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The Best Episodes of Sex and the City Season 6

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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
    Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 1 - To Market, to Market
    7.5/10(791 votes)

    #1 - To Market, to Market

    S6:E1

    While nervously anticipating her first date with Berger, Carrie runs into Aidan for the first time since their breakup, and is surprised by how far he's moved on. Miranda realizes she's in love with Steve—only to hear he has a new girlfriend. Charlotte struggles with Harry's assertion that he can only marry a Jew. Samantha sleeps with a stockbroker who gives insider tips while inside her.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  2. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 2 - Great Sexpectations
    7.4/10(771 votes)

    #2 - Great Sexpectations

    S6:E2

    Carrie and Berger's dates sizzle in the restaurants, but fizzle in the bedroom. Miranda becomes addicted to a British show featuring an interracial romance. A tenacious Charlotte pursues converting to Judaism for Harry. Samantha and the girls go to a cold-food restaurant where Samantha meets hot waiter Jerry Jerrod (Smith).

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:Cindy Chupack

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  3. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 3 - The Perfect Present
    7.3/10(739 votes)

    #3 - The Perfect Present

    S6:E3

    After Berger flips out and flips off his ex-girlfriend's answer-phone message, Carrie tries to not think about her influence on his life. Miranda finds condoms in Brady's diaper bag and gets upset with Steve. Newly converted Charlotte mourns the loss of Christmas. An on-the-job quickie with Samantha gets Smith fired from a catering gig.

    Director:David Frankel
    Writer:Jenny Bicks

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  4. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 4 - Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little
    7.5/10(742 votes)

    #4 - Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little

    S6:E4

    Carrie feels bad for criticizing a minor point in Berger's book. When Berger teaches Miranda how to tell that a guy is "not that into her", she feels the need to spread the word to other women. Charlotte cooks her first Shabbat dinner for Harry. Samantha and Jerry act out all their sexual fantasies.

    Director:David Frankel
    Writers:Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky

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  5. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 5 - Lights, Camera, Relationship!
    7.5/10(772 votes)

    #5 - Lights, Camera, Relationship!

    S6:E5

    Carrie receives a big royalty check for her book sales, which upsets Berger— whose book deal has been dropped. A lovesick Miranda helps Steve bake cupcakes—for his new girlfriend. Charlotte is reluctant to date after Harry leaves her. Samantha takes charge of the PR for Jerry's struggling play where he gives a striking—and nude—performance.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  6. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 6 - Hop, Skip, and a Week
    7.7/10(775 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 7 - The Post-It Always Sticks Twice
    8.0/10(908 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 8 - The Catch
    7.8/10(828 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 9 - A Woman's Right to Shoes
    7.7/10(845 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 10 - Boy, Interrupted
    7.5/10(804 votes)

    #10 - Boy, Interrupted

    S6:E10

    Carrie's high-school sweetheart visits her in New York—on his way to a mental asylum in Connecticut. Miranda develops a crush on her attractive neighbor Robert, the team doctor for the Knicks. In order to get into an exclusive pool at the SoHo House, Samantha pretends to be a member — and British. Geri Halliwell and David Duchovny guest-star.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writer:Cindy Chupack

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  11. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 11 - The Domino Effect
    7.6/10(756 votes)

    #11 - The Domino Effect

    S6:E11

    Carrie shows strange signs of distress when Big needs heart surgery. Miranda gets close to her new boyfriend Robert, but is reluctant to introduce him to Steve. Reproductively-challenged Charlotte tries acupuncture in order to get pregnant. Samantha refuses to hold hands with Smith.

    Director:David Frankel
    Writers:Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky

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  12. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 12 - One
    8.0/10(866 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 13 - Let There Be Light
    7.2/10(758 votes)

    #13 - Let There Be Light

    S6:E13

    Carrie begins to feel attached to Aleksandr but cannot ignore his womanizing past. Together again, Steve moves into Miranda's apartment and finds it hard to avoid her angry ex-boyfriend Robert. Charlotte tries to forget her miscarriage by volunteering. Samantha accompanies Smith to an industry party hosted by Richard Wright.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  14. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 14 - The Ick Factor
    7.8/10(795 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 15 - Catch-38
    7.4/10(734 votes)

    #15 - Catch-38

    S6:E15

    Carrie discovers that Aleksandr has decided to not have any more children. Miranda and Steve go on their honeymoon to a remote inn in upstate New York. Baby Brady sees Charlotte and Harry having sex. Samantha uses Smith's fame to get her an appointment with a well-known female oncologist.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Cindy Chupack

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  16. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 16 - Out of the Frying Pan
    7.6/10(751 votes)

    #16 - Out of the Frying Pan

    S6:E16

    Carrie gets upset at Aleksandr for being inconsiderate of her feelings about Samantha's cancer. When her new family outgrows her apartment, Miranda considers buying a house in Brooklyn. Charlotte receives a dog and names her Elizabeth Taylor. Samantha's hair falls out as a result of chemotherapy.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Jenny Bicks

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  17. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 17 - The Cold War
    7.2/10(713 votes)

    #17 - The Cold War

    S6:E17

    Aleksandr refuses to talk about his work or introduce Carrie to his friends. Miranda adjusts to life in Brooklyn. Charlotte decides to enter Elizabeth Taylor in a dog show. Samantha makes a sex tape with Smith after a tabloid reports that she's his "fag hag".

    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Aury Wallington

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  18. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 18 - Splat!
    7.8/10(830 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 19 - An American Girl in Paris (Part Une)
    8.1/10(965 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Sex and the City Season 6 Episode 20 - An American Girl in Paris (Part Deux)
    8.8/10(1545 votes)

    #20 - 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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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"To Market, to Market" is the best rated episode of "Sex and the City" season 6. It scored 7.5/10 based on 791 votes. Directed by Michael Patrick King and written by Michael Patrick King, it aired on 6/22/2003. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Great Sexpectations".