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Sex and the City Fact File
| Original run | 6 June 1998 - 22 February 2004 |
| Creator | Darren Star |
| Based on | Candace Bushnell's New York Observer column and her 1996 book |
| Network | HBO |
| Showrunners | Darren Star and Michael Patrick King |
| Main cast | Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon |
| Seasons and episodes | 6 seasons, 94 episodes |
| Setting and filming | New York City, with interiors at Silvercup Studios, Long Island City |
| Films | Sex and the City (2008), Sex and the City 2 (2010) |
| Revival | And Just Like That... (2021-2025, 3 seasons, 33 episodes) |
Seasons and Episodes
| Season | Years | Episodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998 | 12 | Premiered on HBO on 6 June 1998 |
| 2 | 1999 | 18 | First full-length season |
| 3 | 2000 | 18 | Episodes grow to 30 minutes |
| 4 | 2001-2002 | 18 | Ran either side of the 2001 Emmy win |
| 5 | 2002 | 8 | Shortest season |
| 6 | 2003-2004 | 20 | Split into two parts, finale 22 February 2004 |
| Films | 2008 and 2010 | 2 | Both directed by Michael Patrick King |
| Revival | 2021-2025 | 33 | And Just Like That... (10, 11 and 12 episodes) |
Figures cover HBO's original 94 episodes, both films and all three seasons of the revival.
Origins: From Newspaper Column to HBO
Sex and the City started life on the page. Candace Bushnell wrote a column for The New York Observer, collected in a 1996 book of the same name, and Darren Star adapted it for HBO. The pilot aired on 6 June 1998, with Sarah Jessica Parker as columnist Carrie Bradshaw, Cynthia Nixon as lawyer Miranda Hobbes, Kristin Davis as optimist Charlotte York and Kim Cattrall as PR powerhouse Samantha Jones.
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Behind the Scenes
New York was always the fifth lead. The brownstone at 66 Perry Street in the West Village became famous as the outside of Carrie's apartment, even though the interior was a set at Silvercup Studios in Long Island City. Fans still flock there, and in January 2025 the city approved a gate to protect residents.
Fashion mattered just as much - the costumes won an Emmy - and Sarah Jessica Parker also served as an executive producer.
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The Films and the Revival
After the finale on 22 February 2004, the story moved to the big screen. Sex and the City opened in the US on 30 May 2008, directed by King, with Jennifer Hudson as Carrie's assistant. It took around $415 million worldwide. Sex and the City 2 followed on 27 May 2010 and earned about $295 million.
And Just Like That... arrived on HBO Max on 9 December 2021. Kim Cattrall made a brief return in the season two finale, and the third and final season ended on 14 August 2025.
Awards and Honours
Primetime Emmy Awards
- 7 wins from more than 50 nominations
- Outstanding Comedy Series (2001)
- Lead Actress in a Comedy Series - Sarah Jessica Parker (2004)
- Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Cynthia Nixon (2004)
- Wins for directing, costumes and two for casting
Golden Globes and SAG Awards
- 8 Golden Globes from 24 nominations
- Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy (three times)
- Best Actress for Sarah Jessica Parker (four times) and Best Supporting Actress for Kim Cattrall
- 3 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Legacy
Nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series in all six seasons, Sex and the City helped prove that HBO could make prestige comedy. It also spawned a prequel, The Carrie Diaries, on The CW in 2013-2014.
FAQs
How many seasons of Sex and the City are there?
There are six seasons and 94 episodes, broadcast on HBO from 1998 to 2004.
Who created Sex and the City?
Darren Star created the series, based on Candace Bushnell's column and book.
Where was Sex and the City filmed?
It was filmed in New York City, with interiors at Silvercup Studios in Long Island City.
How many Sex and the City films are there?
There are two: Sex and the City (2008) and Sex and the City 2 (2010). A planned third film was cancelled.
Is And Just Like That coming back?
No. The revival ended after three seasons with a two-part finale on 14 August 2025, and no further series has been announced.
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