<P> At the 56th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sex and the City received eleven nominations (eight of them for major awards) and won awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, awarded to Parker for her portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, awarded to Nixon for her portrayal of Miranda Hobbes . The series was also nominated for the award for Outstanding Comedy Series for the sixth time, but lost to the freshman Fox series Arrested Development . Sex and the City was also nominated for Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Costumes for a Series, both for the fifth time . Cattrall and Davis were both nominated for an Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy for their respective portrays of Samantha Jones and Charlotte York Goldenblatt, being Cattrall's fifth nomination and Davis's first . The series finale "An American Girl in Paris (Part Deux)" received nominations for four awards, including Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series . </P> <P> Costume designer Patricia Field won the Costume Designers Guild Award for Best Costume Design--Contemporary TV Series at the 7th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards . At the 2003 Directors Guild of America Awards, three episodes from season four - "Great Sexpectations" (directed by Michael Patrick King), "Hop, Skip & a Week" (directed by Michael Engler), and "Boy Interrupted" (directed by Tim Van Patten) - were nominated for the award for Outstanding Directing--Comedy Series . Van Patten won the award in 2003 for "Boy Interrupted" and in 2004 for the episode "An American Girl in Paris: Part Deux". </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> No. in series </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> Production code </Th> <Th> U.S. viewers (millions) </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="8;"> Part 1 </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 75 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "To Market, to Market" </Td> <Td> Michael Patrick King </Td> <Td> Michael Patrick King </Td> <Td> June 22, 2003 (2003 - 06 - 22) </Td> <Td> 601 </Td> <Td> 7.30 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> While nervously anticipating her first date with Berger, Carrie runs into Aidan for the first time since their breakup, and is surprised by how far he's moved on . Miranda realizes she's in love with Steve--only to hear he has a new girlfriend . Charlotte struggles with Harry's assertion that he can only marry a Jew . Samantha sleeps with a stockbroker who gives insider tips while inside her . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 76 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Great Sexpectations" </Td> <Td> Michael Patrick King </Td> <Td> Cindy Chupack </Td> <Td> June 29, 2003 (2003 - 06 - 29) </Td> <Td> 602 </Td> <Td> 5.82 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Carrie and Berger's dates sizzle in the restaurants, but fizzle in the bedroom . Miranda becomes addicted to a British show featuring an interracial romance . A tenacious Charlotte pursues converting to Judaism for Harry . Samantha and the girls go to a cold - food restaurant where Samantha meets hot waiter Jerry Jerrod (Smith). </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 77 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "The Perfect Present" </Td> <Td> David Frankel </Td> <Td> Jenny Bicks </Td> <Td> July 6, 2003 (2003 - 07 - 06) </Td> <Td> 603 </Td> <Td> 6.95 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> After Berger flips out and flips off his ex-girlfriend's answer - phone message, Carrie tries to not think about her influence on his life . Miranda finds condoms in Brady's diaper bag and gets upset with Steve . Newly converted Charlotte mourns the loss of Christmas . An on - the - job quickie with Samantha gets Smith fired from a catering gig . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 78 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Pick - A-Little, Talk - A-Little" </Td> <Td> David Frankel </Td> <Td> Julie Rottenberg & Elisa Zuritsky </Td> <Td> July 13, 2003 (2003 - 07 - 13) </Td> <Td> 604 </Td> <Td> 6.60 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> <P> Carrie feels bad for criticizing a minor point in Berger's book . When Berger teaches Miranda how to tell that a guy is "not that into her", she feels the need to spread the word to other women . Charlotte cooks her first Shabbat dinner for Harry . Samantha and Jerry act out all their sexual fantasies . </P> This episode's title is a play on the song from The Music Man . This episode was the inspiration for the self - help book He's Just Not That Into You . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 79 </Th> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> "Lights, Camera, Relationship!" </Td> <Td> Michael Engler </Td> <Td> Michael Patrick King </Td> <Td> July 20, 2003 (2003 - 07 - 20) </Td> <Td> 605 </Td> <Td> 6.43 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Carrie receives a big royalty check for her book sales, which upsets Berger--whose book deal has been dropped . A lovesick Miranda helps Steve bake cupcakes--for his new girlfriend . Charlotte is reluctant to date after Harry leaves her . Samantha takes charge of the PR for Jerry's struggling play where he gives a striking--and nude--performance . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 80 </Th> <Td> 6 </Td> <Td> "Hop, Skip, and a Week" </Td> <Td> Michael Engler </Td> <Td> Amy B. Harris </Td> <Td> July 27, 2003 (2003 - 07 - 27) </Td> <Td> 606 </Td> <Td> 6.34 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Berger tells Carrie that he needs a break from their relationship . Workaholic Miranda has to cut her hours at work in order to spend more time with Brady . Women from the synagogue compete to set Charlotte up with their single sons, but she runs into Harry at a singles night, and they realize they are meant to be together . PR Manager Samantha changes Jerry's name to Smith and gets him great exposure on a revealing billboard in Times Square . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 81 </Th> <Td> 7 </Td> <Td> "The Post-It Always Sticks Twice" </Td> <Td> Alan Taylor </Td> <Td> Liz Tuccillo </Td> <Td> August 3, 2003 (2003 - 08 - 03) </Td> <Td> 607 </Td> <Td> 5.77 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Berger returns, but then breaks up with Carrie with a Post-It note . Miranda finally loses all her baby - weight and rediscovers her "skinny jeans". Charlotte decides she wants a small wedding . Samantha is reluctant to be labeled as Smith's "girlfriend". </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 82 </Th> <Td> 8 </Td> <Td> "The Catch" </Td> <Td> Alan Taylor </Td> <Td> Cindy Chupack </Td> <Td> August 10, 2003 (2003 - 08 - 10) </Td> <Td> 608 </Td> <Td> 6.64 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Carrie finds that a casual fling with Harry's best man is a pain in the neck . Miranda is scared of meeting Steve's new girlfriend . After Harry accidentally sees Charlotte in her wedding dress before the big day, she is convinced their wedding is cursed . Self - sufficient Samantha struggles without a man around . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 83 </Th> <Td> 9 </Td> <Td> "A Woman's Right to Shoes" </Td> <Td> Tim Van Patten </Td> <Td> Jenny Bicks </Td> <Td> August 17, 2003 (2003 - 08 - 17) </Td> <Td> 609 </Td> <Td> 6.74 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Carrie's shoes are stolen at a party; the hostess (Tatum O'Neal) not only refuses to apologize, but shames her for her extravagant footwear--and lifestyle choices . Miranda gets chicken pox, and she flirts with the handsome black doctor who just moved into her building . Charlotte must adjust to living with Harry (and his tea bags) in her pristine apartment . Children misbehaving in nice restaurants annoy Samantha . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 84 </Th> <Td> 10 </Td> <Td> "Boy, Interrupted" </Td> <Td> Tim Van Patten </Td> <Td> Cindy Chupack </Td> <Td> August 24, 2003 (2003 - 08 - 24) </Td> <Td> 610 </Td> <Td> 6.94 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Carrie's high - school sweetheart visits her in New York--on his way to a mental asylum in Connecticut . Miranda develops a crush on her attractive neighbor Robert, the team doctor for the Knicks . In order to get into an exclusive pool at the SoHo House, Samantha pretends to be a member--and British . Geri Halliwell and David Duchovny guest - star . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 85 </Th> <Td> 11 </Td> <Td> "The Domino Effect" </Td> <Td> David Frankel </Td> <Td> Julie Rottenberg & Elisa Zuritsky </Td> <Td> September 7, 2003 (2003 - 09 - 07) </Td> <Td> 611 </Td> <Td> 6.69 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Carrie shows strange signs of distress when Big needs heart surgery . Miranda gets close to her new boyfriend Robert, but is reluctant to introduce him to Steve . Reproductively challenged Charlotte tries acupuncture in order to get pregnant . Samantha refuses to hold hands with Smith . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 86 </Th> <Td> 12 </Td> <Td> "One" </Td> <Td> David Frankel </Td> <Td> Michael Patrick King </Td> <Td> September 14, 2003 (2003 - 09 - 14) </Td> <Td> 612 </Td> <Td> 7.65 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Carrie meets fifty - something Russian artist, Aleksandr Petrovsky (Mikhail Baryshnikov), at a gallery . Miranda's boyfriend Robert says "I love you" but she cannot say it back . Charlotte is delighted to discover she's pregnant--then devastated when she miscarries . After finding one gray hair down under, Samantha dyes her pubic hair with shocking results . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="8;"> Part 2 </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 87 </Th> <Td> 13 </Td> <Td> "Let There Be Light" </Td> <Td> Michael Patrick King </Td> <Td> Michael Patrick King </Td> <Td> January 4, 2004 (2004 - 01 - 04) </Td> <Td> 613 </Td> <Td> 6.36 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Carrie begins to feel attached to Aleksandr but cannot ignore his womanizing past . Together again, Steve moves into Miranda's apartment and finds it hard to avoid her angry ex-boyfriend Robert . Charlotte tries to forget her miscarriage by volunteering . Samantha accompanies Smith to an industry party hosted by Richard Wright . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 88 </Th> <Td> 14 </Td> <Td> "The Ick Factor" </Td> <Td> Wendey Stanzler </Td> <Td> Julie Rottenberg & Elisa Zuritsky </Td> <Td> January 11, 2004 (2004 - 01 - 11) </Td> <Td> 614 </Td> <Td> N / A </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Carrie finds Aleksandr's old - world romantic attention a little overwhelming . Miranda prepares for her non-traditional wedding to Steve . Charlotte and Harry's romantic French dinner leads to a night of the runs . Samantha considers a breast augmentation and receives some unexpected news . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 89 </Th> <Td> 15 </Td> <Td> "Catch - 38" </Td> <Td> Michael Engler </Td> <Td> Cindy Chupack </Td> <Td> January 18, 2004 (2004 - 01 - 18) </Td> <Td> 615 </Td> <Td> N / A </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Carrie discovers that Aleksandr has decided to not have any more children . Miranda and Steve go on their honeymoon to a remote inn in upstate New York . Baby Brady sees Charlotte and Harry having sex . Samantha uses Smith's fame to get her an appointment with a well - known female oncologist . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 90 </Th> <Td> 16 </Td> <Td> "Out of the Frying Pan" </Td> <Td> Michael Engler </Td> <Td> Jenny Bicks </Td> <Td> January 25, 2004 (2004 - 01 - 25) </Td> <Td> 616 </Td> <Td> 6.94 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Carrie gets upset at Aleksandr for being inconsiderate of her feelings about Samantha's cancer . When her new family outgrows her apartment, Miranda considers buying a house in Brooklyn . Charlotte receives a dog and names her Elizabeth Taylor . Samantha's hair falls out as a result of chemotherapy . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 91 </Th> <Td> 17 </Td> <Td> "The Cold War" </Td> <Td> Julian Farino </Td> <Td> Aury Wallington </Td> <Td> February 1, 2004 (2004 - 02 - 01) </Td> <Td> 617 </Td> <Td> 4.43 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Aleksandr refuses to talk about his work or introduce Carrie to his friends . Miranda adjusts to life in Brooklyn . Charlotte decides to enter Elizabeth Taylor in a dog show . Samantha makes a sex tape with Smith after a tabloid reports that she's his "fag hag". </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 92 </Th> <Td> 18 </Td> <Td> "Splat!" </Td> <Td> Julian Farino </Td> <Td> Jenny Bicks & Cindy Chupack </Td> <Td> February 8, 2004 (2004 - 02 - 08) </Td> <Td> 618 </Td> <Td> 4.83 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Petrovsky hosts a dinner party for Carrie's inner circle, and makes a shocking announcement . Later, the death of an old party friend (Kristen Johnston) helps Carrie reach a big decision . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 93 </Th> <Td> 19 </Td> <Td> "An American Girl In Paris (Part Une)" </Td> <Td> Tim Van Patten </Td> <Td> Michael Patrick King </Td> <Td> February 15, 2004 (2004 - 02 - 15) </Td> <Td> 619 </Td> <Td> 6.14 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Before joining the Russian in Paris, Carrie has one last dinner in New York with Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda . However, life in the City of Light doesn't live up to her expectations . After being told - off by Carrie before the dinner, Big goes to girls for advice; they tell him to go to Paris and find their girl . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 94 </Th> <Td> 20 </Td> <Td> "An American Girl In Paris (Part Deux)" </Td> <Td> Tim Van Patten </Td> <Td> Michael Patrick King </Td> <Td> February 22, 2004 (2004 - 02 - 22) </Td> <Td> 620 </Td> <Td> 10.62 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Carrie is desperately lonely in Paris as Petrovsky is spending so much time on his new exhibit . The chemo treatments are killing Samantha's sex drive . Miranda must take care of Steve's mother after she has a stroke . Charlotte and Harry try to adopt a baby . Big finds Carrie in Paris and says the words she's been waiting six years to hear . </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> No. in series </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> Production code </Th> <Th> U.S. viewers (millions) </Th> </Tr>

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