Sex and the City

10 Best Episodes of Sex and the City - Season 1

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 sex lives, all while trying to survive the New York social scene. 

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 18, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

Advertisement
Sex and the City - S1E9

#12 - The Turtle and the Hare (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Mr. Big tells Carrie he's never going to marry again, which unsettles her. Miranda introduces the friends to the Rabbit, a mechanical aid, and Charlotte becomes addicted. Stanford Blatch proposes to Carrie as a cover, so he can inherit his part of the family fortune.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 303 votes.

Sex and the City - S1E1

#11 - Sex And The City (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Advertisement

"It's like the riddle of the Sphinx... Why are there so many great unmarried women, and no great unmarried men?" - Carrie At a birthday party for thirtysomething Miranda, Carrie and her friends vow to stop worrying about findng the perfect male and start having sex like men. Carrie experiments with an old flame and meets Mr. Big; Miranda warms up to Skipper; Samantha has a one night stand with a man Charlotte wouldn't sleep with on the first date.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 665 votes.

Sex and the City - S1E7

#10 - The Monogamists (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Carrie is spending all her time with Mr. Big, and then finds he's not being exclusive, which she can't handle. Miranda has broken up with Skipper, but when she sees him out with another woman, she tries to get back together, on a non-exclusive basis, which he can't handle. Samantha goes apartment hunting, supposedly with a realtor on an exclusive basis, but actually continues to use others.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 343 votes.

Sex and the City - S1E4

#9 - Valley of the Twenty-Something Guys (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Advertisement

"There are no available men in their thirties in New York. Giuliani had them removed along with the homeless." - Miranda Carrie discovers the limitations of going out with a twentysomething hunk. Charlotte's boyfriend has a sexual favor to ask; Samantha comes to the sobering realization that she'll always be older than her boy toy.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 405 votes.

Sex and the City - S1E2

#8 - Models and Mortals (Season 1 - Episode 2)

"Suddenly, I felt like I was wearing patchouli in a room full of Chanel." - Carrie Miranda makes the mistake of going out with a "modelizer" (someone who's obsessed with models); Samantha chooses to go out with a modelizer and has her sexual encounter videotaped; Carrie experiments with Derek the Model and flirts with Mr. Big.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 499 votes.

Sex and the City - S1E6

#7 - Secret Sex (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Advertisement

"A guy can just as easily dump you if you f*ck him on the first date as he can if you wait until the tenth." - Samantha How many of us out there are having sex with people we are ashamed to introduce to our friends? Carrie thinks Mr. Big is keeping her a secret, while Miranda discovers a secret about her new boyfriend. Samantha has never been discreet with anyone she's ever slept with, and Charlotte divulges her past love affair with one of God's chosen people.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 368 votes.

Sex and the City - S1E3

#6 - Bay of Married Pigs (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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; Samantha gets to know her doorman better; Charlotte dumps and eligible guy with the wrong china pattern.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 404 votes.

Sex and the City - S1E8

#5 - Three's a Crowd (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Advertisement

Charlotte is dating Jack, who wants a threesome, but she is unsure. Carrie discovers that Mr. Big has an ex-wife, and feels threatened. Samantha is seeing a married man; when his wife finds out, she proposes a threesome to keep their marriage together. Miranda feels unattractive and looks for affirmation that she isn't.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 332 votes.

Sex and the City - S1E10

#4 - The Baby Shower (Season 1 - Episode 10)

The four friends are invited to a baby shower out in Connecticut, and they each react differently. Carrie is “late”, and wonders how she would be as a mother. Samantha throws an “I don't have a baby” shower party.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 312 votes.

Sex and the City - S1E5

#3 - The Power of Female Sex (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Advertisement

"Where's the line between professional girlfriend, and just plain professional?" - Carrie Carrie goes on a date with a gorgeous French architect who shows his thanks with a thousand dollars; a famous painter uses Charlotte as one of his models; Skipper becomes sexually obsessed with Miranda.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 365 votes.

Sex and the City - S1E12

#2 - Oh Come, All Ye Faithful (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Miranda's lover always showers afterwards, as he's a Catholic. Carrie discovers Mr. Big takes his mother to church on Sundays. Samantha falls in love with a perfect man, but he doesn't measure up to her requirements. Charlotte consults a series of soothsayers about whether she will ever get married. Carrie breaks up with Mr. Big.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 302 votes.

Sex and the City - S1E11

#1 - The Drought (Season 1 - Episode 11)

Advertisement

Carrie's relationship with Mr. Big is moving into a more mundane, less physical stage, and she's worried whether it's due to her inadvertant flatulent indiscretion. Charlotte is dating a former lover of Carrie's, and finds that he's not interested in sex anymore. Samantha discovers that not having sex can be erotic. Miranda hasn't had sex for months.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 304 votes.

Latest articles

Search for TV shows...

About Series with Sophie

Welcome to our community!

We are a community of women who are passionate about our favorite series and want to share that passion with others.

Our mission is to create a space where women can discover new content, connect with like-minded individuals, and engage in meaningful discussions about the series we love.

We believe that everyone should have access to reliable and trustworthy information about their favorite shows, and we strive to be the premier destination for women seeking that information. Whether you're looking for recaps, fan theories, or just want to connect with other fans, we've got you covered.

So join us and be a part of our growing community of series enthusiasts!