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.
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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 2 episodes
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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.
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Directed by Allen CoulterWritten by Jason CahillGuest stars Lillo Brancato, Chris Tardio, Nicole Burdette, John Billeci, Darrell Carey, Dan Chen, Robert Cicchini, Bryan Greenberg
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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Directed by Martin BruestleWritten by Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green, Frank RenzulliGuest stars Steve Schirripa, Lillo Brancato, Chris Tardio, Bill Cobbs, Louis Lombardi, Catherine Dent, Michael Broughton, James Collins
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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Directed by Lee TamahoriWritten by Frank RenzulliGuest stars Michele DeCesare, Ed Crasnick, Matthew Sussman, Getchie Argetsinger, Leslie Beatty, Catrina Ganey, Marc Freeman Hamm, Linda Mann
Tony travels to Italy with Paulie and Christopher to jump-start a car-importing 'business.' While Paulie and Christopher sample some of the Old Country's choicest wares, Tony haggles with the head of a powerful Naples family and recruits a valuable new lieutenant named Furio.
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Directed by Tim Van PattenWritten by David ChaseGuest stars Federico Castelluccio, Steve Schirripa, Louis Lombardi, Sofia Milos, Vittorio Duse, Mike Memphis, Jalil Jay Lynch, Emme Shaw
Back in Jersey, Furio soon lives up to his name by unleashing his fury on the delinquent proprietor of a local 'tanning salon.' Dr. Melfi shares her guilt over dumping Tony as a client during a session with her own therapist. Meanwhile, Tony learns from Hesh that his father had emotional secrets of his own.
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Directed by Tim Van PattenWritten by Terence WinterGuest stars Federico Castelluccio, Steve Schirripa, John Ventimiglia, Sasha Nesterov, Louis Lombardi, David Proval, Linda Emond, Stephen Payne
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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Directed by John PattersonWritten by Frank RenzulliGuest stars Federico Castelluccio, John Ventimiglia, Sig Libowitz, Lillo Brancato, Chris Tardio, Nicole Burdette, David Proval, John Hensley
With Anthony Jr.'s confirmation approaching, Tony and Carmela find their son's growing apathy a cause for concern. Meanwhile, Christopher's interest in show biz is reignited when he meets a well-known filmmaker through his cousin's girlfriend.
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Directed by Allen CoulterWritten by Todd A. KesslerGuest stars Louis Lombardi, David Proval, Jon Favreau, Sandra Bernhard, Janeane Garofalo, Alicia Witt, Arthur Barnes, Stephen Bienskie
Although Richie is miffed at Tony for forcing him to build a ramp for the pizza-parlor owner he paralyzed, he decides to make a peace offering. Unhappy with their lowly status as Christopher's lackeys, Sean and Matt decide to pledge their allegiance to Richie--through a violent, unexpected act.
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Directed by Allen CoulterWritten by Mitchell Burgess, Robin GreenGuest stars Federico Castelluccio, Steve Schirripa, Katalin Pota, Lillo Brancato, Chris Tardio, David Proval, Vincent J. Orofino, Saundra Santiago
Christopher has an out-of-body experience that spooks Paulie to no end. Carmela urges Tony to have a vasectomy. Visiting her own psychiatrist, Melfi reveals the 'unholy alliance' she's made with Tony...as well as her growing dependence on pills and alcohol.
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Directed by Henry J. BronchteinWritten by Michael ImperioliGuest stars Lillo Brancato, Louis Lombardi, David Proval, Benny Aguiar, Seth Barrish, Tom Cappadona, Judy Reyes, Peter McRobbie
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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Directed by John PattersonWritten by Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green, Frank RenzulliGuest stars Federico Castelluccio, John Ventimiglia, Katalin Pota, Lillo Brancato, Louis Lombardi, David Proval, Marisa Redanty, Robert Patrick
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.
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Directed by Tim Van PattenWritten by Terence WinterGuest stars Federico Castelluccio, Steve Schirripa, Joe Lisi, Will McCormack, Terence Winter, Matthew Sussman, David Proval, Patricia Marand
Engaged lovebirds Richie and Janice have an explosive first quarrel. Meanwhile, Irina takes drastic measures to try to convince Tony to continue their affair.
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Directed by Allen CoulterWritten by Mitchell Burgess, Robin GreenGuest stars Federico Castelluccio, Steve Schirripa, Joe Lisi, Katalin Pota, Louis Lombardi, David Proval, Joe Penny, Adrian Martinez
In the Season Two finale, Tony has a series of 'fever dreams' that help to shed light on some of his problems--particularly his troubles over Big Pussy.
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Directed by John PattersonWritten by Todd A. Kessler, David ChaseGuest stars Federico Castelluccio, John Ventimiglia, Sig Libowitz, Nicole Burdette, Louis Lombardi, Sofia Milos, Robert Patrick, Robert LuPone
