Air date: 1/4/04

Carrie decides that she will begin sleeping with her new boyfriend Petrovsky. Steve moves into Miranda's apartment. Samantha's relationship with Smith experiences some friction.

The Ick Factor

Air date: 1/11/04

A grand gesture of affection by Petrovsky grates on Carrie's nerves. Steve and Miranda decide to finally tie the knot. Samantha tells the girls she has breast cancer.

Catch-38

Air date: 1/18/04

Petrovsky continues to open up to Carrie. Samantha's cancer treatments hit a rough spot, but Smith provides a source of comfort. Miranda and Steve take a “wild” honeymoon.

Out of the Frying Pan

Air date: 1/25/04

Carrie becomes shocked and repulsed by Petrovsky's cut and dry viewpoint about Samantha's cancer. A “Princess” enters Charlotte's life. Steve suggests that he and Miranda move the family to Brooklyn.