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Season 3

The Sopranos

Season 3

  • 2001

In season three, the federal wiretap begins and Meadow goes to college. Tony faces challenges from some tough newcomers, such as hothead Ralph Cifaretto, New York crime boss Johnny Sack and a sexy car saleswoman.

  1. Mr. Ruggerio’s Neighborhood Episode 1 Mr. Ruggerio’s Neighborhood March 4, 2001, 49 min 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…
  2. Proshai, Livushka Episode 2 Proshai, Livushka March 4, 2001, 57 min Tony's concerns that his mother will rat him out to the feds expire when she, literally, does. Later, Janice arrives to arrange the funeral, which takes a bizarre turn.
  3. Fortunate Son Episode 3 Fortunate Son March 11, 2001, 59 min Christopher finds that being a 'made' man isn't all it's cracked up to be. Meanwhile, Janice moves into her mother's house, where she soon gets a leg up on Livia's…
  4. Employee of the Month Episode 4 Employee of the Month March 18, 2001, 53 min Dr. Melfi's attempts to steer Tony into behavior-modification therapy take a detour when a personal crisis gets in the way. Meanwhile, Ralph Cifaretto finds a way to endear himself to…
  5. Another Toothpick Episode 5 Another Toothpick March 25, 2001, 1 h 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.
  6. University Episode 6 University April 1, 2001, 49 min Ralph's volatile relationship with a Bada Bing stripper and his obsession with the movie 'Gladiator' combine to put a damper on several boys'-nights-out sessions at the club. Meanwhile, at Columbia,…
  7. Second Opinion Episode 7 Second Opinion April 8, 2001, 1 h Tony convinces Uncle Junior to seek a second opinion for his cancer treatment. Meanwhile, Carmela debates whether or not to take Dr. Melfi's advice and see a shrink, Big Pussy's…
  8. He Is Risen Episode 8 He Is Risen April 15, 2001, 54 min As Thanksgiving approaches, Tony's feud with Ralph escalates, despite the intervention of Johnny Sack. At a frat-house mixer, Meadow and Jackie Jr. find they have more in common than mob-boss…
  9. The Telltale Moozadell Episode 9 The Telltale Moozadell April 22, 2001, 56 min 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…
  10. To Save Us All from Satan’s Power Episode 10 To Save Us All from Satan’s Power April 29, 2001, 46 min A somnolent visit with the ghosts of Christmas past lands Tony back on Melfi's couch. With the annual pork-store holiday party approaching, Bacala reluctantly agrees to don the Santa suit…
  11. Pine Barrens Episode 11 Pine Barrens May 6, 2001, 1 h 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…
  12. Amour Fou Episode 12 Amour Fou May 13, 2001, 1 h Inspired by a tale from Ralph about how his father got 'made,' Jackie Jr. decides to 'make his move' in organized crime by instigating a robbery caper at a local…
  13. Army of One Episode 13 Army of One May 20, 2001, 1 h 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 Ralph's…