The Sopranos: Season 3

2001
13 episodes

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.

Season 3 of The Sopranos premiered on March 4, 2001 and has 13 episodes, from "Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood" to "Army of One". The last episode aired on May 20, 2001.

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Episodes

Episode 1Mr. Ruggerio's NeighborhoodAired March 4, 2001
While the Soprano family goes about their day-to-day activities, the FBI begins an elaborate operation to bug their home. Tony ponders his options when Patsy starts asking too many questions about his brother's death.
- 49m
- Directed by Allen Coulter
- Written by David Chase
Guest stars
- Michele DeCesare Hunter Scangarelo
- Saundra Santiago Jean Cusamano
- Louis Lombardi Skip Lipari
- Gary Perez Agent Marquez
- Erica Leerhsen Birgit Olafsdottir
- Albert Makhtsier Stasiu Wosilius
- Katalin Pota Lilliana Wosilius
- James Murtaugh Judge Lapper
Episode 2Proshai, LivushkaAired 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 arrange the funeral, which takes a bizarre turn.
- 57m
- Directed by Tim Van Patten
- Written by David Chase
Guest stars
- Steve Schirripa Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri
- Vincent Pastore Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero
- John Ventimiglia Artie Bucco
- Marcia Haufrecht Fanny
- Nicole Burdette Barbara Giglione
- Peter McRobbie Father Felix
- Katalin Pota Lilliana Wosilius
- Nancy Marchand Livia Soprano (archive footage)
Episode 3Fortunate SonAired 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 house, where she soon gets a leg up on Livia's former housekeeper.
- 59m
- Directed by Henry J. Bronchtein
- Written by Todd A. Kessler
Guest stars
- Steve Schirripa Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri
- John Ventimiglia Artie Bucco
- Sal Petraccione George Piocosta
- Joseph Siravo Johnny Boy Soprano
- Laila Robins Young Livia Soprano
- David Mogentale Coach Goodwin
- Patrick Tully Noah Tannenbaum
- Peter Byrne Security Guard
Episode 4Employee of the MonthAired March 18, 2001
Dr. Melfi's attempts to steer Tony into behavior-modification therapy take a detour when a personal crisis gets in the way. Meanwhile, Ralph Cifaretto finds a way to endear himself to Jackie Jr.--but not to Tony.
- 53m
- Directed by John Patterson
- Written by Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green
Guest stars
- Will McCormack Jason La Penna
- Katalin Pota Lilliana Wosilius
- Gary Evans FBI Tech #1
- Glenn Kessler FBI Tech #2
- Peter Riegert Assemblyman Ronald Zellman
- Shaun Toub Arouk Abboubi
- Denise Borino-Quinn Ginny Sack
- Traci Godfrey Edwina Fowley
Episode 5Another ToothpickAired March 25, 2001
Bobby 'Bacala' Baccilieri Sr. comes out of retirement to deal with a young hothead named Mustang Sally--much to the chagrin of his son and Uncle Junior.
- 1h
- Directed by Jack Bender
- Written by Terence Winter
Guest stars
- Steve Schirripa Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri
- Paul Schulze Father Phil
- John Ventimiglia Artie Bucco
- Vincent J. Orofino Bryan Spatafore
- Gary Evans FBI Tech #1
- Glenn Kessler FBI Tech #2
- Peter Riegert Assemblyman Ronald Zellman
- Marie Donato 2 to 5 / 7 to 9
Episode 6UniversityAired April 1, 2001
Ralph's volatile relationship with a Bada Bing stripper and his obsession with the movie 'Gladiator' combine to put a damper on several boys'-nights-out sessions at the club. Meanwhile, at Columbia, Meadow's relationship with Noah is put to the test by her needy roommate Caitlin.
- 49m
- Directed by Allen Coulter
- Written by Terence Winter, David Chase, Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess
Guest stars
- Steve Schirripa Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri
- Patrick Tully Noah Tannenbaum
- Ariel Kiley Tracee
- Michael Garfield Len Tannenbaum
- Daniel T. Booth Waiter
- Yvette Mercedes Homeless Woman
- Richard Verdinio Police Officer
- Michette Ardente Mandee
Episode 7Second OpinionAired April 8, 2001
Tony convinces Uncle Junior to seek a second opinion for his cancer treatment. Meanwhile, Carmela debates whether or not to take Dr. Melfi's advice and see a shrink, Big Pussy's wife Angie regrets asking Carmela for some money to help her sick dog, and Christopher continues to endure a humiliating probation period at the hands of kinky Paulie.
- 1h
- Directed by Tim Van Patten
- Written by Lawrence Konner
Guest stars
- Steve Schirripa Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri
- Sully Boyar Dr. Krakower
- Tony Hale RN Collins
- Sam McMurray Dr. John Kennedy
- Frank Wood Dean Ross
- Ismail Bashey Dr. Mehta
- Frank Santorelli Georgie
- Dan Grimaldi Patsy Parisi
Episode 8He Is RisenAired April 15, 2001
As Thanksgiving approaches, Tony's feud with Ralph escalates, despite the intervention of Johnny Sack. At a frat-house mixer, Meadow and Jackie Jr. find they have more in common than mob-boss dads.
- 54m
- Directed by Allen Coulter
- Written by Todd A. Kessler, Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green
Guest stars
- John Ventimiglia Artie Bucco
- Peter Bogdanovich Dr. Elliot Kupferberg
- Annabella Sciorra Gloria Trillo
- Ari Graynor Caitlin Rucker
- Gregory Alan Williams Reverend James Jr.
- Jason Cerbone Jackie Aprile Jr.
- Andy Davoli Dino Zerilli
- Raymond Franza Donny K.
Episode 9The Telltale MoozadellAired April 22, 2001
Tony gives Carmela a sapphire ring for her birthday...and Christopher gives Adriana her very own music club. Anthony Jr. gets busted for vandalizing the school swimming pool, but finds the punishment doesn't fit the crime. Tony test-drives a new Mercedes--and the Mercedes saleswoman, Gloria.
- 56m
- Directed by Dan Attias
- Written by Michael Imperioli
Guest stars
- Will McCormack Jason LaPenna
- Lady Gaga Girl at Swimming Pool #2 (uncredited)
- John Ventimiglia Artie Bucco
- Turk Pipkin Aaron Arkaway
- Annabella Sciorra Gloria Trillo
- Jason Cerbone Jackie Aprile Jr.
- Andy Davoli Dino Zerilli
- Louis Crugnali Carlo Renzi
Episode 10To Save Us All from Satan's PowerAired April 29, 2001
A somnolent visit with the ghosts of Christmas past lands Tony back on Melfi's couch. With the annual pork-store holiday party approaching, Bacala reluctantly agrees to don the Santa suit that Pussy used to wear. Tony and Furio have a holiday surprise in store for the Russian who roughed up Janice.
- 46m
- Directed by Jack Bender
- Written by Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green
Guest stars
- Steve Schirripa Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri
- Vincent Pastore Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero
- John Ventimiglia Artie Bucco
- Dominick Charles Carbone Kevin Bonpensiero
- Jason Cerbone Jackie Aprile Jr.
- Joseph Badalucco Jr. Jimmy Altieri
- Frank Ciornei Slava Malevsky
- Michael Rispoli Jackie Aprile
Episode 11Pine BarrensAired May 6, 2001
Paulie and Christopher are engulfed in a nightmarish journey into the South Jersey woods while trying to collect a debt from a Russian mobster. Meanwhile, Meadow is suspicious that Jackie Jr. is two-timing her, and Tony finds that family demands are jeopardizing his romance with Gloria.
- 1h
- Directed by Steve Buscemi
- Written by Terence Winter and Tim Van Patten
Guest stars
- Steve Schirripa Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri
- Annabella Sciorra Gloria Trillo
- Ari Graynor Caitlin Rucker
- Jason Cerbone Jackie Aprile Jr.
- Oksana Lada Irina Peltsin
- Tom Aldredge Hugh DeAngelis
- Suzanne Shepherd Mary DeAngelis
Episode 12Amour FouAired 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 by instigating a robbery caper at a local card game. Reminded by Melfi of the psychological parallels between his relationships with Gloria and with his mother, Tony finds it harder and harder to spend time with his 'crazy love.'
- 1h
- Directed by Tim Van Patten
- Written by David Chase and Frank Renzulli
Guest stars
- Isaach de Bankolé Father Obosi
- Annabella Sciorra Gloria Trillo
- Jason Cerbone Jackie Aprile Jr.
- Paul Mazursky Sunshine
- Andy Davoli Dino Zerilli
- Louis Crugnali Carlo Renzi
- Lewis J. Stadlen Dr. Freid
- Joe Pantoliano Ralph Cifaretto
Episode 13Army of OneAired May 20, 2001
Yet another academic misstep by A.J. forces his parents to contemplate military school. Tony orders Ralph to deal personally with the Jackie Jr. situation, and later seems to take Ralph's side in a money dispute with Paulie. Once again, the family gathers in Artie Bucco's restaurant, where Meadow reflects on being a Soprano.
- 1h
- Directed by John Patterson
- Written by David Chase and Lawrence Konner
Guest stars
- Steve Schirripa Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri
- Tobin Bell Major Zwingli
- John Ventimiglia Artie Bucco
- Lola Glaudini Agent Deborah Ciccerone / Danielle Ciccolella
- Jason Cerbone Jackie Aprile Jr.
- Frank Pellegrino Agent Cubitosi
- Frank Pando Agent Grasso
- Melissa Marsala Kelli Aprile