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The Big C

The Big C

Description: Cathy Jamison, a suburban mother who has always played by the rules, decides to turn her life around when she is diagnosed with cancer.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Year Released: 2010
Number of seasons: 4
Number of episodes: 40
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie, MORE
Network: SHOWTIME
Theme Song: Game Called Life
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