EPISODETTTaking the Plunge2010
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Taking the Plunge
From The Big C
A 30-minute black comedy episode from The Big C, Season 1, Episode 13.
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Series Progress: Episode 5 of 3614% Completed
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Brand New Series: Following Marlene's unexpected suicide, Cathy and her family join Marlene's daughters, Gina and Lorna, for a celebratory graveside party. The news that the bee therapy didn't change anything prompts Paul to suggest that Cathy try a debilitating chemotherapy treatment while waiting the six months it will take to get into an experimental drug trial. As Cathy balks at the idea of making herself even sicker for a slight chance of getting better, Rebecca reveals that she's pregnant with Sean's baby. Later, Cathy learns that she's inherited Marlene's house. Last in series.
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FAQ
How long is Taking the Plunge?
Taking the Plunge runs for 30m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under black comedy, family, comedy, comedy-drama.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 36 episodes across 3 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 17 hours 57 minutes (36 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 36 days
3 episodes/day: 12 days
5 episodes/day: 8 days
Episodes (36)
- S01E01 - Pilot
- S01E10 - Divine Intervention
- S01E11 - New Beginnings
- S01E12 - Everything That Rises Must Converge
- S01E13 - Taking the Plunge Viewing
- S01E02 - Summertime
- S01E03 - There's No C in Team
- S01E04 - Playing the Cancer Card
- S01E05 - Blue-Eyed Iris
- S01E06 - Taking Lumps
- S01E07 - Two for the Road
- S01E08 - Happy Birthday, Cancer
- S01E09 - The Ecstasy and the Agony
- S02E01 - Losing Patients
- S02E10 - How Do You Feel?
- S02E11 - Fight or Flight
- S02E12 - The Darkest Day
- S02E13 - Crossing the Line
- S02E02 - Musical Chairs
- S02E03 - Sexual Healing
- S02E04 - Boo!
- S02E05 - Cats and Dogs
- S02E06 - The Little c
- S02E07 - Goldilocks and the Bears
- S02E08 - The Last Thanksgiving
- S02E09 - A Little Death
- S03E01 - Thin Ice
- S03E10 - Fly Away
- S03E02 - What's Your Story?
- S03E03 - Bundle of Joy
- S03E04 - Family Matters
- S03E05 - Face Off
- S03E06 - Life Rights
- S03E07 - How Bazaar
- S03E08 - Killjoy
- S03E09 - Vaya Con Dios
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