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Every TV Episode Directed by Michael Patrick King Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Valerie Gets a New Chapter
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E1

    Valerie is offered a role in a new multi-cam sitcom – but is hesitant to accept when she learns it will be written by AI.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Valerie Gets What She Really Wants
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E8

    Valerie gets her first real taste of success, and wonders if Mark will be there on the biggest night of her life.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Pittsburgh
    8.8/10(8 votes)

    S1:E2

    Robert treats AJ to breakfast ... and a long list of questions. Later, Ruby steps back into the spotlight and encounters bad blood, on and offstage.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Mt. Juliet
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S1:E5

    As the tour heads to Nashville, a peculiar pit stop catches Robert's eye, and AJ makes a crafty plan for extra cash.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Dallas
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S1:E10

    The end of tour arrives as Ruby competes in Miss Drag USA, AJ prepares for Pop Pop's farm, and Brianna attempts one last desperate leap of faith.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - New York City
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    S1:E1

    The story begins at the end of an era as Robert (aka Ruby Red) prepares for a new adventure. Elsewhere, young AJ endures the mean streets of Manhattan.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E13

    Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E2

    Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Better Than Sex
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S3:E10

    Carrie has a burst of creative energy. Brady drops a bombshell on Miranda and Steve.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - The Real Me
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S4:E2

    Carrie is reluctant when asked to be a celebrity model in a high-profile fashion show. Miranda gets a lesson in confidence when a buff guy at the gym asks her out. Charlotte works up the courage to look at her "depressed" vagina in a hand-mirror. Samantha immortalizes herself by having nude photographs taken.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E11

    Valerie gets a new dress and a new look after 'Room and Bored'--and Juna--earn nominations for a familiar TV-awards show.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Valerie Makes a Pilot
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E1

    Valerie learns that her old nemesis Paulie G. is creating a character based on her for a new HBO series.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Valerie Tries to Get Yesterday Back
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E2

    HBO tasks Valerie to bring back Jane to produce a behind-the-scenes documentary.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Politically Erect
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    S3:E2

    Carrie continues dating her politician beau, but finds his sexual fetish to be anything but 'golden'. Miranda doesn't know how to respond when Steve asks her to "go steady". Charlotte throws a "used date" party to find a new man. Samantha dates a short man who shops at the Boy's Department in Bloomingdale's.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - The Agony and the 'Ex'-tacy
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    S4:E1

    Carrie thinks about men and the future when no one shows up for her birthday party. Miranda confronts her married friends about her single life. Charlotte tries to deal with her separation from Trey. Samantha tries to seduce a celibate monk. The girls make a pact that they are soulmates, and men are nice guys to have fun with.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Ex and the City
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    S2:E18

    After learning of Big's engagement, a freaked-out Carrie tries to cope with the ramifications. Miranda sleeps with Steve for the first time after their breakup. Charlotte tries to overcome her fear of horseback riding. Samantha dates a guy who's "Mr. Too-Big", determined to overcome his over-endowment.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Little Black Dress
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    S1:E2

    Miranda and Charlotte come to Carrie’s aid, proving what good friends are for. Anthony and Stanford vow to let go of petty arguments.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Critical Condition
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    S5:E6

    Carrie deals with her past with Aidan when she runs into Nina Katz, who had dated Aidan after he and Carrie split up. Charlotte gets a tough lawyer to go up against Bunny in a fight to keep her apartment. Miranda has no one to turn to when she needs help taking care of Brady. Samantha tries to return a spent vibrator, then spends some of her free time on Miranda.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - And the Disappointing Unit
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    S4:E22

    Max and Caroline are tasked with retrieving Sophie's wedding dress from customs and safely transporting it to the church in time for her big wedding.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Chapter Three
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    S2:E3

    Carrie conjures a spur of the moment excuse to get out of an emotional audiobook taping. Charlotte and Lisa try to get their hands on a “MILF” list.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Hello It's Me
    6.4/10(13 votes)

    S1:E1

    After discussing how to handle change, Carrie is challenged to be “sexually” open on Che’s podcast, Miranda has a disastrous first day of school, and Charlotte tries to impress a fellow mom. And then – another big change no one saw coming.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - And The Coming Out Party
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    S5:E7

    When Caroline's grandmother Astrid awakens from a coma with no knowledge of her family's massive money scandal, Caroline attempts to keep the truth hidden for a bit longer by giving Astrid one last fancy luncheon.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Plus One Is the Loneliest Number
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    S5:E5

    Carrie invites Jack Berger to her book opening party, which turns out to be a huge event. Charlotte butts heads with Bunny MacDougal. Miranda's single life and her life with Brady conflict. Samantha gets an impulse-buy chemical peel that goes awry.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Last Supper: Appetizer (1)
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    S2:E10

    Carrie preps for a dinner party farewell to her apartment – and both its good and bad memories. Miranda takes steps to make amends with her exes.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - And The Big Gamble
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    S5:E22

    When Max and Caroline discover that Han is in hot water after amassing substantial debt that he cannot repay from gambling on women’s tennis, the diner gang rallies to help him.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:N/A

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Michael Patrick King Ratings Summary

"Valerie Gets a New Chapter" is the best rated episode directed by Michael Patrick King. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 3/22/2026 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Valerie Gets What She Really Wants".