The best episodes of The Sopranos

Ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.

1. 01

   S03E11 · May 6, 2001 · 1h

   Pine Barrens9.1

   While Silvio has the flu, Chris and Paulie run his collections for him, which results in the pair getting lost in the woods and nearly freezing to death while Tony's affair with Gloria goes sour.

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2. 02

   S02E12 · April 2, 2000 · 1h

   Knight in White Satin Armor9.0

   Richie and Janice get engaged, but Richie's violent temper finally takes him too far. Tony, meanwhile, breaks up with Irina, much to her dismay.

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3. 03

   S05E12 · May 23, 2004 · 57m

   Long Term Parking9.0

   Tony makes a request to Johnny Sack on behalf of his cousin, and Adriana makes a request to the FBI, followed by one to Chris.

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4. 04

   S01E05 · February 7, 1999 · 1h

   College8.8

   While visiting colleges with Meadow, Tony spots a snitch. Carmela, meanwhile, discovers something about Dr. Melfi.

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5. 05

   S01E12 · March 28, 1999 · 1h

   Isabella8.8

   The stress Tony is going through begins to take its toll, and the hit Junior has ordered doesn't help.

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6. 06

   S01E13 · April 4, 1999 · 1h

   I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano8.8

   Tony starts cleaning house, while Artie feels torn between keeping the peace in his household, and getting even with Tony for destroying his restaurant.

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7. 07

   S02E08 · March 5, 2000 · 1h

   Full Leather Jacket8.8

   Rebellion by some of the lower soldiers ends in bloodshed, while Carmela starts intimidating her neighbors to help Meadow's chances at Georgetown.

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8. 08

   S02E13 · April 9, 2000 · 1h

   Funhouse8.8

   Tony gets sick from food poisoning and blames Artie's restaurant. Pussy, meanwhile, reaches the end of the line.

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9. 09

   S04E09 · November 10, 2002 · 1h

   Whoever Did This8.7

   Ralph's callous behavior finally steps over the line, while Chris gets deeper into his heroin habit.

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10. 10

    S06E20 · June 3, 2007 · 53m

    The Blue Comet8.7

    The Beginning of the End. Phil finally puts the hits on the Soprano clan and Tony puts a hit on Phil which results in mistaken identity making everyone think its safe when its not and it results in a Death and Coma. After this happens Tony separates from his family to go into hiding as he sends Carmela, Janice, and the kids into hiding.

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11. 11

    S01E03 · January 24, 1999 · 1h

    Denial, Anger, Acceptance8.6

    Tony encourages an unwanted son-in-law to divorce, Carmela learns another secret of Tony's, Meadow experiments with speed to study for the SATs, and Chris and Brendan find out the price of disrespecting Junior.

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12. 12

    S01E08 · February 28, 1999 · 1h

    The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti8.6

    The FBI begins closing in on the DiMeo family. Tony and Carmela are angry over all the attention Italians get from the authorities, while Chris fumes that he's not getting enough attention.

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13. 13

    S02E09 · March 12, 2000 · 1h

    From Where to Eternity8.6

    Chris awakens from his coma with a message for Tony and Paulie. Carmela, meanwhile, wants Tony to take a cut.

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14. 14

    S03E12 · May 13, 2001 · 1h

    Amour Fou8.6

    Gloria grows increasingly demanding until Tony realizes who she is, and Jackie Jr. ends up in very serious trouble when Chris realizes who he is.

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15. 15

    S05E05 · April 4, 2004 · 52m

    Irregular Around the Margins8.6

    A car crash puts Tony and Adriana in a compromising position, and Cousin Tony tries to keep Chris from getting wrong the impression and wrong information.

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16. 16

    S03E04 · March 18, 2001 · 1h

    Employee of the Month8.5

    Dr. Melfi is brutally attacked, and when the justice system lets her down, she must consider asking Tony for help.

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17. 17

    S04E13 · December 8, 2002 · 1h 12m

    Whitecaps8.5

    Junior's trial comes to an end, but Tony's trials are just getting underway. Also, the Sopranos almost purchase a house on the beach.

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18. 18

    S05E10 · May 9, 2004 · 52m

    Cold Cuts8.5

    Chris and cousin Tony do some digging to make sure old secrets stay buried, while Janice puts her marriage in jeopardy with her fierce temper.

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19. 19

    S02E06 · February 20, 2000 · 1h

    The Happy Wanderer8.4

    Tony's old school friend digs himself into trouble with his gambling, while Tony's family problems only continue to grow.

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20. 20

    S03E07 · April 8, 2001 · 1h

    Second Opinion8.4

    Junior continues his cancer treatments, but the prognosis is iffy. Chris, meanwhile, finds himself under suspicion from Paulie.

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21. 21

    S03E13 · May 20, 2001 · 1h

    Army of One8.4

    Ralphie issues his final decision on the fate of Jackie Jr., Anthony Jr. faces military school after getting expelled, Paulie and Ralphie have a financial conflict while the FBI assigns Adriana a new "friend."

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22. 22

    S04E08 · November 3, 2002 · 1h

    Mergers & Acquisitions8.4

    Paulie has to take care of some rough relationships for his mother, while Tony's fancy for a fellow horse fancier lands him in trouble with Carmela.

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23. 23

    S05E13 · June 6, 2004 · 56m

    All Due Respect8.4

    Tony realizes that he must take care of family messes himself in order to keep the peace within his own clan.

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24. 24

    S06E19 · May 20, 2007 · 55m

    The Second Coming8.4

    Tony fails to reason with Phil as more problems increase with Anthony when his depression worsens and he attempts suicide.

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25. 25

    S01E04 · January 31, 1999 · 1h

    Meadowlands8.3

    Jackie's death leaves a power vacuum, Brendan's death leaves Chris fearing for his life, and Anthony's discovery of what his father really does leaves him confused.

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