The Sopranos

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.