The Best Episodes Written By Frank Renzulli

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(141 votes)

   #1 - When the Dead Come Knocking

   S3:E711/25/2012

   The Governor presses for information. A new guest arrives at the prison, forcing Rick's hand.

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   8.4/10(35 votes)

   #2 - Amour Fou

   S3:E125/13/2001

   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.'

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   8.2/10(42 votes)

   #3 - The Happy Wanderer

   S2:E62/20/2000

   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.

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   8.0/10(56 votes)

   #4 - The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti

   S1:E82/28/1999

   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.

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   8.0/10(57 votes)

   #5 - Nobody Knows Anything

   S1:E113/21/1999

   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.

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   8.0/10(46 votes)

   #6 - Toodle-Fucking-Oo

   S2:E31/30/2000

   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.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #7 - Trees in the Forest

   S2:E243/30/1998

   Tensions rise when Lindsay requests a partnership. Eugene defends a gang member on murder charges while Rebecca receives an animal rights activism award.

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   7.7/10(48 votes)

   #8 - Do Not Resuscitate

   S2:E21/23/2000

   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.

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   7.7/10(38 votes)

   #9 - Bust Out

   S2:E103/19/2000

   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.

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    7.6/10(59 votes)

    #10 - Pax Soprana

    S1:E62/14/1999

    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.

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    7.2/10(58 votes)

    #11 - A Hit Is a Hit

    S1:E103/14/1999

    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.

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