The Carrie Diaries

As the season begins, it's the summer of 1985 and 17-year-old Carrie Bradshaw (ANNASOPHIA ROBB) can call Manhattan home. She also meets a new friend: Samantha Jones (LINDSEY GORT).

Walt finds the courage to tell Bennet (JAKE ROBINSON) his feelings -- at a VIP concert featuring indie rock band AMERICAN AUTHORS -- but things go awry. Samantha and Mouse meet.

Larissa returns from her summer in Kyoto and insists on taking Carrie and Walt to a fabulous Japanese festival in the city, where Larissa meets Samantha, with an explosive result.

Carrie pitches a profile on wunderkind playwright Adam Weaver (CHRIS WOOD), but when he is difficult, Carrie's job is at stake. Sebastian seeks comfort in the arms of someone new.

Carrie spends an exciting day in the city with playwright Adam Weaver (CHRIS WOOD). Sebastian finds support in surprising places. Samantha books a new job as a nude art model.

When Carrie struggles with writer's block, Weaver (CHRIS WOOD) tries to help. Maggie and Sebastian grow closer. Larissa and Samantha finally find common ground: sex.

Samantha and Carrie attend the exclusive "Paris Party". Mouse, worried that she and West (RJ BROWN) are stuck in a rut, does something very risqué.

When Tom works overnight, Dorrit throws a party, which gets out of control. Sebastian makes a hasty decision after a fight with his parents. Larissa gives Carrie harsh advice.

Walt and Bennet (JAKE ROBINSON) get tough news. Sebastian gets an exciting work opportunity, but has to bail on Carrie on Valentine's Day. Tom uses reverse psychology on Dorrit.

Carrie tries to cover for Bennet (JAKE ROBINSON) who is slacking at work, but when Larissa finds out, things backfire for both of them. Samantha makes an uncharacteristic decision.

Carrie, Mouse, Maggie and Walt decide to go together to their senior prom. Mouse learns a secret about Donna LaDonna, and Sebastian hides a big decision from Carrie.

In the season finale, when Larissa drops an unexpected bomb on Carrie, Sebastian decides he, too, needs to come clean about something. Samantha considers leaving the city.