The Sopranos

In the series premiere, after suffering a series of mysterious anxiety attacks, New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano agrees to see a psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi.

With acting boss Jackie Aprile dying of cancer, Tony prepares for a power struggle with Uncle Junior. Christopher and his associate Brendan make trouble for themselves when they jack a truck full of DVD players.

Uncle Junior's associate Mikey Palmice stirs things up by making Junior think Tony wants to be next in line for boss. Meanwhile, Tony, Paulie and Silvio deal with Hasidic family problems.

Jackie Aprile's health worsens, forcing Tony to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Anthony Jr. learns the true nature of his father's job in 'waste management.' Also, Tony hires sleazy police lieutenant Vin Makazian to look at Melfi's background.

During a trip to Maine for Meadow's college interviews, Tony sees a man he believes is a relocated mob snitch. Back at home, Carmela receives comfort from Father Phil.

At Tony's suggestion, Junior is made acting boss after Jackie dies. In therapy, Tony surprises Dr. Melfi with a surprise admission. Carmela and Irina (Tony's mistress) both suffer as Tony's libido takes a nosedive.

After stealing the 'sacramental wine' from the school chapel, Anthony Jr. is suspended. Tony is concerned that his bad influence is responsible for his son's behavior, and has a series of disturbing flashbacks about his own father.

At a wedding, the 'boys' find out they're going to be indicted, and rush home to get rid of evidence. Upset that he isn't getting enough notoriety, Christopher has an ugly encounter with a bakery clerk.

Uncle Junior enjoys a romantic tryst in Boca with his girlfriend Bobbi, not realizing that she's been gabbing to her beauty-parlor friends about his oral talents. Meanwhile, controversy arises when Meadow's soccer coach quits.

Christopher and Adrianna cut a deal with a famous gangsta rapper who claims that Hesh took royalties belonging to a cousin who recorded hit songs decades ago. Meanwhile, Tony plays golf with Cusamano and his white-bread friends.

After Jimmy and Pussy are arrested in an FBI raid, Makazian tells a stunned Tony that Pussy may be wired for the Feds. Tony sends Paulie to find out for sure. Later, Tony learns that Makazian might be trying to frame Pussy.

Hit men are sent out to whack Tony, who comes out of his depression when he meets Isabella, an Italian exchange student staying next door.

In the Season One finale, Tony is stunned to learn that the attempt on his life may have been ordered by someone close to him. Later, he must deal with the fact that everyone knows he is seeing a shrink. Christopher must take care of Jimmy Altieri.

Season Two premiere. In the aftermath of the federal crackdown, Junior's in jail, Melfi refuses to see Tony, Christopher's expanding into new business ventures, Pussy is still missing and Tony's adjusting to being the new boss.

When black protesters start picketing a construction company that used to be under Uncle Junior's control, Tony meets with the owner--as well as the leader of the protestors--to 'fix' the problem.

Tony busts Meadow for partying at his mother's old house. Meanwhile, Ritchie Aprile is out of the can after ten years and looking for action--much to the chagrin of a local pizza-shop owner.

Tony travels to Italy with Paulie and Christopher to jump-start a car-importing 'business.' While Paulie and Christopher sample some of the Old Country's choicest wares, Tony haggles with the head of a powerful Naples family.

Back in Jersey, Furio soon lives up to his name by unleashing his fury on the delinquent proprietor of a local 'tanning salon.' Dr. Melfi shares her guilt over dumping Tony as a client during a session with her own therapist.

David Scatino, the father of Meadow's friend Eric and the owner of a local sports store, gets on the bad sides of both Richie and Tony when he loses big in two poker games. Later, Tony is forced to deal with Livia.

With Anthony Jr.'s confirmation approaching, Tony and Carmela are concerned by their son's growing apathy. Meanwhile, Christopher's interest in show biz is reignited when he meets filmmaker Jon Favreau through a cousin's girlfriend.

Richie decides to make a peace offering to Tony despite being miffed at him. Unhappy with their status as Christopher's lackeys, Sean and Matt decide to pledge their allegiance to Richie--through a violent, unexpected act.

Christopher has an out-of-body experience that spooks Paulie. Carmela urges Tony to have a vasectomy. Visiting her own shrink, Melfi reveals the 'unholy alliance' she's made with Tony...as well as her growing addictions.

Richie complains to Tony about his end of the garbage business, then complains to Junior about Tony. Later, Tony orchestrates the bankruptcy of David Scatino's store while Scatino's wife introduces Carmela to her handsome brother.

Having dodged a legal bullet, Tony is advised by his lawyer to spend more time at his businesses. Junior looks for diversions to relieve the tedium of house arrest, and eventually finds one in the company of a police widow.

Engaged lovebirds Richie and Janice have an explosive first quarrel. Meanwhile, Irina takes drastic measures to try to convince Tony to continue their affair.

In the Season Two finale, Tony has a series of 'fever dreams' that help to shed light on some of his problems--particularly his troubles over Big Pussy.

In the Season Three premiere, Agent Harris and his team concoct an elaborate new plan to wiretap the Soprano home now that Pussy is singing with the fishes instead of for the feds.

Tony's concerns that his mother will rat him out to the feds expire when she, literally, does. Later, Janice arrives to arrange the funeral, which takes a bizarre turn.

Christopher finds that being a 'made' man isn't all it's cracked up to be. Meanwhile, Janice moves into her mother's house, where she soon gets a leg up on Livia's former housekeeper.

Dr. Melfi's attempts to steer Tony into behavior-modification therapy take a detour due to a personal crisis. Meanwhile, Ralph Cifaretto (Joe Pantoliano) finds a way to endear himself to Jackie Jr.--but not to Tony.

Bobby 'Bacala' Baccilieri Sr. comes out of retirement to deal with a young hothead named Mustang Sally--much to the chagrin of his son and Uncle Junior.

Ralph's volatile relationship with a Bada Bing stripper and his obsession with the movie 'Gladiator' combine to put a damper on several boys'-nights-out sessions. Meanwhile, Meadow's relationship with Noah is put to the test.

Tony convinces Uncle Junior to seek a second opinion for his cancer. Meanwhile, Carmela debates whether or not to take Dr. Melfi's advice and see a shrink, and Christopher continues to endure a humiliating probation period.

As Thanksgiving approaches, Tony's feud with Ralph escalates, despite the intervention of Johnny Sack. At a frat-house mixer, Meadow and Jackie Jr. find they have more in common than mob-boss dads.

Tony gives Carmela a ring...and Christopher gives Adriana her own music club. Anthony Jr. gets busted for vandalizing the school pool. Tony test-drives a new Mercedes--and the Mercedes saleswoman.

A somnolent visit with the ghosts of Christmas past lands Tony back on Melfi's couch. Bacala reluctantly agrees to don a Santa suit. Tony and Furio have a surprise for the Russian who roughed up Janice.

Paulie and Christopher are engulfed in a nightmarish journey into the South Jersey woods while trying to collect a debt from a Russian mobster. Meanwhile, Meadow is suspicious that Jackie Jr. is two-timing her.

Inspired by Ralph's tale of how his father got 'made,' Jackie Jr. decides to 'make his move' in organized crime. Reminded by Melfi of the parallels between Gloria and his mother, Tony finds it harder to spend time with his 'crazy love.'

In the Season Three finale, yet another misstep by A.J. forces his parents to contemplate military school. Tony orders Ralph to deal with the Jackie Jr. situation, and later seems to take Ralph's side in a dispute with Paulie.

In the Season Four premiere, Tony invests in a land deal despite Carmela's concerns about money.

With Paulie in jail, Christopher becomes acting capo, but he gets off to a bad start with Patsy. Troubled by Jackie Jr.'s death, Meadow considers taking a year off. Meanwhile, Adriana is in a bind after ending her friendship with Daniele.

Silvio and Ralph must take care of a Native American group's plan to protest the Columbus Day parade. At an Italian pride lunch, Carmela is embarrassed by anti-Mafia remarks. Meanwhile, Ralph deals with new relationship troubles.

A disparaging remark about his wife sets Johnny Sack on a vendetta. Meadow decides to do volunteer work at a Bronx law center; Furio hosts a housewarming party for the gang; and Silvio and Chris make an offer to an old-time hit man.

Checking out Ralph's new filly at the track, Tony displays a flair for horse-racing strategy--and discovers an unexpected affinity for the stable life. Adriana finds her rock club being used as a place of business for Chris and his pals.

After hiring an attractive French hostess, Artie loans her brother some money, with interest. Meanwhile, Christopher gets new responsibilities; Carmela fixes Furio up with an oral hygienist; and Tony receives some unsettling news.

Tony and the gang throw Paulie a Bada Bing bash after his release from jail, but old tensions resurface. Carmela's cousin throws out a hypothetical investment scenario that Tony and Ralph attempt to turn into reality

Paulie takes pains to integrate his mother into the social world at Green Grove. Furio faces up to his inner feelings during a trip to Italy, and Ralph introduces Tony to his new 'goomar,' Valentina.

After an aggressive team of reporters lowers the boom on Uncle Junior, his lawyers try a new strategy. Ralph has some fun at the expense of Paulie and his mother, but soon winds up with his own family problems.

At therapy, Tony likens himself to a 'sad clown,' but Melfi doesn't buy it. Carmela drags A.J. with her to Furio's house to offer companionship and Paulie puts the finishing touches on some free artwork.

After a sitdown with Carmine and Johnny Sack, Tony contemplates the future of the HUD partnership. Meanwhile, Paulie blows off steam with an old pal; Janice starts losing patience with Bobby; and Melfi analyzes Tony's dreams.

Tony continues to haggle with Johnny Sack and the two Carmines over the Esplanade profits. Carmela makes a decorating date she can't keep; Furio accompanies Tony on a casino junket; and Meadow debates a literary classic with her mom.

In the Season Four finale, Tony and Carmela contemplate purchasing a shore house, but a voice from the past threatens the deal. Little Paulie and Benny break in a new sound system on the Stugots.

In the Season Five premiere, a flood of organized crime parolees affects the Soprano/Lupertazzi alliance. Janice carries on the family's Sunday dinner tradition and Christopher balks at footing the bill on 'goomar night.'

Tony sizes up a contractor's gift, then reunites with his paroled cousin, Tony Blundetto. Meanwhile, Paulie and Christopher relive some not-so-special memories and Adriana grapples with her guilt.

Tony's power-sharing plan doesn't fly with Johnny Sack, who makes his point through a bookie. Out on parole, Feech La Manna crosses Paulie in his attempt to break into the landscaping business.

Carmela and Tony reunite to discuss Anthony Jr.'s dwindling college prospects. Feech takes Tony's crew on a trip down memory lane; Lorraine's allegiances get her into trouble; and A.J. has a big night in the Big Apple.

While Christopher is away, Tony gives Adriana a ride home that proves disastrous. Meanwhile, the Soprano crew plays a game of 'telephone' with the story that turns it into something far more sinister when an enraged Christopher gets wind of it.

With her son's future at stake, Carmela puts in some extra time with his college advisor. Meanwhile, Tony Blundetto realizes it's hard doing business with strangers, and A.J. concludes there's no place like home.

His father's longtime goomar sheds light on some of Tony's lingering emotional and financial mysteries. Junior sees the upside of attending funerals, while Christopher sees the downside of enabling an A.A. friend's new addiction.

Friends and family gather at the Sopranos' for a not-so-surprise 75th birthday party for Carmela's father, Hugh. Meanwhile, Johnny Sack shows off his new wheels and Tony B. considers accepting a familiar job on the side.

A rumor involving his cousin puts Tony's relationship with Johnny Sack back on thin ice. Meanwhile, Meadow helps get her boyfriend Finn a job while A.J. ponders a 'maximum-security summer' at Casa Carmela.

Tony B. and Christopher unearth some old memories during an otherwise idyllic trip to the country. Tony and Carmela plan another party, while Janice lands in anger-management therapy after a sports-rage incident.

Though his affair with Valentina is heating up, Tony can't seem to get an old flame out of his mind. After digesting some bad news, Tony B. takes out his agita in a familiar way. Tony ends up in another somnolent funhouse.

With the feds pulling a new trump card, Adriana ponders her options. Tony B. unloads some heavy baggage on Tony, and vice-versa. Johnny Sack makes Tony an offer he can refuse.

In the Season Five finale, Johnny Sack turns up the heat. Meanwhile, Carmela counts her blessings; Christopher is freaked out by an unexpected visitor; and Tony ponders whether to execute a 'sacrifice bunt.'

In the Season Six premiere, Tony ponders an associate's retirement request, and shares a recent windfall with Carmela. Junior takes Tony on a backyard treasure hunt; Hesh seeks restitution for a wrong perpetrated on his son-in-law.

In the wake of being shot by Junior, Tony lies perilously close to death and endures a delusional west-coast business trip in which he loses his wallet...and his identity.

Silvio divides the spoils from Paulie's latest score, and heads off a territorial impasse between Bobby and Vito. Carmela turns to an unexpected source for some help with A.J.; Christopher turns to an old writing acquaintance for help.

Tony is finally on the mend, but doesn't quite feel himself. Later, he and Johnny Sack haggle over Barone Sanitation's future--and Tony's part in it. Meanwhile, Paulie is rocked by his aunt's shocking revelation.

Johnny files a petition to attend his daughter's wedding. Later, Johnny pressures Tony to help him eliminate someone; and Vito fears for his life after an associate sees him at a gay bar.

News breaks about Vito's secret life, but Tony tries to avoid a rush to judgment--until Finn confirms the truth. Benny and Terry Doria find Vito, but he races off and hides out in a small New Hampshire town.

Artie's business is jeopardized by a rival restaurant and staff scandal that leads to an escalating fight with Benny. Christopher and Little Carmine pursue Ben Kingsley to star in their film 'Cleaver.'

Vito, still lying low in New Hampshire, is wowed by an act of heroism; A.J. looks to 'diversify'; Tony is tempted by an offer--and more--from a sexy real estate agent. Meanwhile, A.J. visits Uncle Junior with thoughts of revenge.

Christopher makes an announcement; Paulie pays a price for cutting costs at the Feast of St. Elzear; Tony goes 'old school' with Christopher. Later, Liz LaCerva tells Carmela that Adriana was killed by Christopher--who has a relapse.

Tony leverages Johnny's misfortune into a domestic upgrade; Bacala suffers vision impairment; Melfi pushes Tony to delve into his past with Janice; Vito's attempt to make a go of it as a handyman fails, sending him back to New Jersey.

A frenzy of borrowing money hits the crew; Carmela waxes philosophical on a trip to Paris with Rosalie; Meadow relocates; Vito tracks Tony down and begs to be let back in--something the crew is dubious about.

Tony gets Carmela's career with the spec house back on track; Christopher picks up where Tony left off with Julianna, but it leads to dangerous ends; and A.J. finds love. Meanwhile, Phil won't leave well enough alone.

After a close call at home, Tony and Carmela head to the Adirondacks for a weekend with Bobby and Janice.

Tony finds art imitating life at the 'Cleaver' premiere; in prison, Johnny Sack copes with more bad news.

With the heat turned up in Jersey, Tony and Paulie head south to cool off. Meanwhile, Junior rekindles some of his old fire in a poker game.

Tony hits an unlucky stretch; A.J. makes a life-changing decision; Vito's widow Marie turns to Tony for help with her troubled son.

A.J. struggles with depression; Kelli's dad is the unwitting catalyst of a new feud between Christopher and Paulie.

An asbestos-disposal impasse raises tensions between Jersey and New York; Tony has a revelation; Paulie gets upstaged.

Phil turns down Tony's offer of compromise; A.J. despairs about the world and his future; Tony takes umbrage over an affront to Meadow.

The allegiance of those closest to Tony is put to the test; a case of mistaken identity has serious ramifications.

Series finale. The final chapter in the saga of the Soprano family.