The fact of the matter is that TV sets are workplaces and workplaces get messy. But, the messiness factor is a bit magnified on the big screen. This “Extra Sugar” is all about the behind-the-scenes drama on SATC. But, to level set - we’re not fueling the flames of gossipy rumors about drama that seem to follow women’s shows. No, we’re going to focus on a few sources that we consider to be reputable and honest and we’re going to try to stick to the ladies’ words themselves, or of those directly involved in the show; not the words others put into their mouths.

Obviously, SATC isn’t the only show in which power, pay and public perception have, at times, gotten complicated. If you zoom out a bit, you can see versions of these same dynamics play out throughout TV history. Sometimes it’s about pay. Sometimes it’s about personality. Sometimes, it’s about public controversy. And sometimes - it’s much ado about nothing. We’ll talk about some other TV shows before we wrap up the segment.

If you’re anything like us, sometimes you go through your day and you just have to wonder: what would Samantha Jones do? Whether she’s the inspo for your inner professional baddie or your self-confident babe alter ego (or maybe both!), there’s no denying she’s a full-on icon.

As we’ve done with the other SATC ladies throughout the season, we’ll talk about the highs and lows of her character, including where she’s at her most “Samantha” and, of course, the things that didn’t age well this time around. We’ll also check in around our quest to determine which SATC gal we are.

OH! And we’re throwing in a side quest this week! Sam’s episodes introduced some extra-heavy topics, so we’re going to share our thoughts on those, too.

If you want to follow along, here are the episodes we watched for this episode:

• S1E10 – The Baby Shower
• S2E16 – Was It Good for You?
• S3E6 – Are We Sluts?
• S5E4 – Cover Girl
• S6E4 – Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little

And, ‘just like that’, we’ll see you Thursday for an “Extra Sugar” where we’re gonna chat behind-the-scenes dramz.

We’re ready to celebrate all the ways SATC was wayyyyy ahead of its time. But, also, in the interest of telling the full story, we’ll also talk about the things that have gotten a little dusty as time has marched on. Or, as Salina framed it - from the dusty bits to the shinier parts.

And, ‘just like that’, we’ll see you next week for our look at one of New York’s most glamorous PR gals, Ms. Samantha Jones.