Join or Sign In
Sign in to customize your TV listings
By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.
The Carrie Diaries Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2013 - 2013
Based on Candace Bushnell's young-adult book series of the same name, this prequel to "Sex and the City" focuses on teenage Carrie Bradshaw (AnnaSophia Robb) growing up in suburban Connecticut in the 1980s. Season 1 finds Carrie and her family still reeling from the recent death of Carrie's mom. One bright spot for Carrie is the start of her new internship at a law firm in Manhattan. While in the city, Carrie meets fashion editor and party gal Larissa (Freema Agyeman), who mistakes Carrie for someone older and becomes her mentor. Carrie then tries juggling her wild new experiences in New York City with her ordinary high-school life, where she hangs out with pals Maggie (Katie Findlay), Mouse (Ellen Wong) and Walt (Brendan Dooling). She also becomes attracted to Sebastian (Austin Butler), the troubled new boy who got kicked out of his old school. As the season progresses, the balancing act gets tougher, and Carrie begins finding her voice through her journal writing.
Episode 1
Pilot
Mon, Jan 14, 2013 60 mins
In the series premiere of this prequel to "Sex and the City," 16-year-old Carrie Bradshaw enters her junior year of high school as she struggles to move on after her mother's death. However, things begin to look up for her after she starts an internship in Manhattan. Based on Candace Bushnell's book series.
Episode 2
Lie With Me
Mon, Jan 21, 2013 60 mins
Carrie lies and cancels plans with her family in order to spend time with Sebastian. Meanwhile, Maggie and Walt can't get past their opposing views on sex; and Larissa wants Carrie's handbag to take center stage in a photo shoot for the magazine.
Episode 3
Read Before Use
Mon, Jan 28, 2013 60 mins
Carrie confronts Sebastian about his past. Later, Larissa takes Carrie and Mouse to an art club in New York City.
Episode 4
Fright Night
Mon, Feb 4, 2013 60 mins
Carrie attends a Halloween bash in the city and brings Walt along, while Maggie and Mouse go to Sebastian's Halloween party in order to keep tabs on him. Elsewhere, Dorrit spends a night bonding with her dad.
Episode 5
Dangerous Territory
Mon, Feb 11, 2013 60 mins
Carrie reconnects with an old friend who invites her to his mom's dinner party. Meanwhile, Mouse is anxious about reuniting with Seth, so she turns to Walt for advice; Maggie fights to keep her favorite spot at the diner; and Tom ponders dating again.
Episode 6
Endgame
Mon, Feb 18, 2013 60 mins
Carrie struggles to prepare Thanksgiving dinner, so she asks for Mouse's assistance. Elsewhere, Maggie dines with Walt's family and begins to worry about her future; and Sebastian's mom goes on a holiday getaway with her beau, leaving her son behind.
Episode 7
Caught
Mon, Feb 25, 2013 60 mins
Larissa offers Carrie an internship at her magazine. Meanwhile, Donna blackmails Maggie; Dorrit and Tom attend "The Nutcracker"; George misreads Carrie's motives after the school dance; and Mouse attributes her slipping grades to her romance with Seth.
Episode 8
Hush Hush
Mon, Mar 4, 2013 60 mins
Carrie spends a night in the city with Larissa's crew and runs into someone unexpected. Meanwhile, Tom goes on a double date; Maggie and Mouse tell Sebastian he needs to do something bold to win Carrie back; and Maggie attempts to tell Walt about Simon.
Episode 9
The Great Unknown
Mon, Mar 11, 2013 60 mins
Carrie takes her anger out on Sebastian when Dorrit goes missing. Elsewhere, Mouse clashes with a school jock who snagged the top spot in their class ranking; Walt opens up to someone unexpected; and Tom seeks advice about women from Larissa.
Episode 10
The Long and Winding Road Not Taken
Mon, Mar 18, 2013 60 mins
Carrie turns 17 and is unsure how to celebrate her birthday: with a hip city crowd or with her pals. Meanwhile, Mouse goes out of her way to impress an Ivy Leaguer; Walt's responsible side emerges; and Dorrit hunts for a special present for Carrie.
Episode 11
Identity Crisis
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 60 mins
Carrie happily pretends to be Larissa, but it's not as much fun as she anticipated. Meanwhile, Walt must confront a truth about himself; Sebastian and Maggie hide something from Carrie; and Tom doesn't find peace in a meditation class.
Episode 12
A First Time for Everything
Mon, Apr 1, 2013 60 mins
Carrie arranges a perfect evening with Sebastian, but things don't go as planned. Elsewhere, Mouse realizes she can no longer ignore her chemistry with West; Dorrit seeks romantic advice from Donna; and Tom's night out takes an uncomfortable turn.
Episode 13
Kiss Yesterday Goodbye
Mon, Apr 8, 2013 60 mins
In the first-season finale, Carrie's plans for the junior prom get altered when secrets come out. Meanwhile, Dorrit wants her romance with Miller to progress to the next level; Mouse dates someone her parents disapprove of; and Carrie and Walt receive a tempting offer from Larissa.