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S3·E5 Another Toothpick

Episode
Season 3, Episode 5
Air Date
March 25, 2001
Runtime
60 minutes
Director
Jack Bender
Writer
Terence Winter
Score
8.1/10 (39 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 25, 2001 60 min ★ 8.1/10 · 39 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

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.

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Episode recap

The television series The Sopranos, which is an American crime and drama television series, follows the story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces. The series was broadcast originally from 1999 to 2007.

In the episode titled Another Toothpick, Bobby Bacala Baccalieri Senior comes out of retirement to deal with a young hothead named Mustang Sally. This action happens much to the chagrin of his son and Uncle Junior.

The broader scope of the series chronicles the life and struggles of Tony Soprano, an Italian-American mobster based in New Jersey. The production is widely recognized as a major television drama, with the series running across multiple years during its original broadcast window from 1999 to 2007. Later extensions of the franchise include the 2021 film The Many Saints of Newark, which was written by Chase and Lawrence Konner, directed by Alan Taylor, and starred Michael Gandolfini as a young Tony Soprano.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 5 of The Sopranos air?

Season 3, Episode 5 ('Another Toothpick') originally aired on March 25, 2001.

How long is Season 3 Episode 5 ('Another Toothpick')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in The Sopranos Season 3 Episode 5?

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....

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