15. Shortcomings (RECOMMENDED — BUNDLE)

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

: Finds herself in a relationship with a man whose primary "shortcoming" is his lack of hygiene, specifically his refusal to wash his hands after using the restroom. Critical Reception 15. Shortcomings

: Begins dating Vaughn Wysel (played by Justin Theroux), an acclaimed short-story writer. While Carrie is deeply enamored with his "perfect" family—particularly his mother, Wallis (Valerie Harper)—she must contend with Vaughn's struggle with premature ejaculation , a significant physical shortcoming that threatens their relationship. In this episode, the four main characters navigate

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

: 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.

: 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.