8 Best 'Sex & the City' Episodes to Rewatch Before 'And Just Like That' S3, Ranked by IMDb
The most touching, heartbreaking, life-affirming, and courageous episodes from the iconic original show.
Most viewers went through the stages of acceptance, including bargaining, depression, and anger over Samantha Jones's absence in And Just Like That.
However, it becomes clear that the new chapter of Sex and the City is not only the embodiment of Hollywood's craving for sequels but also a natural development in the lives of the New York City friends.
Before the third season of And Just Like That premieres on May 29, we suggest getting nostalgic and remembering the best episodes of the original show.
8. "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda" – Season 4 Episode 11
IMDb Score: 7.9
In the early seasons, the show's conversations about having children were mostly jokes. This changed when Charlotte had trouble conceiving and Miranda got pregnant after having mercy sex with Steve.
Miranda considers an abortion, and Charlotte can't forgive the universe for the cruel coincidence. Carrie reflects on an abortion she had in her 20s and discusses the prospect of having a child with Aidan.
Once again, the show speaks about women's bodies and proclaims the incredible importance of support and solidarity.
7. "The Post-It Always Sticks Twice" – Season 6 Episode 7
IMDb Score: 8.0
The show's six seasons are filled with dramatic breakups with men. This episode, in which Berger dumps Carrie with a Post-it note, is fun and fresh.
Rather than worrying, the girls rush into adventures. They hang out at a new club, nearly end up in jail, and finish the night by eating ice cream.
Miranda squeezes into skinny jeans for the first time since her pregnancy and Charlotte questions the need for a second extravagant wedding but ultimately follows her heart, promising her friends that she won't dress them in identical dresses.
6. "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" – Season 3 Episode 12
IMDb Score: 8.0
Not only was Charlotte's wedding supposed to be the biggest event on the Upper East Side, it was also supposed to be the happiest day of her life. She had been obsessed with family and children her entire life.
But on the eve of the wedding, Charlotte learns that her future husband, Trey, is impotent. She begins to doubt her decision right before walking down the aisle.
Carrie comforts her, though she is crushed by the fact that she confessed to Aidan that she cheated on him with Big. The truth hurts Aidan too much. Carrie suddenly realizes that despite her feelings for Big, she loves Aidan.
5. "My Motherboard, My Self" – Season 4 Episode 8
IMDb Score: 8.1
Miranda's mother is hospitalized and then passes away. Carrie, Charlotte, and Samantha come to the funeral to support her, as do Steve and Aidan. Meanwhile, her older sister, Betsy, constantly criticizes and bosses Miranda around, just as she did when they were children.
It's one of the few episodes where the girls' friendship is shown not only through brunch chatter but also through their ability to come to each other's rescue during their darkest times.
4. "The Real Me" – Season 4 Episode 2
IMDb Score: 8.2
This episode perfectly blends humor and sadness. After breaking up with Big, Carrie goes through a crisis, and her fall on the catwalk is simultaneously awkward, hilarious and heartbreaking.
Her friends support her in their own ways: Charlotte is romantic, Miranda is practical, and Samantha is cynical. The episode is about all of us – imperfect but real.
3. "I Heart NY" – Season 4 Episode 18
IMDb Score: 8.2
If we had to choose just one episode of Sex and the City to express our love for the cult show, it would probably be the fourth season finale.
New York has always been the fifth best friend – fickle, rough, and tender; familiar and alien. The city changed alongside the friends, supporting them and sometimes pushing them away.
In this episode, Big decides to move to California, so Carrie arranges a farewell date for him. Meanwhile, Miranda gives birth. Samantha tries on the role of spy, and Charlotte tries to stop being a prisoner of an unhappy marriage.
2. "Ex and the City" – Season 2 Episode 18
IMDb Score: 8.2
Carrie thought she was being cool and modern when she went out to dinner with Mr. Big, hoping to prove that they could still be friends.
She was chatty and cheerful at first, asking him about Natasha. But she quickly became sad when she learned that they were engaged. Her emotional behavior in the restaurant and stormy exit did not seem to come out of nowhere.
Carrie could hardly have expected the man who once told her he would never marry again to break his promise for another woman.
1. "An American Girl in Paris: Part Une" – Season 6 Episode 19
IMDb Score: 8.8
TV series often receive outrageous finales that drive even the most devoted fans crazy. Fortunately, the final episodes of Sex and the City are not among these sad statistics.
Charlotte and Harry finally received approval to adopt, Miranda found inner peace with Steve, and Samantha overcame cancer and her fear of trusting a man again. And most importantly, Mr. Big was ready to call Carrie his one and only.
