Sex and the City (1998–2004)

Four beautiful female New Yorkers gossip about their sex-lives (or lack thereof) and find new ways to deal with being a woman in the 90's.

Creator:

Darren Star

Stars:

Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis

Won 8 Golden Globes. Another 37 wins & 128 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Sarah Jessica Parker	...	Carrie Bradshaw (94 episodes, 1998-2004)
Kim Cattrall	...	Samantha Jones (94 episodes, 1998-2004)
Kristin Davis	...	Charlotte York (94 episodes, 1998-2004)
Cynthia Nixon	...	Miranda Hobbes (94 episodes, 1998-2004)
Chris Noth	...	Mr. Big (40 episodes, 1998-2004)
David Eigenberg	...	Steve Brady (40 episodes, 1999-2004)

Storyline

A sensuous and ironic sitcom about four young, desirable, virtually inseparable New York bachelorettes who lead and confide in each-other their ever changing and confusing sex lives, as different as their natures. Carrie Bradshaw is a charming petite columnist, and often the narrator of the story, either writing her copy or off screen, constantly tossing up and rejecting different views on just about anything that does or might impact modern women's sex lives; she tries almost everything, is constantly disappointed, but always seems to return to a certain Mr. Big. Miranda Hobbes is a red-hair lawyer determined to score professionally and to be tough in love to, yet her only faithful lover is an insecure nerd. Charlotte York is a gallery-managing wasp from a prestigious, super-rich family, with high old-fashioned moral standards for her lovable but insecure self but unfortunately almost impossible to live up to for any lover, whenever she can find a socially acceptable one. Samantha ...

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Plot Keywords:

gossip | female | columnist | new york | boyfriend girlfriend relationship | 

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Taglines:

Are you ready for more?

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

HBO

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 June 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

S.A.T.C.

Filming Locations:

Bryant Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Darren Star Productions, Home Box Office (HBO), Sex and the City Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (94 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The naturally blond Cynthia Nixon dyes her hair red to play Miranda on the show.

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Goofs

In the earlier series, the exterior the Carrie's apartment was another apartment block (in one episode we see a couple having sex through this windows). In later series, the exterior changes to the street outside and the other apartment seems to have moved.

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Quotes

Carrie: It's a slippery slope. First you're going once a week, and then it's three times a week, and then the next thing you know, you're starting every sentence with, "My shrink says".
Miranda: My shrink says thats a very common fear.

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Connections

Referenced in Ugly Betty: Punch Out (2007)

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Soundtracks

"Sex And The City Theme"
Performed by Groove Armada

User Reviews

About Sex and the City

This is decidedly one of the best written and acted comedies I've seen in a very long time. The trials and tribulations of Carrie Bradshaw and her three friends is as riveting as it is true. As a straight male viewer of this show, I think that it gave me a lot of insight into the female aspect of a relationship and the world as a whole. This show also changed the way the public views women. Carrie and company are strong, self-sufficient women who even dislike serious relationships and the prospect of marriage. This is far from the housewife days of "Leave it to Beaver" and "Father Knows Best".

Particularly stunning about this show is the acting. Although much has been said about the relationships between the stars of the show, the characters they portray have such a sense of reality and conviction that they seem like ordinary people trying to get by. Why this show was not awarded more is beyond me.

For anyone who wonders about human relationships and interaction, this funny yet sometimes surreal show is the perfect addition to your viewing pleasure.