The Sopranos season 4The fourth season on DVD? check here: The fourth season episode guideFor All Debts Public and Private / season 4 - episode 1
Written by David Chase
Directed by Allen Coulter
As the new season opens, the overarching sentiment in both Tony's (James Gandolfini) families is: there must be more money. Tony still meets with Junior in Dr. Schreck's office and lately the old boss' main preoccupation, aside from flirting shamelessly with Schreck's comely new nurse, is his growing stack of legal bills. Junior's trial is fast approaching and by his estimate, it's going to cost a million dollars to keep from spending the rest of his life in an orange jumpsuit. "We need to change our arrangement," he tells his nephew. But Tony has a different take on the situation. Junior's financial problems are of his own making, and Tony's advice to his uncle is to reorganize and "get your shy running right." Tony finds that fiscal concerns are foremost at home as well.
No-Show / season 4 - episode 2
Written by David Chase and Terence Winter
Directed by John Patterson
In this episode we learn why Meadow has been dragging around about registration. She finally admits she does not intend to go back to school for her sophmore year and plans to travel in Europe with her friend misty. A not so well thought out plan to use bonds for some quick cash. The episode shows how ill prepared she is for life in the "real" world. Finally at age 19 she confronts her father about his ties to organized crime. Tony (James Gandolfini) are Carm are left at the end of the episode believing she has run off to Europe. Christopher (Michael Imperioli) moves up albeit temporarily to Paulies capo position and learns a few hard knocks.
Christopher / season 4 - episode 3
Written by Michael Imperioli & Maria Laurino
Directed by Tim Van Patten
It's October and at long last, time for opening arguments in the case of the United States v. Corrado John Soprano. But even though it's the first Soprano family trial in sixteen years and Junior could very well be sent away for the rest of his life, Tony's (James Gandolfini) crew is preoccupied with charges being leveled against another Italian: Christopher Columbus. Columbus Day is only days away and the New Jersey Council of Indian Affairs is planning to disrupt the annual parade. At Satriale's, the feeling is unanimous: indignation at the Native Americans' effrontery. Silvio pretty much speaks for everybody even Furio, who dislikes Columbus because he was northern Italian when he asserts, "Ultimately, it's anti-Italian discrimination, " he says, "Columbus Day is a day of Italian pride, it's our holiday, and they want to take it away."
The Weight / season 4 - episode 4
Written by Terence Winter
Directed by Jack Bender
Johnny Sack is still being overly sensitive and when he thinks a member of Ralph's crew might be laughing at him, he flips out and puts the poor guy in intensive care. When confronted by Tony (James Gandolfini), John smugly replies that it was a message and pointedly makes his disdain for Ralphie known, while Tony pretends he knew nothing about the the original "alleged" insult regarding the size of Ginny's rear end. Tony's still working on his Christopher (Michael Imperioli) plan, asking him if he thinks it could possibly be Silvio who is trying to get in good with New York. He wants to know who's talking so he can put an end to it. John turns to Carmine and wants Ralph whacked, but Carmine says no. For him (and everyone else) it's all about the bottom line on The Esplanade.
Pie-O-My / season 4 - episode 5
Written by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess
Directed by Henry J. Bronchtein
Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini)...horse whisperer? As unlikely as it may seem, when Ralph buys a filly named "Pie-O-My," Tony discovers he has a knack for horseracing strategy. At the track to see Ralph's new acquisition, Tony off-handedly suggests that the jockey hold Pie-O-My - normally a frontrunner back with the pack, in order to "keep something for the finish." Although the trainer rejects Tony's strategy, it turns out to be the winning one: Pie-O-My is bumped by another horse leaving the gate and comes from behind to win. Ralph, flush with good will and forty G's in winnings, insists on giving Tony a taste. "Fluke...whatever the fuck," Ralph tells him, "She ran your race, you called it."
Everybody Hurts / season 4 - episode 6
Written by Michael Imperioli
Directed by Steve Buscemi
Tonight was the night that Tony (James Gandolfini) decided to tell Christopher (Michael Imperioli) of his plans to issue commands through him. The plan is to start small and eventually play out as described to Dr. Melfi (Lorraine Bracco). Unfortunately Christopher was high and probably didn't understand the scope of his responsibilities in the future. Christopher questions how Silvio and Pauli are not going to be involved and Tony responds with....... they aren't my blood. AJ's getting involved with a rich girl. Odds on bets she'll end up pregnant by the end of the season. Devin wants to be a mafia girlfriend.
Watching Too Much Television / season 4 - episode 7
Story by David Chase & Robin Green & Mitchell Burgess & Terence Winter
Teleplay by Terence Winter and Nick Santora
Directed by John Patterson
After four months as a guest of the Ohio State Correctional System, Paulie is once again a free man. As custom dictates, Tony (James Gandolfini) and the guys throw him a "welcome home" party at the Bing, replete with booze, women and some cash to get him back on his feet. In addition to the regulars, Brian Cammarata is in attendance, enjoying the festivities so much that the following morning he wakes up on the stage, sans pants. Brian accompanies Ralph and Tony to breakfast, where Ralph asks the young financial adviser for investment tips. Brian lays out a way to use bogus real estate deals to con money out of the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, but he's not serious about pursuing it.
Mergers & Acquisitions / season 4 - episode 8
Story by David Chase, Robin Green & Mitchell Burgess and Terry Winter
Teleplay by Lawrence Konner
Directed by Daniel Attias
Furio is returning to Italy because his father is dying from cancer. Carmela (Edie Falco) comforts him, but Tony (James Gandolfini) is rather rude, seems death is something he doesn't want to think about right now. At the funeral he confides in his uncle that he missed Naples, but now he misses the United States, or more specifically a certain woman there. He admits he's not sure if she is aware of his feelings for her and that she's the Don's wife. His uncle advises him to stay away, because the only way he could ever have her is to kill her husband. Pie-O-My continues to be the source of happiness for Tony, until he sets eyes on Valentina, Ralphie's new girlfriend.
Whoever Did This / season 4 - episode 9
Written by Robin Green & Mitchell Burgess
Directed by Tim Van Patten
Junior was having a rough day. His trial went overtime, so he missed the Early Bird Special. Then, while hurrying through a swarm of reporters, he was hit on the head by a boom mike and sent tumbling down the courthouse steps. But that knock on the head may turn out to be a golden opportunity: his attorney decides to use it to get the charges against him dismissed, via a claim of reduced mental capacity. As Tony (James Gandolfini) puts it, all Junior has to do is "act oobatz" and his legal problems will be over. But while things were looking up for Junior, they got as bad as it gets for Ralph. His 12-year-old son, Justin, is gravely injured while playing with a bow and arrow.
The Strong, Silent Type / season 4 - episode 10
Written by David Chase, Robin Green & Mitchell Burgess and Terry Winter
Directed by Alan Taylor
Where is Ralph Cifaretto? If there were a "New Jersey Wiseguy's FAQ," that's the question that would top it. Ralph hasn't been seen in days, not even at the hospital, where his son is still on a respirator, and not everybody's convinced that Tony's (James Gandolfini) as equally in the dark as they are. In fact, while sharing a meal with Silvio and Patsy, Albert Barese dares to say out loud what the others won't: "What next? We get clipped for wearing the wrong shoes?" So while Ralph remains officially AWOL, but Tony's Neapolitan soldier is back from his father's funeral. Furio shows up at the Soprano house, bearing souvenirs for A.J. and "Maedo," but, to her great disappointment, nothing for Carmela (Edie Falco).
Calling All Cars / season 4 - episode 11
Written by Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess, David Chase & David Flebotte
Directed by Tim Van Patten
The mood in the back room of Carmine's social club was anything but social. Carmine and Johnny had just informed Tony (James Gandolfini) that they wanted forty percent of the H.U.D. scam take. "We share Zellman," Carmine tells him, "Therefore any of the fruits of Zellman we're entitled to." Tony storms off, but later phones them with an offer of five and a half, which Carmine deems "unacceptable." To emphasize his point, Carmine has his guys rough up Tony's building appraiser. Angry and exasperated, Tony goes to Miami to discuss the matter with Carmine's son, Little Carmine. Lupertazzi the younger assures Tony that he appreciates his dilemma and will "look into" the situation. "Fair enough," Tony tells him, "But . . . if the proper response isn't forthcoming, and in a businesslike time-frame, my next move will not be further conversation."
Eloise / season 4 - episode 12
Written by Terence Winter
Directed by James Hayman
Carmela (Edie Falco) disregards Rosalie's advice and goes to Furio's to offer decorating advice for the apartment he is creating for his mother. They even make a "date" to go to Colortile, and she's very excited about it. Because of "the horse and all" Tony (James Gandolfini) decides Carmela needs a break and springs a last minute vacation on Carmela. When she isn't completely thrilled he angrily tells Furio she can be a moody bitch, but it doesn't fall on the sympathetic ear he's hoping for. Furio is exhibiting more and more distain for Tony and his behavior, especially after the drunken carousing at the Indian casino. Brian is puking everywhere when the perfect opportunity to take Tony out arises, everyone would think he just accidently stumbling into the whirling blades of the helicopter propeller.
Whitecaps / season 4 - episode 13
Written by Robin Green & Mitchell Burgess and David Chase
Directed by John Patterson
"I have no choice but to declare a mistrial." With the possible exception of "Hi, I'm Angie Dickinson and here's my phone number," those are the nine sweetest words Junior Soprano could ever hope to hear. And ironically, after months of complicated - and expensive, legal maneuvers, Junior ultimately gained his freedom the old, fashioned way: by threatening one of the jurors. Junior's not the only member of the Soprano family getting a new lease on life. Fresh out of rehab, Christopher (Michael Imperioli) is clean and sober, with "strengths I have that I didn't even know I had." He's going to need those strengths, because Tony (James Gandolfini) and Johnny Sack have taken on a huge project: eliminating Carmine. Eager to usurp the old don, Johnny offers Tony some attractive financial inducements to help him. report error and omissions here
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