Followed by
Sex and the City (2008)
Sex and the City 2 (2010)
Version of
Sistas 'N the City (2003) (V)
- Similar concept from a Black Woman's perspective
Referenced in
"Becker: Sex in the Inner City (#1.3)" (1998)
- title reference
"3rd Rock from the Sun: Sex and the Sally (#5.7)" (1999)
- Title reference.
Whipped (2000)
"Spin City: Lost and Found (#5.7)" (2000)
- Charlie says that Sex and the City is about to start on TV
"Will & Grace: Brothers, a Love Story (#3.13)" (2001)
- Will: " ... you haven't been following my story line on no ... "
"Gilmore Girls: That Damn Donna Reed (#1.14)" (2001)
- Babbette mentions the four main characters in passing
"Oz: Famous Last Words (#4.16)" (2001)
- the inmates want to watch the show
"Family Guy: Brian Does Hollywood (#3.2)" (2001)
- Brian: It's an OK show
"Will & Grace: The Third Wheel Gets the Grace (#4.1)" (2001)
- Rosario: "I dunno, they're a little Sex and the City."
"The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XII (#13.1)" (2001)
- 1st segment is called "Hex & the City" in reference to this show.
Brilliant But Cancelled (2002) (TV)
- stills are shown
"Will & Grace: Cheatin' Trouble Blues (#4.18)" (2002)
- Grace blames having to wear high heels on the show
The Sweetest Thing (2002)
Notorious C.H.O. (2002)
Opposite Sex and the City (2002)
- title reference
"The King of Queens: Mammary Lane (#5.5)" (2002)
- Spence has recorded this show using TiVo.
Sex and the City Uncovered (2002) (TV)
- title reference
"Will & Grace: The Honeymoon's Over (#5.10)" (2002)
- Jack: "... they're gonna be shooting "Sex and the City" in my apartment all week."
"Saturday Night Live: Jeff Gordon/Avril Lavigne (#28.9)" (2003)
- Referenced on Weekend Update
Bad Boys II (2003)
Hollywood and the Muslim World (2003) (TV)
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003) (V)
- book about TV series displayed
"Gilmore Girls: The Fundamental Things Apply (#4.5)" (2003)
- Emily calls Lorelai's outfits "Sex and the City ensembles."
Der Wald vor lauter Bäumen (2003)
- Melanie talks about the show
"Charmed: My Three Witches (#6.6)" (2003)
- Piper's friend: "Our lives used to be very 'Sex and the City', then we got married, had kids and it's celibacy and the suburbs."
"Charmed: Sword and the City (#6.8)" (2003)
- Title reference.
Sex and the City: A Farewell (2004) (TV)
- The TV documentary is about the end of the show.
"Will & Grace: No Sex 'N' the City (#6.19)" (2004)
- title reference
"The Help: Pahtay (#1.4)" (2004)
- "They ran faster than I do when I hear the theme song for 'Sex and the City!'"
The Cookout (2004)
- When Jojo says he should have his own show he says it should be called Jojo and the Sex instead of Sex and the City.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
- While on TV, Daniel Cleaver mentions the show "Sex and the City."
"Peep Show: (#2.1)" (2004)
- Mark cracks Sophie's email account by guessing the password is her favourite show, Sex in the City.
The Urbz: Sims in the City (2004) (VG)
- characters and situations
"Gilmore Girls: But Not as Cute as Pushkin (#5.10)" (2004)
- Lorelai makes reference to Carrie Bradshaw while talking to Miss Patty about shoes.
"The Simpsons: She Used to Be My Girl (#16.4)" (2004)
- Use of theme music, voice of Kim Catrall
Bye, Bye Sex and the City (2004) (TV)
- Features clips from the series
"Joey: Joey and the Taste Test (#1.13)" (2005)
- "Come on Carrie Bradshaw"
Whoopi: Back to Broadway - The 20th Anniversary (2005) (TV)
- Goldberg references this in her show
"100 höjdare: Världens roligaste ögonblick 20-11 (#2.9)" (2005)
- Mentioned by name
"Favouritism: Boy George's Queerest TV Moments (#1.1)" (2005)
- The show is discussed
Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005) (V)
- Lois quizzes Chris on naming the girls from Sex and the City.
"The O.C.: The Aftermath (#3.1)" (2005)
- Julie mentions this show being aired on HBO.
"Charmed: Malice in Wonderland (#8.2)" (2005)
- Phoebe's voiceover. As mentioned at the beginning of the episode, they're riffing on Sarah Jessica Parker's voiceovers on the TV series "Sex and the City".
"The Green Green Grass: Sex and the Country (#1.6)" (2005)
- Referenced in title
"Related: Sex and the Sisters (#1.6)" (2005)
- Title reference
"The Boondocks: Guess Hoe's Coming to Dinner (#1.3)" (2005)
- "...like Sex and the City, or something"
"The Girls Next Door: My Kind of Town (#1.13)" (2005)
- Hef says a group of women at a restaurant remind him of the show
Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont (2005)
- It's the show mentioned on television night at the hotel.
"E! True Hollywood Story: The Women of Sex and the City (#10.1)" (2006)
- Story tackles the TV series.
"Family Guy: You May Now Kiss the... Uh... Guy Who Receives (#4.25)" (2006)
- Brian mentions having to watch this show
Just My Luck (2006)
Ha-Buah (2006)
- Direct reference by a character
"Ugly Betty: Pilot (#1.1)" (2006)
- referenced in dialogue
"The Office: Diwali (#3.6)" (2006)
- Mentioned by Meredith
"Ugly Betty: Four Thanksgivings and a Funeral (#1.8)" (2006)
- mentioned in dialogue
"Keyzer & de Boer advocaten: De tweeling (#2.3)" (2006)
- Open reference by a character
Leipzig - Sex and the City (2007) (TV)
- title reference
"1 vs 100: (#1.2)" (2007)
- During a question about who is likely to wear a Manolo, host Eddie McGuire mentions this title.
"The Knights of Prosperity: Operation: Save Esperanza (#1.7)" (2007)
- Eugene tells Enrico he should go on the Sex and the City tour.
"Ugly Betty: Derailed (#1.16)" (2007)
- Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie Bradshaw is referred to by name.
"How I Met Your Mother: Bachelor Party (#2.19)" (2007)
- The women discuss it at Lily's bachelorette party.
The Making of 'The Larry Sanders Show' (2007) (V)
- mentioned once
"30 Rock: Cleveland (#1.20)" (2007)
- Jenna mentions this show at a restaurant.
"Ugly Betty: Punch Out (#1.19)" (2007)
- Christina says to Betty that she found her "Mr. Big"
Sex, the City and Me (2007) (TV)
- title reference
"My Boys: Douchebag in the City (#1.19)" (2007)
- PJ's old friend Lyssa and her entourage are acting like NY women from "Sex and the City", all about sex-talks and being mean with people
"Stous 31 dromous: (#1.1)" (2007)
- The characters mention that TV show
"Heroes Unmasked: Sets and the City (#1.15)" (2007)
- Referenced in the title
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (2007-11-05)" (2007/II)
- Mentioned by name by a contestant in a question about shoes.
"Project Runway: I Started Crying (#4.2)" (2007)
- Several designers mention the show in reference to Sarah Jessica Parker.
"To kokkino domatio: Prasini karta: Part 3 (#3.16)" (2008)
- dialogue
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
- Peter, while drinking alone, imitates some of the characters
"HBO First Look: Sex and the City (#15.7)" (2008)
- mentioned many times
"Robson Arms: No Sex in the City (#3.8)" (2008)
- Geoff mentions the show by name.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-09-15)" (2008)
- This show is referenced by name.
"Saturday Night Live: James Franco/Kings of Leon (#34.2)" (2008)
- Mentioned during Weekend Update
The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (2008) (TV)
- Cynthia Nixon discusses the good work available on TV, or on movies based on TV shows, a reference to the TV-to-film adaptation of "Sex and the City".
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#7.11)" (2008)
- Contestant mentions being a fan
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Who Pooped the Bed? (#4.7)" (2008)
- Mentioned in dialogue
Kevin Smith: Sold Out - A Threevening with Kevin Smith (2008) (V)
- Mentioned once
"The Office: Employee Transfer (#5.5)" (2008)
- On Halloween, Kelly dresses up as Carrie Bradshaw.
Futurama: Bender's Game (2008) (V)
- Leela and Amy agree that Sex and the City is funny.
"The Girls Next Door: Girl Crazy: Part 2 (#5.6)" (2008)
- Bridget compares drinking cocktails on a hotel roof in Manhattan to "Sex and the City"
Starz Inside: Fashion in Film (2008) (TV)
- Mentioned in film.
Clarkworld (2009)
- Kim Cattrall Interview about Bob Clark
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Stranger (#10.11)" (2009)
- A tabloid newspaper is shown with the 'cute' headline "Sex Slave and the City"
"Saturday Night Live: Neil Patrick Harris/Taylor Swift (#34.12)" (2009)
- Mentioned by Liza Minelli
"At the Movies: (#6.1)" (2009)
- Mentioned by David in a review of He's Just Not That Into You.
Lyubov v bolshom gorode (2009)
- the movie's title translates as "Love in the Big City". The series was called "Seks v bolshom gorode" ("Sex in the Big City") in Russian
"Being Erica: Everything She Wants (#1.9)" (2009)
- Ryan mentions the show by name.
"Saturday Night Live: Dwayne Johnson/Ray LaMontagne (#34.17)" (2009)
- Mentioned in Dwayne's Tough Guy song during monologue
"Gossip Girl: The Wrath of Con (#2.23)" (2009)
- Georgina asks if Poppy is a Carrie and mentions that she herself is a Charlotte
Brüno (2009)
- mentioned by Bruno
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#8.7)" (2009)
- Guest expert Ali Wentworth mentions being a fan of the show
"The New Price Is Right: (#38.2)" (2009)
- Theme music played over prize of designer clothing
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.15)" (2009)
- Jay says he knows how women talk among themselves from watching the show
"American Dad!: Moon Over Isla Island (#5.2)" (2009)
- Stan says that he ran a sex in the city quiz to see which character he most likely resembles.
Lyubov v bolshom gorode 2 (2010)
- the movie's title translates as "Love in the Big City". The series was called "Seks v bolshom gorode" ("Sex in the Big City") in Russian
Featured in
The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1999) (TV)
- clips
The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2000) (TV)
- clips
The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2002) (TV)
- clips
The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2003) (TV)
- clips
"Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top" (2003)
The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards (2004) (TV)
- clips
"Zomergasten: (#17.1)" (2004)
- A fragment of this series is shown in this episode
Playboy: 50 Years of Playmates (2004) (V)
- archival footage & stills
The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2005) (TV)
- clips
11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005) (TV)
- A small clip was presented as part of some of the nominated series.
"SexTV: The Andropause Debate/Elinor Carucci/Ian Kerner (#7.13)" (2005)
- Clip from show is used in this episode.
"SexTV: SexTV's Most Memorable Moments in Masturbation History (#7.20)" (2005)
- Clip from show is used in this episode.
"Favouritism: Boy George's Queerest TV Moments (#1.1)" (2005)
- Clips are shown
In Her Shoes (2005)
- Ella and friends watch on new TV while drinking Cosmopolitans
50 Most Shocking Comedy Moments (2006) (TV)
- Clips featured and discussed
"The Robert MacNeil Report: (2007-07-17)" (2007)
- A clip from this is shown.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-03-24)" (2008)
- Clips of this TV show are featured during talk of Kristin Davis.
Sex and the City (2008)
- Scenes taken from the series are featured in the title sequence
"20 to 1: TV Couples (#8.11)" (2009)
- Clips shown in a segment on Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big.
Spoofed in
"Saturday Night Live: Jennifer Aniston/Sting (#25.6)" (1999)
- spoofed in "Sex in the city" skit
Sex and the Matrix (2000) (TV)
Whipped (2000)
"Saturday Night Live: Tom Green/David Gray (#26.6)" (2000)
- Spoofed on TV Funhouse as 'Sex in the Country'
Miss Congeniality (2000)
"The Simpsons: Half-Decent Proposal (#13.10)" (2002)
- restaurant scene in TV
Zhu ba da lian meng (2002)
- Spoofs theme song and scenes from the show.
"Saturday Night Live: Christina Aguilera/Maroon 5 (#29.13)" (2004)
- Spoofs the final episode of Sex and the City
The Perfect Man (2005)
- When Holly is running to find Chris Noth, she runs into 5 dogs being walked along the street a a SJP in SATC
TV: The Movie (2006)
- parody show: "Sex and the Pen"
"Robot Chicken: Cracked China (#2.7)" (2006)
- The Golden Girls share their sexual escapades a la Sex and the City
Disaster Movie (2008)
- The theme song plays and the "girls" walk in.
"The Simpsons: O Brother, Where Bart Thou? (#21.8)" (2009)
- Spoofed in Bart's dream of his future three sisters, with Kim Cattrall providing one of the girls' voices
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