Anchors Away (SATC episode)

Infobox Television episode
Title = Anchors Away
Series = Sex and the City


Caption =
Season = 5
Episode = 67
Airdate = July 21 2002
Production =
Writer = Michael Patrick King
Director = Charles McDougall
Guests =
Episode list = List of "Sex and the City" episodes
Prev = I Heart NY
Next = Unoriginal Sin

"Anchors Away" is the first episode of the fifth season of the HBO television series "Sex and the City". It originally aired on July 21 2002.

Carrie realizes her relationship with New York City is as dysfunctional as her relationship with men. Charlotte tells her that she read an article stating that women have two great loves in their lives; when Carrie says that she hasn't had any, Charlotte says that she has, Aidan and Big. Carrie then realises that by Charlotte's reasoning, she should now be done, and never find love again. Charlotte decides she needs to distance herself from her former life as Mrs. Trey MacDougal. Miranda tries to adjust to her new life with her baby, Brady Hobbes, as she realises that she can no longer be as included in her friends' lives as she used to be. Samantha gets phone calls from Richard begging her to take him back.

Trivia

This episode is based upon the New York City tradition of Fleet Week, when the US Navy docks in the city in the last week of May. The "big Navy party" that takes place is portrayed as well though sometimes there is more than one; and this is one of the many cultural icons defining New York City that is portrayed on the show.

Featured Music

"Anchors Aweigh"- American traditional, US Marine Band; the girls spot their first sailors"The Avenue"- Bona Fide; Samantha meets Richard at Sushi Samba"Shining Star"- Earth Wind, and Fire; on the way to the big Navy party"Feelin' Alright"- Joe Cocker; "the Bermuda triangle for women""Can't Get Next To You"- Al Green; Carrie dances with her sailor"Try A Little Tenderness"- Otis Redding; Carrie realizes who her great love is and the episode ends