth
11. 

    7.7/10(244 votes)

    #11 - Fight or Flight

    S2:E119/12/2011

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

    Director:Craig Zisk

    Writers:Cara DiPaolo, Melanie Marnich

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    Director:Craig Zisk

    Writers:Cara DiPaolo, Melanie Marnich
12. 

    8.6/10(290 votes)

    #12 - The Darkest Day

    S2:E129/19/2011

    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.

    Director:Craig Zisk

    Writer:Jenny Bicks

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    Director:Craig Zisk

    Writer:Jenny Bicks
13. 

    8.8/10(345 votes)

    #13 - Crossing the Line

    S2:E139/26/2011

    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.

    Directors:Craig Zisk, Michael Engler

    Writer:Darlene Hunt

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    Directors:Craig Zisk, Michael Engler

    Writer:Darlene Hunt