The Sopranos

After suffering a series of mysterious anxiety attacks, New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano agrees to see a psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi. As he opens up to the doctor, Tony reveals details about his problems at home and at work that involve his wife Carmela, his kids Meadow and Anthony Jr., his Uncle Junior and his domineering mother Livia.

Uncle Juniors associate Mikey Palmice stirs things up by making Junior think Tony wants to be next in line for boss. Meanwhile, Tony, Paulie and Silvio deal with Hasidic family problems.

During a trip to Maine for Meadows college interviews, Tony sees a man he believes is a relocated mob snitch. Back at home, Carmela receives comfort from Father Phil.

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

Uncle Junior enjoys a romantic tryst in Boca with his girlfriend Bobbi, not realizing that shes been gabbing to her beauty-parlor friends about his oral talents. Meanwhile, controversy arises when Meadows soccer coach announces hes leaving the school.

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.

In the Season One finale, Tony is stunned to discover that the attempt on his life may have been ordered by someone very close to him. Later, he must deal with the fact that everyone knows he is seeing a shrink. Christopher is sent to take care of Jimmy Altieri.

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

Tony travels to Italy with Paulie and Christopher to jump-start a car-importing business. While Paulie and Christopher sample some of the Old Countrys choicest wares, Tony haggles with the head of a powerful Naples family and recruits a valuable new lieutenant named Furio.

David Scatino, the father of Meadows 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.

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 Christophers lackeys, Sean and Matt decide to pledge their allegiance to Richie--through a violent, unexpected act.

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 Scatinos sporting-goods store while Scatinos wife introduces Carmela to her handsome widowed brother.

Engaged lovebirds Richie and Janice have an explosive first quarrel. Meanwhile, Irina takes drastic measures to try to convince Tony to continue their affair.

While the Soprano family goes about their day-to-day activities, the FBI begins an elaborate operation to bug their home. Tony ponders his options when Patsy starts asking too many questions about his brothers death.

Christopher finds that being a made man isnt all its cracked up to be. Meanwhile, Janice moves into her mothers house, where she soon gets a leg up on Livias former housekeeper.

Bobby Bacala Baccilieri Sr. comes out of retirement to deal with a young hothead named Mustang Sally--much to the chagrin of his son and Uncle Junior.

Tony convinces Uncle Junior to seek a second opinion for his cancer treatment. Meanwhile, Carmela debates whether or not to take Dr. Melfis advice and see a shrink, Big Pussys wife Angie regrets asking Carmela for some money to help her sick dog, and Christopher continues to endure a humiliating probation period at the hands of kinky Paulie.

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 doesnt fit the crime. Tony test-drives a new Mercedes--and the Mercedes saleswoman, Gloria.

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.

Yet another academic misstep by A.J. forces his parents to contemplate military school. Tony orders Ralph to deal personally with the Jackie Jr. situation, and later seems to take Ralphs side in a money dispute with Paulie. Once again, the family gathers in Artie Buccos restaurant, where Meadow reflects on being a Soprano.

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.

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 familys bill-consolidation strategy.

After hiring an attractive French hostess, Elodi, Artie agrees to loan her brother some money, with interest. Meanwhile, Christopher gets some new responsibilities; Carmela fixes Furio up with an oral hygienist; Anthony Jr. becomes the dough boy of a new rich girlfriend; and Tony receives some unsettling news about an old acquaintance.

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.

At therapy, Tony likens himself to the sad clown, but Melfi doesnt buy into his melancholy portrait. Meanwhile, Carmela drags A.J. with her to Furios house to offer decorating tips and companionship; Paulie puts the finishing touches on some free artwork; and Christopher finds himself at a crossroads.

Tony continues to haggle with Johnny Sack and the two Carmines over the Esplanade profits. Carmela makes a decorating date she cant 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.

A flood of organized crime parolees changes the landscape of the Soprano/Lupertazzi alliance. Janice carries on the familys 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.

Tonys power-sharing plan doesnt fly with Johnny Sack, who makes his point through a bookie named Lorraine Calluzzo. Out on parole, Feech La Manna crosses Paulie in his attempt to break into the landscaping business. Tony gets a roommate. Junior looks into the past while testing the patience of those closest to him.

While Christopher is away, Tony gives Adriana a ride home that proves disastrous. Meanwhile, the Soprano crew plays a game of telephone with the story that turns it into something far more sinister when an enraged Christopher gets wind of it.

His fathers longtime goomar sheds light on some of Tonys 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. friends new addiction.

A rumor involving his cousin puts Tonys 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 Tonys current guilt to a past job. Carmela learns that good legal help is hard to find.

Tony escapes to the Plaza Hotel for a night of rest and relaxation, but his dreams are haunted by past faces. Another casualty falls in the war between Johnny Sack and Little Carmine, and Tony B. heads to New York for revenge.

In the Season Five finale, Tonys crew circles the wagons as Johnny Sack turns up the heat. Carmela counts her blessings. Christopher is freaked out by an unexpected visitor. Bennys connection to the plumbers union comes in handy. A.J. demonstrates his business acumen. Tony ponders whether to execute a sacrifice bunt.

The family tries to cope with Tonys hospitalization and possibly impending death, while Tony begins to hallucinate a new life parallel to his own.

Tony goes home and returns to business, perhaps with a new frame of mind. Paulie receives a shock about his mother.

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

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

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.

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.

Christophers 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 Yorks power vacuum.

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

The Soprano and Lupertazzi crime families quarrel over asbestos removal. Tony deals with a problematic associate. Paulie suffers a devastating personal loss. A.J. questions his friendship with Jasons Parisi and Gervasi.

The spectre of disloyalty among the crew hangs over Tony as Phil Leotardo decides how to handle recent issues with the Soprano crime family. A hit gone wrong comes at a huge cost. A.J.s conquering of his depression is challenged.