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Sex and the City S3E5 — No Ifs, Ands, or Butts

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Sex and the City•Season 3•Episode 5

No Ifs, Ands, or Butts

7.4/10 · 926 votesJul 9, 200030 min

Ranked #14 of 18 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

Carrie's smoking becomes a problem when she goes on her first date with Aidan Shaw. Miranda makes more time for Steve in her life. Charlotte dates the worst kisser she's ever met. Samantha dates a black man whose sister is racist.

Directed byNicole Holofcener

Written byMichael Patrick King

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Sarah Jessica Parker

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Carrie Bradshaw

Kim Cattrall

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Kristin Davis

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Episode Summary

"No Ifs, Ands, or Butts" is episode 5 of Sex and the City season 3. It scored 7.4/10 from 926 votes, ranking #14 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Nicole Holofcener and written by Michael Patrick King, it aired on July 9, 2000.

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