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The Best Episodes of The Sopranos

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The Best Episodes of The Sopranos

The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home...

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  1. Background image for Long Term Parking
    9.2/10(32 votes)

    #1 - Long Term Parking

    S5:E12

    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, and Tony offers Carmela a deal to make her real-estate dreams come true.

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  2. Background image for Pine Barrens
    9.1/10(38 votes)

    #2 - Pine Barrens

    S3:E11

    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, and Tony finds that family demands are jeopardizing his romance with Gloria.

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    Director:Steve Buscemi
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Blue Comet
    8.9/10(37 votes)

    #3 - The Blue Comet

    S6:E20

    The spectre of disloyalty among the crew hangs over Tony as Phil Leotardo decides how to handle recent issues with the Soprano crime family. A hit gone wrong comes at a huge cost. A.J.'s conquering of his depression is challenged.

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    8.8/10(33 votes)

    #4 - Members Only

    S6:E1

    Gene Pontecorvo makes a final break from the mob life, while Junior's paranoid delusions could be the end of Tony.

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    8.7/10(36 votes)

    #5 - Funhouse

    S2:E13

    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.

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  6. Background image for Irregular Around the Margins
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #6 - Irregular Around the Margins

    S5:E5

    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.

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  8. Background image for All Due Respect
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #7 - All Due Respect

    S5:E13

    In the Season Five finale, Tony's crew circles the wagons as Johnny Sack turns up the heat. Carmela counts her blessings. Christopher is freaked out by an unexpected visitor. Benny's connection to the plumber's union comes in handy. A.J. demonstrates his business acumen. Tony ponders whether to execute a 'sacrifice bunt.'

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  9. Background image for The Second Coming
    8.7/10(38 votes)

    #8 - The Second Coming

    S6:E19

    Tony attempts to repair the rift between New Jersey and New York. A.J.'s depression struggle continues. A New York associate crosses the line with Meadow.

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  10. Background image for The Knight in White Satin Armor
    8.6/10(34 votes)

    #9 - The Knight in White Satin Armor

    S2:E12

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

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  11. Background image for Whitecaps
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #10 - Whitecaps

    S4:E13

    In the Season Four finale, Tony and Carmela contemplate purchasing a shore house, but a voice from the past threatens the deal. While Uncle Junior breaks out the Hearty Burgundy, Little Paulie and Benny break in a new sound system on the Stugots. With Carmine apparently intent on putting the past behind him, Tony and Johnny Sack weigh their options, carefully.

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  12. Background image for Amour Fou
    8.5/10(32 votes)

    #11 - Amour Fou

    S3:E12

    Inspired by a tale from Ralph about how his father got 'made,' Jackie Jr. decides to 'make his move' in organized crime by instigating a robbery caper at a local card game. Reminded by Melfi of the psychological parallels between his relationships with Gloria and with his mother, Tony finds it harder and harder to spend time with his 'crazy love.'

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    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Army of One
    8.5/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Army of One

    S3:E13

    Yet another academic misstep by A.J. forces his parents to contemplate military school. Tony orders Ralph to deal personally with the Jackie Jr. situation, and later seems to take Ralph's side in a money dispute with Paulie. Once again, the family gathers in Artie Bucco's restaurant, where Meadow reflects on being a Soprano.

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  14. Background image for The Strong, Silent Type
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    #13 - The Strong, Silent Type

    S4:E10

    At therapy, Tony likens himself to the 'sad clown,' but Melfi doesn't buy into his melancholy portrait. Meanwhile, Carmela drags A.J. with her to Furio's house to offer decorating tips and companionship; Paulie puts the finishing touches on some free artwork; and Christopher finds himself at a crossroads.

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  15. Background image for The Test Dream
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #14 - The Test Dream

    S5:E11

    Tony escapes to the Plaza Hotel for a night of rest and relaxation, but his dreams are haunted by past faces. Another casualty falls in the war between Johnny Sack and Little Carmine, and Tony B. heads to New York for revenge.

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  16. Background image for Join the Club
    8.5/10(33 votes)

    #15 - Join the Club

    S6:E2

    The family tries to cope with Tony's hospitalization and possibly impending death, while Tony begins to hallucinate a new life parallel to his own.

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    Director:David Nutter
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    8.4/10(49 votes)

    #16 - Isabella

    S1:E12

    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.

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  18. Background image for Whoever Did This
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    #17 - Whoever Did This

    S4:E9

    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. Meanwhile, Tony again finds refuge at the stables.

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  19. Background image for Cold Cuts
    8.4/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Cold Cuts

    S5:E10

    Tony B. and Christopher unearth some old memories during an otherwise idyllic trip to the country. Tony and Carmela plan another party. Janice lands in anger-management therapy after a sports-rage incident. Benny and Terry solve a missing-Vespa mystery. Tony puts his sister's newfound serenity to the test.

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  20. Background image for Mayham
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    #19 - Mayham

    S6:E3

    While the gang begins to turn on itself, Tony finds himself at the threshold.

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  21. Background image for Kennedy and Heidi
    8.4/10(36 votes)

    #20 - Kennedy and Heidi

    S6:E18

    The Soprano and Lupertazzi crime families quarrel over asbestos removal. Tony deals with a problematic associate. Paulie suffers a devastating personal loss. A.J. questions his friendship with Jasons Parisi and Gervasi.

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  22. Background image for Made in America
    8.4/10(40 votes)

    #21 - Made in America

    S6:E21

    Tony seeks to find a peace with the Leotardo crew while dealing with rumors a member of his own crew may have flipped. A.J. makes a decision regarding his future and Junior's slide into dementia continues.

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    Director:David Chase
  23. Background image for Full Leather Jacket
    8.3/10(34 votes)

    #22 - Full Leather Jacket

    S2:E8

    Although Richie is miffed at Tony for forcing him to build a ramp for the pizza-parlor owner he paralyzed, he decides to make a peace offering. Unhappy with their lowly status as Christopher's lackeys, Sean and Matt decide to pledge their allegiance to Richie--through a violent, unexpected act.

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  24. Background image for University
    8.3/10(34 votes)

    #23 - University

    S3:E6

    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 at the club. Meanwhile, at Columbia, Meadow's relationship with Noah is put to the test by her needy roommate Caitlin.

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    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for The Fleshy Part of the Thigh
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #24 - The Fleshy Part of the Thigh

    S6:E4

    Tony goes home and returns to business, perhaps with a new frame of mind. Paulie receives a shock about his mother.

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  26. Background image for Mr. and Mrs. Sacramoni Request
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #25 - Mr. and Mrs. Sacramoni Request

    S6:E5

    Johnny Sack asks for permission to get out of jail for his daughters wedding; Tony's on the look out for personal protection.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Long Term Parking" is the best rated episode of "The Sopranos". It scored 9.2/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by Tim Van Patten and written by Terence Winter, it aired on 5/23/2004. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pine Barrens".