The Sopranos is a celebrated crime drama series available on HBO that first aired in 1999. The show revolves around New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and his complicated journey to balance his home life and his criminal organization. With seven successful seasons, The Sopranos has become an iconic show in the television industry. However, it's not to say that every episode of the show is a hit. Here, we will be ranking the worst episodes of The Sopranos according to critic reviews.
The Sopranos has been praised for its writing, directing, character development, and its exploration of the human condition. One of the main aspects of the show is its masterful storytelling, making it hard to pick out the bad episodes. However, there are some episodes that are considered to be among the worst in the series.
In this article, we will be ranking the worst episodes of The Sopranos and why they are not as well-received as the other episodes. We will also be discussing why some of the worst episodes are still worth watching. So, let's get started and explore the worst episodes of The Sopranos.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 24, 2024.
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Tony discovers that he has a tender spot for Ralphie's new racing horse. He spends more time at the stables than with Carmela, who is angry over a new financial arrangement. The Feds turn up the pressure on Adriana, while Janice makes her move on a grieving Bobby.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 980 votes.
Chris meets and beats the stars, while Artie turns violent after having his hospitality abused.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 836 votes.
Tony plays both ends against the middle in a construction dispute, while Pussy has a revealing meeting with an FBI agent. Livia becomes suspicious of Janice as she starts to get cozy. Junior is released from jail, but finds himself working on a tight leash under Tony's thumb.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 1245 votes.
Tony B. makes an honest effort to go straight as he prepares to open his own massage studio, but a mysterious bag of money tempts him back to his old habits. A.J. moves back in with his mother after a fight with Tony, while Carmela pursues her relationship with her son's guidance counselor.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 848 votes.
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
The episode was rated 7.61 from 771 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 836 votes.
Sylvio and Ralphie plan to take action when they learn that a group of Native-Americans plan to protest the annual Columbus Day Parade. Bobby is devastated when his wife is killed in a car accident. Paulie continues to leak information to Johnny Sack from jail, while Janice puts an end to her fling with Ralphie.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 991 votes.
Tony pays a visit to his father's gravesite and meets a woman who claims to be his father's mistress. Tony forges a relationship with her as he learns more about his past. Christopher takes a friend from rehab to the executive poker game, but he soon goes from sponsor to strong-arm man when his friend can't pay his debts.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 846 votes.
Tensions mount between Jersey and New York when Tony and Carmine argue over the profits from a real estate scam. Janice grows impatient with Bobby's grief, while Tony makes a decision about his therapy. Junior must find a new course of action to get out of his trial when the judge rejects his latest defense strategy.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 910 votes.
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 Carmine, and Tony B. heads to New York for revenge.
The episode was rated 7.35 from 872 votes.
