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The Best Episodes of Sex and the City

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Based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City tells the story of four best friends, all single and in their late thirties, as they pursue their careers and talk about their

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 20 - An American Girl in Paris (Part Deux)
    8.8/10(1609 votes)

    #1 - An American Girl in Paris (Part Deux)

    S6:E20

    Carrie is desperately lonely in Paris as Petrovsky is spending so much time on his new exhibit. The chemo treatments are killing Samantha's sex drive. Miranda must take care of Steve's mother after she has a stroke. Charlotte and Harry try to adopt a baby. Big finds Carrie in Paris and says the words she's been waiting six years to hear.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  2. Sex and the City Season 2 Episode 18 - Ex and the City
    8.3/10(1246 votes)

    #2 - Ex and the City

    S2:E18

    After learning of Big's engagement, a freaked-out Carrie tries to cope with the ramifications. Miranda sleeps with Steve for the first time after their breakup. Charlotte tries to overcome her fear of horseback riding. Samantha dates a guy who's "Mr. Too-Big", determined to overcome his over-endowment.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  3. Sex and the City Season 4 Episode 2 - The Real Me
    8.3/10(1186 votes)

    #3 - The Real Me

    S4:E2

    Carrie is reluctant when asked to be a celebrity model in a high-profile fashion show. Miranda gets a lesson in confidence when a buff guy at the gym asks her out. Charlotte works up the courage to look at her "depressed" vagina in a hand-mirror. Samantha immortalizes herself by having nude photographs taken.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  4. Sex and the City Season 4 Episode 8 - My Motherboard, My Self
    8.2/10(1056 votes)

    #4 - My Motherboard, My Self

    S4:E8

    Carrie's laptop crashes, and when Aidan tries to help, she pushes him away. Miranda's mother dies unexpectantly, but at the funeral, her family is more upset by her single status. Charlotte becomes the "Martha Stewart of funerals". Samantha "loses" her orgasm.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writers:Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky

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  5. Sex and the City Season 4 Episode 18 - I Heart NY
    8.2/10(1052 votes)

    #5 - I Heart NY

    S4:E18

    Carrie is shocked to find out that Big is moving to Napa, California and plans to give him a New York send-off. Charlotte begins dating another recent divorcé. Miranda prepares for the new baby as her delivery date nears. Samantha suspects Richard may be cheating on her.

    Director:Martha Coolidge
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  6. Sex and the City Season 3 Episode 12 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell
    8.1/10(973 votes)

    #6 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell

    S3:E12

    Carrie struggles to find the right time to tell Aidan about her affair. Miranda tells a guy she's a stewardess in hopes of getting a date. Charlotte has her dream wedding and marries Trey MacDougal—even after attempted late-night tryst reveals Trey's serious shortcomings. Cunning linguist Samantha sleeps with Trey's Scottish cousin, despite being unable to understand him.

    Director:Daniel Algrant
    Writer:Cindy Chupack

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  7. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 19 - An American Girl in Paris (Part Une)
    8.1/10(1013 votes)

    #7 - An American Girl in Paris (Part Une)

    S6:E19

    Before joining the Russian in Paris, Carrie has one last dinner in New York with Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. However, life in the City of Light doesn't live up to her expectations. After being told-off by Carrie before the dinner, Big goes to girls for advice; they tell him to go to Paris and find their girl.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  8. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 7 - The Post-It Always Sticks Twice
    8.0/10(956 votes)

    #8 - The Post-It Always Sticks Twice

    S6:E7

    Berger returns, but then breaks up with Carrie with a Post-It note. Miranda finally loses all her baby-weight and rediscovers her "skinny jeans". Charlotte decides she wants a small wedding. Samantha is reluctant to be labeled as Smith's "girlfriend".

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:Liz Tuccillo

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  9. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 12 - One
    8.0/10(910 votes)

    #9 - One

    S6:E12

    Carrie meets fifty-something Russian artist, Aleksandr Petrovsky (Mikhail Baryshnikov), at a gallery. Miranda's boyfriend Robert says "I love you" but she cannot say it back. Charlotte is delighted to discover she's pregnant — then devastated when she miscarries. After finding one gray hair down under, Samantha dyes her pubic hair with shocking results.

    Director:David Frankel
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  10. Sex and the City Season 2 Episode 17 - Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women
    7.9/10(1066 votes)

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

    S2:E17

    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.

    Director:Darren Star
    Writer:Darren Star

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  11. Sex and the City Season 3 Episode 11 - Running with Scissors
    7.9/10(937 votes)

    #11 - Running with Scissors

    S3:E11

    Carrie continues her affair with Big, and tells Samantha after a girly night and Miranda after a drink on their cocktail night. Charlotte finds out by accident, when she bumps into them on the street together. No longer meeting in hotels where nobody knows them in to avoid getting caught,Natasha comes home early from the Hamptons catching Carrie in Big's apartment. She chases Carrie out, falls down the stairs and cracks her tooth. Carrie takes her to A&E where she tells Big "they are so over they need a new word for over". Miranda tries continually to get Carrie to end her affair. Charlotte hires stylist Anthony Marentino to help her find the perfect wedding dress. Samantha meets the "male version of herself", but he refuses to sleep with her because she hasn't had an HIV test.

    Director:Dennis Erdman
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  12. Sex and the City Season 3 Episode 15 - Hot Child in the City
    7.9/10(1118 votes)

    #12 - Hot Child in the City

    S3:E15

    Carrie dates a hunky comic-book store owner who still lives with his parents. Miranda gets braces. Charlotte is shocked when she catches the supposedly impotent Trey masturbating. Samantha's latest client is Jenny Brier (Kat Dennings), a 13-year-old Jewish-American princess, planning her million-dollar bat mitzvah.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Allan Heinberg

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  13. Sex and the City Season 4 Episode 11 - Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda
    7.9/10(897 votes)

    #13 - Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda

    S4:E11

    Carrie is reluctant to tell Aidan that she had an abortion when she was 22. Charlotte discovers she only has a fifteen percent chance of getting pregnant naturally. Miranda finds out she's pregnant by Steve, and debates whether or not to keep the baby. Samantha gets Lucy Liu as a client and tries to use the relationship to her advantage.

    Director:David Frankel
    Writer:Jenny Bicks

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  14. Sex and the City Season 2 Episode 8 - The Man, the Myth, the Viagra
    7.8/10(1158 votes)

    #14 - The Man, the Myth, the Viagra

    S2:E8

    A frustrated Carrie tries to get Big to make time to meet the girls. Miranda meets Steve Brady, a cute bartender who wants to be more than a one-night stand. Samantha dates an incredibly wealthy man in his seventies with a sumptuous lifestyle and a pocket full of Viagra.

    Director:Victoria Hochberg
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  15. Sex and the City Season 2 Episode 12 - La Douleur Exquise!
    7.8/10(1093 votes)

    #15 - La Douleur Exquise!

    S2:E12

    Carrie is horrified when Big casually tells her he's moving to Paris for seven months. Miranda dates a man who only wants to have sex in places where they might get caught. Charlotte meets Buster, a high-end shoe salesman with a serious foot fetish. Samantha introduces the girls to a hot new S&M restaurant.

    Director:Allison Anders
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Ollie Levy

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  16. Sex and the City Season 4 Episode 13 - The Good Fight
    7.8/10(871 votes)

    #16 - The Good Fight

    S4:E13

    Carrie and Aidan have a huge fight over the clutter in her apartment after Aidan moves in. Charlotte and Trey have a huge fight when he brings home a cardboard baby as a gag gift. Miranda goes on a date despite being pregnant. Samantha finally gives in to Richard's romantic overtures.

    Director:Charles McDougall
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  17. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 8 - The Catch
    7.8/10(873 votes)

    #17 - The Catch

    S6:E8

    Carrie finds that a casual fling with Harry's best man is a pain in the neck. Miranda is scared of meeting Steve's new girlfriend. After Harry accidentally sees Charlotte in her wedding dress before the big day, she is convinced their wedding is cursed. Self-sufficient Samantha struggles without a man around.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:Cindy Chupack

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  18. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 9 - A Woman's Right to Shoes
    7.8/10(892 votes)

    #18 - A Woman's Right to Shoes

    S6:E9

    Carrie's shoes are stolen at a party; the hostess (Tatum O'Neal) not only refuses to apologize, but shames her for her extravagant footwear — and lifestyle choices. Miranda gets chicken pox, and she flirts with the handsome black doctor who just moved into her building. Charlotte must adjust to living with Harry (and his tea bags) in her pristine apartment. Children misbehaving in nice restaurants annoy Samantha.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writer:Jenny Bicks

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  19. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 14 - The Ick Factor
    7.8/10(837 votes)

    #19 - The Ick Factor

    S6:E14

    Carrie finds Aleksandr's old-world romantic attention a little overwhelming. Miranda prepares for her non-traditional wedding to Steve. Charlotte and Harry's romantic French dinner leads to a night of the runs. Samantha considers a breast augmentation and receives some unexpected news.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writers:Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky

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  20. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 18 - Splat!
    7.8/10(876 votes)

    #20 - Splat!

    S6:E18

    Petrovsky hosts a dinner party for Carrie's inner circle, and makes a shocking announcement. Later, the death of an old party friend (Kristen Johnston) helps Carrie reach a big decision.

    Director:Julian Farino
    Writers:Jenny Bicks, Cindy Chupack

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  21. Sex and the City Season 3 Episode 17 - What Goes Around Comes Around
    7.7/10(895 votes)

    #21 - What Goes Around Comes Around

    S3:E17

    Carrie decides, after a broad-daylight Manolo mugging, that she must clear herself of bad karma and decides she needs to talk with Natasha about her affair with Big. Miranda dates a gorgeous NYPD detective and becomes self-conscious about her own looks. Unhappily-married Charlotte struggles with her lust for a hunky gardener; she and Trey decide to separate. Samantha meets another Sam Jones, who turns out to be an NYU student and desperate virgin.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Darren Star

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  22. Sex and the City Season 4 Episode 12 - Just Say Yes
    7.7/10(814 votes)

    #22 - Just Say Yes

    S4:E12

    Aidan proposes to Carrie. Charlotte discusses adoption with Trey, but hits a wall when Bunny finds out that the baby could be Chinese. Miranda tells Steve she's having his baby. Samantha starts sleeping with her boss, Richard Wright.

    Director:David Frankel
    Writer:Cindy Chupack

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  23. Sex and the City Season 4 Episode 14 - All That Glitters
    7.7/10(853 votes)

    #23 - All That Glitters

    S4:E14

    Carrie finds time away from stay-at-home boy Aidan with a gay Aussie shoe distributor at the exclusive Bungalow 8. Charlotte and Trey separate permanently after their apartment is photographed in House & Garden. Miranda accidentally outs her co-worker after he tells the office gossip that she's pregnant. Samantha tells Richard she loves him while high on ecstasy.

    Director:Charles McDougall
    Writer:Cindy Chupack

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  24. Sex and the City Season 5 Episode 8 - I Love a Charade
    7.7/10(855 votes)

    #24 - I Love a Charade

    S5:E8

    The girls attend the Hamptons wedding of an over-the-hill socialite and a lounge singer whom they all thought was gay. Carrie encounters Jack Berger again. Charlotte goes public with her relationship with Harry. Miranda gets more comfortable with the baby and with her role as a mother. Samantha throws a huge party at Richard Wright's Hamptons house.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Cindy Chupack

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  25. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 6 - Hop, Skip, and a Week
    7.7/10(821 votes)

    #25 - Hop, Skip, and a Week

    S6:E6

    Berger tells Carrie that he needs a break from their relationship. Workaholic Miranda has to cut her hours at work in order to spend more time with Brady. Women from the synagogue compete to set Charlotte up with their single sons, but she runs into Harry at a singles night, and they realize they are meant to be together. PR Manager Samantha changes Jerry's name to Smith and gets him great exposure on a revealing billboard in Times Square.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Amy Harris

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Best Episodes Summary

"An American Girl in Paris (Part Deux)" is the best rated episode of "Sex and the City". It scored 8.8/10 based on 1609 votes. Directed by Tim Van Patten and written by Michael Patrick King, it aired on 2/22/2004. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ex and the City".