The Best Episodes Written By Terence Winter

Every TV Episode Written by Terence Winter Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Pine Barrens
    9.1/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Pine Barrens

    Missing info
    S3:E11

    Paulie and Christopher are engulfed in a nightmarish journey into the South Jersey woods while trying to collect a debt from a Russian mobster. Meanwhile, Meadow is suspicious that Jackie Jr. is two-timing her, and Tony finds that family demands are jeopardizing his romance with Gloria.

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  2. Background image for Long Term Parking
    9.1/10(30 votes)

    #2 - Long Term Parking

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    S5:E12

    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.

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  3. Background image for Members Only
    8.8/10(31 votes)

    #3 - Members Only

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    S6:E1

    Gene Pontecorvo makes a final break from the mob life, while Junior's paranoid delusions could be the end of Tony.

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  4. Background image for The Second Coming
    8.7/10(35 votes)

    #4 - The Second Coming

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    S6:E19

    Tony attempts to repair the rift between New Jersey and New York. A.J.'s depression struggle continues. A New York associate crosses the line with Meadow.

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  5. Background image for To the Lost
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    #5 - To the Lost

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    S2:E12

    Esther Randolph's case is weakened by the sudden death of one witness and the sudden marriage of another. Jimmy turns away from the influence of others, including his mother. Nucky, acting the family man to Margaret, faces a difficult, bottom-line business decision.

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  6. Background image for Farewell Daddy Blues
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Farewell Daddy Blues

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    S4:E12

    Eli braces for the worst as Agent Knox launches his plan to bring Nucky down. Capone and Torrio reach an agreement in Cicero. Chalky looks to settle scores. Richard steps forward to save Tommy, at Gillian’s expense

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  7. Background image for The Strong, Silent Type
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #7 - The Strong, Silent Type

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    S4:E10

    At therapy, Tony likens himself to the 'sad clown,' but Melfi doesn't buy into his melancholy portrait. Meanwhile, Carmela drags A.J. with her to Furio's house to offer decorating tips and companionship; Paulie puts the finishing touches on some free artwork; and Christopher finds himself at a crossroads.

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  8. Background image for Reconstruction
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Reconstruction

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    S2:E10

    Dwight and his crew tie up loose ends as their empire expands.

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    Director:Craig Zisk
  9. Background image for University
    8.2/10(32 votes)

    #9 - University

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    S3:E6

    Ralph's volatile relationship with a Bada Bing stripper and his obsession with the movie 'Gladiator' combine to put a damper on several boys'-nights-out sessions at the club. Meanwhile, at Columbia, Meadow's relationship with Noah is put to the test by her needy roommate Caitlin.

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  10. Background image for Mr. and Mrs. Sacramoni Request
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Mr. and Mrs. Sacramoni Request

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    S6:E5

    Johnny Sack asks for permission to get out of jail for his daughters wedding; Tony's on the look out for personal protection.

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  11. Background image for The Ride
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #11 - The Ride

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    S6:E9

    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.

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  12. Background image for Eldorado
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Eldorado

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    S5:E8

    Nucky plans to relocate to Manhattan; Margaret impresses Nucky and a grain company stockholder.

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  13. Background image for Center of the Universe
    8.1/10(41 votes)

    #13 - Center of the Universe

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    S1:E2

    Dwight, Tyson, and Bodhi go on a road trip to take care of some business; Stacy does some digging into Dwight's past.

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  14. Background image for The Weight
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #14 - The Weight

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    S4:E4

    A disparaging remark about his wife sets Johnny Sack off on a vendetta. Meadow decides to do volunteer work at the South Bronx Law Center; Furio hosts a housewarming party for the gang; Silvio and Chris make an offer to an old-time hit man named Lou DiMaggio; and Tony and Carmela find themselves at odds over the family's bill-consolidation strategy.

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  15. Background image for Unidentified Black Males
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #15 - Unidentified Black Males

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    S5:E9

    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.

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  16. Background image for Stage 5
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    #16 - Stage 5

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    S6:E14

    Christopher's Cleaver premieres, showing Tony how he feels about him. Johnny Sack faces a health crisis. Phil Leotardo resents his family, and himself, for being weak and downtrodden. Silvio gets caught up in New York's power vacuum.

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  17. Background image for Walk Like a Man
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    #17 - Walk Like a Man

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    S6:E17

    The relationship between Christopher and Paulie's falters, while A.J. grows depressed over his break-up with Blanca.

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  18. Background image for Acres of Diamonds
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Acres of Diamonds

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    S4:E3

    Nucky has reservations about investing in a Tampa land deal engineered by transplanted bootlegger Bill McCoy. While there, he meets speakeasy owner Sally Wheet. Valentin Narcisse books a sexy jazz singer, Daughter Maitland, to perform at the Onyx, and gauges Dunn Purnsley’s allegiance to Chalky. Willie, Eli’s son, turns to Mickey Doyle and his bootleg warehouse to elevate his social standing at college. Gillian agrees to pose as Roy Phillips’ wife to impress a possible partner. Harrow tries to bury his past, though not before taking care of some unfinished business with Emma.

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  19. Background image for Back in the Saddle
    8.1/10(50 votes)

    #19 - Back in the Saddle

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    S2:E1

    As Dwight and his crew prepare for the opening of their casino and new weed shop, the law comes knocking.

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    Director:Craig Zisk
  20. Background image for Go West, Old Man
    8.1/10(72 votes)

    #20 - Go West, Old Man

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    S1:E1

    Dwight, blindsided by the news that his mob family has nothing left for him in New York, is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma; as he settles in and surveys his new surroundings, Dwight wastes no time making new associates.

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  21. Background image for No-Show
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #21 - No-Show

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    S4:E2

    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.

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  22. Background image for Live Free or Die
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #22 - Live Free or Die

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    S6:E6

    Tony seeks guidance from overseas to solve a local problem; and decides whether a top earner deserves another chance.

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  23. Background image for Remember When
    8.0/10(31 votes)

    #23 - Remember When

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    S6:E15

    When Tony's first hit is about to be unearthed, he and Paulie flee to Florida, where Tony contemplates their friendship. Junior organizes a poker game at the institution. The New York power struggle continues.

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  24. Background image for Two Tonys
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    #24 - Two Tonys

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    S5:E1

    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.

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  25. Background image for Two Boats and a Lifeguard
    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #25 - Two Boats and a Lifeguard

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    S2:E8

    In the wake of a personal loss, Nucky solicits advice on his political situation from Arnold Rothstein, while Eli remains suspicious of his brother’s actions. Nucky finds himself in the unfamiliar position of showing gratitude toward a federal agent. Angela meets a new friend at the beach, and eavesdrops on her husband’s treachery. Nelson gets a nanny. Nucky approaches Owen with an overseas proposition. Jimmy flexes his muscles, at Mickey Doyle’s expense.

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Terence Winter Ratings Summary

"Pine Barrens" is the best rated episode written by Terence Winter. It scored 9.1/10 based on 36 votes. It was directed by Steve Buscemi. It aired on 5/6/2001 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Long Term Parking".