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 receives medical news that gives her reason to hope for recovery; Sean supports Andrea's newfound appreciation for her African heritage; Adam turns to prayer to help his ailing mother.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Darlene Hunt
Episode 2
Sean discovers a new and unusual way to generate income; Andrea tries to start an African-American interest club; Adam becomes increasingly devoted to his faith and joins a Bible study group at school.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Mark KunerthGuest stars E.J. Bonilla
Episode 3
Cathy visits a joyologist while Sean and Andrea go out for Valentine's Day.
Directed by Adam BernsteinWritten by Jenny BicksGuest stars Michael Chernus
Episode 4
Cathy focuses on her new personal pursuit while Adam and Andrea each cope with her new direction in their own ways; Sean meets Willy (guest star Victor Garber), the former owner of his sex line business.
Directed by Adam BernsteinWritten by Cara DiPaoloGuest stars Michael Chernus
Episode 5
Cathy goes to great lengths to impress the parents of the baby she hopes to adopt; Joy encourages Paul to share his near-death experience with a live audience, while Jessie encourages Adam to deepen his relationship with God.
Directed by Jennifer GetzingerWritten by Melanie MarnichGuest stars Michael Chernus
Episode 6
Cathy and Paul receive an extraordinary offer from Joy's friend.
Directed by Jennifer GetzingerWritten by Hilly Hicks Jr.Guest stars Brian d'Arcy James
Episode 7
Cathy and Adam go a little too far with their generosity; Joy encourages Paul to pursue an endorsement deal; Sean brings his new friends Tim and Giselle to a charity auction.
Directed by Jann TurnerWritten by Cusi CramGuest stars Michael Chernus, Brian d'Arcy James
Episode 8
Cathy pays back Maxine and Dave, and confronts Joy about Paul; Sean discovers the pros and cons of his relationship with Tim and Giselle; Paul learns something new about Cathy.
Directed by Jann TurnerWritten by Mark KunerthGuest stars Brian d'Arcy James
Episode 9
Cathy tries scuba diving in an effort to maximize the fun on her Puerto Rico vacation; Paul, reeling from the news about Joy, tries to keep it together during a speaking engagement. Later, Sean decides to take a respite from dating after undergoing yet another breakup.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Jenny Bicks
Episode 10
Cathy finds herself spending time with a stranger; Paul is flattered by the attentions of an American tourist; Sean is guilt-ridden when his sister doesn't return to the dive boat.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by 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
ShowtimeUnited States
Original FilmUnited States
Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
