Season 3 poster

Season 3

(2001)

Overview

In season three, the federal wiretap begins and Meadow goes to college. Tony faces challenges from some tough newcomers, such as hothead Ralph Cifaretto, New York crime boss Johnny Sack and a sexy car saleswoman.

Cast

James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano
James Gandolfini

as Tony Soprano

Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano
Edie Falco

as Carmela Soprano

Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow Soprano
Jamie-Lynn Sigler

as Meadow Soprano

Robert Iler as A.J. Soprano
Robert Iler

as A.J. Soprano

Lorraine Bracco as Jennifer Melfi
Lorraine Bracco

as Jennifer Melfi

Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti
Michael Imperioli

as Christopher Moltisanti

Steven Van Zandt as Silvio Dante
Steven Van Zandt

as Silvio Dante

Tony Sirico as Paulie Gualtieri
Tony Sirico

as Paulie Gualtieri

Dominic Chianese as Corrado 'Junior' Soprano
Dominic Chianese

as Corrado 'Junior' Soprano

Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano
Aida Turturro

as Janice Soprano

Drea de Matteo as Adriana La Cerva
Drea de Matteo

as Adriana La Cerva

Episodes

Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood poster

Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood 7.7

March 4, 2001

While the Soprano family goes about their day-to-day activities, the FBI begins an elaborate operation to bug their hom…

Proshai, Livushka poster

Proshai, Livushka 7.5

March 4, 2001

Tony's concerns that his mother will rat him out to the feds expire when she, literally, does. Later, Janice arrives to…

Fortunate Son poster

Fortunate Son 7.5

March 11, 2001

Christopher finds that being a 'made' man isn't all it's cracked up to be. Meanwhile, Janice moves into her mother's ho…

Employee of the Month poster

Employee of the Month 7.9

March 18, 2001

Dr. Melfi's attempts to steer Tony into behavior-modification therapy take a detour when a personal crisis gets in the …

Another Toothpick poster

Another Toothpick 7.8

March 25, 2001

Bobby 'Bacala' Baccilieri Sr. comes out of retirement to deal with a young hothead named Mustang Sally--much to the cha…

University poster

University 8.2

April 1, 2001

Ralph's volatile relationship with a Bada Bing stripper and his obsession with the movie 'Gladiator' combine to put a d…

Second Opinion poster

Second Opinion 7.7

April 8, 2001

Tony convinces Uncle Junior to seek a second opinion for his cancer treatment. Meanwhile, Carmela debates whether or no…

He Is Risen poster

He Is Risen 7.7

April 15, 2001

As Thanksgiving approaches, Tony's feud with Ralph escalates, despite the intervention of Johnny Sack. At a frat-house …

The Telltale Moozadell poster

The Telltale Moozadell 7.7

April 22, 2001

Tony gives Carmela a sapphire ring for her birthday...and Christopher gives Adriana her very own music club. Anthony Jr…

To Save Us All from Satan's Power poster

To Save Us All from Satan's Power 7.9

April 29, 2001

A somnolent visit with the ghosts of Christmas past lands Tony back on Melfi's couch. With the annual pork-store holida…

Pine Barrens poster

Pine Barrens 9.0

May 6, 2001

Paulie and Christopher are engulfed in a nightmarish journey into the South Jersey woods while trying to collect a debt…

Amour Fou poster

Amour Fou 8.4

May 13, 2001

Inspired by a tale from Ralph about how his father got 'made,' Jackie Jr. decides to 'make his move' in organized crime…

Army of One poster

Army of One 8.4

May 20, 2001

Yet another academic misstep by A.J. forces his parents to contemplate military school. Tony orders Ralph to deal perso…