The Big C returns with new episodes to FOX Germany: - The serial transmitter sends the third season of the comedy at the start. In the season premiere, Cathy and Paul have to make some arrangements for the future.

The German pay-TV audience can look forward to a reunion with Cathy, Paul, Sean, Adam and Andrea: Today 7th August starts the third season of "The Big C" at Fox - The serial transmitter. Ten new episodes will be broadcast every Tuesday from 21.45 clock in double episodes.

In "Thin Ice" (3x01) has Paul (Oliver Platt) is now recovered from his heart attack. Spurred on by his near-death experience, he meets along with Cathy (Laura Linney) is a serious decision: In the event that the two should just die one after another, they determine Cathy's brother Sean (John Benjamin Hickey) as guardian for Adam (Gabriel Basso).

The main roles in "The Big C" playing Laura Linney, Oliver Platt, John Benjamin Hickey, Gabriel Basso and Gabourey Sidibe. As a recurring guest star in the third season is among other Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon of the game (The Big C: Susan Sarandon committed for 3rd Season).

For the home Showtime's "The Big C" particularly on prestige level, a complete success: critics came thick with praise for the drama and the judges praised the series of renowned awards various prizes and nominations. This gave lead actress Laura Linney in this year's Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Series.

Showtime ordered in late July as part of the TCA Summer Press Tour, a fourth season of the U.S. series, which consists of four one-hour episodes and will also form the final series (The Big C: Showtime orders fourth and final season).