| Watch The Big C Season 1 Episode 3- Online stream | | | | Linney will play the character oncologist, Dr. Todd. The |
| The Big C is a Showtime original series created by | | | | series was originally titled The Word C, but was |
| Darlene Hunt and starring Laura Linney. Linney plays a | | | | changed due to television series The L Word will |
| woman aside and suburban mother of recent cancer | | | | appear in the same brand. |
| diagnosis forced her to inspire her life and find hope, | | | | Here is the episode synopsis:Cathy's efforts to |
| humor and part of the light in a dark condition, while the | | | | connect with those closest to her hit a snag, so she |
| management of his wife immature but well-intentioned, | | | | reluctantly signs up for a cancer support group. |
| played by Oliver Platt. Recurring guest star Gabourey | | | | Elsewhere, Paul makes an elaborate romantic gesture |
| Sidibe plays a precocious student. Luther's son and | | | | in an attempt to win back his wife; Cathy throws a |
| star Idris Elba will appear in at least four episodes as a | | | | dinner party for Andrea, Sean and his new girlfriend; |
| love interest for Linney. Brian Cox appears to show as | | | | and Marlene unexpectedly becomes privy to Cathy's |
| a father Linney. Cynthia Nixon has a recurring role | | | | cancer secret. |
| playing a character friend Laura Linney. Scott Reid | | | | |