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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!

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 5 Ratings Summary

"Two Tonys" is the best rated episode of "The Sopranos" season 5. It scored 8.6/10 based on 7284 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".

  • Two Tonys
    8.6/107,284 votes

    #1 - Two Tonys

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2004

    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

    Writer: David Chase, Terence Winter

  • Rat Pack
    8.3/106,789 votes

    #2 - Rat Pack

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2004

    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

  • Where's Johnny?
    8.6/107,109 votes

    #3 - Where's Johnny?

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 3/21/2004

    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

  • All Happy Families
    8.5/106,872 votes

    #4 - All Happy Families

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/2004

    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

  • Irregular Around the Margins
    9.3/108,711 votes

    #5 - Irregular Around the Margins

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 4/4/2004

    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

    Writer: Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green

  • Sentimental Education
    8.2/106,713 votes

    #6 - Sentimental Education

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 4/11/2004

    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

  • In Camelot
    7.9/106,962 votes

    #7 - In Camelot

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 4/18/2004

    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

  • Marco Polo
    8.7/107,197 votes

    #8 - Marco Polo

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 4/25/2004

    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

  • Unidentified Black Males
    8.8/107,152 votes

    #9 - Unidentified Black Males

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 5/2/2004

    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

    Writer: Terence Winter, Matthew Weiner

  • Cold Cuts
    8.6/107,056 votes

    #10 - Cold Cuts

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 5/9/2004

    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

    Writer: Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green

  • The Test Dream
    8.6/108,793 votes

    #11 - The Test Dream

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 5/16/2004

    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

    Writer: David Chase, Matthew Weiner

  • Long Term Parking
    9.7/1011,949 votes

    #12 - Long Term Parking

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 5/23/2004

    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

  • All Due Respect
    9.3/108,151 votes

    #13 - All Due Respect

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 6/6/2004

    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

    Writer: David Chase, Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green