As the Soprano family navigates the rhythms of ordinary life, the FBI initiates a meticulous operation to install surveillance devices in their home. Meanwhile, Tony grapples with a dilemma as Patsy’s inquiries into his brother’s demise bec…

Tony’s apprehension about his mother informing the authorities finally materialized when she, quite literally, did so. Afterward, Janice arrived to make arrangements for the funeral, an undertaking that took a decidedly strange turn.

Christopher is discovering that the lauded life of success holds unexpected emptiness. Elsewhere, Janice has relocated to her mother’s home and quickly finds herself surpassing Livia’s previous housekeeper in favor.

Dr. Melfi’s efforts to guide Tony toward behavioral therapy are complicated by a personal crisis. Separately, Ralph Cifaretto manages to gain favor with Jackie Jr., though not with Tony.

Bobby "Bacala" Baccilieri Sr., a man long since settled into quiet retirement, is drawn back into the fray by the arrival of a fiery young rival known as Mustang Sally. This decision is met with considerable disapproval by his son and Uncle…

Ralph’s turbulent affair with a dancer from the Bada Bing and his consuming fascination with "Gladiator" cast a shadow over several of the guys’ nights at the club. Simultaneously, Meadow’s relationship with Noah faces a challenge at Columb…

Tony persuaded Uncle Junior to seek a second opinion regarding his cancer treatment. Simultaneously, Carmela wrestled with the decision of whether to follow Dr. Melfi's counsel and consult a therapist. Big Pussy’s wife, Angie, regretted ask…

With Thanksgiving drawing near, the simmering conflict between Tony and Ralph intensifies, even with Johnny Sack attempting to mediate. At a college party, Meadow and Jackie Jr. discover unexpected affinities, transcending the legacies of t…

For Carmela’s birthday, Tony presented her with a sapphire ring. Christopher, in a gesture uniquely his own, gifted Adriana a music club of her very own. Anthony Jr., however, found himself in trouble after being caught vandalizing the scho…

A drowsy encounter with memories of Christmases gone by brings Tony back to Dr. Melfi's office. As the annual holiday party at the pork store nears, Bacala reluctantly agrees to wear the Santa suit that Pussy once sported. Tony and Furio ha…

Paulie and Christopher find themselves caught in a harrowing descent into the South Jersey woods, pursuing a debt owed to a Russian mobster. Simultaneously, Meadow harbors doubts about Jackie Jr.'s fidelity, while Tony discovers that famili…

A story Ralph recounted about his father’s ascent spurred Jackie Jr. to make his own debut in the world of organized crime. He plotted a robbery at a local card game, eager to prove himself. Meanwhile, Melfi’s reminders of the psychological…

A.J.'s latest academic failure prompts his parents to consider boarding school. Tony instructs Ralph to handle the Jackie Jr. matter directly, and later appears to support Ralph in a financial disagreement with Paulie. The family reconvenes…