The Best Episodes Directed By Darren Star

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(8 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E13/31/2015

   40-year-old Liza passes herself off as 26 to land a job in the field of her dreams. Now she just has to make sure no one discovers her secret.

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   7.3/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Spring Dance

   S1:E215/2/1991

   Brenda tries to convince Andrea to ask Brandon to the spring dance, but Kelly beats her to it. Steve reluctantly takes Donna, who wears an elaborate gown that impedes sitting or dancing.

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   7.3/10(3 votes)

   #3 - IRL

   S1:E34/7/2015

   Liza struggles with the anxiety of sex with Josh and gets a little help from Maggie. At work, Kelsey pulls out all the stops to land a hot new author, while Diana dips her toe into the online dating pool.

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   6.8/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Liza Sows Her Oates

   S1:E23/31/2015

   While settling into life as a 26-year-old, Liza looks to date someone age-appropriate, and learn to market to a younger audience.

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   6.7/10(7 votes)

   #5 - Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women

   S2:E179/26/1999

   Carrie unexpectedly runs into Mr. Big—and his new 27-year-old girlfriend, Natasha—at a Hamptons party. Miranda tries in vain to have some mature fun in the Hamptons. Charlotte pretends to be in her twenties so she can date a cute 26-year-old. Samantha's 25-year-old ex-assistant is hired to throw a big Hamptons party using her Rolodex for the guest list.

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   6.5/10(2 votes)

   #6 - A Walsh Family Christmas

   S2:E1812/19/1991

   Steve arrives in Albuquerque and tracks down his grandfather, a diner owner. Al explains that his daughter gave up Steve because she was very young and wanted him to have a good home. He sadly reveals that Karen died in a car accident. Steve leaves flowers at her grave, and convinces an eccentric Santa-like charter pilot to fly him home for Christmas. Cindy is depressed about her first Christmas in Beverly Hills. She invites the kids' friends and their families for Christmas Eve dinner, but everyone has other plans. Brandon visits Emily in a psychiatric hospital, where she is doing very well. Brenda begins work at an upscale clothing store. She feels bad when her boss throws out a cheerful old man dressed as Santa Claus. She stops the police from harassing him and invites him over for dinner. Dylan goes to see his father in prison, and talks with the same Santa. Jackie is furious when Mel backs out of Christmas Eve plans because his estranged wife asked him to come over with David. Sam

   Director:Darren Star

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   5.1/10(9 votes)

   #7 - The Monogamists

   S1:E77/19/1998

   Carrie and Mr. Big begin dating on a regular basis, but she learns after bumping into him that he is dating other women. Samantha begins to look for an apartment to purchase.

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