The Sopranos: Season 3
The Sopranos Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes, following the story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces. As a mob boss, Tony deals with personal and professional issues in his home and life. The series focuses on the tumultuous relationship between the series protagonist, Tony Soprano, and other elements of his life, maintaining its explorat
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Tony Soprano operates as a New Jersey-based Italian-American mob boss.
- Tony continually deals with a mix of personal and professional issues in both his home and criminal life.
- A notable dynamic in Tony's life is his tumultuous relationship with his mother, Livia.
- The overarching narrative explores the complexities of family and organized crime across its ongoing run of episodes.
Season overview
The Sopranos Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes, following the story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces. As a mob boss, Tony deals with personal and professional issues in his home and life. The series focuses on the tumultuous relationship between the series protagonist, Tony Soprano, and other elements of his life, maintaining its exploration of the crime and drama genres as family is redefined.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood
Mar 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
Proshai, Livushka
Mar 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.
Fortunate Son
Mar 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 former housekeep
Employee of the Month
Mar 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
Another Toothpick
Mar 25, 2001 · 60 min
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.
University
Apr 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. Meanw
Second Opinion
Apr 8, 2001 · 60 min
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 wi
He Is Risen
Apr 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 th
The Telltale Moozadell
Apr 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 f
To Save Us All from Satan's Power
Apr 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 San
Pine Barrens
May 6, 2001 · 60 min
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
Amour Fou
May 13, 2001 · 60 min
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 card game. Reminde
Army of One
May 20, 2001 · 60 min
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