The Sopranos: My Top 10 Favorite Episodes

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00:00- Intro
01:19- Number 10
02:48- Number 9
04:03- Number 8
05:23- Number 7
06:24- Number 6
07:40- Number 5
08:48- Number 4
09:58- Number 3
11:08- Number 2
12:03- Number 1
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[@Cured_Ham]

Paulie throwing the chair yelling “fuckin queers!” Is one of the funniest scenes from the show

[@enak413]

We're lucky to have Kino for helping us remember the little moments of the series ... like this .

[@niellin5161]

That were good.

[@ionrsm]

don’t be sharcashtic

[@Saulgud23]

​@@ionrsmisn't that what you commented one time?

[@BaronSaturday66]

Funhouse, White Caps, College, so many to choose from... I can't do this right now.

[@NickyMetropolis1313]

​@@BaronSaturday66I can't have this conversation again

[@scottg9206]

Funhouse. The final shot, tony smoking the cigar then cut to the ocean waves, gives me chills to this day. It’s the duality of man, illustrated perfectly in 2 images… we first see tony, smoking a cigar in his mansion, celebrating his daughters graduation, surrounded by family and friends, the picture of success- but underneath, suffering the betrayal and loss of his lifelong friend, and unable to express his pain. He pushes it down. Cut to the ocean waves, a scene of natural beauty and power, hiding Tony’s dark secret underneath…..

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Added to that, bodies of water are considered by many psychologists as a symbol of the subconscious.

[@kagemaru2503]

My favorite episode is Funhouse. Half of the episode is inside of Tony’s brain and it shows how paranoid he is, his secret love for Dr Melfi, Tony finally confronting Pussy by manipulating him to get on a boat while having food poisoning or if it was stressing on who was the real rat everything about that episode is gold.

[@BrandonF26]

I agree, the dream revealing the fact that Pussy was the rat and the detective was right were so good. Not to mention how Tony along with Pauli and Silvio talk to him before taking him out. Probably the best season finale from the Sopranos

[@mrd3016]

It's always on my list as well. Pussy's hit is so tragic. Silvio almost puking from emotion really tears you up.

[@Damidas]

The Indian restaurant.. the huge fish on the platter with Thru And Thru playing.. everybody laughing.. EPIC

[@Eggy79]

I personally hate it. I can't stand all the esoteric nonsense in the sopranos, like they're trying way too hard

[@Despair505]

One of my favourites, along with The Test Dream

[@tidepride86]

Its like Season 6b. The episodes are absolutely fantastic and well made, but I can't say that I enjoy watching them. They're too dark/depressing.

[@yaqubebased1961]

Same sooo much

[@mrskinszszs]

It might be my favorite season. So perfectly executed

[@HOTD108_]

I love art that isn't afraid to upset an audience.

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

​@@mrskinszszs 🎯🎯🎯💯🙏 _Amen!_ It's where the series was always headed...

[@brianmeeth1512]

That’s why I think they’re the best

[@patrickhamos2987]

the 'asian hitman' is one of the few characters on this show that made a big (if momentary) impact, without saying a word.

[@joelglanton6531]

He has three lines. He says "Hello," "I'm already out there- I'm right there," and "I want half."

[@Dungeon_of_Rap]

Facts! It's my headcanon that he was dude who killed homie in front of Sil 😅

[@mrd3016]

@@Dungeon_of_Rap no. He was a one-off from out of town for the Ralphie hit. Jerry was killed by associates or members of the Johnny Sack/Phil crew.

[@Dungeon_of_Rap]

@@mrd3016 hence my term "headcanon" 🤣

[@The10nthdoctor]

It’s a classic and almost overlooked because how much we’ve all seen it but - pine barrens is easily top ten material! Iconic lines, great intro episode and some underrated acting!

[@ndogg20]

For the life of me, I'll never understand why Pine Barrens is a fan favorite. Of all the skip ahead and ignore scenes in the series, Pine Barrens is a whole episode that I pass over prior to the Season 6, which I saw once and that was enough.

[@The10nthdoctor]

@@ndogg20 Put universal remote in docking station

[@mrd3016]

"Mayonnaise. Mayonnaise!"

[@niellin5161]

​@@ndogg20you skip season 6? What the hell is wrong with you?

[@quagmoe7879]

@@ndogg20 He killed 16 Czechoslovakians! Guy was an interior decorator.

[@reup2532]

The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti has to be my number one. Chris asking Paulie where his arc is will always give me chills. Such a good way to really dive into Chris as a character in the first season. The foreshadowing of his fate that early on is chilling.

[@urlittlewindmill]

My favourite episode too!

[@Tourist-Q.]

"The weight" in season 4 is a criminally underrated episode. "Kennedy und Heidi" also brilliant, maybe the best of season 6.

[@kagemaru2503]

The weight episode is great

[@HOTD108_]

Kennedy and Heidi is so depressing. I usually skip it because it's just too upsetting, which of course just goes to show how strong the writing is.

[@tyrantgregcagkaiju71]

My favorite episode of Season 4 is “Whitecaps”. The drama of the episode really draws you in to the story. My favorite Season 6 episode is “Chasing It”. Once again, the drama draws you in, and it’s nice to see how caring Tony is towards the family of one of his former men.

[@aronjanssonnordberg307]

I think Sopranos Home Movies is my favourite. I watched the whole show in one go last year, and seeing Tony get more and more toxic over the seasons, and finally Bobby just punching him in the face was so satisfying. It had me crying with laughter.

[@jamesmorant1406]

So satisfying seeing Tony getting his Ass kicked

[@mrd3016]

Especially since Tony just couldn't let it go after he got the beat down. As much as we love him (Gandolfini's portrayal may be more accurate) & the show, he was truly a miserable prick.

[@jamesmorant1406]

@mrd3016 All the times he made fun of Bobby made him be Santa claus when he didn't want to making his dad to do the hit when he's dad was sick he blamed him for him getting shot this was a long time coming

[@rallysport92]

Crazy to not have Pine Barrens and Blue Comet in a top 10 list. Same with Mayham, the scene where Tony is talking to other Tony in front of the house makes that episode top 10 because it's so emotional.

[@JoeMama-ci9bd]

Pine barrens is not top 20

[@neomarioism]

mayham is definitely my personal favorite episode

[@Rammsteinfanboy2]

​@@JoeMama-ci9bdyou mad tripping

[@jbard9892]

or Long Term Parking.

[@xithman6359]

@@JoeMama-ci9bdAgree Pine Barrens is so overrated. It’s unique but more of a joke episode imo

[@kylejameshastings6507]

The Bobby and Tony fight in Sopranos Home Movies reminds me of two grizzly bears fighting each other.

[@supercatsimon]

My favourite probably "University". The whole Ralph / Tracee thing was pretty shocking! and the kinks "living on a thin line" just bookends the episode so beautifully...

[@leaf_robinson]

Ralph was really hard to watch in this episode... Until this episode, I thought he is just clown and cked up moron. Since then I knew, he is just pure psychopath and I didnt believe his emotions a bit after Justin got hit by that arrow. Just obligatory act

[@tyrantgregcagkaiju71]

That one’s my favorite episode, too. I’ve watched it at least a dozen times by now in the past year. It was really nice to see Tony actually get a glimpse of the atrocities surrounding the monster that is organized crime; worse, he knows he can’t escape it, as he’s the one in charge of it all, no matter how direct or indirect.

[@bodsnvimto]

I've just put in my favourite episodes in order (you'll see it atop the comments) and University is certainly in there. Not unhindered by any means by that great song by the mighty Kinks. Pour moi, the three best uses of music, amongst all the magic David Chase et al dredged up were- Bronze - this one. Silver - that sinister drumbeat which begun the start of the end for Tony, with the Bard of Salford - John Cooper-Clarke's - Evidently Chickentown. Gold - Tiny tears by The Tindersticks in my favourite episode.

[@JONTHEWHEREHOG]

I really liked that one episode with the 20 minute long dream sequence. That dream was truly unlike anything else ive ever seen in a show before and I honestly don't know if any show will ever do something at that level again

[@FruitVine]

Sounds like “Join the Club” from season 6 - my fave too!

[@derwamper1258]

Or the test dream You mean when he is in a coma or when he have the weirdest and funniest dreams ever? 😂

[@HOTD108_]

​@@derwamper1258The dream sequence in The Test Dream was longer than 20 minutes.

[@bazjr86]

Test dream is the best

[@DizzyDaDon]

Ken Leung was absolutely brilliant as Carter Chong • he definitely made a substantial impact despite his short-lived screen time. He also killed it as the savage Triad thug in Rush Hour 😂

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Truly amazing performance! Every time I get to that stage of a rewatch, I get excited...

[@DizzyDaDon]

@@Jimmy1982Playlists honestly, the scene after the poker game when him and Junior are in the room and he explains how his father got pissed off cuz he got a 96 on a test. Great acting.

[@SiccDeville]

"put your gun down. fight like a man." and "wipe yourself off man, you're dead!"

[@prophetmargin7497]

"College" is probably my favorite episode of all time, really defined who the Tony Soprano character was and would later become!

[@mrd3016]

Yes it did. I'm sure you know that Chase had to fight with HBO to even get it to air. They had never seen (all of television had never seen tbh) a leading anti-hero of that magnitude. Paved the way for Breaking Bad & The Wire.)

[@prophetmargin7497]

@@mrd3016 Yeah, I saw an interview with Bryan Cranston, where he claims the Walter White character could never have existed without the Soprano series paving the way first!

[@kagemaru2503]

My favorite scene is when Tony confronts Fabian “good morning rat”

[@prophetmargin7497]

@@kagemaru2503 "You took an oath!"

[@adamsangry]

I remember seeing “College” thinking that’s what the whole show was going to be about: a mob boss in the modern day balancing everyday life with family and societal obligations.

[@DawnoftheDan_]

That’s our Hell. It’s an Irish bar where they play pure kino videos every day

[@samenglish4395]

the look of pure joy, but also disbelief on Tony's face when he walks in and sees that Janice has clipped Richie is incredible.

[@adamsangry]

My absolute favorite episode is and always will be “Funhouse.” And just like your number one has a personal reason attached to it, “Funhouse” has a personal reason attached to my love. My wife and I went to a seafood restaurant way back in 2003 and I got food poisoning. I had a fever, I was vomiting, I was hallucinating…it took 3 days to shake. Years later I saw “Funhouse” (I was slow to come to the Sopranos) on DVD and I knew one of the writers obviously suffered as I did.

[@esloc8889]

no "the ride" is INSANITY my personal favorite episode. we got the flashback to chris telling tony about adriana, we got chrissy relapsing and that beautiful scene with the lights from the carnival as chris nods off. also "we're with the vipers" is a personal favorite line

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

The sequence with Chris at the carnival isn't just one of my all-time top Sopranos moments, but of all motion pictures... just _SUBLIME!_ It's not discussed enough when the show is dissected.

[@esloc8889]

@@Jimmy1982Playlists 100 percent just a fantastic scene

[@raf2026]

I personally have Isabella in my top 3 and I’m surprised a lot of people don’t even got it on their lists

[@mrd3016]

It's a fantastic episode. This is why we get our own lists.

[@milowong4635]

Tenesse Moltisanti will still be my favorite. So introspective and the scene with Chris and Paulie is just golden

[@ikoandreas5085]

For me its 10. Whoever Did This 9. Walk Like Man 8. Irregular Around The Margins 7. Amour Fou 6. Whitecaps 5. The Blue Comet 4. Made In America 3. Kennedy And Heidi 2. Long Term Parking 1. The Second Coming

[@jamesmorant1406]

Very nice list

[@UpstateEli]

amour fou is perfect

[@ikoandreas5085]

@@UpstateEli hells yeah

[@mrd3016]

Great list. We have a few in common. I almost included Amour Fou. I can argue it is one of the best titles as well. I skipped Kennedy & Heidi because, even though Chris' death is so important & well done, the rest of the episode falters a tad. Long Term Parking is a masterpiece of editing.

[@ikoandreas5085]

@@mrd3016 whats your issue with KaH?

[@erodiumminer]

Solid list! I think mine would be pretty similar, except Funhouse would be my number 1. Starts of simple, then gets increasingly intense and eventually gets to my favorite scene. It has everything, Pussy admitting to being a rat, him having a last good moment with the gang (tequila), the crushing reality of the situation (did she even exist?), Sil leaving the room and then them finally doing the job. And then Tony gets back home and possibly the best season ends

[@ajae...]

I am a Ken Leung fan. His character Leon on POI is what Carter accepting his crazy and trying to enjoy it looks like. Edie Falco murdered Whitecaps. She made the anger, disappointment, and sadness of 20 years of self-deception seem so real. I think James did his usual Tony bullshit, but Edie was brand new in that episode. If anyone still idolized Tony after Cold Cuts they missed the point of the whole show. The number of times he tried to destroy people for no other reason than to try to fill the black hole inside of himself and passed it off as some kind of strategy are too many, but this episode should have left no misunderstanding of who he really was. Not a strategic badass, just a scared little man.

[@dowie1989]

Very happy with Cold Cuts on this list! Personal favourite of mine because of how despicable Tony is in the episode with Christie, Georgie and Janice. Also Ken Leung in Remember When is such an underrated actor. He is great in Industry with his sorta terrifying energy he has.

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

I absolutely LOVE those "character actors" who are in dozens and dozens of shows/films, who are not household names, but raise the level of everything they are in! I'd love to be a writer/director just to work with actors 🥰

[@claytonberg721]

That scene where he beats Junior is so important because it shows definitively that junior is no longer a threat. Obviously.

[@movienerda1132]

From Where To Eternity is easily one of the most underrated episodes of the series, fantastic picks

[@goodyeoman4534]

That Asian hitman scene never fails to crack me up. I wonder if he ever got his 50%?

[@mrd3016]

I thought the same & concluded that the only reason they paid him his half was because if they didn't...

[@CollaredConsulting]

If you know Asians you know he did

[@EndOfSmallSanctuary97]

I like that you had some relatively niche and underrated episodes in your list - I always prefer seeing people's purely personal favourites lists of episodes - ones that they might enjoy for very specific or unique reasons - over the standard "objectively best" episodes where the well-known group of episodes are always given (e.g., Pine Barrens, Long Term Parking, etc.).

[@NicelyWhypped]

No Pine Barrens on this list invalidates it completely 😡 Jkjk great list! I have really enjoyed watching your content over the last year and this and your rewatch video were super thought provoking and a nice culmination of your Sopranos content so far. Really glad to see someone like you can be successful in 2023 making us all think about this amazing show in new ways well over a decade after its last aired

[@mrd3016]

Agreed. I think Kino left off Pine Barrens just because it has been on every single writer's Top Ten list. It IS mandatory though.

[@tubularbill]

To me Pine Barrens is overrated

[@stevencj12341]

​@@tubularbill I only watched the sopranos a year ago and pine barrens still stood out to me without knowing it was a fan favorite episode. it's really just that good

[@matthiasheartman1342]

There are more than 10 episodes better than Pine Barrens

[@NicelyWhypped]

@@matthiasheartman1342 I was just making a joke about how everyone usually has Pine Barrens at the top of their list

[@mrd3016]

No particular order, entered BEFORE I watched Kino's video: 1.) Whitecaps. 2.) Blue Comet. 3.) University. 4.) Soprano's Home Movies. 5. )Made In America. 7.) Free Parking. 8.) College. 9.) Funhouse. 10.) Pine Barrens. 11.) The Test Dream, (I tried to keep it to 10.)

[@mrd3016]

Great list Kino! Richie is the darkest character & his murder was totally unexpected. Note: We usually see killings done in the penultimate episodes. I have to correct your choice of first pick man! We don't include our personal experiences like a birthday when writing criticism. You were doing great up until then brother.)

[@MrXenon1994]

Nice list, From Where To Eternity is definitely an underrated gem. I love that whole paranormal side to the Sopranos with 3 o'clock and the psychic and Tony explaining that soldiers don't go to hell. My top three would probably be Pine Barrens, To Save Us All From Satan's Power (I love the winter shit) and The Happy Wanderer. Commendatori and House Arrest deserve honourable mentions.

[@waymanirwin2539]

Soprano Home Movies is probably my favorite but it's hard to pick just 1. and i'm glad you brought up cold cuts. imo that's the most underrated episode in the series

[@onelunglarry]

“He is Risen” is easily one of my favorites

[@JangianTV]

Have you heard the good news?

[@onelunglarry]

@@JangianTV 😂😂 He is risen

[@mrd3016]

@@JangianTV we met before. Remember at Thanksgiving?

[@AR-hw9zi]

@@onelunglarrywho my fawtha?

[@luistapia3721]

Pauly always made bust out in laughter 😂😂😂😂 one of the funniest characters ever lol

[@adamorly2971]

As for your favourite, did you notice how the camera pans across Tony's hands when Carm is praying for Chris to see the truth? The ultimate thing that will kill Chrissy. I couldn't believe it when I saw that recently!!

[@benndickerson4568]

My Favorite episode is Luxury Lounge. Just a very well put together episode from the plot, the many different story lines and how well they all fit into one Masterpiece episode. Plus the Spanish guitar roll credits by Francisco Tárrega's Recuerdos de Alhambra polished the entire episode off Perfectly .. You should do a video on the best Roll Credit songs in Sopranos... Every ending of An episode had Great music kinda summing up what the episode was about !!!

[@benndickerson4568]

Sixth-Season Episode 14, “Stage 5” “Evidently Chickentown” Second-Season Episode 12, "Knight in White Satin Armor" "I Saved the World Today" Just a few of my personal Favorite end credit songs...

[@tiffybnTN]

I missed you! Loved The Wire recap 🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@TheCousinEddie]

Great list from the greatest TV show ever made. It's been a few years since I've watched The Sopranos and I think a re-watch of the entire series is in order.

[@niellin5161]

Have a good time

[@9cross]

Test Dream. The "you're not prepared" speech gets me.

[@derwamper1258]

Finally someone who knows what he/she is talking about 😂 My favorite scene is him with the horse in the living room getting upset the horse can't stay inside 😂😂😂😂

[@JTD2001]

“For all debts public and private” and “Amour Fou” would be in my top 10

[@tylerkeenan4390]

The Asian hit man also drives a green Honda del sol, as a true badass would

[@Abuhan47]

The most amazing part to me is that you can be friends with people who haven’t seen the sopranos

[@johncconnolly1]

Top notch list Kino. Couldn't agree more. One observation: When Pussy answers Tony with "Nuthin", as to what's going on, it was quite possibly the most relaxing moment of the series.

[@simptydyce3294]

University has my vote for most underrated episode

[@masond7573]

Agreed!

[@livrforlax01]

I LOVE ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS KINO

[@user-po4cz9io9z]

Excellent picks!

[@chameleonpa1nt]

Excellent video Kino. Really appreciate the inclusion of Soprano Home Movies. I would definitely have thrown Funhouse, University and The Blue Comet in there though

[@mrd3016]

Agreed. Feel free to check my list for proof. ;)

[@michaelmacias8]

Your favorite episode isn’t From Where to Eternity…it’s Pine Barrens my friend. Pine Barrens is everybody’s favorite episode. That’s never been disputed by anybody.

[@trainsurfer7593]

Solid choices, Kino!

[@bradsmithstudios8881]

I would love to see a video on Jackie Jr. His arc tells a lot about the kind of person tony is in how he handles that situation. Great video as usual, thanks Kino!

[@Daniel-ox6tu]

Loved that Cold Cuts and Remember When got some love. I come back to those ones over and over.

[@tonysoprano1884]

1. Mr. Ruggiero's Neighborhood 2. Commendatori 3. Whitecaps 4. The legend of Tennessee Moltisanti 5. Soprano home movies 6. University 7. Cold cuts 8. House Arrest 9. Johnny Cakes 10. The Second Coming

[@schrisdellopoulos9244]

Great list. Legend...Moltisanti is so well written. See what I did there?

[@TrumpetFight]

Nah this is a troll. Mr ruggieros neighbourhood and Johnny cakes lol.

[@jayalanchristianson7070]

Great choices! From Where to Eternity is absolutely Magnificent 💯

[@franksessions4346]

Great job

[@Pop_Culture_Podcast]

I always enjoyed the part where Chrissy tells Paulie 3 o’clock and that the mobsters hell is an Irish bar where is st Patrick’s day every day

[@Ckristianos]

Top 10 in no particular order: Pine Barrens, Funhouse, The Weight, College, The Test Dream, Stage 5, Members Only, Isabella, Commendatori, Where's Johnny?

[@OfficialRedTeamReview]

7:08 despite being in the show for only 2-3 minutes this dude was one of the coldest character on the show. That look he gives Ralphie was insane

[@PureKino]

Wow love you and Preston! Thanks for watching

[@OfficialRedTeamReview]

@@PureKino You need a whole separate video on why Pine Barrens isn't on this list, my dude haha

[@Bakstrp]

Omitting Pine Barrens is a missed opportunity. You’re on point with College and House Arrest.

[@EdHelms1]

Great list. I just found your channel so I am working my way through all of your videos. The one episode that I would have included is Marco Polo. To me, that is the most comforting episode of the series. Love the family dynamic at Hugh’s party.

[@DaveSCameron]

Another cracker Sir, I love your passion for this seminal TV 📺 series, thanks again young man. 👍

[@Graggle_Gabagool]

The ending to Cold Cuts is my most favorite scene in the Sopranos, hands down. Amazing

[@LisaS483]

Irregular Around The Margins is my fave. Great list!

[@jamesmorant1406]

My top 10 1- Long Term Parking 2- Whitecaps 3- Pine Parrens 4- Made in America 5- Members Only 6- From where to Enternity 7- Boca 8- Walk like a Man 9- Whoever did this 10- Blue Comet

[@schrisdellopoulos9244]

Junior's whistling in the wheat fields? He's the bush man of the Kalihari?

[@jamesmorant1406]

@@schrisdellopoulos9244 Huh

[@joelglanton6531]

The Asian hitman is unironically my favorite one-off character.

[@clevelandbrown4571]

You are a brave man not having Pine Barrens or Long Term Parking in your top 10 list.

[@juniormarquez4862]

Nice take on the series

[@user-qr5hp4ok3e]

My top 10 10. Pax Soprana 9. Join the Club 8. Unidentified Black Males 7. The Happy Wanderer 6. Long Term Parking 5. Cold Cuts 4. Stage 5 3. Funhouse 2. The Knight in White Satin Armor 1. Whitecaps

[@elihathaway5709]

Second on your list has my all time favorite ending. Something about them bumping into all of the other folks at the restaurant, very surreal and twilight zone-esk.

[@703t7]

Solid list

[@timothyo718]

Amour Fou and Pine Barrens are episodes I see myself rewatching over and over and often back to back. They go so well together. Gloria’s first appearance is in the episode “He is Risen” and she looks beautiful and enticing but there is such a contrast on Amour Fou. Her transformation comes off like a horror movie and she gives me the creeps. Her character gets so dark.

[@mrd3016]

Yep. And the song when she & Tony end the series in the boat's bed is "The Captain" by Kasey Chambers, which has become a personal favorite of thousands of us because of that episode.

[@jeffcarlin5866]

My favorite episode is "Made in America." I love the ending as well.

[@philobrien8920]

Definitely either Commendatori or Executive Game, Season 2 was definitely my favorite and I think Richie Aprile should've lived longer.

[@evilkyle]

How about an analysis of what season 3 could have been if Nancy Marchand didn’t pass away

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Oh, that's a great suggestion! I'll always wonder what the final season of Peaky Blinders would've been like if Helen McCrory hadn't so sadly passed... Aunt Polly was such an integral part of that show.

[@evilkyle]

@@Jimmy1982Playlists I think the plot lines that would have still happened are Christopher getting made, Tony's struggles with Ralphie, Melfi getting raped, The Russian, Tracee, Tony's Affair with Gloria, AJ getting expelled, Meadow's university life, and Jackie Junior fucking himself up, Junior's cancer fight, and a few others I left out. Those would have still happened while the center plot line would have been Tony trying to make up with his mother to prevent her from testifying against him.

[@starstriker8268]

1. Test Dream 2. Fun House 3. Soprano Home Movies 4. Pine Barrens 5. University 6. Irregular around the margins 7. Remember when 8. Mr. Ruggerios Neighborhood 9. Amour Fou 10. Down Neck

[@MSJChem]

5:10 it's like a natural canopy

[@jessiestoss2687]

"Calling All Cars", with the terrifying dream Tony had. That Shadow Livia scared the eternal piss out of me.

[@JamesBrewerDJ]

Its amazing how easy it is to look at a million other sites who have done this "Top Ten Saprono Episodes", reguritate it with a little spin, and get views. You have even lifted directly from the "review" dialogue I have seen from others!

[@Matteomadison]

When meadow asks him if hes in the mafia. He wouldnt be lying saying no without a thought

[@DellyMeatz13]

Great list. I love luxury lounge! The whole thing with Sir Ben Kingsley and Christopher is funny. Especially when he's staring him down on the plane. I'ma chef so I love the whole thing with Artie Bucco and Benny.

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

OMG... 😂🤦‍♂️ That look on Chris' face when he's staring at "Sir Kingsley" from between the seats kills me every time! There's so many different contradictory emotions going on in that look lol

[@DellyMeatz13]

@@Jimmy1982Playlists lol so true!

[@llopnikgaharrison3136]

Even though it's a controversial episode, I gotta go with Employee of the Month as my top episode. I enjoyed the few episodes where Tony takes a backseat to other characters.

[@ikoandreas5085]

You should do one of these for The Wire. Just finished that show myself and it was fantastic

[@ripping6900]

My top ten constantly changes. You discover something new with every re-watch. Overall great list... I would have added Blue Comet and lost the Gloria Trillo episode.

[@melaniemunro6696]

I have only just started watching this show in 2023 on binge I LOVE IT SO FREAKING MUCH OMG I am up to season 6 and I don’t want it to end

[@goirish25]

I agree from where to eternity is my favorite episode as well.

[@willi9550]

surprised there was no pine barrens. But im happy someone else shares my favorite episode :)

[@kevincarter2020]

they're the biggest donors that's why they got the top tier positions

[@nepesilva2284]

I’ve updated my list too many times by this point. There’s just too many amazing episodes for a simple top 10, but for now, these are mine: 1. Made In America 2. Long Term Parking 3. Funhouse 4. Pine Barrens 5. Whitecaps 6. Amour Fou 7. I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano 8. Soprano Home Movies 9. The Ride 10. Whoever Did This

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Totally agree with you! But if I HAD TO pick a top 10, it'd look a lot like yours. Don't understand why Made In America doesn't get many mentions. It's perfection! That final scene between Tony and Jun' is just... _DEVASTATING!_ And a reminder of how the show started.

[@herschelwright4663]

10. Watching too much television. 9. Whoever did this. 8. Christopher. 7. Mr & Mrs Sacrimoni request. 6. Marco Polo. 5. Kennedy and Heidi. 4. The weight. 3. Employee of the Month. 2. Whitecaps. 1. Pine Barrens.

[@christoduplessis8177]

No Pine Barrens, that is a gutsy call since most people think it might be the single greatest episode of television ever. For me it is between Pine Barrens and International Assassin from the Leftovers. Nothing else comes close. Good list as usual.

[@thembi125]

I'd devour a video by you about the representation of /attitudes towards Asians in the show. I have an outline in my brain for the companion video about black people. I think about it all the time. i think the usage of non-italian stereotypes & characters helps create the idea of italian American identity by process of elimination(which, as I'm sure the writers intended to not to, is how Italians became "white" in this country)

[@jpmel1]

The fuckin guy who played the Medium should've won an Emmy, Kind spirit...... is your name Sonny?

[@onemoreminute0543]

Kennedy and Heidi is my personal favourite. That performance from Gandolfini in the episode was one of the greatest I've ever seen.

[@chrisdaubert8032]

I love a lot of these and ones mentioned in the comments, but what about The Ride? Paulie seeing the virgin Mary is the biggest vibe check of the whole show, and I love the way the episode ends when he goes to visit Nucci

[@Coffeeguy18]

The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti is one of my favorites. Pine Barrens is a classic and Isabella is also a great penultimate episode for Season 1 with a lot of the drama coming to a head. Also Blue Comet is very underrated being the penultimateb episode of the series.

[@joeg9810]

Interesting list but I am surprised no Pine Barrens. The humor in that episode is classic. I like many of these will have to go through the series to make my list though can't do it off the top of my head. I like how you dissect this show. I've watched it all the way through twice and you still catch stuff I missed or glossed over.

[@Medicalstench]

6:54 Ken Leung, a versatile actor known for his roles in "The Sopranos," "Saw," and even the action-comedy blockbuster "Rush Hour," has left an indelible mark on the entertainment landscape. His portrayal of Carter Chong in "The Sopranos" demonstrated his ability to navigate the complex world of organized crime with a nuanced performance that captivated audiences. Simultaneously, his role as Detective Steven Sing in the first "Saw" film showcased his talent in the horror genre, contributing to the suspense and intensity of the storyline. Adding another layer to his diverse repertoire, Ken Leung's appearance in "Rush Hour" further underscored his versatility. In this iconic action-comedy, he played the character Sang, demonstrating his comedic timing alongside stars like Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Leung seamlessly transitioned from the intensity of crime dramas to the humor of action-packed comedies, proving his ability to excel in a wide range of roles. Beyond his on-screen success, Ken Leung's contributions to the entertainment industry extend to the rich tapestry of characters he has brought to life, each contributing to the overall cultural impact of the projects he has been a part of. His ability to navigate various genres, from crime dramas to horror and comedy, highlights his adaptability as an actor and further solidifies his place as a respected and accomplished figure in the world of film and television.

[@paineintheass233]

and lost

[@richardclegg5853]

Yeah, David Proval, amazing, coulda, shoulda been in every Scorsese picture since Mean Streets

[@timmmmkay]

Sacré-bleu! Where me mama?? 😂 Still kills me everytime