Sex and the City Season 1 Episode 11
Sex and the City
Season 1

Ep 11. The Drought

  • TVMA
  • August 16, 1998
  • 25 min
  • 7.6  (847)

In Sex and the City Season 1 Episode 11, titled "The Drought," things get a little dry for some of the show's couples. Carrie is in a drought of her own, having gone four months without seeing a flame.

Carrie starts the episode discussing the concept of the drought with her three best friends. She equates it to a sexual slump, a dry spell in which one goes months without any physical or emotional connection with someone else. Her friends are skeptical that such a thing exists, but Carrie is insistent that she's currently experiencing one.

Meanwhile, Charlotte has found herself in a dry spell of her own. She's been seeing a man named Trey, but their sex life has all but disappeared. Charlotte is frustrated by this, as she's used to being sexually satisfied and doesn't know how to fix things with Trey.

Miranda is also dealing with a dry spell, albeit a self-imposed one. She's decided to stop sleeping with men altogether, after realizing that she's been using sex as a way to avoid emotional intimacy. Miranda is struggling with this decision, as she's used to being able to have sex whenever she wants.

Samantha, however, is thriving in her love life. She's been seeing a young man named James, and their sexual chemistry is through the roof. Samantha is enjoying this relationship tremendously, but she's also a little insecure about the age gap between her and James.

Throughout the episode, the four friends navigate their respective sexual issues. Charlotte tries to talk to Trey about their lack of sex, but he brushes her off and says it's not a big deal. Carrie goes on a few dates but can't seem to get into any of them. Miranda struggles with resisting the temptation to sleep with men she meets on the street, while Samantha tries to keep her insecurities about James in check.

It all comes to a head when the four friends attend a baby shower. They're surrounded by happy couples and families, and it only makes their own relationship woes feel more pronounced. Charlotte breaks down and tells her friends about her lack of sex with Trey, while Miranda and Carrie commiserate about their own dry spells. Samantha, who's feeling good about her relationship with James, tries to provide some support and advice to her friends.

In the end, things start to look up for some of the women. Charlotte and Trey have a breakthrough and start having sex again. Carrie meets a man who she really clicks with, and they end up spending the night together. Miranda continues to resist the temptation to sleep with men, but she's feeling good about her decision. Samantha is still with James and feeling confident in their relationship.

"The Drought" is an episode that explores the ups and downs of modern-day relationships. It shows that even the most confident and sexually liberated people can experience dry spells and insecurities in their love lives. The episode is funny, heartfelt, and relatable, and it remains a fan favorite among Sex and the City viewers.

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  • First Aired
    August 16, 1998
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    25 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (847)