The Carrie Diaries Season 1 Episodes

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Season 1 Episode Guide

Episode 1 - Pilot

In the series premiere of this Sex and the City prequel, a young Carrie Bradshaw deals with high school drama while meeting Manhattan for the first time.

Episode 1 - Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot

In the series premiere of this Sex and the City prequel, a young Carrie Bradshaw deals with high school drama while meeting Manhattan for the first time.

Episode 2 - Season 1, Episode 2: Lie With Me

New couple Carrie and Sebastian can't seem to catch a break. Between being grounded and rival Donna's sneaky attempts to break them apart, Carrie worries Sebastian will lose interest in her. Desperate for some alone time with him, Carrie must lie to her father and bail on plans with her sister, Doritt. Maggie's obsession with having sex drives a wedge between her and Walt. Meanwhile, Larissa wants to do a photo shoot with Carrie's purse for Interview magazine, forcing Carrie to scramble to make it work.

Episode 2 - Lie With Me

New couple Carrie and Sebastian can't seem to catch a break. Between being grounded and rival Donna's sneaky attempts to break them apart, Carrie worries Sebastian will lose interest in her. Desperate for some alone time with him, Carrie must lie to her father and bail on plans with her sister, Doritt. Maggie's obsession with having sex drives a wedge between her and Walt. Meanwhile, Larissa wants to do a photo shoot with Carrie's purse for Interview magazine, forcing Carrie to scramble to make it work.

Episode 3 - Season 1, Episode 3: Read Before Use

After Tom forbids Carrie to see Sebastian again, Carrie snoops through Tom's work files and uncovers some alarming information about Sebastian's past. Carrie decides to confront Sebastian about what she's discovered and is shocked by his reaction. Maggie deals with her breakup with Walt in the only way she knows how and finds some solace from Dorrit. Meanwhile, Larissa takes Carrie, Mouse and Seth (recurring guest star Kyle Harris) to an outrageous performance art club in New York City, which leaves them all feeling self-conscious.

Episode 3 - Read Before Use

After Tom forbids Carrie to see Sebastian again, Carrie snoops through Tom's work files and uncovers some alarming information about Sebastian's past. Carrie decides to confront Sebastian about what she's discovered and is shocked by his reaction. Maggie deals with her breakup with Walt in the only way she knows how and finds some solace from Dorrit. Meanwhile, Larissa takes Carrie, Mouse and Seth (recurring guest star KYLE HARRIS) to an outrageous performance art club in New York City, which leaves them all feeling self-conscious.

Episode 4 - Fright Night

When Carrie is invited to a Halloween party in the city by Larissa, she decides to invite Walt to go with her to keep her company.It doesn't take long before the night goes awry and Carrie is forced to babysit Larissa, who has clearly taken too many drugs. Walt finds himself in an uncomfortable position after a party guest gets a little too close for comfort. Elsewhere, Maggie convinces Mouse to go with her to Sebastian's Halloween party at the diner to help keep tabs on him. After Doritt's attempt to sneak out of the house is thwarted, she discovers hanging out with her father isn't so bad.

Episode 4 - Season 1, Episode 4: Fright Night

When Carrie is invited to a Halloween party in the city by Larissa, she decides to invite Walt to go with her to keep her company. It doesn't take long before the night goes awry and Carrie is forced to babysit Larissa, who has clearly taken too many drugs. Walt finds himself in an uncomfortable position after a party guest gets a little too close for comfort. Elsewhere, Maggie convinces Mouse to go with her to Sebastian's Halloween party at the diner to help keep tabs on him. After Doritt's attempt to sneak out of the house is thwarted, she discovers hanging out with her father isn't so bad.

Episode 5 - Dangerous Territory

Carrie runs into an old friend at her internship and gets invited to his mother's dinner soiree in Manhattan, but her feelings for Sebastian get in her way - until she see him with another girl. Mouse is excited about getting back together with Seth (recurring guest star KYLE HARRIS), but her worries about being bad at sex lead her to ask Walt for help. In order to hang on to a favorite spot at the diner, Maggie takes on Donna LaDonna and her friends. Meanwhile, Tom loses his wedding ring, which makes him realize that Harlan (recurring guest star SCOTT COHEN – Necessary Roughness) might be right about starting to date again.

Episode 5 - Season 1, Episode 5: Dangerous Territory

Carrie runs into an old friend at her internship and gets invited to his mother's dinner soiree in Manhattan, but her feelings for Sebastian get in her way - until she see him with another girl. Mouse is excited about getting back together with Seth (recurring guest star Kyle Harris), but her worries about being bad at sex lead her to ask Walt for help. In order to hang on to a favorite spot at the diner, Maggie takes on Donna LaDonna and her friends. Meanwhile, Tom loses his wedding ring, which makes him realize that Harlan (recurring guest star Scott Cohen – Necessary Roughness) might be right about starting to date again.

Episode 6 - Season 1, Episode 6: Endgame

Carrie gets in way over her head when she tries to cook the perfect Thanksgiving dinner for her family, her new boyfriend, George (recurring guest star Richard Kohnke), and his dad, Harlan (recurring guest star Scott Cohen), so she enlists Mouse's help. Tom is oblivious to the chaos going on in the kitchen, while Dorrit finds a new way to torture Carrie. Meanwhile, Maggie is excited to have Thanksgiving with Walt's family, but when the topic of college comes up she realizes that she hasn't put much thought into her future. Elsewhere, Sebastian learns that his mother decided to fly out of town with her boyfriend, leaving him to fend for himself on Thanksgiving.

Episode 6 - Endgame

Carrie gets in way over her head when she tries to cook the perfect Thanksgiving dinner for her family, her new boyfriend, George(recurring guest star RICHARD KOHNKE), and his dad, Harlan (recurring guest star SCOTT COHEN), so she enlists Mouse's help. Tom is oblivious to the chaos going on in the kitchen, while Dorrit finds a new way to torture Carrie. Meanwhile, Maggie is excited to have Thanksgiving with Walt's family, but when the topic of college comes up she realizes that she hasn't put much thought into her future. Elsewhere, Sebastian learns that his mother decided to fly out of town with her boyfriend, leaving him to fend for himself on Thanksgiving.

Episode 7 - Season 1, Episode 7: Caught

Impressed with Carrie's creative prowess, Larissa offers her an internship at Interview, but Carrie is torn about whether she should take it. Carrie invites George (recurring guest star Richard Kohnke) to the school dance, but when she suggests they leave the dance early, George gets the wrong idea about her intentions. Dorrit, who used to go to the Nutcracker ballet with her mother every year, reluctantly agrees to go with Tom, but he has a hard time filling his wife's shoes. Mouse gets a B+ on an exam and blames it on her relationship with Seth (recurring guest star Kyle Harris). Meanwhile, Donna LaDonna catches Maggie cheating on Walt and blackmails her into keeping Carrie away from Sebastian.

Episode 7 - Caught

Impressed with Carrie's creative prowess, Larissa offers her an internship at Interview, but Carrie is torn about whether she should take it. Carrie invites George (recurring guest star RICHARD KOHNKE) to the school dance, but when she suggests they leave the dance early, George gets the wrong idea about her intentions. Dorrit, who used to go to the Nutcracker ballet with her mother every year,reluctantly agrees to go with Tom, but he has a hard time filling his wife's shoes. Mouse gets a B+ on an exam and blames it on her relationship with Seth (recurring guest star KYLE HARRIS). Meanwhile, Donna LaDonna catches Maggie cheating on Walt and blackmails her into keeping Carrie away from Sebastian.

Episode 8 - Season 1, Episode 8: Hush Hush

Carrie is thrilled when the junior-senior lock-in provides the perfect cover for a night out in Manhattan with Larissa and her Interview co-workers - until a surprising encounter turns her night upside-down. Maggie and Mouse confront Sebastian about his feelings for Carrie and tell him he better make a grand gesture if he stands any chance of winning her back. Harlan (recurring guest star Scott Cohen) finally convinces Tom to go on a double date, with surprising results. Meanwhile, Maggie tries to find the courage to tell Walt about Simon (recurring guest star Josh Salatin) before Donna LaDonna does.

Episode 8 - Hush Hush

Carrie is thrilled when the junior-senior lock-in provides the perfect cover for a night out in Manhattan with Larissa and her Interview co-workers - until a surprising encounter turns her night upside-down. Maggie and Mouse confront Sebastian about his feelings for Carrie and tell him he better make a grand gesture if he stands any chance of winning her back. Harlan (recurring guest star SCOTT COHEN) finally convinces Tom to go on a double date, with surprising results. Meanwhile, Maggie tries to find the courage to tell Walt about Simon (recurring guest star JOSH SALATIN) before Donna LaDonna does.

Episode 9 - The Great Unknown

When Dorrit goes missing under Carrie's watch, Carrie lashes out at Sebastian, the one person who can help her find her sister.Mouse butts heads with West (recurring guest star RJ BROWN), a popular jock who, much to her chagrin, stole her spot as number one in the class. Walt surprises himself when he confides in someone completely unexpected. Meanwhile, Tom finds himself in uncharted territory when it comes to women and turns to Larissa for advice.

Episode 9 - Season 1, Episode 9: The Great Unknown

When Dorrit goes missing under Carrie's watch, Carrie lashes out at Sebastian, the one person who can help her find her sister. Mouse butts heads with West (recurring guest star R.J. Brown), a popular jock who, much to her chagrin, stole her spot as number one in the class. Walt surprises himself when he confides in someone completely unexpected. Meanwhile, Tom finds himself in uncharted territory when it comes to women and turns to Larissa for advice.

Episode 10 - The Long and Winding Road Not Taken

On her 17th birthday, Carrie is torn between an opportunity to mingle with New York's literati and spending time with her friends and Sebastian. Mouse goes to extensive lengths to impress a Harvard alum who has her eyes set on West (recurring guest star RJBROWN), with hilarious results. Walt starts taking responsibility for his previous actions. Elsewhere, Dorrit's search for the perfect gift for Carrie lands her in a sticky situation with romantic possibilities.

Episode 10 - Season 1, Episode 10: The Long and Winding Road Not Taken

On her 17th birthday, Carrie is torn between an opportunity to mingle with New York's literati and spending time with her friends and Sebastian. Mouse goes to extensive lengths to impress a Harvard alum who has her eyes set on West (recurring guest star R.J. Brown), with hilarious results. Walt starts taking responsibility for his previous actions. Elsewhere, Dorrit's search for the perfect gift for Carrie lands her in a sticky situation with romantic possibilities.

Episode 11 - Season 1, Episode 11: Identity Crisis

Carrie jumps at the chance to a take on a fabulous new identity as Larissa, but gets more than she bargained for when Larissa's hijinks catch up with her. After a whirlwind day in Manhattan, Walt is forced to face the feelings he is desperately trying to hide. Sebastian and Maggie agree to keep a secret from Carrie. Mouse takes a page from Donna LaDonna's playbook. Meanwhile, Tom decides to take a meditation class, but finds himself surprisingly tense after a run-in with another attendee.

Episode 11 - Identity Crisis

Carrie jumps at the chance to a take on a fabulous new identity as Larissa, but gets more than she bargained for when Larissa's hijinks catch up with her. After a whirlwind day in Manhattan, Walt is forced to face the feelings he is desperately trying to hide. Sebastian and Maggie agree to keep a secret from Carrie. Mouse takes a page from Donna LaDonna's playbook. Meanwhile, Tom decides to take a meditation class, but finds himself surprisingly tense after a run-in with another attendee.

Episode 12 - A First Time for Everything

When Carrie inadvertently complicates things with Sebastian, she tries to fix it by taking him to Madonna's "The Virgin Tour" launch party - but in her quest for the perfect night it only makes things worse. Despite Mouse's best efforts to avoid West (recurring guest star RJ BROWN), she can't seem to deny the romantic sparks flying between them. Dorrit turns to Donna LaDonna for advice about her budding love life. Meanwhile, Tom has an awkward encounter when he spends the night somewhere new.

Episode 12 - Season 1, Episode 12: A First Time for Everything

When Carrie inadvertently complicates things with Sebastian, she tries to fix it by taking him to Madonna's "The Virgin Tour" launch party - but in her quest for the perfect night it only makes things worse. Despite Mouse's best efforts to avoid West (recurring guest star Rj Brown), she can't seem to deny the romantic sparks flying between them. Dorrit turns to Donna LaDonna for advice about her budding love life. Meanwhile, Tom has an awkward encounter when he spends the night somewhere new.

Episode 13 - Kiss Yesterday Goodbye

In the season finale, Carrie is happy going to her junior prom, but when hidden secrets are revealed plans begin to change. Dorrit is determined to take her relationship with Miller (recurring guest star EVAN CROOKS) to the next level, but things hit a bump along the way. For the first time in her life, Mouse decides to defy her parents to date whom she wants. Tom begins to struggle with sneaking around, especially when he thinks someone might be on to him. Elsewhere, Larissa makes Carrie and Walt an enticing offer.

Episode 13 - Season 1, Episode 13: Kiss Yesterday Goodbye

In the season finale, Carrie is happy going to her junior prom, but when hidden secrets are revealed plans begin to change. Dorrit is determined to take her relationship with Miller (recurring guest star Evan Crooks) to the next level, but things hit a bump along the way. For the first time in her life, Mouse decides to defy her parents to date whom she wants. Tom begins to struggle with sneaking around, especially when he thinks someone might be on to him. Elsewhere, Larissa makes Carrie and Walt an enticing offer.

Episode 14 - Season 2, Episode 1: Win Some, Lose Some

As the season begins, it’s the summer of 1985 and 17-year-old Carrie Bradshaw (AnnaSophia Robb) can call Manhattan home. She also meets a new friend: Samantha Jones (Lindsey Gort).

Episode 15 - Season 2, Episode 2: Express Yourself

Carrie and Walt are faced with kicking out their new roommate when she makes herself too comfortable. Walt summons the courage to tell Bennet (recurring guest star Jake Robinson) how he feels about him at his 18th birthday bash — at a VIP concert for the radio station Z100 featuring indie rock band AMERICAN AUTHORS — but things go horribly awry before Bennet can respond. Samantha and Mouse meet, and Samantha wastes no time giving Mouse sex tips. Back in Castlebury, Sebastian and Maggie run into each other; and the evening doesn’t go exactly as planned when Tom invites his girlfriend, Deb (recurring guest star Nadia Dajani – The Big C, Ned and Stacey), to spend the weekend with him.

Episode 16 - Season 2, Episode 3: Strings Attached

Larissa returns from her summer in Kyoto and insists on taking Carrie and Walt to a fabulous Japanese festival in the city, where Larissa meets Samantha, with an explosive result. Samantha seduces an acrobatic ninja. Back in Castlebury, Carrie’s plans to remain zen backfire when she finds herself locked in a classroom alone with Sebastian. Mouse helps Maggie with her college applications, but Maggie is distracted when somebody from her past reappears. Meanwhile, Walt worries that his classmates will sense he is gay, and Harlan (guest star Scott Cohen) makes an offer Tom can’t refuse. Recurring guest stars include Josh Salatin as Simon and Kate Nowlin as Barbara. Molly Sims (Las Vegas) also guest stars.

Episode 17 - Season 2, Episode 4: Borderline

Carrie pitches Larissa a profile on New York wunderkind playwright Adam Weaver (recurring guest star Chris Wood – Girls), but when he proves a difficult yet fascinating interview, Carrie’s job is on the line. Bennet’s (recurring guest star Jake Robinson) rules in his relationship with Walt force Walt to acknowledge his real feelings. Carrie and Dorrit are surprised to find a common enemy in Tom’s girlfriend Deb’s (recurring guest star Nadia Dajani) son Dylan (recurring guest star Dylan Clark Marshall – 30 Rock). Meanwhile, Sebastian seeks comfort in the arms of someone new. Recurring guest stars Molly Sims, Evan Crooks and Kate Nowlin also appear.

Episode 18 - Season 2, Episode 5: Too Close for Comfort

Carrie spends an exciting day in the city with playwright Adam Weaver (recurring guest star Chris Wood). Samantha, who booked a new job as a nude art model, takes matters into her own hands when she sees a student’s painting she doesn’t like. Sebastian finds support in surprising places when his mother (recurring guest star Noelle Beck – Person of Interest, As the World Turns) announces she is marrying her tennis instructor boyfriend. Elsewhere, the attempts of Dorrit’s boyfriend (recurring guest star Evan Crooks) to get closer to her backfire.

Episode 19 - Season 2, Episode 6: The Safety Dance

When Carrie struggles with writer’s block, Weaver (Chris Wood) tries to help. Maggie and Sebastian grow closer. Larissa and Samantha finally find common ground: sex.

Episode 20 - Season 2, Episode 7: I Heard a Rumor

Carrie is shocked when she reads a nasty rumor about her in a New York City gossip rag, but Samantha has a plan to set the record straight. Walt steps in when Bennet (recurring guest star Jake Robinson) feels taken advantage of at Interview. Mouse, worried that she and boyfriend West (recurring guest star R.J. Brown) are stuck in a rut, does something very risqué. Meanwhile, when Maggie experiences a medical emergency, Sebastian is forced to reach out to the one person who can help. Plus, Samantha and Carrie attend the exclusive “Paris Party.” Recurring guest star Chris Wood appears as Weaver.

Episode 21 - Season 2, Episode 8: The Second Time Around

Carrie is delighted when she gets the chance to interview the CEO of Bongo Jeans, but the pressure is on when Larissa tells Carrie that this is her last chance to land a piece in Interview magazine. Mouse gets some news that drives an unexpected wedge between her and West (recurring guest star R.J. Brown), and Sebastian’s father (recurring guest star Terry Serpico – Army Wives, Rescue Me) delivers other news that could forever change Sebastian and Carrie’s relationship. Elsewhere, Walt finds a surprising father figure in Tom, and Maggie tries to muster the courage to tell her dad the truth about the last few months.

Episode 22 - Season 2, Episode 9: Under Pressure

Larissa gives Carrie some harsh advice about her relationship with Sebastian. When Harlan (recurring guest star Scott Cohen) asks Tom to work overnight on a top-secret case, Dorrit decides to throw an impromptu get-together, which quickly spirals out of control. Meanwhile, Mouse and Donna get surprisingly close and Sebastian makes a hasty decision after another fight with his parents.

Episode 23 - Season 2, Episode 10: Date Expectations

Walt and Bennet (recurring guest star Jake Robinson) get some devastating news that forever changes their future. Sebastian gets an exciting work opportunity, causing him to bail on Carrie on Valentine’s Day, much to her chagrin. When Maggie accidentally enlists in the army, a surprising duo comes to her rescue. Elsewhere, Tom uses some reverse psychology to encourage Dorrit to start dating again.

Episode 24 - Season 2, Episode 11: Hungry Like the Wolf

When Bennet (recurring guest star Jake Robinson) starts slacking at work, Carrie tries to cover for him. However, when Larissa finds out, things backfire big time for both of them. Samantha makes an uncharacteristic decision about her latest fling. Sebastian’s father (recurring guest star Terry Serpico) asks him for a favor that could change Sebastian’s future forever. Meanwhile, Tom is hoodwinked by another lawyer — a beautiful lawyer — when negotiating a deal, and is advised by the person he least expects.

Episode 25 - Season 2, Episode 12: This is the Time

Carrie, Mouse, Maggie and Walt decide to go together to their senior prom at The Waldorf Astoria as a final hurrah. Larissa offers Carrie an opportunity that makes her rethink her plans for the next year. Mouse learns a secret about Donna LaDonna that could threaten her reign as queen bee. Meanwhile, Sebastian hides a big decision from Carrie.

Episode 26 - Season 2, Episode 13: Run to You

In the season finale, things grow increasingly tense between Carrie and Tom. When Larissa drops an unexpected bomb on Carrie, Sebastian decides he too needs to come clean about something. Maggie turns to Walt when she thinks Pete (recurring guest star Claybourne Elder) is cheating on her, but gets the surprise of her life. Mouse and West (recurring guest star RJ Brown) find themselves in a sticky situation. Elsewhere, Samantha considers leaving the city and Larissa's wedding to Harlan (recurring guest star Scott Cohen) is out of this world.


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