The BEST episodes written by Julie Rottenberg

#1 - The Fallout

Smash (2012) - Season 2 - Episode 2

#2 - The Domino Effect

Sex and the City - Season 6 - Episode 11

Big visits New York for what could be the moneyed mystery man's last chance with Carrie. In the meantime, Miranda pursues a relationship with Dr. Robert; Charlotte visits a Chinese fertility doctor; and freewheeling Samantha balks at holding hands.

#3 - The Surprise Party

Smash (2012) - Season 2 - Episode 10

Tom plans a surprise for Ivy in an attempt to find a balance between their work life and their friendship. Relations between Karen, Jimmy, and Derek explode just as "Hit List's" rehearsal process nears its close. While Richard asks Eileen to spend less time at work and more time with him, Julia finds herself also pulled away from "Bombshell" by an unlikely source.

#4 - Change of a Dress

Sex and the City - Season 4 - Episode 15

When asked when she was getting married, Carrie reflects on the purpose and meaning of getting married. Miranda, after faking an ultrasound – she doesn't get it why she has to cheer with everyone the fact that she's having a boy – takes Carrie to try on ugly wedding dresses in a weird shock therapy to exorcise her fears away. But Carrie has a freak allergic reaction to the dress, which makes her feel negative about the whole thing. She asks Aidan for some time, but he won't give it to her. She realizes he still doesn't trust her and despite their mutual love, the wedding is just something to give him confidence on her. He moves out the next day. Meanwhile, Charlotte freaks out on tap dancing class and Samantha has her first monogamy attack – something she never thought she could – after finding out Richard is sleeping around.

#5 - My Motherboard, My Self

Sex and the City - Season 4 - Episode 8

Carrie freaks out when her computer crashes because her whole life was on the computer. Everybody starts telling her that she should have backed up her work. Aidan buys her a new computer and a zip drive and she gets angry at him for invading her space. He gets angry at her for not letting him be a part of her life more and he gives her back her key. Miranda's mother dies. Samantha buys a guide on the street featuring 1001 sexual positions and tries them with her wrestling coach boyfriend. For some reason she can't get off and fears that she lost the ability to have an orgasm so she masturbates all day to try and get it back. Carrie, Samantha and Charlotte go to Miranda's mother's funeral to give Miranda their support and Carrie is surprised to see Aidan there.

#6 - The Ick Factor

Sex and the City - Season 6 - Episode 14

The relationship between Carrie and Petrovsky continues to develop, but one thing continues to nag at Carrie. Petrovsky is given to grand gestures of affection (including poetry reading and the composition of original love songs), and that's a bit too much for this slightly cynical New York girl. When Petrovsky takes Carrie to a premiere at the Met, she literally swoons. To balance things out, the artist takes her to McDonald's, where the pair become the most elegantly dressed duo in the establishment's history. Steve and Miranda decide to finally tie the knot, but vow not to have an elaborate wedding. Keeping things low-key isn't as easy as it sounds, but they eventually manage to work things out, finding a perfect community garden in which to hold their ceremony. Not to be left behind in the romance department, Harry takes Charlotte to an upscale French restauarant. The meal is wonderful, but later that night, the newlyweds both come down with acute food poisoning. The romantic eveni

#7 - Luck Be an Old Lady

Sex and the City - Season 5 - Episode 3

The girls celebrate Charlotte's 36th birthday with a trip to Atlantic City that also serves as a nice break for Miranda.

#8 - Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little

Sex and the City - Season 6 - Episode 4

Carrie and Berger articulate their sentiments for each other, but then she offends him with a "sassy" comment about his novel.

#9 - Seeing the Light

And Just Like That... - Season 1 - Episode 10

Charlotte plans the ultimate rite of passage for Rock. Che throws Miranda for a loop. Carrie finds closure.

#10 - A Hundred Years Ago

And Just Like That... - Season 2 - Episode 8

Carrie questions her past choices as she prepares to meet Aidan’s sons. Meanwhile, Charlotte gets ready to go back to work full time.

#11 - No Strings Attached

And Just Like That... - Season 1 - Episode 9

Carrie questions whether she’s ready to take another step toward letting go. Charlotte boasts that she’s finally finished menopause. Miranda’s spontaneity backfires.

#12 - When in Rome...

And Just Like That... - Season 1 - Episode 3

Carrie learns of a surprising development involving Big’s ex. Charlotte worries about how to handle a daughter’s revelation. Miranda ponders the state of her marriage.

#13 - Sex and the Widow

And Just Like That... - Season 1 - Episode 7

Carrie’s publisher tasks her with injecting some hope into her new book, Miranda attempts to rekindle a spark with Steve, and Charlotte bristles when Harry imposes on her sacred space… tennis.

#14 - There Goes the Neighborhood

And Just Like That... - Season 2 - Episode 9

Carrie makes a big decision for her and Aidan’s future. Lisa attempts to keep up with the demands of her career and Herbert’s political campaign.

#15 - Slings and Arrows

Six Degrees - Season 1 - Episode 7

Laura decides to leave the past behind when she has her first date since her husband died. But when she and Andrew visit a gallery opening, she discovers the photograph that Steven had taken of her. Meanwhile, Whitney learns that Roy, her ex-fiancé, has acquired one of her clients and this new situation forces her to work with the man who broke her heart. Carlos learns Damian's secret about the shooting.

#16 - Chapter Three

And Just Like That... - Season 2 - Episode 3

Carrie conjures a spur of the moment excuse to get out of an emotional audiobook taping. Charlotte and Lisa try to get their hands on a “MILF” list.

#17 - Dirty Laundry

Army Wives - Season 1 - Episode 10

Claudia Joy gets a visit from an old friend, Hannah. Hannah is going to testify in front of Congress about the death of her husband in Afghanistan, which may have been caused by friendly fire.

#18 - ALIVE!

And Just Like That... - Season 2 - Episode 4

Carrie gets an offer to write a column for seniors. Charlotte and Lisa celebrate the start of summer camp. Miranda navigates life back in NYC.