The Best Episodes Written By Frank Renzulli
Every TV Episode Written by Frank Renzulli Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Frank Renzulli Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Frank Renzulli is "When the Dead Come Knocking", rated 8.641/10 from 124 user votes. It was "directed by Daniel Sackheim". "When the Dead Come Knocking" aired on 11/25/2012 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Amour Fou".
8.6/10 124 votes#1 - When the Dead Come Knocking
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2012
The governor seeks information; a new guest at the prison forces Rick's hand.
Director: Daniel Sackheim
Writer: Frank Renzulli
8.3/10 27 votes#2 - Amour Fou
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 5/13/2001
Inspired by a tale from Ralph about how his father got 'made,' Jackie Jr. decides to 'make his move' in organized crime by instigating a robbery caper at a local card game. Reminded by Melfi of the psychological parallels between his relationships with Gloria and with his mother, Tony finds it harder and harder to spend time with his 'crazy love.'
Director: Tim Van Patten
Writer: Frank Renzulli
8.0/10 33 votes#3 - The Happy Wanderer
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/20/2000
David Scatino, the father of Meadow's friend Eric and the owner of a local sports store, gets on the bad sides of both Richie and Tony when he loses big in two poker games. Paying his respects at a funeral, Tony is forced to deal with the presence of Livia.
Director: John Patterson
Writer: Frank Renzulli
7.9/10 45 votes#4 - Nobody Knows Anything
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/21/1999
After Jimmy and Pussy are arrested in an FBI raid, Makazian tells a stunned Tony that Pussy may be wired for the Feds. Tony sends Paulie to find out for sure. Later, Tony learns that Makazian might be trying to frame Pussy to get out of his gambling debts.
Director: Henry J. Bronchtein
Writer: Frank Renzulli
7.8/10 43 votes#5 - The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/28/1999
At the wedding of Larry Boy's daughter, the 'boys' find out they're going to be indicted, and make a premature exit to get rid of incriminating evidence at home. Upset that he isn't getting the notoriety of other family members, an agitated Christopher has an ugly encounter with a bakery clerk.
Director: Tim Van Patten
Writer: Frank Renzulli
7.7/10 35 votes#6 - Toodle-Fucking-Oo
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2000
Tony busts Meadow for partying at his mother's old house. Meanwhile, Ritchie Aprile is out of the can after ten years and looking for action--much to the chagrin of a local pizza-shop owner.
Director: Lee Tamahori
Writer: Frank Renzulli
7.6/10 46 votes#7 - Pax Soprana
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/14/1999
At Tony's suggestion, Junior is made acting boss after Jackie dies. In therapy, Tony surprises Dr. Melfi with an admission. Carmela and Irina (Tony's mistress) both suffer as Tony's libido takes a nosedive.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Frank Renzulli
7.5/10 37 votes#8 - 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: Frank Renzulli
7.5/10 28 votes#9 - Bust Out
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/19/2000
Richie meets with Tony to complain about his end of the garbage business, then meets with Junior to complain about Tony. Later, Tony orchestrates the 'planned bankruptcy' of David Scatino's sporting-goods store while Scatino's wife introduces Carmela to her handsome widowed brother.
Director: John Patterson
Writer: Frank Renzulli
7.0/10 45 votes#10 - 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: Frank Renzulli