Sex and the City

1998
4.4
195 reviews
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The Complete First Season episodes (12)

1 Sex and the City
6/7/98
Season-only
In the pilot episode of this hit comedy series, New York City sex columnist Carrie Bradshaw and her friends vow to stop worrying about finding the perfect mate--and start having sex like men. Carrie meets Mr. Big, Miranda warms up to Skipper and Samantha has a one-night-stand with a man Charlotte wouldn't sleep with on the first date.
2 Models and Mortals
6/14/98
Season-only
Miranda makes the mistake of going out with a 'modelizer' (someone who is obsessed with models); Samantha chooses to go out with a modelizer and has her sexual encounter videotaped; and Carrie experiments with Derek-the-model and flirts with Mr. Big.
3 Bay of Married Pigs
6/21/98
Season-only
Carrie is invited to a couple's house in the Hamptons only to be flashed by the husband, Miranda's law firm thinks she's a lesbian and Samantha gets to know her doorman better. Meanwhile, Charlotte dumps an eligible guy with the wrong china pattern.
4 Valley of the Twenty-something Guys
6/28/98
Season-only
Carrie discovers the limitations of going out with a twenty-something hunk, Charlotte's boyfriend has a sexual favor to ask, and Samantha comes to the sobering realization that she'll always be older than her boy toy.
5 The Power of Female Sex
7/5/98
Season-only
Carrie goes on a date with a gorgeous French architect, who shows his 'thanks' with a thousand dollars. Meanwhile, a famous painter uses Charlotte as one of his models and Skipper becomes sexually obsessed with Miranda.
6 Secret Sex
7/12/98
Season-only
Carrie thinks Mr. Big is keeping her a 'secret' while Miranda discovers a sex secret about her new boyfriend. Samantha has never been discreet with anyone she's ever slept with, and Charlotte divulges her past secret love affair with a Hasidic Jew.
7 The Monogamists
7/19/98
Season-only
Carrie wants a monogamous relationship with Mr. Big, while Samantha refuses to have one with her realtor. Miranda's feelings for Skipper intensify, while Charlotte is faced with her new boyfriend's sexual demands.
8 Three's a Crowd
7/26/98
Season-only
Carrie discovers not only that Mr. Big was married before, but that he and his ex participated in a threesome. Meanwhile, Charlotte's boyfriend wants to add another woman to their relationship, and Miranda feels left out. Samantha finds that she has unwittingly become too involved with a married couple.
9 The Turtle and the Hare
8/2/98
Season-only
Mr. Big tells Carrie he will never marry again. After a harsh dumping, Samantha tries to turn 'The Turtle' (an investor with bad breath) into a Helmut Lang-wearing catch...but realizes he's still just The Turtle. Meanwhile, Miranda introduces Charlotte to 'The Rabbit' (a vibrator), which turns Charlotte into a recluse.
10 The Baby Shower
8/9/98
Season-only
A baby shower for Laney--a wild-child-turned-soccer-mom--gets the girls thinking about their futures. Carrie is late for her period, but unsure whether she wants her pregnancy test to be positive or negative. Charlotte is fearful she may never have the daughter for which she has been preparing her whole life.
11 The Drought
8/16/98
Season-only
An accidental emission has Carrie certain that she and Mr. Big will never share a bed again. The last three months have Miranda convinced she will never share a bed with any man again. A foray into tantric celibacy leaves Samantha craving old-fashioned sex, and Charlotte's boyfriend would rather be mentally balanced than sexually active.
12 Oh Come All Ye Faithful
8/23/98
Season-only
In the Season One finale, Mr. Big introduces Carrie to his mother as his friend, causing Carrie to ponder just where their relationship is headed. Miranda breaks up with Catholic Guy because of his sexual hang-ups. Charlotte is dismayed to discover that all the fortune-tellers in the city agree on one thing--her eternal status as a single woman.

About this show

Sarah Jessica Parker stars in HBO's hit series about a thirtysomething writer whose life and friendships are fodder for her weekly column.

Ratings and reviews

4.4
195 reviews
Mary-Ellen Wayne
March 3, 2020
One of my very favourite television series when I was a teenager and early adult! The series is relatable in a way that is therapeutic and positive. I do feel that time has since taken a slight toll on the series, however. Hopefully this is only a phase and it will work itself through!
Bonnie Cowan
December 7, 2014
All time favorite! The best of the best showing women's truths at some point in their lives. Love this series so much, at times I feel like they know me and they are reading my mind AhhHaaa! LMAO! All around wonderful show girls! Fabulous JOB you 4 beauty's are amazing! Keep up your good work! I'm waiting for another Sex In The City Movie! I would love to have the entire series plus all the movies! Love you women! Beautiful! 💖💝💟💘💗💞
10 people found this review helpful
Jannet Dwyer
October 8, 2015
Aim to have it growing show that does not end for ours lives don't till we die # why not write about how you go from that extream to the next anyways , I love it even if it's shows iv watchen over and over again lol
15 people found this review helpful