The Big C backdrop
The Big C S2E2 — Musical Chairs
7.6
The Big C•Season 2•Episode 2

Musical Chairs

7.6/10 · 270 votesJul 4, 201128 min

Ranked #12 of 13 in Season 2•−0.4 vs season avg

Discussion

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.

Directed byMichael Engler
Written byJenny Bicks

Seasons4

Season 2 Episodes13

Cast4

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Cathy Jamison

John Benjamin Hickey

John Benjamin Hickey

Sean Tolkey

Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Paul Jamison

Gabriel Basso

Gabriel Basso

Adam Jamison

Crew4

J

Jenny Bicks

Writer

Michael Engler

Michael Engler

Director

John Thomas

John Thomas

Director of Photography

S

Sunny Hodge

Editor

Discussion

0 comments

Join the conversation

Share your take and reply to other fans.

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts on this episode.

Episode Summary

"Musical Chairs" is episode 2 of The Big C season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 270 votes, ranking #12 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Michael Engler and written by Jenny Bicks, it aired on July 4, 2011.