Series

The Big C

★ 7.2(129)201027m4 seasons

The Big C is streaming on Netflix, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan and Netflix Standard with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch The Big C

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Creator: Darlene Hunt
Release date: 2010-08-16
Runtime: 27m
Language: English
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 40
Network: Showtime
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Perkins Street Productions

The Big C — trailer

About The Big C

The Big C is a 2010 web series in the Comedy and Drama genres, created by Darlene Hunt, starring Laura Linney, John Benjamin Hickey and Oliver Platt. It spans 4 seasons and 40 episodes, and originally aired on Showtime. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 129 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Big C in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.

Seasons (4)

Season 113 eps · 2010

Season 213 eps · 2011

Season 310 eps · 2012

Season 44 eps · 2013

Cast

Laura Linney

Cathy Jamison

John Benjamin Hickey

Sean Tolkey

Oliver Platt

Paul Jamison

Gabourey Sidibe

Andrea Jackson

Gabriel Basso

Adam Jamison

Themes & keywords

cancerteacher

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Big C in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream The Big C on Netflix, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is The Big C on Netflix?+

Yes — The Big C is available to stream on Netflix in Australia.

How many seasons of The Big C are there?+

The Big C has 4 seasons and 40 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Big C?+

The Big C stars Laura Linney, John Benjamin Hickey, Oliver Platt, Gabourey Sidibe and Gabriel Basso.

When did The Big C come out?+

The Big C is a 2010 web series created by Darlene Hunt.

What genre is The Big C?+

The Big C is Comedy and Drama series.

Who created The Big C?+

The Big C was created by Darlene Hunt.