Ep 3. Bay of Married Pigs

Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda are back for another episode of Sex and the City, and this time they're dealing with the age-old question of whether or not men and women can really be just friends. In "Bay of Married Pigs," the ladies are faced with a group of married men who claim to just want a platonic relationship, but who also seem to want a little something extra on the side.

Carrie is approached by an old flame, Jack, who is now married but wants to be friends. She's hesitant at first, but eventually agrees to meet him for lunch. Samantha, on the other hand, meets a cute guy named Harvey at a wedding, and they hit it off right away. However, when she learns that he's married, she tries to back out of the situation, only to find that he's not quite ready to let her go.

Meanwhile, Charlotte is reeling from the revelation that her boyfriend, the "perfect" man, is actually impotent. Miranda, always the practical one, tells her that it's not a big deal and that they can work through it, but Charlotte is understandably devastated. To make matters worse, she discovers that her ex-boyfriend Trey has moved on and is now engaged to another woman.

As the ladies navigate the treacherous waters of love and friendship, they realize that the men they thought they knew may not be who they seem. When Carrie discovers that Jack is not only married but also cheating on his wife, she realizes that his request for friendship was nothing but a guise for a secret affair. Samantha, meanwhile, has to decide if she wants to be the other woman and engage in an affair with Harvey or walk away.

In the end, the ladies learn that the Bay of Married Pigs, a nickname for the Hamptons where many of these illicit affairs take place, is not a place they want to be. They choose to respect themselves and their friendships, even if it means letting go of some of the men in their lives. Charlotte decides to work through her issues with her impotent boyfriend, while Miranda continues to navigate the ups and downs of her single life.

Overall, "Bay of Married Pigs" is a poignant and insightful episode that explores the complexities of relationships and the true nature of love. With its sharp writing and compelling performances, this episode is sure to entertain and intrigue fans of Sex and the City.