Sex and the City
The Big Time
TV Flash files “The Big Time” as hour 38 of 94 in the TV Flash guide — Sex and the City (1998–2004) on HBO, season 3, episode 8, aired 2000-07-30, 30 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S03E08: listed hour 38 of 94 in the Sex and the City guide, hour 8 of 18 in season 3. It aired 2000-07-30 (30 min). The listed hour before it is “Drama Queens” (S03E07). Next is “Easy Come, Easy Go” (S03E09).
Catalog log
Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
Charlotte started out the year with what seemed like mission impossible - finding a husband by year's end, but now things with Trey are looking very promising. In bed, Charlotte is holding out though, hoping she can be "re-virginized" if she doesn't have sex for a while. Meanwhile, Samantha is worried she may be "drying up," and in a moment of desperation, she agrees to go on a date with Len, an older man in her building. During sex with him, Samantha's flow makes an appearance on Len's expensive sheets, which freaks him out, but leaves Samantha overflowing with joy. Unfortunately, things aren't so joyful for Steve and Miranda. Miranda is having trouble living with Steve and his childlike personality, and when he suggests they have a kid, Miranda realizes she already has one, and she is tired of being the "mean mom" in their relationship. Steve asks Miranda if she's just going to throw it all away, and she says she's tried not to, but it just isn't going to work. While at a party, Carrie unexpectedly bumps into Big. They exchange short and cold conversation, then she walks away. Later that day, just as Aidan has stepped out for coffee, Big shows up at Carrie's door to tell her he can't stop thinking about her. The timing couldn't be worse.
Viewer FAQ
Where does The Big Time sit in the Sex and the City guide?
S03E08 is listed hour 38 of 94 — hour 8 of 18 in season 3, season 3 episode 8.
When did Sex and the City S03E08 air?
The Big Time aired 2000-07-30 and is listed at 30 minutes.
Where should I start?
Season 1, episode 1. The voiceover and the four-silhouette contract are the whole machine.
In the series
Why this series still plays
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