The Sopranos: Season 4

2002 · 13 episodes · ★ 8.1

What Season 4 of The Sopranos

Tony Soprano goes through a rough season in New Jersey. The economic crisis hasn't been good for the family business, and Carmela wants more financial security for the household. Within the organization, some old associates disapprove of Tony's recent decisions, and a rival boss demands a bigger share of the business. Plus, a Soprano is going to trial for the first time in decades. At home, one of the kids loses interest in school, and Tony must look after everyone at once.

13episodes

Sep 15, 2002premiered

Dec 8, 2002final episode

12.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 4 Episodes

4x01 For All Debts Public and Private
Sep 15, 2002 · 58 min · ★ 8.0
Tony invests in a land deal despite Carmela's concerns about money. Junior faces his own financial woes as his trial approaches. Adriana brings her new friend to the Soprano Sunday dinner, but Adriana has no idea who Danielle is working for. Tony bonds with Christopher by giving him the opportunity to avenge the murder of his father.
Directed by: Allen Coulter · Written by: David Chase · Starring: Christine Pedi, Val Bisoglio, Peter Riegert, Will Arnett
4x02 No-Show
Sep 22, 2002 · 58 min · ★ 8.1
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.
Directing: John Patterson · Writing: David Chase, Terence Winter · Starring: David S. Lomax, John Ventimiglia, Will Arnett, Linda Lavin
4x03 Christopher
Sep 29, 2002 · 54 min · ★ 7.7
Silvio and Ralph must take care of a planned protest of the Columbus Day parade by a Native American group. At an Italian pride ladies' lunch, Carmela is embarrassed by anti-Mafia remarks. Meanwhile, Ralph deals with new relationship troubles, and Bobby receives some tough news.
Directed by: Tim Van Patten · Written by: Michael Imperioli · Starring: Tony Darrow, Montel Williams, Joyce Van Patten, Paul Schulze
4x04 The Weight
Oct 6, 2002 · 58 min · ★ 8.2
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 family's bill-consolidation strategy.
Directed by: Jack Bender · Written by: Terence Winter · Starring: Richard Bright, Peter Bogdanovich, Julie Goldman, Raymond Franza
4x05 Pie-O-My
Oct 13, 2002 · 55 min · ★ 8.1
Checking out Ralph's promising new filly at the track, Tony displays a flair for horse-racing strategy--and discovers an unexpected affinity for the stable life. Adriana finds her rock club being used as a place of business for Chris and his pals. Meanwhile, a court artist incurs the wrath of Uncle Junior, and Janice feeds Bobby in his hour of need.
Directed by: Henry J. Bronchtein · Written by: Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green · Starring: Tony Darrow, Karen Young, Aaron Gryder, Val Bisoglio
4x06 Everybody Hurts
Oct 20, 2002 · 55 min · ★ 7.7
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.
Directed by: Steve Buscemi · Written by: Michael Imperioli · Starring: Ronobir Lahiri, Jessica Dunphy, Heidi Dippold, John Ventimiglia
4x07 Watching Too Much Television
Oct 27, 2002 · 54 min · ★ 7.9
Tony and the gang throw Paulie a Bada Bing bash after his release from jail, but it doesn't take long for old tensions to resurface. Carmela's cousin Brian throws out a hypothetical investment scenario that Tony and Ralph attempt to turn into reality with the help of Assemblyman Zellman and a black community leader.
Directed by: John Patterson · Written by: Terence Winter, Nick Santora · Starring: Malcolm Barrett, Karen Young, Bobbie Phillips, Vondie Curtis-Hall
4x08 Mergers and Acquisitions
Nov 3, 2002 · 56 min · ★ 7.8
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.
Directed by: Dan Attias · Written by: Lawrence Konner · Starring: Paul Schulze, Leslie Bega, Heidi Dippold, Roberta Wallach
4x09 Whoever Did This
Nov 10, 2002 · 58 min · ★ 8.4
After an aggressive team of reporters lowers the boom on Uncle Junior, his lawyers try a new strategy. Ralph has some fun at the expense of Paulie and his mother, but soon winds up with his own family problems. Meanwhile, Tony again finds refuge at the stables.
Directed by: Tim Van Patten · Written by: Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green · Starring: Tony Darrow, Gene Gabriel, Paul Schulze, Leslie Bega
4x10 The Strong, Silent Type
Nov 17, 2002 · 53 min · ★ 8.6
At therapy, Tony likens himself to the 'sad clown,' but Melfi doesn't buy into his melancholy portrait. Meanwhile, Carmela drags A.J. with her to Furio's house to offer decorating tips and companionship; Paulie puts the finishing touches on some free artwork; and Christopher finds himself at a crossroads.
Directed by: Alan Taylor · Written by: Terence Winter, Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess · Starring: Elias Koteas, Karen Young, Leslie Bega, Heather MacRae
4x11 Calling All Cars
Nov 24, 2002 · 48 min · ★ 7.9
After a sitdown with Carmine and Johnny Sack, Tony contemplates the future of the HUD partnership. Meanwhile, Paulie blows off steam with an old pal; Janice starts losing patience with the obsessive Bobby; and Melfi ponders the Freudian undercurrents of Tony's latest dreams.
Directed by: Tim Van Patten · Written by: Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess, David Chase · Starring: Tony Darrow, Jessica Dunphy, Ray Abruzzo, Peter Bogdanovich
4x12 Eloise
Dec 1, 2002 · 56 min · ★ 7.9
Tony continues to haggle with Johnny Sack and the two Carmines over the Esplanade profits. Carmela makes a decorating date she can't 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.
Directed by: James Hayman · Written by: Terence Winter · Starring: Aleksa Palladino, Marilyn Matarrese, Michael Godere, Ray Abruzzo
4x13 Whitecaps Season Finale
Dec 8, 2002 · 75 min · ★ 8.7
In the Season Four finale, Tony and Carmela contemplate purchasing a shore house, but a voice from the past threatens the deal. While Uncle Junior breaks out the Hearty Burgundy, Little Paulie and Benny break in a new sound system on the Stugots. With Carmine apparently intent on putting the past behind him, Tony and Johnny Sack weigh their options, carefully.
Directed by: John Patterson · Written by: David Chase, Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green · Starring: Tony Darrow, Karen Young, Liz Larsen, Bruce Altman