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The Sopranos: Season 6

21 episodes Premiered Mar 12, 2006 Updated Oct 2, 2026

In the final season of The Sopranos, Tony Soprano confronts a series of escalating crises that impact both his domestic life and his criminal organization. As the narrative arc reaches its conclusion, Tony faces significant pressure from law enforcement, while his wife and children make individual choices that fundamentally alter the landscape of the Soprano family home. Simultaneously, Tony experiences growing doubt

Previously on The Sopranos

Season 6 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 mob boss who heads a criminal organization.
  • ⚡ Tony experiences panic attacks and personal difficulties that lead him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.
  • ⚡ Tony maintains an ongoing professional relationship with his psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi.
  • ⚡ The series explores the constant conflict between Tony's home life and his responsibilities as the head of a criminal organization.
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Season overview

In the final season of The Sopranos, Tony Soprano confronts a series of escalating crises that impact both his domestic life and his criminal organization. As the narrative arc reaches its conclusion, Tony faces significant pressure from law enforcement, while his wife and children make individual choices that fundamentally alter the landscape of the Soprano family home. Simultaneously, Tony experiences growing doubt regarding the loyalty of his closest associates within his business. He finds himself in a position where no one in his inner circle is above suspicion, forcing him to navigate a landscape of uncertainty and potential betrayal. Throughout these developments, Tony continues to manage the ongoing difficulties of balancing his responsibilities as a New Jersey mob boss with the demands of his personal life. These professional and personal stressors continue to affect his mental state, a recurring theme throughout his journey. The season serves as the culmination of the series, detailing the final challenges faced by Tony as he attempts to maintain control over his criminal enterprise and his family amidst mounting external and internal threats.

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Season 6 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S6·E1 Mytharc

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Mar 12, 2006 · 52 min

Gene Pontecorvo makes a final break from the mob life, while Junior's paranoid delusions could be the end of Tony.

S6·E2 Core

Join the Club

Mar 19, 2006 · 54 min

The family tries to cope with Tony's hospitalization and possibly impending death, while Tony begins to hallucinate a new life parallel to his own.

S6·E3 Core

Mayham

Mar 26, 2006 · 56 min

While the gang begins to turn on itself, Tony finds himself at the threshold.

S6·E4 Core

The Fleshy Part of the Thigh

Apr 2, 2006 · 58 min

Tony goes home and returns to business, perhaps with a new frame of mind. Paulie receives a shock about his mother.

S6·E5 Core

Mr. & Mrs. John Sacrimoni Request...

Apr 9, 2006 · 53 min

Johnny Sack asks for permission to get out of jail for his daughters wedding; Tony's on the look out for personal protection.

S6·E6 Core

Live Free or Die

Apr 16, 2006 · 55 min

Tony seeks guidance from overseas to solve a local problem; and decides whether a top earner deserves another chance.

S6·E7 Core

Luxury Lounge

Apr 23, 2006 · 55 min

Chris meets and beats the stars, while Artie turns violent after having his hospitality abused.

S6·E8 Core

Johnny Cakes

Apr 30, 2006 · 54 min

Vito considers starting a new life in New Hampshire, while Anthony continues his pursuit of revenge against Junior.

S6·E9 Core

The Ride

May 7, 2006 · 54 min

Paulie finds public opinion turned against him after an amusement ride accident, while Chris tries to start a new life as a husband and father.

S6·E10 Core

Moe n' Joe

May 14, 2006 · 54 min

Tony reflects on how growing up with Janice colors his attitudes now, while Vito tries to make a new life for himself in New Hampshire.

S6·E11 Core

Cold Stones

May 21, 2006 · 56 min

Phil takes out his revenge on Vito, while Tony grows frustrated with Anthony's lack of ambition or work ethic.

S6·E12 Core

Kaisha

Jun 4, 2006 · 59 min

Phil Leotardo seeks to continue a cycle of retaliation between the New York and Jersey families. Christopher wrestles with his addictions. Tony decides keeping Carmela occupied wit

S6·E13 Core

Soprano Home Movies

Apr 8, 2007 · 52 min

Bobby and Janice host a wild 47th birthday bash for Tony at their Adirondacks vacation home. Tony's actions following Johnny Sack's arrest come back to haunt him.

S6·E14 Core

Stage 5

Apr 15, 2007 · 56 min

Christopher's Cleaver premieres, showing Tony how he feels about him. Johnny Sack faces a health crisis. Phil Leotardo resents his family, and himself, for being weak and downtrodd

S6·E15 Core

Remember When

Apr 22, 2007 · 58 min

When Tony's first hit is about to be unearthed, he and Paulie flee to Florida, where Tony contemplates their friendship. Junior organizes a poker game at the institution. The New Y

S6·E16 Core

Chasing It

Apr 29, 2007 · 50 min

Maria Spatafore requests help from Tony for Vito, Jr. Tony's bad luck puts a rift between he and Hesh. A.J. makes a major choice regarding his future.

S6·E17 Core

Walk Like a Man

May 6, 2007 · 56 min

The relationship between Christopher and Paulie's falters, while A.J. grows depressed over his break-up with Blanca.

S6·E18 Core

Kennedy and Heidi

May 13, 2007 · 53 min

The Soprano and Lupertazzi crime families quarrel over asbestos removal. Tony deals with a problematic associate. Paulie suffers a devastating personal loss. A.J. questions his fri

S6·E19 Core

The Second Coming

May 20, 2007 · 53 min

Tony attempts to repair the rift between New Jersey and New York. A.J.'s depression struggle continues. A New York associate crosses the line with Meadow.

S6·E20 Mytharc

The Blue Comet

Jun 3, 2007 · 51 min

The spectre of disloyalty among the crew hangs over Tony as Phil Leotardo decides how to handle recent issues with the Soprano crime family. A hit gone wrong comes at a huge cost.

S6·E21 Mytharc

Made in America

Jun 10, 2007 · 61 min

Tony seeks to find a peace with the Leotardo crew while dealing with rumors a member of his own crew may have flipped. A.J. makes a decision regarding his future and Junior's slide

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