# Sex and the City's Real Quiz

> How many of these SATC memories do you still have?
- Title: Sex and the City's Real Quiz · Rolling Stone | Shortify
- Summary: How many of these SATC memories do you still have? The quiz tests if you remember the show's original 1998-2004 era.
- Keywords: sex and the city, carrie, miranda, charlotte, samantha, hbo, new york city, brunch, fendi bag, syndication, Sex, City's
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/sex-city-satc-trivia-worlds-hardest-quiz-1235628596
- Author: Elisabeth Garber-Paul
- Published: 2026-09-20T15:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sex and the city, carrie, miranda, charlotte, samantha, hbo, new york city, brunch, fendi bag, syndication
## What's the real SATC?
The show's original six seasons from 1998-2004 featured New York City without modern distractions.

> To claim yourself as a Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, or Samantha is to declare intentions, goals, and values in a single utterance.
## Why does this quiz matter?
It tests if you remember the show's early days before syndication diluted the original vibe.

> Zero to 30% correct: Like the Fendi bag Samantha buys in Los Angeles, you're not the real deal.
## The real SATC era
The original seasons had no social media, when brunch was thriving and Fridays were for dates.

> When Fridays were for dates, boys were for fun, and girlfriends were soulmates.
## Quiz results
Zero to 30% correct means you're not the real SATC, likely watching syndicated versions.

> Seems like you could use a little time at the coffee shop with the girls.
## Why syndication changes things
Syndicated episodes lack the original energy, with no sex meaning it's not the real SATC.

> If there's no sex, it's not the real SATC.
## Key takeaway

The quiz tests if you remember the show's original 1998-2004 era.