The Big C: Season 4

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SHOWTIME | Season Premiere Date: April 29, 2013

Summary: Kathy Najimy and Isaac Mizrahi guest star in the four-part final season for the dark comedy concluding Cathy's journey with cancer.

Creator: Darlene Hunt

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 4 Episodes

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S4:E4. Hereafter: The Finale
Air Date: May 20, 2013
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S4:E3. Hereafter: Quality of Death
Air Date: May 13, 2013
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S4:E2. Hereafter: You Can't Take It With You
Air Date: May 6, 2013

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Curt Wagner

Apr 29, 2013

These final episodes overflow with love, compassion and one lesson we all can take to heart: Cathy lived. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Apr 29, 2013

From its very first scene, Hereafter manages to capture the sense those of us being left behind sometimes get; that the person going already has a foot planted somewhere else. But it also, repeatedly, hones in on the joy that can hit unexpectedly at even the worst moments. Read full review

Bruce Miller

May 29, 2013

Linney and company are masterful (Basso is a revelation); the final episode's writing is solid. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Apr 25, 2013

A lovely piece of work. [6 May 2013, p.49]

Rob Owen

Apr 29, 2013

The path The Big C takes is fairly predictable and unsurprising, but that doesn't mean these last four hours aren't occasionally heartfelt. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Apr 29, 2013

The Big C doesn’t traffic in miracles, but it does deliver small pleasures worth pondering and savoring. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Apr 23, 2013

These hours rely on devices like seeing dead people, while detouring from the central character’s selfless concern about her family to explore subplots that are, almost without exception, relentlessly ordinary. It’s a shame, since Linney still delivers compelling moments. Read full review

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DamagedGoods-4

Sep 21, 2015

Sorry for my late review. After watching the series for the third time, I would like to thank the cast and crew of The Big C for the amazing, emotional, laugh-out-loud & heartfelt journey that the show has brought me on again and again. My favourite TV series brought me a first-person viewSorry for my late review. After watching the series for the third time, I would like to thank the cast and crew of The Big C for the amazing, emotional, laugh-out-loud & heartfelt journey that the show has brought me on again and again. My favourite TV series brought me a first-person view of Cathy's personal struggle with cancer and her endless charm that brought a smile to our faces even on the gloomiest of days for Cathy. The marvellous spectrum of characters that we are introduced to compliment Laura Linney's ace acting. It feels like we have a slice of a life well lived in the short narration we witness. It is hard not to have your heart-strings thug at every turn either with pathos or joy. It was a real pleasure to have seen this art in motion. Once again the critics and user reviews reflect that the usual dismal uncultured creatures have come out to voice whatever fad critique they have brewing up in the underworld. Usually attacking the show for its "unrealistic presentation of cancer", for its "over-dramatic" plot and for the seasons variation in story-telling. Critique of that which is the first rule of a good drama - make it dramatic. We all know the tripe that (not-so-reality) reality TV spews out. Cathy's life is a roller-coaster of emotion, delightfully splitting between the Mid-week mood to the Weekend, as opposed to the monotony that critics have demanded of it. Lastly, The Big C stays fresh true and true. Often taking us out-side normal behaviour and right back to the mundane principles we live by. It develops ; too quick for some obviously.

To end on a good tone and to voice Curt Wagner once again. It was a masterpiece, Cathy lived & I love life more for it.… Expand

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Matheus_

May 12, 2013

Oh, The Big C. After an amazingly written first season, the show became, for the next 2 forthcoming seasons, mild. Problems weren't as brilliantly worked as they were in the beginning. However, season 4 brought deep emotions that were being held by the writers/producers. Seeing death beingOh, The Big C. After an amazingly written first season, the show became, for the next 2 forthcoming seasons, mild. Problems weren't as brilliantly worked as they were in the beginning. However, season 4 brought deep emotions that were being held by the writers/producers. Seeing death being portrayed this way is, at least, incredible. It continues to be bittersweet in its core and that's what's amazing about the show. And Laura Linney is breathtaking to say the least. Amazing performance.… Expand

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MavisGary610

May 28, 2013

Each episode of The Big C's 4-hour finale is full of love, sadness and optimism. Each one has brought me to tears, and every actor is perfect in these last few episodes. It brings some really worthwhile ideas to mind. It's an emotional sucker punch, and it's quite depressing, but it'sEach episode of The Big C's 4-hour finale is full of love, sadness and optimism. Each one has brought me to tears, and every actor is perfect in these last few episodes. It brings some really worthwhile ideas to mind. It's an emotional sucker punch, and it's quite depressing, but it's important viewing. Needless to say, Laura Linney deserves every award in the universe for this part. I'll never forget you, Cathy Jamison.… Expand

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FionaWalliceFan

Dec 23, 2013

After a disappointing third season, the fourth season fails to capture the essence of seasons one and two, but it is very close. Of the four hour-long episodes, I would say that my favorite was the first one. The finale is a close second. It felt like a regular Big C episode. That is what IAfter a disappointing third season, the fourth season fails to capture the essence of seasons one and two, but it is very close. Of the four hour-long episodes, I would say that my favorite was the first one. The finale is a close second. It felt like a regular Big C episode. That is what I enjoyed about the final season. The characters don't have confusing side plots like last season. Overall, you should definitely watch this if you are a fan of the show. The ending will feel satisfying.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

68

Series Overview
Season 4

74
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: April 29, 2013
- tbd
  S4:E4. Hereafter: The Finale
  Air Date: May 20, 2013
- tbd
  S4:E3. Hereafter: Quality of Death
  Air Date: May 13, 2013
- tbd
  S4:E2. Hereafter: You Can't Take It With You
  Air Date: May 6, 2013
- tbd
  S4:E1. Hereafter: Quality of Life
  Air Date: April 29, 2013
Season 3

65
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: April 8, 2012
Season 2

64
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 27, 2011
Season 1

67
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 16, 2010