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The Sopranos: Season 4

13 episodes Premiered Sep 15, 2002 Updated Oct 1, 2026

The Sopranos Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes. The story focuses on New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as a New Jersey mob boss dealing with personal and professional issues in his home and beyond.

Previously on The Sopranos

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series follows New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano.
  • ⚡ Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business.
  • ⚡ The tumultuous relationship between series protagonist Tony Soprano and his mother Livia is partially based on the creator's relationship with his own mother.
  • ⚡ The overarching saga continues across the series episodes.
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Season overview

The Sopranos Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes. The story focuses on New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as a New Jersey mob boss dealing with personal and professional issues in his home and beyond.

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Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (10): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S4·E1 Mytharc

For All Debts Public and Private

Sep 15, 2002 · 58 min

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

S4·E2 Core

No-Show

Sep 22, 2002 · 58 min

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 co

S4·E3 Core

Christopher

Sep 29, 2002 · 54 min

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

S4·E4 Core

The Weight

Oct 6, 2002 · 58 min

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

S4·E5 Core

Pie-O-My

Oct 13, 2002 · 55 min

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

S4·E6 Core

Everybody Hurts

Oct 20, 2002 · 55 min

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 F

S4·E7 Core

Watching Too Much Television

Oct 27, 2002 · 54 min

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 hypothetica

S4·E8 Core

Mergers and Acquisitions

Nov 3, 2002 · 56 min

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 fath

S4·E9 Core

Whoever Did This

Nov 10, 2002 · 58 min

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

S4·E10 Core

The Strong, Silent Type

Nov 17, 2002 · 53 min

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

S4·E11 Core

Calling All Cars

Nov 24, 2002 · 48 min

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

S4·E12 Mytharc

Eloise

Dec 1, 2002 · 56 min

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 Ton

S4·E13 Mytharc

Whitecaps

Dec 8, 2002 · 75 min

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, L

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