The Sopranos season 6

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The Sopranos
Season 6
Blu-ray cover for both parts
Starring
No. of episodes21
Release
Original networkHBO
Original releaseMarch 12, 2006 (2006-3-12) –
June 10, 2007 (2007-6-10)
Season chronology
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Season 5
List of episodes

The sixth and final season of the HBO drama series The Sopranos began on March 12, 2006, and concluded on June 10, 2007. The season consists of 21 episodes split into two parts; the first 12 episodes began airing on March 12, 2006, and ended on June 4, 2006, and the final 9 episodes began airing on April 8, 2007, with the series finale airing on June 10, 2007. The season was initially meant to consist of twenty episodes, but creator David Chase asked for one more to properly round out the story. The first part was released on DVD in region 1 on November 7, 2006,[1] and on Blu-ray on December 19, 2006.[2] The second part was released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 23, 2007.[3]

The first part of the season focuses on the possibility of redemption as various members of the New Jersey crime family are offered chances to change their behavior, especially mob boss Tony Soprano, who confronts a spiritual awakening following a near-death experience. The second part focuses on the Soprano crime family suffering through the consequences of their actions as they come into conflict with their New York enemies.

Ratings and critical reception were both strong during the sixth season of The Sopranos, but the ending was controversial. The Sopranos won Outstanding Drama Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards for the second part of season six.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e These actors are only credited as main cast for one episode each.

Recurring cast

  • Dwight Harris
    (8 episodes), an FBI counter-terrorism agent who consorts with Tony.
  • Kelli Lombardo Moltisanti
    (7 episodes), Chris's girlfriend.
  • Jewish
    associate and adviser.
  • Blanca Selgado
    (5 episodes), a single mother that A.J. takes an interest in.
  • Drea de Matteo as Adriana La Cerva (2 episodes), Chris's former fiancée.
  • Chris Caldovino as
    Billy Leotardo
    (1 episode)

Episodes

Season 6 episodes
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
Part I
661"Members Only"Tim Van PattenTerence WinterMarch 12, 2006 (2006-3-12)9.47[4]
Sixteen months later, a
Johnny to secure a meeting, where Phil agrees to pay the man. As Junior continues to deteriorate, Melfi recommends he be put in a nursing home, but Tony, feeling guilt over doing the same thing to Livia, refuses. With Janice
refusing to take care of Junior, Tony goes to his house, where a confused Junior shoots him in the stomach. Tony manages to dial 911 before passing out.
672"Join the Club"David NutterDavid ChaseMarch 19, 2006 (2006-3-19)9.18[5]
Tony awakens in a
Alzheimer's
. Tony returns to his hotel room and picks up the phone, but puts it back down and stares at the flashing light.
683"Mayham"Jack BenderMatthew WeinerMarch 26, 2006 (2006-3-26)8.93[5]
Blundetto, who promises him he is "going home" but has to let go of his "business" as a shadowy female figure watches them. Meadow's voice calls to Tony and he wakes up. Chris excitedly tells Tony about Cleaver, only to notice an Ojibwe
saying taped to the wall: "Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while, a great wind carries me across the sky."
694"The Fleshy Part of the Thigh"Alan TaylorDiane Frolov & Andrew SchneiderApril 2, 2006 (2006-4-2)8.83[5]
A recovering Tony befriends two other patients, a rapper and a physicist. He admits to the physicist that while in the coma, he realized that everyone is part of "something bigger." As he is being discharged, a paramedic he accused of stealing from him tries to pay him back, but Tony waives his debt. Outside for the first time since the shooting, he declares that "from now on, every day is a gift." Bobby overhears the rapper's friend wishing for similar notoriety and agrees to non-fatally shoot him for cash. Paulie is horrified to learn from his dying nun aunt that she is actually his mother, having had an affair with a soldier that resulted in his birth. He skips her funeral and informs Nucci Gualtieri, actually his aunt, that he will no longer be providing for her, despite Tony reminding him that she loved him as her son. After the man who ran Tony and Johnny's legitimate sanitation business dies, his son plans to sell the company. Tony settles a price for his share with Phil and allows it to be sold, but Paulie attacks the son and demands a monthly payment that will cover Nucci's retirement bills.
705"Mr. & Mrs. John Sacrimoni Request..."Steve BuscemiTerence WinterApril 9, 2006 (2006-4-9)8.58[6]
Johnny is granted temporary release to attend his daughter's wedding, where he asks Tony to kill Lupertazzi
gay club
and he goes into hiding. As Tony refuses to talk to Melfi about the shooting, he notes that his men are giving him "certain looks" since his return from the hospital. She advises him to "act as if you are not feeling vulnerable," and so he picks a fight with his bodyguard in front of his men and wins, only to vomit blood in the bathroom afterwards.
716"Live Free or Die"Tim Van PattenDavid Chase & Terence Winter and Robin Green & Mitchell BurgessApril 16, 2006 (2006-4-16)7.94[7]
Chris is told by a man in his
white collar crime, argues with Finn about the treatment of financial criminals compared to those involved in the mob, storming out when he points out that Vito may be killed for his sexuality. Vito flees the state when men are sent to collect him, but is forced to travel on foot when his car breaks down. He winds up in a small town in New Hampshire
, where he decides to stay after becoming enamored with its friendly atmosphere.
727"Luxury Lounge"Danny LeinerMatthew WeinerApril 23, 2006 (2006-4-23)8.49[8]
Artie confronts Tony after learning that he ate at a rival restaurant, but ignores his suggestions to improve Nuovo Vesuvio's declining quality. American Express stops doing business with him after Benny Fazio and a hostess he has been having an affair with run a credit card scam on Artie's customers, so he fires her and beats up Benny. Tony forces them to make peace and has Benny have dinner at Nuovo Vesuvio, but Artie references Benny's affair in front of his wife and Benny forces his hand into a vat of boiling sauce. Tony suggests therapy to Artie but is angrily rejected. Chris organizes a successful hit on Millio before going to Los Angeles to cast actors for Cleaver. He meets with Ben Kingsley, who gets distracted by the hotel's luxury lounge, which offers him free items. When Chris tries to intimidate Kingsley into getting access to the lounge, he mentions that awards show presenters are given lounge goods worth thousands of dollars. Chris mugs Lauren Bacall and gives her items to Tony, who is annoyed with him for not being in New Jersey
to stop Benny.
738"Johnny Cakes"Tim Van PattenDiane Frolov & Andrew SchneiderApril 30, 2006 (2006-4-30)8.54[9]
Despite his parents offering him work, A.J. spends his time sitting around the house or in nightclubs. He takes a knife to Junior's facility, but drops it when Junior, mistaking him for Tony, begs him to take him home. He is arrested Tony is forced to
realtor who offers to buy a local store to turn it into a Jamba Juice
. He rejects the deals until the price reaches half a million, and they kiss after agreeing on the sale. Tony stops himself from having sex with her and redirects his frustration at Carmela when he returns home.
749"The Ride"Alan TaylorTerence WinterMay 7, 2006 (2006-5-7)8.49[10]
Chris marries his girlfriend after learning that she is pregnant. While driving back from a business trip, he and Tony steal expensive wine from bikers who are robbing a liquor store. Chris breaks his sobriety when he and Tony toast his marriage with the wine, and they reminisce about their bond, as well as the day Chris gave up
Virgin Mary
. Terrified, he reconciles with Nucci.
7510"Moe n' Joe"Steve ShillMatthew WeinerMay 14, 2006 (2006-5-14)8.13[11]
Vito finds himself bored with everyday work. He steals Jim's car and leaves, only to crash into another car. When the owner refuses to take cash and goes to call the police, Vito kills him. After Bobby's eye is badly injured while making collections, Tony admits to Melfi that he treats him and Janice unfairly because of resentments he carries from their childhood, and Melfi points out that Janice may remind him of Livia. Knowing that a
plea deal with the FBI would result in losing most of his assets, Johnny asks Tony to get the owners of a company Johnny is a partner in to sell. Tony agrees so long as he sells his house to Janice at a discounted price. Johnny pleads guilty and admits in court that he is part of the mafia
, earning universal contempt from his peers. Janice begins to cry while thanking Tony for getting her the house, and Carmela, assuming she is upset, comforts her while Tony rolls his eyes.
7611"Cold Stones"Tim Van PattenDiane Frolov & Andrew Schneider and David ChaseMay 21, 2006 (2006-5-21)8.18[12]
Carmela discovers that A.J. has been fired from his job. Tony admits to Melfi that he wants to hit A.J., and she points out that Carmela protects A.J. as he wishes Livia protected him. He tries to speak civilly to A.J. about getting him a job, but smashes the windshield of his car when he complains. Vito meets with Tony and asks to return to the family, but Tony's men disapprove, and Phil, particularly hateful because he is related to Vito by marriage, demands his death. Vito returns to his family and calls Jim, who rejects him. Phil and his men ambush Vito, killing and
Rosalie and is enamored with the architecture. She dreams about Adriana walking her deceased[c] dog near the Eiffel Tower
, and a policeman comments that "someone needs to tell her she's dead."
7712"Kaisha"Alan TaylorTerence Winter and David Chase & Matthew WeinerJune 4, 2006 (2006-6-4)8.91[13]
Tony has Benny blow up Phil's
heart attack. Tony visits Phil in the hospital, telling him about what he learned in his coma and encouraging him to instead focus on family, which moves him. Tony tries to seduce the realtor, unaware that she is seeing Chris. Having met in his recovery group, Chris begins using heroin with her. Tony spots the two talking, and Chris is forced to admit the truth so he does not find out about the drugs. Tony acts indifferent, but expresses jealousy to Melfi, who commends his restraint. While at work, A.J. meets and starts dating single mother Blanca Selgado. A group of youths that regularly bother her hang out outside her house, and A.J. bribes them to leave her alone. After Adriana's mother tries to kill herself, Carmela posits hiring a private investigator to find her. Tony has Silvio get the stop order lifted, and she drops the idea. The Sopranos's relatives come to their house for Christmas
, and A.J. brings Blanca and her son. As the families sit together, Carmela takes Tony's hand.
Part II
7813"Soprano Home Movies"Tim Van PattenDiane Frolov & Andrew Schneider and David Chase & Matthew WeinerApril 8, 2007 (2007-4-8)7.66[14]
Eight months later, Phil returns from recovery and declares intent to enjoy life with his family. The gun Tony dropped
RICO
case against him. As he watches Janice's gift, a compilation of old videos of him playing with his sisters, Bobby returns to the cabin and holds his young daughter as he looks out at the lake.
7914"Stage 5"Alan TaylorTerence WinterApril 15, 2007 (2007-4-15)7.42[15]
Cleaver premieres, and everyone but Tony seems to notice the parallels between the film and his, Chris, and Adriana's relationship. After Carmela points this out to him and confronts Chris, Chris forces Dolan to pretend as though he stole the plot from another film. Unconvinced, Tony tearfully admits his suspicion to Melfi that Chris hates him and Cleaver was his way of showing this. With Johnny dying of lung cancer in prison, Lupertazzi capo Faustino Santoro has Phil's successor killed at a dinner with Silvio. Little Carmine declines to get involved when Tony presses him, not wanting to risk his own life. Johnny takes up smoking again and learns from an orderly that he may have longer to live than anticipated, only to die soon after. Phil celebrates Billy's birthday, but tells a capo that he was weak when he did not act after Billy's death[e] and promises that he will not make that mistake again. At the baptism of Chris's daughter, he and Tony embrace, their expressions blank.
8015"Remember When"Phil AbrahamTerence WinterApril 22, 2007 (2007-4-22)6.85[14]
The FBI discover the body of Tony's first murder, forcing him and Paulie to go to
Pussy, where he asks if he will "stand up" when "my time comes." He sends the Sopranos an expensive espresso machine the next day. After Santoro takes food off Phil's plate at a dinner, Phil has him killed, making him the official boss of the Lupertazzi family. Junior gambles with the other patients in his facility, but is shut down by another patient. Junior attacks him, getting him put on a new set of medications. An ill-tempered young patient who he has befriended encourages him not to take them. He is threatened with transfer if he does not comply, disappointing Junior's friend, who he calls "Anthony" while trying to make up with him. He breaks Junior's arm and Junior later receives animal-assisted therapy
, sitting apart from the other patients with his gaze vacant.
8116"Chasing It"Tim Van PattenMatthew WeinerApril 29, 2007 (2007-4-29)6.76[16]
As Tony continues to lose his bets, he offers to pay Hesh a
Jewish jokes at his expense. Carmela sells the spec house despite feeling guilt over the wood's quality, and Tony demands a cut of the profit so he can bet it, but she refuses. His bet pays off, leaving him enraged at the money he could have made, and they violently argue. They later make up and Carmela admits her fear about the threats in their lives, but Tony insists he is "way up" after surviving being shot. Vito's son begins acting out and his mother requests money from Tony so they can relocate. When the boy is expelled from school for defecating in front of his bullies, Tony decides to pay, but gambles away the money and instead pays for him to be sent to a boot camp
that allows the students to be beaten. A.J. proposes to Blanca and she initially accepts, but later breaks up with him. Hesh's girlfriend dies, and Tony finally pays back his loan, offering minimal condolences.
8217"Walk Like a Man"Terence WinterTerence WinterMay 6, 2007 (2007-5-6)7.16[17]
A.J. falls into a depression and his parents send him to a therapist. Tony has him spend time with Carlo's son, and A.J. helps him abduct and torture a debtor. Tony tells Melfi that he intended to quit therapy, but feels he has to stay now that A.J. is suffering due to his "rotten genes." Chris notices that Tony is talking to him less, and he points out that Chris never comes to the Bada Bing or Satriale's anymore, despite his insistence that the alcohol there make him anxious. Paulie's cousin steals from Chris's father-in-law's store and Paulie refuses him a cut of the profits, so Chris throws his cousin out a window. Paulie tears up Chris's lawn with his car, and Tony helps them make peace, during which Chris decides to drink with the crew. Paulie makes several crude jokes about Chris's daughter, and he leaves when he notices Tony laughing. With his sponsor out of town, he goes to Dolan's house and tries to give him mob stories to write about until he harshly says that "you're in the mafia!" Chris kills him and returns home, where he rights a tree in his yard that Paulie knocked over.
8318"Kennedy and Heidi"Alan TaylorMatthew Weiner and David ChaseMay 13, 2007 (2007-5-13)6.49[18]
Phil learns that the waste Tony has been sending to the sanitation business contains
comare. He has a winning streak in roulette, mumbles "he's dead," and collapses in a fit of laughter. As the waste is dumped into a lake, Tony watches the sun rise over the Red Rock Canyon
with the stripper. He sees a flash of light in the sky and cries "I get it!"
8419"The Second Coming"Tim Van PattenTerence WinterMay 20, 2007 (2007-5-20)7.34[19]
8520"The Blue Comet"Alan TaylorDavid Chase and Matthew WeinerJune 3, 2007 (2007-6-3)8.02[20]
Silvio kills Carlo's cousin for trying to work with the Lupertazzis. Phil orders Tony, Silvio and Bobby killed. The FBI warns Tony, and he orders a hit on Phil. In
inpatient
, A.J. notices his friend's ex-girlfriend and the two begin seeing each other after they are discharged. Janice tells Tony that Junior's savings can no longer pay for his facility and asks him to help, but he refuses. Melfi, at a dinner with her colleagues, hears about the study again, and she later reads it and realizes it applies to Tony perfectly. As he complains about his children in his next session, she becomes increasingly vindictive and tells him she intends to stop treating him when he compares her to Carmela. He argues with her, but she remains unmoved and closes the door after he leaves. The hitmen go to the house of Phil's comare, mistaking her father for him, and kill them both. Tony learns of the failed hit and orders everyone to go underground, but Bobby is killed and Silvio is shot, putting him in a possibly permanent coma. Tony orders Carmela to go into hiding and tries to get A.J. to do the same, but when he begins to cry over Bobby, Tony drags him out of bed and throws him to the floor. He goes to a safe house and lies in bed, clutching the rifle Bobby gave him.
8621"Made in America"David ChaseDavid ChaseJune 10, 2007 (2007-6-10)11.90[21]
Tony gives the FBI information on a pair of suspicious
Muslim men who hang around the Bada Bing in exchange for Phil's general location in Long Island. Phil rejects peace and warns his underboss, Butchie DeConcini, that there will be consequences for failing to kill Tony. Butchie agrees to a truce with Tony in exchange for sanctioning Phil's death and paying Janice for Bobby's hit. Tony's men find Phil and kill him. A.J. announces his intent to join the army, but his parents convince him to work for Little Carmine's production company instead. Meadow gets engaged to her boyfriend and is fully dedicated to becoming a white-collar lawyer, leaving Tony disappointed that she is now working adjacent to his criminal life. Carlo disappears after his son is arrested, and Tony's lawyer suspects that he may become an informant. Tony offers Carlo's position to Paulie, who reluctantly accepts. Janice visits Junior, now in a state facility, and tries to tell him of Bobby's death. When Tony learns that Janice is trying to get Junior's remaining money, he speaks to him for the first time since the shooting and tries to convince him to give it to Bobby's children, but Junior does not recognize him. Tony reminds him of how he "ran North Jersey," and leaves in tears when Junior murmurs "well, that's nice." Tony meets his family in a diner. He tells Carmela that Carlo will be testifying against him, and A.J. reminds him to "remember the good times."[h]
A man who has been staring at them goes to the restroom next to their table, and as Meadow enters the diner, Tony looks up and the shot cuts to black.

Reception

Critical reviews

On the review aggregator website Metacritic, the sixth season scored 96 out of 100, based on 18 reviews, indicating "Universal acclaim".[22] On Rotten Tomatoes, the first half of the season has an 89% approval rating with an average score of 9.8/10 based on 37 reviews with the following critical consensus: "The Sopranos' final season craftily builds to its anticipated climax with more of the dark humor and heartfelt characterizations that made it one of television's strongest series."[23] The second half of the season has an 84% approval rating with an average score of 8.5/10 based on 31 reviews with the following critical consensus: "America's first crime family bows out in a chilling cut to black during a meditative final season that is debatably cruel to audience expectations but wholly committed to its thematic integrity."[24]

In

Time Out New York, Andrew Johnston placed The Sopranos at the top of his list of the best TV of 2007, stating: "Even before the final episode aired, the last half-season of David Chase's Garden State gangland saga embodied everything that was great about The Sopranos. Then came the Chase-directed 'Made in America,' which miraculously restored Journey's street cred and created the kind of zeitgeist moment that wasn't supposed to be possible anymore in a fragmented, 600-channel cable universe. Lots of TV dramas are compared to novels these days, but few others (maybe only The Wire) have achieved the scope and substance of literary fiction while painting between the lines of small-screen convention."[25]

Awards and nominations

Part 1 (2006)

Year Association Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2006 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Drama Series Nominated [26]
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Michael Imperioli (episodes: "Luxury Lounge" + "The Ride") Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series David Nutter (episode: "Join the Club") Nominated
Tim Van Patten (episode: "Members Only") Nominated
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Terrence Winter (episode: "Members Only
")
Won
2006 Golden Globe Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series Edie Falco Nominated [27]
2006 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series Entire Cast Nominated [28]
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series James Gandolfini Nominated
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Edie Falco Nominated
2006 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series David Nutter (episode: "Join the Club") Nominated
Tim Van Patten (episode: "Members Only") Nominated
2006
Writers Guild of America Awards Best Dramatic Series Won
2006 TCA Awards Program of the Year Nominated
Outstanding Achievement in Drama Nominated
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Drama James Gandolfini Nominated

Part 2 (2007)

Year Association Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2007 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Drama Series Won [29]
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
The Second Coming
")
Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
The Second Coming
")
Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Michael Imperioli (episode: "Walk Like a Man") Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Lorraine Bracco (episode: "The Blue Comet") Nominated
Aida Turturro (episode: "Soprano Home Movies") Nominated
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series Tim Daly (episode: "Walk Like a Man") Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series Alan Taylor (episode: "Kennedy and Heidi") Won
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series David Chase (episode: "Made in America") Won
David Chase, Matthew Weiner (episode: "Kennedy and Heidi") Nominated
Terrence Winter (episode: "The Second Coming
")
Nominated
2007
Golden Globe Award
Best Actress in a Drama Series Edie Falco Nominated [30]
2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series Entire Cast Won [31]
Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series James Gandolfini Won
Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Edie Falco Won
2007 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series David Chase (episode: "Made in America") Nominated
Tim Van Patten (episode: "Soprano Home Movies") Nominated
2007
Writers Guild of America Awards Best Dramatic Series Nominated
Best Dramatic Episode
Terrence Winter (episode: "The Second Coming
")
Won
2007 TCA Awards Outstanding Achievement in Drama Won

Notes

  1. ^ As depicted in "In Camelot".
  2. ^ As depicted in "Unidentified Black Males".
  3. ^ Killed in "The Strong, Silent Type".
  4. ^ As depicted in "All Due Respect".
  5. ^ As depicted in "The Test Dream".
  6. ^ As depicted in "No Show".
  7. ^ As depicted in "D-Girl".
  8. ^ A reference to "I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano", where Tony told him the same thing.

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