Five: You Can Leave Your Manolos On
March 14th 2008 18:03
Comparably short due to Sarah Jessica Parker’s pregnancy, Season Five of Sex and the City was all about moving on and accepting that nothing ever goes according to plan. The four girls have plenty to come to terms with: Samantha, her unexpected broken heart; Charlotte, her status as a divorcee; Miranda, motherhood; and Carrie… Big, Aidan, and learning that life – especially hers – can be very unpredictable.
Episode Sixty-Seven: ‘Anchors Away’
Director: Charles McDougall. Writer: Michael Patrick King.
What/Who Went Down: It’s Fleet Week, and the girls are momentarily distracted from their collective woes by the arrival of hordes of sailors. It doesn’t last long, however, as Carrie realises that she is not yet ready to date, Charlotte buys herself some time in her quest to find her next great love, Samantha realises her heart is still with Richard despite his infidelity, and Miranda tries to cope with breastfeeding.
Guest Starring: David Eigenberg, Lynn Cohen, James Remar, Mario Cantone, Daniel Sunjata.
Episode Sixty-Eight: ‘Unoriginal Sin’
Director: Charles McDougall. Writer: Cindy Chupak.
What/Who Went Down: Carrie, still not dating, is at a loss as to what to write. She avoids her editor’s requests to see her, thinking she’s going to be fired, only to find out Clearwater Press wants to make her columns into a book. Samantha is back with Richard, and although she doesn’t really trust him, she likes the enormous diamond he gives her. Charlotte goes to affirmation seminars, but finds that platitudes do little to mend a broken heart. Miranda gives in to Steve’s wish that they baptise Brady – after some heavy compromise, of course.
Guest Starring: David Eigenberg, Lynn Cohen, James Remar, Amy Sedaris, Molly Shannon, Anne Meara.
Episode Sixty-Nine: ‘Luck Be an Old Lady’
Director: John David Coles. Writers: Elisa Zuritsky, Julie Rottenberg.
What/Who Went Down: The girls go to Atlantic City to celebrate Charlotte’s 36th birthday, but Charlotte doesn’t want to rejoice, feeling more comfortable as a thirty-five year old. Meanwhile, Miranda feels insecure about her post-baby body, and Samantha feels insecure about her relationship with Richard, and breaks it off, knowing she can’t trust him. Carrie considers the risks of gambling, in the casino and in life.
Guest Starring: Steve Eigenberg, Lynn Cohen, James Remar.
Episode Seventy: ‘Cover Girl’
Director: John David Coles. Writers: Judy Toll, Michael Patrick King.
What/Who Went Down: Carrie and Samantha clash over ideas for Carrie’s book cover, after Carrie walks in on Sam giving the World Wide Express guy a blow-job. Charlotte looks for self-help books to aid her in getting on with her life. Miranda begins Weight Watchers where she meets a man who is an overeater, in every sense of the word.
Guest Starring: Willie Garson, Sean Palmer, Amy Sedaris, Craig Gass, Molly Shannon, Michael Zeppetello.
Episode Seventy-One: ‘Plus One is the Loneliest Number’
Director: Michael Patrick King. Writer: Cindy Chupak.
What/Who Went Down: Carrie is introduced to another writer, Jack Berger, whom she asks as her date to her book party, not realising he has a girlfriend. Miranda tries to reprise her love life as a single mother. Charlotte has an unwelcome surprise when Bunny arrives, intent on eviction. Samantha has a spur of the moment chemical peel.
Guest Starring: Ron Livingston, Willie Garson, Mario Cantone, Sean Palmer, Francis Sternhagen, Candice Bergen, Amy Sedaris, Robert John Burke, Isaac Mizrahi.
Episode Seventy-Two: ‘Critical Condition’
Director: Michael Patrick King. Writer: Alexa Junge.
What/Who Went Down: Carrie obsesses when a woman who dated Aidan makes a face at her. Charlotte hires lawyer Harry Goldenblatt to win her apartment back from Bunny. Samantha learns to support Miranda when she finds her friend is desperately trying to cope with being a single working mother.
Guest Starring: Evan Handler, Willie Garson, David Eigenberg, Lynn Cohen, Sean Palmer, Peter Ratray, Heather Graham.
Episode Seventy-Three: ‘The Big Journey’
Director: Michael Engler. Writer: Michael Patrick King.
What/Who Went Down: Samantha accompanies Carrie on her book tour, taking a train to San Francisco. All Carrie wants is to have sex with Big when she meets him there, but he is inconveniently preoccupied with the details of her book. Charlotte sets some ground rules after having fantastic sex with Harry, who is far from her ideal man.
Guest Starring: Chris Noth, Evan Handler, Mario Cantone, Molly Shannon, Mr Winkle.
Episode Seventy-Four: ‘I Love a Charade’
Director: Michael Engler. Writers: Cindy Chupak, Michael Patrick King.
What/Who Went Down: Carrie and the girls attend the wedding of supposedly gay cabaret singer, Bobby Fine, in the Hampton’s. On the way, Carrie sees newly single Jack Berger, who, after becoming agitated at the thought of a new relationship, later changes his mind and comes to see Carrie at the reception. Meanwhile, Samantha throws a party at her ex-boyfriend’s house – and then throws a melon at some of Richard’s busty gatecrashing ‘friends’; Miranda worries that she has compromised her relationship with Steve after sleeping with him; and Charlotte admits that she is falling in love with Harry, despite his faults, and he tells her he is too, but must marry a Jew.
Guest Starring: Evan Handler, David Eigenberg, Ron Livingston, Willie Garson, Sean Palmer, Nathan Lane, Julie Halston.
Which is your fave of Season Five?
Michaelie Clark
Sex and the City: Season Five - Image courtesy of bravotv.com
Director: Charles McDougall. Writer: Michael Patrick King.
What/Who Went Down: It’s Fleet Week, and the girls are momentarily distracted from their collective woes by the arrival of hordes of sailors. It doesn’t last long, however, as Carrie realises that she is not yet ready to date, Charlotte buys herself some time in her quest to find her next great love, Samantha realises her heart is still with Richard despite his infidelity, and Miranda tries to cope with breastfeeding.
Guest Starring: David Eigenberg, Lynn Cohen, James Remar, Mario Cantone, Daniel Sunjata.
Episode Sixty-Eight: ‘Unoriginal Sin’
Director: Charles McDougall. Writer: Cindy Chupak.
What/Who Went Down: Carrie, still not dating, is at a loss as to what to write. She avoids her editor’s requests to see her, thinking she’s going to be fired, only to find out Clearwater Press wants to make her columns into a book. Samantha is back with Richard, and although she doesn’t really trust him, she likes the enormous diamond he gives her. Charlotte goes to affirmation seminars, but finds that platitudes do little to mend a broken heart. Miranda gives in to Steve’s wish that they baptise Brady – after some heavy compromise, of course.
Carrie strives for inspiration - Image courtesy of hbo.com
Episode Sixty-Nine: ‘Luck Be an Old Lady’
Director: John David Coles. Writers: Elisa Zuritsky, Julie Rottenberg.
What/Who Went Down: The girls go to Atlantic City to celebrate Charlotte’s 36th birthday, but Charlotte doesn’t want to rejoice, feeling more comfortable as a thirty-five year old. Meanwhile, Miranda feels insecure about her post-baby body, and Samantha feels insecure about her relationship with Richard, and breaks it off, knowing she can’t trust him. Carrie considers the risks of gambling, in the casino and in life.
Guest Starring: Steve Eigenberg, Lynn Cohen, James Remar.
Episode Seventy: ‘Cover Girl’
Director: John David Coles. Writers: Judy Toll, Michael Patrick King.
What/Who Went Down: Carrie and Samantha clash over ideas for Carrie’s book cover, after Carrie walks in on Sam giving the World Wide Express guy a blow-job. Charlotte looks for self-help books to aid her in getting on with her life. Miranda begins Weight Watchers where she meets a man who is an overeater, in every sense of the word.
Guest Starring: Willie Garson, Sean Palmer, Amy Sedaris, Craig Gass, Molly Shannon, Michael Zeppetello.
Episode Seventy-One: ‘Plus One is the Loneliest Number’
Director: Michael Patrick King. Writer: Cindy Chupak.
What/Who Went Down: Carrie is introduced to another writer, Jack Berger, whom she asks as her date to her book party, not realising he has a girlfriend. Miranda tries to reprise her love life as a single mother. Charlotte has an unwelcome surprise when Bunny arrives, intent on eviction. Samantha has a spur of the moment chemical peel.
Guest Starring: Ron Livingston, Willie Garson, Mario Cantone, Sean Palmer, Francis Sternhagen, Candice Bergen, Amy Sedaris, Robert John Burke, Isaac Mizrahi.
Ron Livingston is Jack Berger - Image courtesy of hbo.com
Episode Seventy-Two: ‘Critical Condition’
Director: Michael Patrick King. Writer: Alexa Junge.
What/Who Went Down: Carrie obsesses when a woman who dated Aidan makes a face at her. Charlotte hires lawyer Harry Goldenblatt to win her apartment back from Bunny. Samantha learns to support Miranda when she finds her friend is desperately trying to cope with being a single working mother.
Guest Starring: Evan Handler, Willie Garson, David Eigenberg, Lynn Cohen, Sean Palmer, Peter Ratray, Heather Graham.
Episode Seventy-Three: ‘The Big Journey’
Director: Michael Engler. Writer: Michael Patrick King.
What/Who Went Down: Samantha accompanies Carrie on her book tour, taking a train to San Francisco. All Carrie wants is to have sex with Big when she meets him there, but he is inconveniently preoccupied with the details of her book. Charlotte sets some ground rules after having fantastic sex with Harry, who is far from her ideal man.
Guest Starring: Chris Noth, Evan Handler, Mario Cantone, Molly Shannon, Mr Winkle.
Evan Handler plays Harry Goldenblatt - Image courtesy of buddytv.com
Episode Seventy-Four: ‘I Love a Charade’
Director: Michael Engler. Writers: Cindy Chupak, Michael Patrick King.
What/Who Went Down: Carrie and the girls attend the wedding of supposedly gay cabaret singer, Bobby Fine, in the Hampton’s. On the way, Carrie sees newly single Jack Berger, who, after becoming agitated at the thought of a new relationship, later changes his mind and comes to see Carrie at the reception. Meanwhile, Samantha throws a party at her ex-boyfriend’s house – and then throws a melon at some of Richard’s busty gatecrashing ‘friends’; Miranda worries that she has compromised her relationship with Steve after sleeping with him; and Charlotte admits that she is falling in love with Harry, despite his faults, and he tells her he is too, but must marry a Jew.
Guest Starring: Evan Handler, David Eigenberg, Ron Livingston, Willie Garson, Sean Palmer, Nathan Lane, Julie Halston.
Which is your fave of Season Five?
Michaelie Clark
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Comment by James Rickard
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Comment by Tracy
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Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
Ron Livingston was FAB in Office Space. He's also great in Sex and the City, especially in the next season. There are also some very funny episodes in this season involving Kim Catrall...
Thanks James,
Michaelie
Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
Okie dokie, but don't wear yourself out now trying to get around to everyone and get back here again! All that rest and relaxation on your getaway will be for nothing!
Comment by Lara M
Love Speaks
Food Slate
Oh...and I didn't like the 'Berger' character...he was annoying!
Sorry...I am otherwise a real fan
Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
I know what you mean, and I think this season is my least favourite on a whole, though it doesn't contain my least favourite episodes. I do like Samantha in 'Critical Condition' though.
Berger - I didn't like him when he started getting all resentful of Carrie, but I like him in the start of Season Six.
I have no doubts about you dedication! Hehe.
Thanks!
Michaelie
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Comment by Aimzster
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The Jeepney Stop
First Time Mum
Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
Harry is one of the best male characters to ever feature in the show. He's so goofy and funny - and definitely good for Charlotte. I adore him in 'I Love a Charade'.
Thanks!
Michaelie
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
I also didn't gel with Berger. I could understand his insecurities but when he started to make Carrie responsible, I went off him even more.
Harry is brilliant, so much better than I-can't-anything-without-Bunn y-Mummy's-approval-Trey, what a wimp!!
Tracy
Comment by Tracy
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Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
She's not my favourite, but I do think this was Samantha's best season. It definitely wasn't Carrie's! She was great in Critical Condition, the vibrator in the chair... haha.
Thanks Aimz!
Michaelie
Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
Totally understand about Berger, but I loved the end of that episode where he comes in wearing the scrunchie. And the episode where he and Carrie get drunk on margaritas.
Trey was such a dick, but he had his moments where you couldn't help but laugh, he was so ridiculous. "But darling, I'm juicy now!" And when he buys the cardboard baby, etc, so stupid. He was a great one for Charlotte to first be married to I think, to teach her a lesson about appearances, so that she was more ready to open up when Harry came along.
Mich
BTW, it has done that to me too, when you have one big connected word, because it's all justified. And I hated Bunn y-Mummy too. Lol.