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The Sopranos
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Denial, Anger, Acceptance

  • Episode aired Jan 24, 1999
  • TV-MA
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
12K
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Steven Van Zandt and Tony Sirico in The Sopranos (1999)
CrimeDrama

Tony brokers a bruising Hasidic divorce, copes with Jackie's worsening cancer, and tries to keep Meadow's amphetamine-charged SAT prep quiet--while Junior sends lethal warnings to Christophe... Read allTony brokers a bruising Hasidic divorce, copes with Jackie's worsening cancer, and tries to keep Meadow's amphetamine-charged SAT prep quiet--while Junior sends lethal warnings to Christopher's crew.Tony brokers a bruising Hasidic divorce, copes with Jackie's worsening cancer, and tries to keep Meadow's amphetamine-charged SAT prep quiet--while Junior sends lethal warnings to Christopher's crew.

  • Director
    • Nick Gomez
  • Writers
    • David Chase
    • Mark Saraceni
  • Stars
    • James Gandolfini
    • Lorraine Bracco
    • Edie Falco
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nick Gomez
    • Writers
      • David Chase
      • Mark Saraceni
    • Stars
      • James Gandolfini
      • Lorraine Bracco
      • Edie Falco
    • 20User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    James Gandolfini
    James Gandolfini
    • Tony Soprano
    Lorraine Bracco
    Lorraine Bracco
    • Dr. Jennifer Melfi
    Edie Falco
    Edie Falco
    • Carmela Soprano
    Michael Imperioli
    Michael Imperioli
    • Christopher Moltisanti
    Dominic Chianese
    Dominic Chianese
    • Junior Soprano
    Vincent Pastore
    Vincent Pastore
    • Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero
    • (credit only)
    Steven Van Zandt
    Steven Van Zandt
    • Silvio Dante
    Tony Sirico
    Tony Sirico
    • Paulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri
    Robert Iler
    Robert Iler
    • A.J. Soprano
    • (credit only)
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    • Meadow Soprano
    Nancy Marchand
    Nancy Marchand
    • Livia Soprano
    Michael Rispoli
    Michael Rispoli
    • Jackie Aprile
    Jerry Adler
    Jerry Adler
    • Hesh Rabkin
    John Ventimiglia
    John Ventimiglia
    • Artie Bucco
    Kathrine Narducci
    Kathrine Narducci
    • Charmaine Bucco
    • (as Katherine Narducci)
    Ned Eisenberg
    Ned Eisenberg
    • Ariel
    Chuck Low
    Chuck Low
    • Shlomo Teittleman
    Al Sapienza
    Al Sapienza
    • Mikey Palmice
    • Director
      • Nick Gomez
    • Writers
      • David Chase
      • Mark Saraceni
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    9jackDee-56565

    denial anger acceptance revisited review

    I honestly love this episode with silvo and Paulie failing to get someone in the back of the boot and even the subplots were great in this episode , no one cares what Anthony was doing I always felt the actor was not that great and aj had literally no real arc in the series at all but everything else in the episode was great.
    9dcdude-26988

    9/10, Amazing

    This wasn't actually that bad of an episode. This was definitely my favorite so far, because this brought so much into one episode. The dynamics, the character development, just everything is amazing. Anyways, my favorite characters in this episode were Tony, Meadow, and Carmela. My favorite things about this episode were the ending, the Protagonist, and the storyline. This definitely should be at least one decimal point higher, at least. I am excited to see if the future episodes are as good at this one, even though this was was amazing in every way. So yeah, this is a very fun TV series so far, nothing to emotional.
    10eliaspersson-46934

    Masterpiece

    I think this episode is an underrated masterpiece.

    The dialogue is so so damn good and i also like the scene in the end which is a little godfather reference i think.
    9and_mikkelsen

    Sending a message!

    Another solid episode from a show that really starts to grab my attention with its characters and plot! Its thrilling and exciting to see where things are going and how the characters develop!

    Tony really gets to shine in this episode with some great insults and moments that shows his inner struggles that he wont alaways admit, but than you can see and feel! There really are some great and funny lines of dialogue!

    I loved the scenes with Jackie too! The subbtle details showing how he might be in shock that his time is up at some point!

    The emding was where the show REALLY steps up! No mercy! No compromise! Its Television at its finnest!
    10ntvnyr30

    "And the Romans, where are they today?" "You're looking at them a**hole."

    One of all-time favorite episodes of "The Sopranos". The line above was uttered by a Hasedic Jew whose hotel Tony will soon take over. The plot line is strong as it shows how the mob takes over legitimate businesses.

    There are many great things about this episode--I don't know which is better, the line above or the "nurse" who visits Jackie Aprile in the hospital (I think it's the nurse).

    The ending is awesome as Junior sends a message to Tony's crew over the strains of Meadow's choir group's haunting song (a la "The Godfather"). Great episode--one of the many that first season that got me hooked. I miss the Mikey Palmice character--he was whacked too soon.

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    • Trivia
      Carmela calls Meadow's friend Hunter "Cacciatore" at one point. Cacciatore means hunter in Italian.
    • Goofs
      Paulie and Silvio meet with the Chassid, Ariel. He is shown wearing a wedding band on his left hand. However, Chassidic men do not wear rings. Also, Ariel does not have a full beard, but only has a few days' growth.
    • Quotes

      Ariel: You ever heard of the Masada? For two years, 900 Jews held their own against 15,000 Roman soldiers. They chose death before enslavement. The Romans? Where are they now?

      Tony Soprano: You're looking at them, asshole.

    • Connections
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 24, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • 535 NJ-23, Wayne, New Jersey, USA(Hasidic motel/Flyaway Motel)
    • Production companies
      • Chase Films
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
      • Brad Grey Television
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    • Runtime
      • 45m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 1.78 : 1

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