Show cover for The Sopranos

The Worst Episodes of The Sopranos

Every episode of The Sopranos ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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...
Genre:Drama
Network:HBO

Worst Episodes Summary

"A Hit Is a Hit" is the worst rated episode of "The Sopranos". It scored 7.8/10 based on 9183 votes. Directed by Matthew Penn and written by Joe Bosso, Frank Renzulli, it aired on 3/14/1999. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Christopher".

  • A Hit Is a Hit
    7.8/109,183 votes
    Loading...

    #1 - A Hit Is a Hit

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/14/1999

    Christopher and Adrianna cut a deal with a famous gangsta rapper who claims that Hesh pocketed royalties belonging to a cousin who recorded several hit songs decades ago. Meanwhile, Tony plays golf with Cusamano and his white-bread friends.

    Director: Matthew Penn

    Writer: Joe Bosso, Frank Renzulli

  • Christopher
    7.8/107,576 votes
    Loading...

    #2 - 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

  • In Camelot
    7.9/106,928 votes
    Loading...

    #3 - 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

  • Chasing It
    7.9/106,888 votes
    Loading...

    #4 - Chasing It

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 4/29/2007

    Maria Spatafore requests help from Tony for Vito, Jr. Tony's bad luck puts a rift between he and Hesh. A.J. makes a major choice regarding his future.

    Director: Tim Van Patten

    Writer: Matthew Weiner

  • Do Not Resuscitate
    8.0/108,162 votes
    Loading...

    #5 - Do Not Resuscitate

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/23/2000

    When black protesters start picketing a construction company that used to be under Uncle Junior's control, Tony meets with the owner--as well as the leader of the protestors--to 'fix' the problem. Meanwhile, Janice gets sucked into Livia's web.

    Director: Martin Bruestle

    Writer: Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green, Frank Renzulli

  • The Telltale Moozadell
    8.0/107,242 votes
    Loading...

    #6 - The Telltale Moozadell

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 4/22/2001

    Tony gives Carmela a sapphire ring for her birthday...and Christopher gives Adriana her very own music club. Anthony Jr. gets busted for vandalizing the school swimming pool, but finds the punishment doesn't fit the crime. Tony test-drives a new Mercedes--and the Mercedes saleswoman, Gloria.

    Director: Daniel Attias

    Writer: Michael Imperioli

  • Pie-O-My
    8.0/107,047 votes
    Loading...

    #7 - 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

  • Calling All Cars
    8.0/106,804 votes
    Loading...

    #8 - 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

  • Moe n' Joe
    8.0/106,485 votes
    Loading...

    #9 - Moe n' Joe

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 5/14/2006

    Tony reflects on how growing up with Janice colors his attitudes now, while Vito tries to make a new life for himself in New Hampshire.

    Director: Steve Shill

    Writer: Matthew Weiner

  • House Arrest
    8.1/107,700 votes
    Loading...

    #10 - House Arrest

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 3/26/2000

    Having dodged a legal bullet, Tony is advised by his lawyer to spend more time at his businesses. Junior looks for diversions to relieve the tedium of house arrest, and eventually finds one in the company of a police widow. Meanwhile, Melfi's problems boil over while eating dinner with her son.

    Director: Tim Van Patten

    Writer: Terence Winter

  • Watching Too Much Television
    8.1/106,912 votes
    Loading...

    #11 - 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

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
    8.1/106,819 votes
    Loading...

    #12 - 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

  • 46 Long
    8.2/1010,800 votes
    Loading...

    #13 - 46 Long

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/17/1999

    With acting boss Jackie Aprile dying of cancer, Tony prepares for a power struggle with Uncle Junior. Christopher and his associate Brendan make trouble for themselves when they jack a truck full of DVD players. Tony's mother Livia finally agrees to live in a retirement community. Big Pussy and Paulie Walnuts are sent to find a stolen car.

    Director: Daniel Attias

    Writer: David Chase

  • Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office
    8.2/108,442 votes
    Loading...

    #14 - Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2000

    Season Two opens with the aftermath of the federal crackdown: Junior's in jail, Melfi refuses to see Tony, Christopher's expanding into new business ventures, Pussy is still missing...and Tony's adjusting to life as the new boss. To complicate matters even more, Tony's free-spirited sister Janice arrives to take care of Livia.

    Director: Allen Coulter

    Writer: Jason Cahill

  • For All Debts Public and Private
    8.2/107,270 votes
    Loading...

    #15 - 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

  • Eloise
    8.2/106,807 votes
    Loading...

    #16 - 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

  • Sentimental Education
    8.2/106,690 votes
    Loading...

    #17 - 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

  • Luxury Lounge
    8.2/106,824 votes
    Loading...

    #18 - Luxury Lounge

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 4/23/2006

    Chris meets and beats the stars, while Artie turns violent after having his hospitality abused.

    Director: Danny Leiner

    Writer: Matthew Weiner

  • Kaisha
    8.2/106,672 votes
    Loading...

    #19 - Kaisha

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 6/4/2006

    Phil Leotardo seeks to continue a cycle of retaliation between the New York and Jersey families. Christopher wrestles with his addictions. Tony decides keeping Carmela occupied with the spec house is for the best. A.J. gets a new girlfriend.

    Director: Alan Taylor

    Writer: David Chase, Terence Winter, Matthew Weiner

  • Down Neck
    8.3/109,306 votes
    Loading...

    #20 - Down Neck

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/21/1999

    After stealing the 'sacramental wine' from the school chapel, Anthony Jr. is suspended. Tony is concerned that his bad influence is responsible for his son's behavior, and has a series of disturbing flashbacks in which he remembers learning that his own father was in the mob.

    Director: Lorraine Senna

    Writer: Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green

  • He Is Risen
    8.3/107,270 votes
    Loading...

    #21 - He Is Risen

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 4/15/2001

    As Thanksgiving approaches, Tony's feud with Ralph escalates, despite the intervention of Johnny Sack. At a frat-house mixer, Meadow and Jackie Jr. find they have more in common than mob-boss dads.

    Director: Allen Coulter

    Writer: Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green, Todd A. Kessler

  • No-Show
    8.3/107,081 votes
    Loading...

    #22 - 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

  • Rat Pack
    8.3/106,764 votes
    Loading...

    #23 - 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

  • Johnny Cakes
    8.3/106,722 votes
    Loading...

    #24 - Johnny Cakes

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 4/30/2006

    Vito considers starting a new life in New Hampshire, while Anthony continues his pursuit of revenge against Junior.

    Director: Tim Van Patten

    Writer: Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider

  • The Ride
    8.3/106,865 votes
    Loading...

    #25 - The Ride

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 5/7/2006

    Paulie finds public opinion turned against him after an amusement ride accident, while Chris tries to start a new life as a husband and father.

    Director: Alan Taylor

    Writer: Terence Winter