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 life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Sopranos" season 5 is "Two Tonys", rated 8.6/10 from 7059 user votes. It was directed by Tim Van Patten and written by Terence Winter, David Chase. "Two Tonys" aired on 3/7/2004 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Rat Pack".
8.6/10 7,059 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: Terence Winter, David Chase
8.3/10 6,583 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
8.6/10 6,876 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
8.5/10 6,660 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
9.3/10 8,436 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: Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess
8.2/10 6,514 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
7.9/10 6,742 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
8.7/10 6,982 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
8.8/10 6,936 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
8.6/10 6,848 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: Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess
8.6/10 8,522 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: Matthew Weiner, David Chase
9.7/10 11,552 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
9.3/10 7,910 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: Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess, David Chase