8.5

The Big C•Season 4•Episode 1

Quality of Life

8.5/10 · 311 votesApr 29, 201355 min

Ranked #3 of 4 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

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Cathy plans Adam's sixteenth birthday party. Andrea struggles settling in with her new room-mate at fashion school. Paul brings in a new assistant.

Directed byMichael Engler

Written byDarlene Hunt

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Quality of Life

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E3 8.7

Quality of Death

E4 9.2

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Cast5

Laura Linney

Cathy Jamison

John Benjamin Hickey

Sean Tolkey

Oliver Platt

Paul Jamison

Gabourey Sidibe

Andrea Jackson

Gabriel Basso

Adam Jamison

Crew3

Michael Engler

Director

Darlene Hunt

Writer

Michael D. Ornstein

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Quality of Life" is episode 1 of The Big C season 4. It scored 8.5/10 from 311 votes, ranking #3 of 4 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Michael Engler and written by Darlene Hunt, it aired on April 29, 2013.

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