Sex and The City | Season 6 | Episode 16

Out of the Frying Pan

TV-MA | 30 MIN

Directed by Michael Engler
Written by Jenny Bicks

"I can't be on the red carpet in a bad rug." - Samantha

In a change from their usual excursions around Manhattan, Petrovsky convinces Carrie to have dinner at her place. The meal goes well, but ends abruptly when a mouse (smashed by Petrovsky) runs across her countertop. Later, the two get to talking about Samantha and her cancer, and Aleks shocks Carrie by talking about a friend of his who had died of the disease, making her realize the severity of Samantha's situation. Carrie doesn't appreciate Petrovsky's black and white viewpoint, and she walks out on him.

Samantha's cancer treatments are going well, and she reacts positively to the chemo. Unfortunately, the procedure causes her hair to begin falling out. Samantha freaks out at this development, especially since she has Smith's big premiere coming up. A trip to a wig store proves unsuccessful, since none of the pieces can match her fabulous hair. After all of this, Samantha is forced to admit to both Carrie and herself that her condition scares her greatly. She then takes matters into her own hands, and decides to shave her head. Proving that chivalry isn't dead, Smith also shaves his own head in a show of solidarity, and the pair make the premiere in style.

Charlotte and Harry's quest to conceive continues in vain as Charlotte's latest round of IVF proves unsuccessful. She tries to run away from her problems (literally) by taking frequent jogs in the park. During one of these runs, Charlotte meets Trudy Stork and her King Charles spaniel Princess Dandyridge Brandywine. The Princess is a showdog, but she doesn't compete due to a minor cosmetic flaw. Charlotte relates to the dog, and her perceived imperfections. Trudy sees the bond between the two, and gives Dandyridge to Mrs. York Goldenblatt. A quick namechange to Elizabeth Taylor Goldenblatt cements the dog's place as the newest member of Charlotte's family.

Steve and Miranda discover that their apartment just isn't big enough for the two of them, Brady, Fatty and Scout. Steve suggests that the family move to Brooklyn, but the thought of leaving Manhattan doesn't sit well with Miranda. She grudgingly decides to take a look at one house in the outer borough, and though she doesn't immediately fall in love with the place, she does realize that moving to Brooklyn is the best course of action for her family. After some quick negotiations, she signs the deal, and the house is theirs.

After another mouse invades Carrie's apartment, she calls Petrovsky to try and eliminate that problem. After he takes care of the rodent situation, the pair begin to talk, and come to an understanding, bringing them back together again.

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.