15. Shortcomings -

: The episode is often placed in the lower-to-middle tiers of series rankings. Rolling Stone ranked it 75th out of 94 episodes , noting it might be forgettable if not for the guest appearance by Justin Theroux.

In this episode, the four main characters navigate various "shortcomings" in their romantic and personal lives: 15. Shortcomings

: It is noted for exploring how people often stay in relationships for secondary reasons—like liking a partner's family—rather than the partner themselves. Production Details Director : Dan Algrant Writer : Michael Patrick King Original Air Date : September 12, 1999 Every 'Sex and the City' Episode Ranked - Rolling Stone : The episode is often placed in the

: Becomes fixated on the idea that her "shortcoming" is her brother Wesley's lack of ambition, leading to conflict when he visits New York. Production Details Director : Dan Algrant Writer :

: Starts a relationship with Kevin , a divorced father. Her struggle is with the "shortcoming" of being a secondary priority to his child, highlighting her discomfort with his domestic responsibilities.