Two Tonys (The Sopranos episode)
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| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 53 |
| Guest star(s) | see below |
| Writer(s) | David Chase and Terence Winter |
| Director | Tim Van Patten |
| Production no. | 501 |
| Original airdate | March 7, 2004 (HBO) |
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"Two Tonys" is the 53rd episode of the HBO original series, The Sopranos. It was the first episode for the show's fifth season. The episode was written by David Chase and Terence Winter and was directed by Tim Van Patten. It originally aired on Sunday March 7, 2004.
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[edit] Guest Starring roles
- Robert Loggia as Michele "Feech" La Manna
- Frank Vincent as Phil Leotardo
- Joseph R. Gannascoli as Vito Spatafore
- Tony Lip as Carmine Lupertazzi
- Ray Abruzzo as Little Carmine
- Robert Funaro as Eugene Pontecorvo
- Arthur Nascarella as Carlo Gervasi
- George Loros as Raymond Curto
- Max Casella as Benny Fazio
- Carl Capotorto as Little Paulie Germani
[edit] Episode recap
Two years have passed since Tony and Carmela's separation and Tony has moved into Livia's home. As the family is about to sit down for dinner at the now-married Janice and Bobby's home, a news report airs regarding the release of many mob associates that were convicted during the 1980s. The parolees include:
- Michele "Feech" La Manna, a well respected and feared capo of the now defunct La Manna crew.
- Tony Blundetto, Tony's cousin, who was an associate in the Soprano crew.
- Angelo Garepe, Carmine's ex-consigliere.
- Phil Leotardo, a captain of the Leotardo crew.
Tony is very excited about his cousin being released and is planning a lavish party when he arrives home.
The following evening, while AJ is in the backyard retrieving a vacuum cleaner, he discovers a large American Black Bear and calls for his mother for help. Carmela manages to shoo the bear away and calls the police. The next day, the bear comes back and leaves shortly after. Tony then arrives at the house and expresses his concern for the welfare of Carmela and AJ. Carmela then argues that Tony buys AJ too many gifts since he feels guilty about the separation. Tony then sends Benny Fazio and Little Paulie Germani to guard the backyard in case the bear comes back.
Meanwhile, Christopher and Paulie have a feud when Christopher embarrasses Paulie in front of the capos with the "Pine Barrens" story stating that Paulie was the cause of the charade. Paulie then insults Christopher calling him "Tony's little favorite" - Christopher takes offense to this and a fight almost breaks out. Later, at comare night, Christopher refuses to pay for the dinner and forces Paulie to pay. At Satriale's the following morning, Paulie demands the money back or Christopher will begin paying points. In Atlantic City, Paulie tells everyone to choose whatever they want in order to inflate the bill for Christopher. Paulie also sends over a very expensive bottle of wine to a table of unattractive women. The check (well over a thousand dollars) is given to Christopher, who leaves the waiter a $16.00 tip. Paulie and Christopher continue to bicker in the parking lot, until the waiter comes out to confront them about his miniscule gratuity. He proceeds to call them "fucking assholes," which causes Christopher to throw a brick at him. The waiter then begins to shake uncontrollably and Paulie shoots him. Paulie grabs the money as they both leave; the next day, Paulie and Christopher both agree to "bury the hatchet".
While Tony lunches with Johnny Sack, Carmine and newly released Angelo Garepe, Carmine suffers a stroke and is rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital. Little Carmine is soon notified by Johnny who plans to leave on the next available flight from Miami. At the hospital, Johnny reminds Tony that he still has not forgotten about their sabotaged previous arrangement last year which could have averted the current situation.
After watching The Prince of Tides, Tony wants to reunite with his now estranged therapist, Dr. Melfi. When he calls her to set up a date, she tells him that she cannot due to their previous clinical relationship. Tony then makes an appointment and confesses his love to her. She once again turns him down after he kisses her. Tony makes a third attempt by giving her cruise tickets but when she tells him she does not like his values, he gives up and calls her a "fucking cunt". Tony then returns to the Soprano residence where he relieves Benny for the night and waits for the bear to come back.
[edit] First appearances
- Feech La Manna: former capo of the now defunct La Manna family who was incarcerated during the 1980s.
- Angelo Garepe: former Lupertazzi family consigliere.
[edit] Deceased
- Raoul: An Atlantic City waiter who complained to Paulie and Christopher about a poor tip.
[edit] Title reference
- Tony attempts to demonstrate to Melfi that there are two Tony Sopranos, one of him she has never seen before.
- This could also be a reference to Tony and his cousin Tony Blundetto, who is released in this episode (though does not appear until the following episode).
[edit] Miscellanea
- This episode is the first season opener where Tony is not featured picking up the Star-Ledger at the foot of his driveway. Instead, Meadow runs the newspaper over with her car.
- Steve Buscemi (Tony Blundetto) is now billed in the opening credits. Jamie-Lynn Sigler is billed as "Jamie-Lynn DiScala" during this season, due to her marriage.
