New York City columnist Carrie Bradshaw and her friends vow to stop worrying about finding the perfect mate - and start "playing the field" like men. Their new stance soon leads to Carrie meeting Mr Big, Miranda warming to Skipper, and Samantha having a one-night stand.

Miranda makes the mistake of going out with a "modelizer" (someone who is obsessed with models), whilst Samantha chooses to go out with a modelizer and has their erotic encounter videotaped. Meanwhile, Carrie experiments with "Derek the Model", and flirts with Mr Big.

Carrie is invited to a couple's house in the Hamptons....only to be flashed by the husband. Elsewhere, Miranda's law firm think she's homosexual, Samantha gets to know her doorman better, and Charlotte dumps a suitable guy because of the pattern on his china set.

Carrie discovers the limitations of going out with a twenty-something hunk, Charlotte's boyfriend has a sexual favour to ask, and Samantha comes to the sobering realization that she'll always be older than her boy toy.

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.

Carrie thinks Mr Big is keeping her a "secret", whilst Miranda discovers a secret about her new boyfriend. Meanwhile, it comes to light that Samantha has never been discreet with anyone she's ever slept with, and Charlotte divulges a secret love affair from her past.

Carrie wants a monogamous relationship with Mr Big, while Samantha refuses to have one with her realtor. Meanwhile, Miranda's feelings for Skipper intensify, and Charlotte is faced with her new boyfriend's intimate demands.

Carrie discovers not only that Mr Big was married before, but that he and his ex participated in an explicit encounter. Meanwhile, Charlotte's boyfriend wants to add another woman to their relationship, and Samantha becomes a little too involved with a married couple.

Mr Big tells Carrie he will never marry again, whilst Samantha suffers a harsh dumping - sending her back into the arms of "The Turtle" (an investor with bad breath). Meanwhile, Miranda introduces Charlotte to "The Rabbit", which turns Charlotte into a recluse.

A baby shower for Laney - a wild-child-turned-soccer-mom - gets the girls thinking about their futures. Meanwhile, Charlotte is fearful she may never have the daughter for which she has been preparing her whole life, and Carrie is late for her period.

An accidental emission has Carrie certain that she and Mr Big will never share a bed again - whilst the last three months have Miranda convinced she will never share a bed with a man ever again. Meanwhile, tantric celibacy leaves Samantha craving old-fashioned intimacy.

In the season finale, Mr Big introduces Carrie to his mother as his friend, causing Carrie to ponder where their relationship is headed. Meanwhile, Charlotte discovers that all the fortune-tellers in the city agree on one thing - her eternal status as a single woman.

In the fourth season premiere, Miranda's single life becomes a comedy routine during an engagement party, Samantha is sweet on a handsome priest, and Carrie's 35th birthday party is a damp squib.

Whilst Carrie's insecurities are put to the test, Samantha has intimate photos taken so she can remember herself as a "hot chick". Meanwhile, Charlotte deals with a gynaecological problem.

Carrie begins dating a good-looking jazz-club owner, whilst Charlotte and Trey re-ignite their passion....all over Manhattan. Meanwhile, Samantha gets involved with a sexy artist.

Samantha shocks everyone with her latest relationship; Charlotte and Trey look to truly re-connect; and Miranda swears off carnal activities, only to get involved with....baked goods.

Whilst Carrie and Miranda are haunted by relationships of the past, Samantha enjoys some artificial support. Meanwhile, Charlotte's battle with her mother-in-law comes to a startling climax.

Samantha's experiment with novelty nipples wins her a man's affection. Meanwhile, Carrie's leap into the information age reunites her with Aidan, whilst Charlotte and Trey take the next step in their marriage.

Carrie and Aidan find themselves dealing with new distractions, whilst Samantha demands gender equality when it comes to below-the-belt grooming. Meanwhile, Charlotte must choose between work and family, and Miranda is sidelined by a back injury.

Carrie learns a valuable lesson after her computer crashes; Samantha searches for elusive sexual satisfaction; and Miranda's personal crisis leads everyone to see things in a new light.

Charlotte decides that truly loving Trey means at least trying to love his mother, whilst Miranda's prickly bedside manner turns out to be just what the doctor ordered for Steve. Meanwhile, out in the country, Carrie attempts to deal with Aidan's rustic side.

Carrie helps Aidan and Big learn to accept each other a bit more, while Miranda and Steve get closer than they've been in a long time. Meanwhile, Charlotte and Trey keep up the hard work of making a baby.

Samantha's obsession with accessories causes friction with an A-list client, whilst Carrie takes some grown-up steps with Aidan. Meanwhile, Charlotte and Trey discover the real reason behind their infertility, and Miranda is confronted by some life-altering news.

Miranda makes a surprising decision; Charlotte and Trey reach a turning point in their quest for parenthood; Carrie struggles to answer a very important question; and Samantha takes a spur-of-the-moment trip to get away from it all.

Carrie finds herself more cramped than cosy when Aidan moves in with her. Meanwhile, Samantha reveals surprising feelings for Richard, Trey gives Charlotte an unwanted gift, and Miranda learns who really controls a pregnant woman's body.

Miranda is embroiled in an unusual case of office politics, while Carrie worries about being able to settle down enough for Aidan. Meanwhile, Samantha fears she may have said too much to Richard, and Charlotte makes another painful marital decision.

Samantha's relationship with Richard has her considering monogamy, although he may not be feeling the same way. Carrie, on the other hand, is forced to face her fear of commitment.

Whilst Carrie deals with a serious financial challenge, Miranda and Steve grapple with the details of raising a baby. Meanwhile, Charlotte has a hard time letting go of Mrs MacDougal, and Samantha tries to get more than just pricey presents out of Richard.

Carrie begins her new job with "Vogue" magazine, but is shocked when she receives some editorial advice. Meanwhile, Charlotte convinces Miranda to have a baby shower, and Samantha employs an unconventional tactic to get what she needs from Richard.

In the season finale, Mr Big makes a move that leaves Carrie considering what might have been. Meanwhile, Samantha's relationship hits a snag, Charlotte begins dating again, and Miranda prepares for motherhood.

In the season two premiere, Carrie gets past her break-up with Mr Big by dating a "new Yankee". Meanwhile, Samantha expresses dissatisfaction with her boyfriend's lack of manhood, and Charlotte's man has a problem with crotch adjustments.

Carrie invites Mr Big to her birthday party, Samantha must tell her boyfriend about his shortcomings, Charlotte gets a puppy, and Miranda musters up the courage to talk dirty with her lover.

Carrie dates numerous freaks before turning into one herself when she meets a nice guy. Meanwhile, Samantha goes on a date with a man who likes to be disciplined, and Charlotte begins to realise that Mr Pussy might be only good for one thing.

While Carrie begins to enjoy the single life, Miranda has to fake satisfaction with a lover, and Samantha gets 'taken in' by a club-owning jerk. Meanwhile, Charlotte convinces herself to like an actor friend.

Charlotte falls for a widower whom she meets at a funeral, whilst Carrie mends some fences with Mr Big. Meanwhile, Samantha makes the mistake of trying to seduce a celebutante's husband, and Miranda has panic attacks after buying her own place.

Carrie officially gets back with Big, whilst Charlotte is intrigued by the "Power Lesbians" - a group of well dressed and successful gay women. Meanwhile, Miranda competes with a boyfriend's adult films, and Samantha gets a "lightning bolt" from her personal trainer.

Miranda's interior decorator and her friend from London fall in love at first sight and, much to their dismay, invite the girls to be part of their wedding.

Whilst Carrie and Big continue their new relationship, Samantha begins seeing a 72-year-old millionaire, and Miranda hooks up with a nice bartender.

Whilst Carrie is meeting another "wrong" guy in her shrink's waiting room, Samantha starts dating a sports addict. Meanwhile, Charlotte joins a bridge club in order to meet a nice guy, and Miranda plays "peep show" with a man in the building across from her.

Ground-breaking times for Carrie and Big as they say "I love you", whilst Miranda breaks it off with the bartender. Meanwhile, Samantha dates a rich guy with a duplicitous servant, and Charlotte gets caught in the fast lane with hot-shot movie star.

Carrie tries (unsuccessfully) to leave some feminine items behind at Big's place. Meanwhile, Miranda discovers that she has a 'lazy' ovary, Charlotte has questions about her new boyfriend, and Samantha plots a revenge scheme against an ex.

Big tells Carrie that he is moving to Paris for six months, Samantha introduces the girls to the hottest S&M restaurant in town, Charlotte's shoe fetish is counterbalanced, and Miranda meets a guy who only enjoys intimacy when he is at risk of being caught.

Whilst Carrie is meeting another "wrong" guy in her shrink's waiting room, Samantha starts dating a sports addict. Meanwhile, Charlotte joins a bridge club in order to meet a nice guy, and Miranda plays "peep show" with a man in the building across from her.

Getting over Mr. Big, Carrie makes a date with a special friend. Samantha has an interesting time with the couple next door. Charlotte summons the courage to ask men for dates but gets carried away and double books. Miranda dates a man who she thinks is highly-strung.

Carrie dates a short-story writer....and his family. Meanwhile, Miranda begins dating a divorced father, whilst Samantha sleeps with Charlotte's brother.

Carrie questions dating an alcoholic man, Charlotte is troubled when her latest lover falls asleep at an embarrassing time, and Samantha's gay friends make an intriguing request.

Carrie and the girls get invited to a beach party in the Hamptons...where they find themselves dealing with age disparities - Charlotte gets an unfortunate affliction from a younger guy, and Carrie finds out that Mr Big is dating a 26-year-old girl.

In the season two finale, Big reveals to Carrie that he and 26-year-old Natasha are engaged. Meanwhile, Miranda and Steve get back together, and Samantha gets involved with Mr Too Big.

In the season premiere, Samantha considers her relationship with a repentant Richard, whilst Carrie decides her one true love must be New York City. Meanwhile, Miranda fears that her baby is changing things, and Charlotte shakes things up at a Fleet Week bash.

Carrie decides to re-assess her work after she receives some surprising career news, and Steve encourages a reluctant Miranda to have Brady baptized.

The girls celebrate Charlotte's 36th birthday with a trip to Atlantic City that also serves as a nice break for Miranda from the hassles of nappies and spit-up. Meanwhile, Samantha decides to address Richard's wandering ways once and for all.

Whilst Miranda is joining Weight Watchers in an effort to lose her baby weight, Carrie is undertaking a quest to create the perfect book cover. Meanwhile, Charlotte and Samantha choose their own ways of handling their respective relationship issues.

Carrie's book-launch party becomes a major event, but Samantha's plans to look beautiful for it go awry. Meanwhile, Charlotte loses her 'plus one' thanks to Bunny, while Miranda considers how long she should wait before letting men know she's a mother.

Despite getting great reviews for her book, Carrie obsesses over the negative critique Aidan must surely be spreading about her. Meanwhile, Charlotte prepares to fight for her apartment, and Samantha discovers a hidden talent for baby-sitting.

After a summer of solitude, the ladies are getting desperate. Carrie's much-anticipated weekend with Big ends in a surprising reversal of roles, whilst Charlotte enjoys a satisfying romp in the world of 'intimacy-without-commitment'.

In the season finale, the girls head to the Hamptons for the wedding of a flamboyant lounge singer, Bobby Fine (guest star Nathan Lane). Meanwhile, Carrie finds a potential suitor in a motorcycle-riding colleague named Berger.

In the season three premiere, Carrie and the girls enjoy the NYC Fire Department's "Calendar Competition", with Samantha fulfilling a fiery fantasy with Mr July.

Carrie's political consciousness is raised as a new companion lobbies for her affection. Meanwhile, Charlotte throws a "used date" party, Miranda confronts her indecision about Steve, and Samantha begins dating a munchkin who is a powerhouse between the sheets.

Carrie runs into Big's new bride and commits to attending a luncheon, whilst Samantha treats everyone to a day at the spa....but her sexual antics get her in trouble. Meanwhile, Miranda's new Ukrainian housekeeper takes cleaning up Miranda's life too far.

Carrie engages in a game of "Spin the Bottle" with her new love interest, whilst Samantha deals with a chauvinistic new assistant. Meanwhile, Miranda starts to display "guy" attributes when her relationship with Steve grows claustrophobic.

Carrie considers quitting smoking when her habit almost ruins her chances with Aidan, whilst Charlotte's first date with Brad goes perfectly....until the good night kiss. Meanwhile, Samantha's relationship with a sexy African-American guy is challenged by his sister.

Samantha's late-night visitors are seen as the cause when an old woman in her building is robbed; Miranda finds out that she has picked up an infection; and Carrie learns that romance isn't dead when Aidan decides to wait until the time is right to do the deed.

Carrie begins to question her relationship with Aidan, but an unexpected encounter with Mr Big makes her realise the less drama, the better. Meanwhile, Miranda discovers she's living with "skidmark man", and Charlotte meets a doctor named Trey.

Charlotte tells the girls she thinks her new love Trey may be "the one", whilst Samantha fears that she may be going through "the change of life". Meanwhile, Miranda's relationship takes an unanticipated turn, and Carrie has more surprise run-ins with Big.

Charlotte achieves her goal and gets engaged....but not the way she had hoped. Meanwhile, Samantha decides to put her "pick of the week" on a new diet, and after a shocking revelation, Carrie and Big fall back into their old habits.

Aidan finally says "those three words", leaving Carrie riddled with guilt about her affair with Big. Meanwhile, all is going well with Charlotte's new engagement.....until Trey springs a prenup on her, and Miranda discovers the wonders of phone intimacy.

Carrie's affair with Big puts a strain on her relationship with Aidan, prompting her to seek out advice from Miranda. Meanwhile, Charlotte's wedding plans go awry, Miranda is attracted to a man in a sandwich costume, and Samantha considers taking an HIV test.

Charlotte's fast-approaching wedding continues to cause trouble as the bride has a fallout with Samantha over the proper way to wear a bridesmaid's dress, whilst also discovering that Trey may need a dose (or two) of a certain sexual supplement.

Carrie, Miranda and Samantha are fish out of water in youth-obsessed, no-smoking-anywhere Los Angeles - with Samantha meeting a handsome model, and Miranda finding herself mired in her New York ways. Back east, bedroom matters worsen for Charlotte and Trey.

Sunny California shows the flaws beneath its slick veneer - with Carrie being humiliated when a fling turns out to be less than advertised, Miranda finding that the city has bestowed negative changes upon an ex, and Samantha's bag being stolen at the Playboy Mansion.

Samantha is hired by a very rich 13-year-old girl to plan "the Bat Mitzvah of the Century". Meanwhile, Miranda's dentist gives her braces, and Carrie meets a new man….who happens to live at home with his parents.

Miranda's first date turns into a wake when the guy drops dead, whilst Charlotte and Samantha duke it out over their opposing sexual philosophies. Meanwhile, Carrie's attempt to teach a seminar on how to meet men is a flop when her students turn on her.

Carrie wonders if luck has deserted her when she's mugged and trips down some stairs. Meanwhile, Samantha handles the needs of an inexperienced college student, Miranda drinks a little too heavily whilst on a date, and Charlotte suggests a trial separation with Trey.

In the season three finale, Samantha and Carrie battle their respective noisy neighbours. Meanwhile, Charlotte receives an early-morning visit from Trey, who's finally ready for her, and Miranda starts to feel that her life is in a rut.

In the Season Six premiere, Carrie believes her 'stock' has gone up, thanks to her hot date with new flame Jack Berger. Meanwhile, Miranda faces up to her true feelings about Steve, and Charlotte is dismayed by Harry's refusal to marry.

Despite some public foreplay with Berger, Carrie discovers it's a lot colder between the sheets. Meanwhile, Samantha introduces the girls to a raw foods restaurant that features some hot 'takeout'.

Carrie visits Berger's apartment for the first time and discovers his "ex-file". Meanwhile, Charlotte sacrifices pieces of her past as the day of her official conversion to another religion approaches.

Carrie and Berger articulate their sentiments for each other, but then she offends him. Meanwhile, Charlotte gets so carried away preparing her first religious dinner for Harry that she drops the ball…..literally.

Carrie is surprised to find that Berger is cool with a trip to her favourite designer haunt, but cold when it comes to a sudden success. Meanwhile, Miranda has an unplanned overnighter with Steve, and Samantha uses her PR magic on struggling actor Jerry.

Carrie finds herself conflicted about her new relationship as Berger reveals more of his emotional limitations. Meanwhile, Miranda is worried that the demands of her career are keeping her from Brady, and Samantha's new PR creation gets hot.

Carrie goes to a hot new club in an attempt to get over "post-it traumatic stress" caused by Berger, whilst Miranda is ecstatic about fitting into her skinny jeans. Meanwhile, Samantha tries to dress her man in designer labels, but doesn't want him to label her.

Carrie considers the idea that a true 'catch' may ultimately be having a strong safety net to catch you when you fall. Meanwhile, Charlotte has an important photo taken for the 'New York Times….but things are far from picture-perfect.

When Carrie's Manolo shoes are stolen from a friend's party, it seems her single lifestyle also robs her of the right to complain. Meanwhile, Charlotte deals with the loss of a garment (or two) as Harry makes himself comfortable at home.

Carrie rekindles an old flame, and while it's definitely hot, it's a little too heavy. Meanwhile, Charlotte enjoys the sport of dating, but only as a 'spectator', Miranda finds sparks with Robert, and Samantha sneaks into an exclusive pool club.

Carrie's emotions are stirred by a visit from a more open-hearted Mr Big. Meanwhile, Charlotte pins her reproductive hopes on an acclaimed Chinese doctor, and Miranda has a run-in with Steve and Robert (who patches things up nicely).

Carrie has an unexpected rendezvous in the exotic world of art. Meanwhile, Charlotte receives some surprising news, Miranda's and Steve's worlds collide, and Samantha goes to great lengths to preserve her youthful appearance 'down there'.

Carrie struggles to 'keep it light' after spending the night with Aleksandr. Meanwhile, Miranda gives Robert elevator 'custody' after being confronted with some heavy words.

Carrie wonders how many more old-fashioned romantic gestures from Aleksandr she can stomach. Elsewhere Samantha is romancing the notion of larger breasts….but is given something more serious to swallow.

Carrie considers whether or not the ultimate accessory for many women - a child - will match her lifestyle. Meanwhile, Charlotte is thrilled to baby-sit for Brady, and Miranda feels pressured to enjoy her 'get-away' with Steve.

Carrie is challenged by Aleksandr's preference for strong coffee - and for facing other bitter realities. Meanwhile, Charlotte runs to escape the pain of childlessness and bumps into a tiny bundle of joy, whilst Miranda bids on more room for Brady's needs.

Carrie avoids the cold weather with Aleksandr, but her friends don't warm up to him as easily. Meanwhile, Charlotte and her new 'baby' enjoy the spotlight, Miranda toasts her new home, and Samantha circulates a steamy video to counter a rumour.

Carrie considers a foreign concept posed by Aleksandr - and watches the life she used to know fly out the window. Meanwhile, Charlotte jumps at a chance to use her maternal instincts, and Samantha catches her maid in a compromising mix-up.

Carrie moves to Paris with Aleksandr; Samantha delivers a heartfelt speech at a benefit for breast-cancer research; Charlotte and Harry continue their quest to adopt a child; and Big meets with Charlotte, Samantha and Miranda to make a big decision.

In the series finale, Carrie finds that life in Paris - and with Aleksandr - leaves her longing for home. Meanwhile, Smith shows Samantha his love, Charlotte and Harry's adoption efforts continue, and Miranda decides to help Steve's ailing mother.