Sex and The City | Season 6 | Episode 17

The Cold War

TV-MA | 30 MIN

Directed by Julian Farino
Written by Aury Wallington

"I'm a beard in a wig." - Samantha

New York is in the middle of a cold snap, but Carrie and Petrovsky's relationship continues to sizzle. The pair cuddle up in the Russian's apartment for several days, causing Carrie to somewhat isolate herself from her friends. During this period, Carrie starts to wonder if she and Petrovsky have anything in common. They never talk about work, even though Petrovsky has a huge exhibition looming in Paris. When Carrie finally does come home from Petrovsky's, she's got a week's worth of messages waiting for her... all from Big. She erases the messages, and gets a sense of satisfaction from doing so.

Samantha (along with her fabulous collection of wigs) is non-plussed to hear growing rumors that Smith is actually gay. However, after a carefully cropped image of Smith, Stanford and Marcus sees print, the talk intensifies, and Sam is stuck with the label of "fag hag." To combat the rumors, Sam breaks out a video camera, and films a raunchy sex scene between her and Smith. The tape "leaks" to the press, and Smith's (and Sam's) sexual preferences are firmly established once and for all.

Charlotte decides to take Elizabeth Taylor back into competition, entering the King Charles Spaniel in a dog show. The event doesn't go smoothly, as Elizabeth goes into heat right before the judging. Despite leaving a trail of blood droplets in the ring, Elizabeth takes first prize, largely due to the judge being sweet on Charlotte. Harry and Charlotte take Elizabeth to the park to celebrate, but the spaniel ends up mounted by numerous other pooches, much to the dismay of the Goldenblatts.

The general disarray of the Hobbes/Brady house in Brooklyn is starting to get to Miranda. Even though Steve is constantly tinkering with the property, she finds every chance to flee back to Manhattan. After a difficult night out with the girls, she returns home to discover that Steve has finally installed her DSL line, making Brooklyn feel a bit more like home to her.

Carrie gets Petrovsky to agree to meet with all of the girls for a drink, but he ends up no-showing the get-together due to his workload. Carrie brings the girls up to the Russian's studio to introduce everybody, but he winds up shooing them all alway so he can continue to work. After the girls leave, Carrie approaches Petrovsky, only to discover that he's in the midst of an anxiety attack about his upcoming exhibition in Paris. He finally is willing to discuss his work with her, and the couple spends the rest of the night talking.

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.