TV series
A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.
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Episode 1
Cathy plans Adam's sixteenth birthday party. Andrea struggles settling in with her new room-mate at fashion school. Paul brings in a new assistant.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Darlene HuntGuest stars Liz Holtan
Episode 2
Sean feels inspired to donate to charity. Cathy upsets Paul when she signs him up to an online dating service. Andrea struggles to impress her tutor, Isaac Mizrahi.
Directed by Jann TurnerWritten by Cara DiPaolo, Melanie Marnich
Episode 3
Dr. Sherman pays a visit to Cathy, who has checked herself into a hospice and is experiencing problems with her new roommate. Adam confronts Paul about his lack of parental guidance. Andrea seeks inspiration from Cathy.
Directed by Richard HeusWritten by Jenny BicksGuest stars Liz Holtan, Angela Lewis
Episode 4
Adam surprises everyone when he fulfils one of Cathy's wishes. Cathy's estranged Dad visits her. Andrea gets the opportunity of a lifetime. Sean has mixed feelings about his impending kidney surgery.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Jenny Bicks, Darlene HuntGuest stars Phyllis Somerville, Judy Gold, Rebecca Watson, Brian Dennehy, Isaac Mizrahi, Kathy Najimy, Connie Ray, Darlene Hunt
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Laura LinneyCathy Jamison
John Benjamin HickeySean Tolkey
Oliver PlattPaul Jamison
Phyllis SomervilleMarlene
Gabourey SidibeAndrea Jackson
Gabriel BassoAdam Jamison
Phill LewisCool pool boss
Emily KinneyEmily
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