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The Sopranos: Season 5

13 episodes Premiered Mar 7, 2004 Updated Oct 1, 2026

The Sopranos Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes. The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces continues as New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and professional life. The series portrays family redefined and focuses on crime and drama. Protagonist Tony Soprano navigates his tumultuous life

Previously on The Sopranos

Season 5 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ Tony Soprano is a New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster and mob boss.
  • ⚡ Tony deals with ongoing personal and professional issues in both his home and criminal life.
  • ⚡ The series explores the family dynamics and criminal endeavors of the Soprano family.
  • ⚡ The overarching narrative involves crime, drama, and complex character relationships.
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Season overview

The Sopranos Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes. The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces continues as New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and professional life. The series portrays family redefined and focuses on crime and drama. Protagonist Tony Soprano navigates his tumultuous life and relationships while managing his role as a mob boss, building upon the narrative established in previous seasons of the classic television series.

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Season 5 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 5: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (10): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S5·E1 Mytharc

Two Tonys

Mar 7, 2004 · 54 min

A flood of organized crime parolees changes the landscape of the Soprano/Lupertazzi alliance. Janice carries on the family's Sunday dinner tradition. Carmela and A.J. commune with

S5·E2 Core

Rat Pack

Mar 14, 2004 · 57 min

Tony sizes up a contractor's gift, then reunites with his paroled cousin, Tony Blundetto. Paulie and Christopher relive some not-so-special memories. Carmela launches a film club.

S5·E3 Core

Where's Johnny?

Mar 21, 2004 · 55 min

Tony's power-sharing plan doesn't fly with Johnny Sack, who makes his point through a bookie named Lorraine Calluzzo. Out on parole, Feech La Manna crosses Paulie in his attempt to

S5·E4 Core

All Happy Families

Mar 28, 2004 · 53 min

Carmela and Tony reunite, if only to discuss Anthony Jr.'s dwindling college prospects. Feech takes Tony's crew on a trip down memory lane. Lorraine's allegiances get her into hot

S5·E5 Core

Irregular Around the Margins

Apr 4, 2004 · 52 min

While Christopher is away, Tony gives Adriana a ride home that proves disastrous. Meanwhile, the Soprano crew plays a game of 'telephone' with the story that turns it into somethin

S5·E6 Core

Sentimental Education

Apr 11, 2004 · 55 min

With her son's future at stake, Carmela puts in some extra time with his college advisor, Robert Wegler. Meanwhile, Tony Blundetto realizes it's hard doing business with strangers,

S5·E7 Core

In Camelot

Apr 18, 2004 · 55 min

His father's longtime goomar sheds light on some of Tony's lingering emotional and financial mysteries. Meanwhile, Junior sees the upside of attending the funerals of fringe relati

S5·E8 Core

Marco Polo

Apr 25, 2004 · 54 min

Friends and family gather at the Sopranos' for a not-so-surprise 75th birthday party for Carmela's father, Hugh. Meanwhile, Johnny Sack shows off his new wheels, Phil Leotardo pull

S5·E9 Core

Unidentified Black Males

May 2, 2004 · 59 min

A rumor involving his cousin puts Tony's relationship with Johnny Sack back on thin ice. Meadow helps get her boyfriend Finn a job. A.J. ponders a 'maximum-security summer' at Casa

S5·E10 Core

Cold Cuts

May 9, 2004 · 53 min

Tony B. and Christopher unearth some old memories during an otherwise idyllic trip to the country. Tony and Carmela plan another party. Janice lands in anger-management therapy aft

S5·E11 Core

The Test Dream

May 16, 2004 · 50 min

Tony escapes to the Plaza Hotel for a night of rest and relaxation, but his dreams are haunted by past faces. Another casualty falls in the war between Johnny Sack and Little Carmi

S5·E12 Mytharc

Long Term Parking

May 23, 2004 · 57 min

With the feds pulling a new trump card, Adriana ponders her options. Tony B. unloads some heavy baggage on Tony, and vice-versa. Johnny Sack makes Tony an offer he can refuse, and

S5·E13 Mytharc

All Due Respect

Jun 6, 2004 · 55 min

In the Season Five finale, Tony's crew circles the wagons as Johnny Sack turns up the heat. Carmela counts her blessings. Christopher is freaked out by an unexpected visitor. Benny

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