8.2/107,301 votes#1 - For All Debts Public and Private
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2002
Tony invests in a land deal despite Carmela's concerns about money. Junior faces his own financial woes as his trial approaches. Adriana brings her new friend to the Soprano Sunday dinner, but Adriana has no idea who Danielle is working for. Tony bonds with Christopher by giving him the opportunity to avenge the murder of his father.
Director: Allen Coulter
Writer: David Chase
8.3/107,110 votes#2 - No-Show
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2002
With Paulie in jail, Christopher becomes acting capo, but he gets off to a bad start with Patsy. Still troubled by Jackie Jr.'s death, Meadow contemplates taking a year off from college to travel. Meanwhile, Adriana is in a bind after ending her friendship with Daniele, and Silvio discusses a misunderstanding at a Newark riverfront construction site.
Director: John Patterson
Writer: David Chase, Terence Winter
7.8/107,607 votes#3 - Christopher
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2002
Silvio and Ralph must take care of a planned protest of the Columbus Day parade by a Native American group. At an Italian pride ladies' lunch, Carmela is embarrassed by anti-Mafia remarks. Meanwhile, Ralph deals with new relationship troubles, and Bobby receives some tough news.
Director: Tim Van Patten
Writer: Michael Imperioli
8.4/107,265 votes#4 - The Weight
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2002
A disparaging remark about his wife sets Johnny Sack off on a vendetta. Meadow decides to do volunteer work at the South Bronx Law Center; Furio hosts a housewarming party for the gang; Silvio and Chris make an offer to an old-time hit man named Lou DiMaggio; and Tony and Carmela find themselves at odds over the family's bill-consolidation strategy.
Director: Jack Bender
Writer: Terence Winter
8.0/107,073 votes#5 - Pie-O-My
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2002
Checking out Ralph's promising 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. Meanwhile, a court artist incurs the wrath of Uncle Junior, and Janice feeds Bobby in his hour of need.
Director: Henry J. Bronchtein
Writer: Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green
8.4/107,146 votes#6 - Everybody Hurts
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/2002
After hiring an attractive French hostess, Elodi, Artie agrees to loan her brother some money, with interest. Meanwhile, Christopher gets some new responsibilities; Carmela fixes Furio up with an oral hygienist; Anthony Jr. becomes the 'dough boy' of a new rich girlfriend; and Tony receives some unsettling news about an old acquaintance.
Director: Steve Buscemi
Writer: Michael Imperioli
8.1/106,937 votes#7 - Watching Too Much Television
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2002
Tony and the gang throw Paulie a Bada Bing bash after his release from jail, but it doesn't take long for old tensions to resurface. Carmela's cousin Brian throws out a hypothetical investment scenario that Tony and Ralph attempt to turn into reality with the help of Assemblyman Zellman and a black community leader.
Director: John Patterson
Writer: Terence Winter, Nick Santora
8.1/106,842 votes#8 - Mergers and Acquisitions
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2002
Paulie takes pains to integrate his mother Nucci into the social world at Green Grove. Meanwhile, Furio faces up to his inner feelings during a trip to Italy to see his ailing father; Ralph introduces Tony to his new 'goomar,' Valentina; and Carmela finds a new source of investment income.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Lawrence Konner
9.3/109,311 votes#9 - Whoever Did This
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2002
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.
Director: Tim Van Patten
Writer: Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green
8.9/107,663 votes#10 - The Strong, Silent Type
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2002
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.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green, Terence Winter
8.0/106,829 votes#11 - Calling All Cars
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 11/24/2002
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 the obsessive Bobby; and Melfi ponders the Freudian undercurrents of Tony's latest dreams.
Director: Tim Van Patten
Writer: David Chase, Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green, Terence Winter, David Flebotte
8.2/106,833 votes#12 - Eloise
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 12/1/2002
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 proves a reluctant companion to Tony on a casino junket; Paulie plays an impatient chaperone to some ladies from the nursing home; and Meadow debates the true meaning of a literary classic with her mom.
Director: James Hayman
Writer: Terence Winter
9.3/109,609 votes#13 - Whitecaps
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 12/8/2002
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.
Director: John Patterson
Writer: David Chase, Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green
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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...
Genre:Drama
Network:HBO
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"For All Debts Public and Private" is the best rated episode of "The Sopranos" season 4. It scored 8.2/10 based on 7301 votes. Directed by Allen Coulter and written by David Chase, it aired on 9/15/2002. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "No-Show".