The Carrie Diaries: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

The CW | CW | Season Premiere Date: January 14, 2013

Starring: Matt Letscher, Austin Butler, Freema Agyeman

Summary: The prequel to the Sex and the City series follows the life of Connecticut high school junior, Carrie Bradshaw, as she begins her journey with an internship at a Manhattan law firm in the 1980s.

Creator: Amy B. Harris

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Kiss Yesterday Goodbye
Air Date: April 8, 2013
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S1:E12. First Time For Everything
Air Date: April 1, 2013
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S1:E11. Identitiy Crisis
Air Date: March 25, 2013

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Gail Pennington

Jan 14, 2013

The CW's attempt to capture the magic of "Sex and the City" in a prequel, set in 1984, could have gone very wrong. But The Carrie Diaries is surprisingly right. Read full review

Leah Greenblatt

Jan 11, 2013

[AnnaSophia Robb is] compelling, and the show has a sweetly corny charm. [18 Jan 2013, p.71]

Robert Lloyd

Jan 14, 2013

The situations are stock--John Hughes wrote this playbook pretty thoroughly--and the dialogue does not exactly crackle. But it is all well-staged and believably played and at times it becomes quite lyrical and, even, moving. Read full review

Marisa LaScala

Jan 14, 2013

The rest of the show goes on to prize sweetness over superficiality. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Jan 14, 2013

AnnaSophia Robb is appealing enough in the title role, but Monday's first episode starts to sag from all the CW-ian title character narration and overall pop tune heaviness. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Jan 14, 2013

The CW series that takes "Sex and the City" fashionista and sexual anthropologist Carrie Bradshaw all the way back to 1984 Connecticut, and high school, the fit's a little off. Read full review

Zeba Blay

Jan 11, 2013

While it's not surprising that The Carrie Diaries is unlikely to appeal to fans of the HBO franchise, it's still disappointing that much of what made that series work has given way to cliché and oversimplification. Read full review

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Hipsteran

Jan 17, 2013

Carrie Diaries is a show that makes you think you're watching a John Hughes movie. A show that features 80s fashion, music and NYC is really charming. It definitely doesn't look like a SATC prequel, but its fun to watch a teen show with promising nostalgia.

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jollyr1238

Apr 3, 2013

This show is the best show ever. It really fascinates me and I am always excited for Mondays when it airs. I really think that its only for girl teens and preteens. I really enjoy this show because I am young. I hate how there's a good chick flick movie and you never want it to endThis show is the best show ever. It really fascinates me and I am always excited for Mondays when it airs. I really think that its only for girl teens and preteens. I really enjoy this show because I am young. I hate how there's a good chick flick movie and you never want it to end sometimes. That's why I like the Carrie diaries because its like an on going chick flick.… Expand

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diofelicciano

Nov 10, 2013

First of all, I never watched SATC before watch TCD, so, to me, TCD it's a wonderful sitcom, that works and make you addicted easily. It's fun to watch, colorful, delightful and a very smart teen show. Also, the soundtrack it's SO amazing. CW should release it.

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seawolves

Jan 20, 2013

I thought the shop was adorable and muchly needed. As a fan of Sex and the city I missed seeing a show with a womans voice around. I loved the opportunity to see where she came from and to see her grow and form into who she was in Sex & the City. Though heaps of critics are unsure aboutI thought the shop was adorable and muchly needed. As a fan of Sex and the city I missed seeing a show with a womans voice around. I loved the opportunity to see where she came from and to see her grow and form into who she was in Sex & the City. Though heaps of critics are unsure about AnnaSophia Robb I think she is just sweet and innocent enough to play the role of Carrie. I'm excited to see what it brings and I truly didn't want episode one to end. It made me feel like a child again and I loved the John Hughes feel to it. It's exciting and dynamic and the characters have depth to them. Can't wait to see more.… Expand

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kMow9618-kjm

Nov 7, 2014

I still need to finish the rest of the episodes of this show yeah I know it got cancelled anyways so I loved this show at first. I mean I still like it and all, it's an interesting concept. I have to admit though and don't be mad but one of the only reasons I started to watch this show andI still need to finish the rest of the episodes of this show yeah I know it got cancelled anyways so I loved this show at first. I mean I still like it and all, it's an interesting concept. I have to admit though and don't be mad but one of the only reasons I started to watch this show and still watch it because Austin Butler a.k.a Sebastian is so attractive oh my gosh, and I swear if Carrie does not end up with Sebastian I will be SO mad!… Expand

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MarcDoyle

Jan 17, 2013

The show seems to have a certain sincerity that many other tween shows lack. I appreciate the 80s music and the TOTAL lack of cell phones and texting among the teens AND the adults. It's almost strange seeing a group of New Yorkers walking down the street with not a single one of themThe show seems to have a certain sincerity that many other tween shows lack. I appreciate the 80s music and the TOTAL lack of cell phones and texting among the teens AND the adults. It's almost strange seeing a group of New Yorkers walking down the street with not a single one of them staring downward at his or her stupid mobile device. In that sense, this is the anti-Gossip-Girl.… Expand

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hollowfication

Jan 16, 2013

oh no not sex in city prequel i mean seriously saw the trailer of the show i said why???? this look so stupid we dont want to watch how Carrie was a teenager still it not going to be successful come on maybe last 5 episode knowing this show wont be as big as sex in city which i findoh no not sex in city prequel i mean seriously saw the trailer of the show i said why???? this look so stupid we dont want to watch how Carrie was a teenager still it not going to be successful come on maybe last 5 episode knowing this show wont be as big as sex in city which i find totally find bore.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 25, 2013
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 14, 2013
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  S1:E13. Kiss Yesterday Goodbye
  Air Date: April 8, 2013
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  S1:E12. First Time For Everything
  Air Date: April 1, 2013
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  S1:E11. Identitiy Crisis
  Air Date: March 25, 2013
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  S1:E10. The Long and Winding Road Not Taken
  Air Date: March 18, 2013
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  S1:E9. The Great Unknown
  Air Date: March 11, 2013
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  S1:E8. Hush Hush
  Air Date: March 4, 2013
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  S1:E7. Caught
  Air Date: February 25, 2013
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  S1:E6. Endgame
  Air Date: February 18, 2013
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  S1:E5. Dangerous Territory
  Air Date: February 11, 2013
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  S1:E4. Fright Night
  Air Date: February 4, 2013
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  S1:E3. Read Before Use
  Air Date: January 28, 2013
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  S1:E2. Lie with Me
  Air Date: January 21, 2013
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: January 14, 2013