Thirtysomething writer Carrie Bradshaw's experiences on the New York singles scene serve as the inspiration for her newspaper column: 'Sex and the City'. The struggles of finding a partner are seen through the eyes of Carrie and her best friends Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda.

Carrie begins dating again in the wake of her break-up with Mr. Big while Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda continue to provide fodder for her column.