<P> The 5th season , airing on Sunday nights at 9 : 00 PM from July 21 , 2002 ( 2002 - 07 - 21 ) to September 8 , 2002 ( 2002 - 09 - 08 ) , comprised eight episodes as opposed to the original 18 episode order due to Parker 's pregnancy at the time of filming . In the United Kingdom , the season was broadcast on Wednesday nights between January 1 and February 19 , 2003 . The season received mixed to positive critical responses while receiving several awards and nominations , including winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress -- Series , Miniseries or Television Film for Cattrall . The season averaged over 7 million viewers . </P>
why only 8 episodes in satc season 5
Parker 's pregnancy at the time of filming