Air date: 9/5/99

Carrie tries to ease the pain of being separated from Mr. Big; Samantha spends some quality time with her neighbors. Miranda dates an angry control freak.

Shortcomings

Air date: 9/12/99

Carrie dates a short story writer, but becomes more attached to his family. Miranda dates a divorced father. Charlotte finds her brother in a compromising position.

Was it Good for You?

Air date: 9/19/99

Carrie feels she's become a substitute for her alcoholic boyfriend's cravings. Charlotte makes her partner fall asleep during sex. Samantha becomes the subject for her gay friend's experiment.

Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women

Air date: 9/26/99

Carrie and the girls try to determine if twenty-somethings are friends or foes. Samantha's ex-assistant steals her Rolodex and moves in on her turf. Carrie gets a “Big” surprise.

Ex and the City

Air date: 10/3/99

Carrie tries to develop a friendship with Mr. Big. Samantha meets Mr. Too Big. Charlotte goes for a ride with an old friend.