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The Big C S2E12 — The Darkest Day

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The Big C•Season 2•Episode 12

The Darkest Day

8.6/10 · 291 votesSep 19, 201128 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 2•+0.6 vs season avg

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.

Directed byCraig Zisk

Written byJenny Bicks

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Laura Linney

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Cathy Jamison

John Benjamin Hickey

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Sean Tolkey

Oliver Platt

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Paul Jamison

Gabriel Basso

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Craig Zisk

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Jenny Bicks

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John Thomas

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Episode Summary

"The Darkest Day" is episode 12 of The Big C season 2. It scored 8.6/10 from 291 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Craig Zisk and written by Jenny Bicks, it aired on September 19, 2011.

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