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Sex and the City S2E2 — The Awful Truth

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Sex and the City•Season 2•Episode 2

The Awful Truth

7.3/10 · 1,106 votesJun 13, 199924 min

Ranked #15 of 18 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

Carrie accidentally suggests that her friend Susan Sharon leave her domineering, violent husband. Miranda builds up the courage to talk dirty in bed. Charlotte tries to replace the perfect man with the perfect dog. Samantha gets dragged to couples' therapy with James and tries to

Directed byAllen Coulter

Written byDarren Star

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Episode Summary

"The Awful Truth" is episode 2 of Sex and the City season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 1,106 votes, ranking #15 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Allen Coulter and written by Darren Star, it aired on June 13, 1999.

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