Sex And The City | Season 6 | Episode 19

An American Girl in Paris -- Part Une

TV-MA | 33 MIN

Directed by Tim Van Patten
Written by Michael Patrick King

"I can't be drunk on the plane. I want to arrive stunning and impossibly fresh looking." - Carrie

Before leaving for Paris, Carrie runs into Big outside of her apartment, but she makes it clear to him that she wants him totally out of her life. Ms. Bradshaw then has one last dinner with Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda, and it's clear that the four women know that Carrie's absence will have a major impact on all of their lives.

It's then time for Carrie's Parisian adventure to begin, and she soon manages to take in several of the city's breathtaking sights. She is also introduced to Petrovsky's daughter, who clearly isn't taken with Carrie's charms. In her travels, she sees four women having a meal together, which combined with the frustration of losing her signature "Carrie" necklace in a spill at Dior, makes her think about her usual dining companions who are now an ocean away. She makes a phone call to Miranda to try and get some comfort, but the call is cut off before resolution is achieved.

Meanwhile, back in New York, Samantha is chosen to speak at a benefit for breast cancer research. Her speech starts out stiffly, but she soon loosens up, and wins over the audience with her usual blunt manner. Charlotte and Harry continue their quest to adopt a child, with the newlyweds knowing that the process is going to be long and difficult.

When Charlotte visits Carrie's apartment to pick up an adoption recommendation, she intercepts a phone call from Big, intended to try and bring Carrie back into his life. She sets up a meeting with herself, Big, Miranda and Samantha to discuss the situation. Ultimately, the three women agree that Big should go and try and find Carrie in Paris.

Petrovsky surprises Carrie by replacing her missing nameplate with a stunning diamond necklace. She's stunned by the piece, but it seems as if she's beginning to realize that Paris may not be where her true destiny lies.

Samantha's audience for her speech featured real-life cancer suvivors. Their participation was coordinated by Gilda's Club, a national wellness and support organization/community for men, women, and children with all forms of cancer, as well as support activities for family, friends, and caregivers who are experiencing cancer through their loved ones. For more info about Gilda's Club, call 212-647-9700 or go to www.gildasclubnyc.org

Carrie's vintage bag was provided by Judith Leiber.

Aleks' diamond necklace to Carrie was provided by Fred Leighton Rare Collectable Jewels. They are located on Madison Avenue in New York.

1.To Market, To Market

In the Season Six premiere, Carrie believes her 'stock' has risen, thanks to a hot date with new flame Jack Berger.

2.Great Sexpectations

Despite steamy public foreplay with Berger, Carrie discovers it's a lot colder between the sheets.

3.The Perfect Present

Carrie visits Berger's apartment for the first time and discovers his 'ex-file.' Charlotte sacrifices pieces of her past for Judaism.

4.Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little

Carrie and Berger articulate their sentiments for each other, but then she offends him with a "sassy" comment about his novel.

5.Lights, Camera, Relationship

Carrie is surprised to find that Berger is cool with a trip to her favorite designer haunt, but cold when it comes to a sudden success.

6.Hop, Skip and a Week

Carrie is conflicted about her new relationship as Berger reveals more of his emotional limitations.

7.The Post-It Always Sticks Twice

Carrie agrees to go to Bed (a hot new club) in an attempt to get over the "Post-it traumatic stress" caused by Berger.

8.The Catch

Carrie considers the idea that a true catch may be having a strong safety net to catch you when you fall.

9.A Woman's Right to Shoes

When Carrie's Manolos are stolen from a married friend's party, it seems her single lifestyle also robs her of the right to complain.

10.Boy, Interrupted

Carrie rekindles an old flame, and while it's definitely hot, it's just a little too heavy.

11.The Domino Effect

Carrie's emotions are stirred by a visit from a more open-hearted Big.

12.One

Carrie has an unexpected rendezvous in the exotic world of art. Charlotte receives some surprising news.

13.Let There Be Light

Carrie struggles to "keep it light" after spending the night with Aleksandr. Charlotte volunteers to help others and winds up in the dark

14.The Ick Factor

Carrie wonders how many more romantic gestures from Aleksandr she can stomach. Miranda and Steve exchange "I don'ts."

15.Catch-38

Carrie considers whether or not the ultimate accessory for many women -- a child -- will match her lifestyle.

16.Out of the Frying Pan

Carrie faces Aleksandr's taste for strong coffee -- and other bitter realities. Samantha embraces a new hairstyle.

17.The Cold War

Carrie avoids the cold weather with Aleksandr, but her friends don't warm up to him as easily.

18.Splat

Carrie considers a foreign concept posed by Aleksandr -- and watches her old life fly out the window.

19.An American Girl in Paris -- Part Une

Carrie moves to Paris to be with Aleksandr, but finds things not quite as she expected.

20.An American Girl in Paris -- Part Deux

Series finale. Carrie finds that life in Paris--and with Aleksandr -- leaves her longing for familiar faces.