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How to Watch the Complete ‘Sex and the City’ Series Online Free

After another season of 'And Just Like That' and the auction of Carrie's tutu, the original series is more relevant than ever. Here's how to watch the show that started it all

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John Lonsdale, Kyle Lamar Rice

January 23, 2024

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Carrie Bradshaw in the opening title sequence to 'Sex and the City'

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Quick Answer: Currently, the original Sex and the City can only be streamed on Max or Hulu with a Live TV plan

Stream ‘Sex and the City’ with Max

And just like that… more 25 years have gone by since Sex and the City first made its television debut. Starring Sarah Jessica Parker (Carrie Bradshaw), Kim Cattrall (Samantha Jones), Kristin Davis (Charlotte York), and Cynthia Nixon (Miranda Hobbes), the HBO classic aired on the network starting in 1998 and ended in 2004 after six seasons, inspiring two follow-up films, plus the latest Sex and the City reboot, dubbed — what else? — And Just Like That.

“The original run (especially after Michael Patrick King replaced Darren Star as showrunner following the first season) did more than just set fashion trends or inspire countless games of ‘Are you a Charlotte or a Samantha?'” Rolling Stone wrote of Sex and the City in our list of the 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. “It was a witty and smart look at four women at a particular moment in their lives, and a particular period in New York (even if its cross-section was almost exclusively white and straight) that was as much about the challenges of maintaining friendships as it was about figuring out the right romantic partner. Whatever mistakes came later, Sex and the City itself still deserves to walk proudly in its tallest pair of Manolo Blahniks.”

After the conclusion of And Just Like That season 2 and the auction of Carrie’s tutu from the opening credits, the franchise feels more relevant no than ever. Here’s how to watch the complete Sex and the City series, plus the movies, online.

How to Watch Sex and the City Online

Along with watching reruns of Sex and the City on cable, there are a few ways you can stream the complete series from the comfort of your apartment (some of which offer free trials).

1. Stream Sex and the City on Max for Free

The easiest way to stream the series is through Max, which means you’ll need an active subscription to watch online. A Max ad-free plan costs $15.99/month, while a subscription with ads will run you $9.99/month. Max is also host to your fashionable films and series like The Devil Wear Prada, And Just Like That…, and Fifty Shades of Grey, perfect for a stylish night in.

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Get Max Free With DirecTV Stream: You can also get Max free when you sign up for a DirecTV Stream subscription. Plans start at $79.99 a month and include a five-day free trial. The trial grants you access to all of DirecTV’s channels like ESPN, live news coverage, HGTV, and HBO. You can also get a Max add-on included for up to two months free. After that, your Max subscription will cost the standard $15.99/month for the ad-free package.

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Get Max With AT&T: AT&T customers can also get Max free thanks to the company’s current promotion, which lets you watch Max for free with eligible Unlimited phone and internet plans. Check to see if your plan includes Max at att.com. If you’re already signed up for one of the eligible plans, all you’ll have to do is download the Max app to get free streaming!

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2. Stream Sex and the City on Hulu

All six seasons of Sex and the City are currently streaming on Hulu, but only when you subscribe to their Live TV plan. Not only do you get access to Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN, but with Live TV you can access to hundreds of channels, including ABC, FOX, NBC, BET and more. The plan costs $76.99/month and requires no equipment setup or additional service.

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3. Stream the Sex and the City on Prime Video

If you want to own all the episodes of Sex and the City, you can currently purchase individual episodes or the entire six seasons to watch at home without WiFi. Episodes are available to buy for $2.99 each, or you can buy each season for $14.99 each.

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You can also buy the Sex and the City box set on DVD on Amazon, and the complete collection is also available with the two Sex and the City movies on Blu-ray.

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How to Watch the Sex and the City Movies Online

Along with watching the show, fans can catch up on the Sex and the City movies with Max. Again, an ad-free plan costs $15.99/month, which also gets you two device screening, HD resolution on compatible devices, and 30 downloads for streaming on the go.

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How to Watch And Just Like That Online

The Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That has concluded its second season, but you can still catch both one and two on Max. A subscription with ads will run you $9.99/month without download capabilities but grants you access to 2 screen streaming.

Get Max Free With Cricket Wireless: Another way to get Max for free is with a Cricket Wireless plan, which starts at $60 a month. The package includes unlimited calls and high-speed data, and it comes with an ad-supported Max subscription. If you already have Cricket Wireless, simply download the app to start streaming!

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