The worst episodes of The Sopranos
Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
At the Borgata Casino, Tony decides to let it ride after winning at roulette. Tony loses everything he'd won, and then some, on 23. Meanwhile, Vito Jr. is going through a rebellious phase. Tony asks Phil to talk to Vito Jr. Phil grudgingly agrees. AJ proposes to Blanca over a nice dinner, promising her that he will rise from pizzeria night manager to restaurant chain owner in no time, and coaxes a "yes" out of her. At the Puerto Rican day parade, Blanca meets up with AJ and returns his engagement ring, telling him she just doesn't feel it.
- 02
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.
- 03
Tony tries to branch out into legitimate investments, while Chris and Adriana decide to try their hands at music production.
- 04
Cousin Tony heads off to avenge the death of his good friend, while a dream reveals to Tony what he must do to prevent a full-scale war.
- 05
Columbus Day ignites tensions between Italians and Native Americans, and Bobby receives devastating news about his wife.
- 06
Vito considers starting a new life in New Hampshire, while Anthony Jr. looking for a purpose and finds it when he continues his pursuit of revenge against Junior.
- 07
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.
- 08
Tony and his family have to stay in hiding until Phil Leotardo is dealt with. His family don't like the lifestyle they have been forced to adopt. AJ and Meadow move onto the next step in their lives. Tony confronts Junior one last time.
- 09
Tony learns about his father through the man's mistress, while Chris' friend learns that there are habits more harmful to your health than heroin.
- 10
Carmela has another furtive romance collapse, while Tony B. throws away a chance to turn his life around.
- 11
Tony goes home and returns to business, perhaps with a new frame of mind. Paulie receives a shock about his mother.
- 12
The capos discuss what to do about the local soccer coach, while Junior's mouth causes him some embarrassment.
- 13
For All Debts Public and Private
Chris puts a ghost from his past to rest, while Carmela grows uneasy about her future.
- 14
Carmine's passing opens new wounds, while cousin Tony wants to put his past behind him. Tony Soprano, meanwhile, discovers a traitor.
- 15
Christopher and Carmine travel to Hollywood to take the next step in making their movie but quickly realize they're out of their depth. Artie's restaurant falls prey to one of Tony's scams that was ran by Benny.
- 16
Paulie shows up at Tony's house to tell him he's learned the Feds are looking into a murder case from the early 1980s. In fact it was Tony's first killing where he made his 'bones'. Tony decides he and Paulie need to lay low for a while and they head off on a road trip to Florida. They reminisce about the old days but Paulie is definitely getting on Tony's nerves. They also find that many things along the route have changed over the years. Tony is particularly interested in knowing who may have told Johnny Sack about the fat joke directed at his wife. Uncle Junior meanwhile has taken to organizing a poker game with his new friend Carter Chong. Junior's as grumpy as ever but continues to suffer from memory loss from time to time. Carter likes Junior's rebellious attitude but things change when the doctors change Junior's meds and he becomes far more docile.
- 17
A joke sparks a series of hit contracts, while Carmela finds herself happier than perhaps she should be that Furio will be around for good.
- 18
Tony's dreams seem to tell him where his life is headed, but he still feels as though he's out of control.
- 19
While the gang begins to turn on itself, Tony finds himself at the threshold, while Christopher gives another try to enter the movie business, however this time as a producer rather than a screenwriter.
- 20
Tony hires help from overseas to fulfill a favor he was asked for by Johnny Sack and decides whether one of his top earners deserves another chance as he acknowledges to Dr. Melfi he was another chance when survived his gun shot wound.
- 21
Tony continues seeing Gloria, another of Dr. Melfi's patients, while Meadow continues seeing Jackie Jr.
- 22
Ralph buys a racehorse, but Tony ends up more attached to it than Ralphie is. Carmela starts trying to invest in her future.
- 23
Tony feels depressed over the negative impact he has on people who don't deserve it, while Carmela tries to set up Furio with a friend, AJ is uncomfortable with his girlfriend's wealth, Artie attempts a new business venture.
- 24
Adriana learns that life is not like TV shows, while Tony discovers that a former girlfriend has moved on, along with Ralphie and others they scam the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- 25
Tony and Phil begin an explosive conflict that puts Phil in the hospital, while Chris and Anthony both embark on new romances.
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