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The Best Episodes of The Sopranos Season 5

Every episode of The Sopranos Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Sopranos Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Sopranos Season 5 Episode 1 - Two Tonys
    8.6/10(8717 votes)

    #1 - Two Tonys

    S5:E1

    A flood of organized crime parolees changes the landscape of the Soprano/Lupertazzi alliance. Janice carries on the family's Sunday dinner tradition. Carmela and A.J. commune with local wildlife. Christopher balks at footing the bill on 'goomar night.' Tony tries to introduce Dr. Melfi to his 'other' self.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:David Chase, Terence Winter

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  2. The Sopranos Season 5 Episode 2 - Rat Pack
    8.3/10(8118 votes)

    #2 - Rat Pack

    S5:E2

    Tony sizes up a contractor's gift, then reunites with his paroled cousin, Tony Blundetto. Paulie and Christopher relive some not-so-special memories. Carmela launches a film club. Adriana grapples with her guilt. A familiar figure 'crosses over.'

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  3. The Sopranos Season 5 Episode 3 - Where's Johnny?
    8.6/10(8546 votes)

    #3 - Where's Johnny?

    S5:E3

    Tony's power-sharing plan doesn't fly with Johnny Sack, who makes his point through a bookie named Lorraine Calluzzo. Out on parole, Feech La Manna crosses Paulie in his attempt to break into the landscaping business. Tony gets a roommate. Junior looks into the past while testing the patience of those closest to him.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:Michael Caleo

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  4. The Sopranos Season 5 Episode 4 - All Happy Families
    8.5/10(8233 votes)

    #4 - All Happy Families

    S5:E4

    Carmela and Tony reunite, if only 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 hot water. A.J. has a night to remember in the Big Apple.

    Director:Rodrigo García
    Writer:Toni Kalem

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  5. The Sopranos Season 5 Episode 5 - Irregular Around the Margins
    9.3/10(10602 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writers:Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green

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  6. The Sopranos Season 5 Episode 6 - Sentimental Education
    8.1/10(8026 votes)

    #6 - Sentimental Education

    S5:E6

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

    Director:Peter Bogdanovich
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  7. The Sopranos Season 5 Episode 7 - In Camelot
    7.8/10(8353 votes)

    #7 - In Camelot

    S5:E7

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

    Director:Steve Buscemi
    Writer:Terence Winter

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  8. The Sopranos Season 5 Episode 8 - Marco Polo
    8.7/10(8618 votes)

    #8 - Marco Polo

    S5:E8

    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, Phil Leotardo pulls into Pussy's old place for some auto repairs, and Tony B. considers accepting a familiar job on the side.

    Director:John Patterson
    Writer:Michael Imperioli

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  9. The Sopranos Season 5 Episode 9 - Unidentified Black Males
    8.8/10(8538 votes)

    #9 - Unidentified Black Males

    S5:E9

    A rumor involving his cousin puts Tony's relationship with Johnny Sack back on thin ice. Meadow helps get her boyfriend Finn a job. A.J. ponders a 'maximum-security summer' at Casa Carmela. Melfi links Tony's current guilt to a past job. Carmela learns that good legal help is hard to find.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, Terence Winter

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  10. The Sopranos Season 5 Episode 10 - Cold Cuts
    8.6/10(8450 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Mike Figgis
    Writers:Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green

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  11. The Sopranos Season 5 Episode 11 - The Test Dream
    8.6/10(10503 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writers:Matthew Weiner, David Chase

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  12. The Sopranos Season 5 Episode 12 - Long Term Parking
    9.7/10(14949 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writer:Terence Winter

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  13. The Sopranos Season 5 Episode 13 - All Due Respect
    9.3/10(9889 votes)

    #13 - 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.'

    Director:John Patterson
    Writers:Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green, David Chase

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Two Tonys" is the best rated episode of "The Sopranos" season 5. It scored 8.6/10 based on 8717 votes. Directed by Tim Van Patten and written by David Chase, Terence Winter, it aired on 3/7/2004. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Rat Pack".