Sex and the City 1998
“The next best thing to being there.”
What is Sex and the City?
Sex and the City is an American romantic comedy-drama television series created by Darren Star for HBO. Based on the 1996 book and newspaper column by Candace Bushnell, the show follows the lives of four best friends living in New York City.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 94
- First aired
- Jun 6, 1998
- Last aired
- Feb 22, 2004
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Sex and the City is an American romantic comedy-drama television series created by Darren Star for HBO. Based on the 1996 book and newspaper column by Candace Bushnell, the show follows the lives of four best friends living in New York City. The series premiered in the United States on June 6, 1998, and concluded on February 22, 2004, spanning 94 episodes across six seasons. The central cast includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon. The narrative focuses on these four women, all single and in their late thirties, as they pursue their respective careers and navigate the city social scene. Carrie writes about relationships, Charlotte manages an art gallery, Miranda works as a lawyer, and Samantha specializes in public relations. Throughout the series, the friends discuss their sex lives and share unique perspectives on love, work, and their friendship while attempting to survive the challenges of life in New York.
Should you watch it?
“Four friends navigate careers, relationships, and the social scene in New York City.”
- focuses on female friendship
- explores modern dating
- themes may feel dated to some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy stories about friendship and life in a big city.
The series features candid discussions regarding adult relationships and sexual topics.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Sex and the City Jun 6, 1998
- E2 Models and Mortals Jun 6, 1998
- E3 Bay of Married Pigs Jun 21, 1998
- E4 Valley of the Twenty-Something Guys Jun 28, 1998
- E5 The Power of Female Sex Jul 5, 1998
- E6 Secret Sex Jul 12, 1998
- E7 The Monogamists Jul 19, 1998
- E8 Three's a Crowd Jul 26, 1998
- E9 The Turtle and the Hare Aug 2, 1998
- E10 The Baby Shower Aug 9, 1998
- E11 The Drought Aug 16, 1998
- E12 Oh Come All Ye Faithful Aug 23, 1998
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 Take Me Out to the Ballgame Jun 6, 1999
- E2 The Awful Truth Jun 13, 1999
- E3 The Freak Show Jun 20, 1999
- E4 They Shoot Single People, Don't They? Jun 27, 1999
- E5 Four Women and a Funeral Jul 4, 1999
- E6 The Cheating Curve Jul 11, 1999
- E7 The Chicken Dance Jul 18, 1999
- E8 The Man, the Myth, the Viagra Jul 25, 1999
- E9 Old Dogs, New Dicks Aug 1, 1999
- E10 The Caste System Aug 8, 1999
- E11 Evolution Aug 15, 1999
- E12 La Douleur Exquise! Aug 22, 1999
- E13 Games People Play Aug 29, 1999
- E14 The Fuck Buddy Sep 5, 1999
- E15 Shortcomings Sep 12, 1999
- E16 Was It Good for You? Sep 19, 1999
- E17 Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women Sep 26, 1999
- E18 Ex and the City Oct 3, 1999
Season 3 · 18 episodes
- E1 Where There's Smoke... Jun 4, 2000
- E2 Politically Erect Jun 11, 2000
- E3 Attack of the 5'10" Woman Jun 18, 2000
- E4 Boy, Girl, Boy, Girl... Jun 25, 2000
- E5 No Ifs, Ands, or Butts Jul 9, 2000
- E6 Are We Sluts? Jul 16, 2000
- E7 Drama Queens Jul 23, 2000
- E8 The Big Time Jul 30, 2000
- E9 Easy Come, Easy Go Aug 6, 2000
- E10 All or Nothing Aug 13, 2000
- E11 Running with Scissors Aug 20, 2000
- E12 Don't Ask, Don't Tell Aug 27, 2000
- E13 Escape from New York Sep 10, 2000
- E14 Sex and Another City Sep 17, 2000
- E15 Hot Child in the City Sep 24, 2000
- E16 Frenemies Oct 1, 2000
- E17 What Goes Around Comes Around Oct 8, 2000
- E18 Cock a Doodle Do! Oct 15, 2000
Season 4 · 18 episodes
- E1 The Agony and the 'Ex'-tacy Jun 3, 2001
- E2 The Real Me Jun 3, 2001
- E3 Defining Moments Jun 10, 2001
- E4 What's Sex Got to Do with It? Jun 17, 2001
- E5 Ghost Town Jun 24, 2001
- E6 Baby, Talk Is Cheap Jul 1, 2001
- E7 Time and Punishment Jul 8, 2001
- E8 My Motherboard, My Self Jul 15, 2001
- E9 Sex and the Country Jul 22, 2001
- E10 Belles of the Balls Jul 29, 2001
- E11 Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Aug 5, 2001
- E12 Just Say Yes Aug 12, 2001
- E13 The Good Fight Jan 6, 2002
- E14 All That Glitters Jan 13, 2002
- E15 Change of a Dress Jan 20, 2002
- E16 Ring a Ding Ding Jan 27, 2002
- E17 A 'Vogue' Idea Feb 3, 2002
- E18 I Heart NY Feb 10, 2002
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 Anchors Away Jul 21, 2002
- E2 Unoriginal Sin Jul 28, 2002
- E3 Luck Be an Old Lady Aug 4, 2002
- E4 Cover Girl Aug 11, 2002
- E5 Plus One Is the Loneliest Number Aug 18, 2002
- E6 Critical Condition Aug 25, 2002
- E7 The Big Journey Sep 1, 2002
- E8 I Love a Charade Sep 8, 2002
Frequently asked questions
What is the show based on?
The series is based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell.
How many main characters are there?
There are four best friends who serve as the main characters.
What is the age range of the characters?
The characters are all in their late thirties.
Where is the show set?
The story takes place within the New York social scene.
What do the characters talk about?
The friends frequently discuss their careers and their sex lives.