: The episode featured legendary actress Valerie Harper as Vaughn's mother, Wallis Wysel.
: Carrie dates Vaughn Wysel (played by Justin Theroux ), a charming author with a family she absolutely adores. The problem? Vaughn has a persistent "shortcoming" in the bedroom—premature ejaculation—and refuses to talk about it. Carrie eventually realizes she's more heartbroken over breaking up with his mother than him. [S2E15] Shortcomings
Originally aired on September 12, 1999, the episode asks a classic Carrie question: "When you sleep with someone, are you dating their whole family too?". Episode Highlights : The episode featured legendary actress Valerie Harper
: This was actually Justin Theroux's second appearance on the show. He previously played a different character named Jared in Season 1, Episode 7, "The Monogamists". Episode Highlights : This was actually Justin Theroux's
: While some fans find the episode cringeworthy due to its focus on sexual dysfunction, others praise its "melancholic realism" and its sharp critique of the "perfect family" myth.