The Best Episodes Written By Julie Rottenberg

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.7/10(6 votes)

   #1 - A Hundred Years Ago

   S2:E88/3/2023

   Carrie questions her past choices as she prepares to meet Aidan's sons. Meanwhile, Charlotte gets ready to go back to work full time.

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   6.6/10(5 votes)

   #2 - Present Tense

   S3:E97/24/2025

   While Carrie is forced to confront lingering trust issues in her relationship, Miranda finally opens up to Joy. Later, Seema tries something new.

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   6.6/10(7 votes)

   #3 - My Motherboard, My Self

   S4:E87/15/2001

   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.

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   6.4/10(7 votes)

   #4 - Luck Be an Old Lady

   S5:E38/4/2002

   Carrie desperately tries to get everyone together for Charlotte's "thirty-faux" birthday. Charlotte doesn't want to turn 36 because she feels she's getting old. Miranda goes to Atlantic City with the girls, feeling self-conscious about her weight. Samantha is paranoid that Richard is cheating with the entire female hotel staff.

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   6.3/10(7 votes)

   #5 - Change of a Dress

   S4:E151/20/2002

   Carrie freaks out about marrying Aidan. Charlotte takes tap classes, and has a meltdown during the "Tea for Two" number when she realizes she isn't ready to be alone after her divorce. Miranda must feign excitement when she learns her baby's sex. Samantha finds out Richard is seeing other women, and pushes him to be monogamous with her.

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   6.3/10(7 votes)

   #6 - Chapter Three

   S2:E36/29/2023

   Carrie conjures a spur of the moment excuse to get out of an emotional audiobook taping. Charlotte and Lisa try to get their hands on a “MILF” list.

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   6.2/10(8 votes)

   #7 - No Strings Attached

   S1:E91/27/2022

   Carrie questions whether she’s ready to take another step toward letting go. Charlotte boasts that she’s finally finished menopause. Miranda’s spontaneity backfires.

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   6.1/10(7 votes)

   #8 - Seeing the Light

   S1:E102/3/2022

   Charlotte plans the ultimate rite of passage for Rock. Che throws Miranda for a loop. Carrie finds closure.

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   6.0/10(8 votes)

   #9 - The Domino Effect

   S6:E119/7/2003

   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.

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    6.0/10(10 votes)

    #10 - When in Rome…

    S1:E312/16/2021

    Carrie learns of a surprising development involving Big’s ex. Charlotte worries about how to handle a daughter’s revelation. Miranda ponders the state of her marriage.

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    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - ALIVE!

    S2:E47/6/2023

    Carrie gets an offer to write a column for seniors. Charlotte and Lisa celebrate the start of summer camp. Miranda navigates life back in NYC.

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    5.8/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Sex and the Widow

    S1:E71/13/2022

    Carrie’s publisher tasks her with injecting some hope into her new book, Miranda attempts to rekindle a spark with Steve, and Charlotte bristles when Harry imposes on her sacred space… tennis.

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    5.6/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little

    S6:E47/13/2003

    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.

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    5.3/10(9 votes)

    #14 - The Ick Factor

    S6:E141/11/2004

    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.

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    5.3/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Happily Ever After

    S3:E87/17/2025

    Carrie attempts to work on notes with Duncan while Aidan is in town for a visit. LTW tries to tamp down a growing attraction.

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    4.6/10(5 votes)

    #16 - The Rat Race

    S3:E26/5/2025

    Carrie tries to interpret Aidan's texting style. Seema reluctantly agrees to see a matchmaker. Charlotte and LTW stalk a college prep consultant.

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