The Sopranos season 4
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The fourth season of the American crime drama series The Sopranos began airing on HBO on September 15, 2002, and concluded on December 8, 2002, consisting of thirteen episodes. The fourth season was released on DVD in region 1 on October 28, 2003.[1]
| The Sopranos | |
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| Season 4 | |
 Season 4 DVD cover | |
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| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | HBO |
| Original release | September 15 – December 8, 2002 |
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The story of season four focuses on the marriage between Tony and Carmela, as Tony engages in an affair with his ex-lover's cousin Svetlana and Carmela finds herself infatuated with Furio. The increasing tension between Tony and Ralph Cifaretto comes to a violent head and Uncle Junior is again put on trial for his crimes. Adriana is forced into becoming an FBI informant, while Christopher plunges deeper into heroin addiction.
- James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano (13 episodes), the underboss of the DiMeo crime family, struggling with a rogue capo, his wife, and his finances.
- Lorraine Bracco as Jennifer Melfi (10 episodes), Tony's therapist.
- Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano (13 episodes), Tony's wife, who becomes doubtful of their relationship and finances.
- Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti (11 episodes), a soldier and Tony's cousin by marriage, who begins using heroin regularly as Tony grooms him to be his successor.
- Dominic Chianese as Corrado "Junior" Soprano (9 episodes), Tony's uncle and the boss of the family, who is on trial for his crimes.
- Steven Van Zandt as Silvio Dante (12 episodes), the family's loyal consigliere.
- Tony Sirico as Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri (10 episodes), a short-tempered capo who begins to doubt his loyalty to Tony.
- Robert Iler as Anthony "A. J." Soprano, Jr. (12 episodes), Tony's son.
- Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow Soprano (7 episodes), Tony's daughter, whose relationship with her mother strains following the death of her ex-boyfriend.
- Drea de Matteo as Adriana La Cerva (9 episodes), Chris's fiancée, who becomes entangled with enemies of the family.
- Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano (10 episodes), Tony's dramatic sister who begins inserting herself into Bobby's love life.
- Federico Castelluccio as Furio Giunta (10 episodes), a soldier who falls in love with someone he shouldn't.
- John Ventimiglia as Artie Bucco (6 episodes), Tony's non-mob friend who runs a restaurant, struggling with his recent divorce and his restaurant.
- Vincent Curatola as Johnny "Sack" Sacrimoni (8 episodes), the underboss of the Lupertazzi family who befriends Paulie.
- Steven R. Schirripa as Bobby Baccalieri (10 episodes), a kind-hearted capo who suffers a personal tragedy.
- Joe Pantoliano as Ralph Cifaretto (10 episodes), a violent, crude capo whose issues with Tony grow more severe.
- Kathrine Narducci as Charmaine Bucco (2 episodes), Artie's ex-wife.
- Joseph R. Gannascoli as Vito Spatafore (11 episodes), a DiMeo soldier.
- Dan Grimaldi as Patsy Parisi (9 episodes), a DiMeo soldier.
- Sharon Angela as Rosalie Aprile (8 episodes), Carmela's best friend and Ralphie's girlfriend, severely depressed after the death of her son.
- Max Casella as Benny Fazio (7 episodes), a young DiMeo soldier.
- Robert Funaro as Eugene Pontecorvo (7 episodes), a DiMeo soldier.
- Matthew Del Negro as Brian Cammarata (6 episodes), Carmela's cousin, who tips Tony off to a lucrative opportunity.
- Tony Lip as Carmine Lupertazzi (6 episodes), the uncompromising boss of the Lupertazzi family.
- Matt Servitto as Dwight Harris (5 episodes), an FBI counter-terrorism agent who consorts with Tony.
- Maureen Van Zandt as Gabriella Dante (4 episodes), Silvio's wife.
- Karen Young as Robyn Sanservino (4 episodes), an FBI agent tasked with handling someone close to the DiMeo family.
- Lola Glaudini as Deborah Ciccerone/Daniella Ciccollela (4 episodes), an FBI agent who disingenuously befriends someone close to the DiMeo family.
- Alla Kliouka Schaffer as Svetlana Kirilenko (4 episodes), Livia's former caretaker and a source of interest for Tony.
- Leslie Bega as Valentina La Paz (3 episodes), Ralphie's girlfriend that Tony takes an interest in.
- Peter Riegert as Ronald Zellman (3 episodes), an assemblyman that Tony is friendly with.
- George Loros as Raymond Curto (2 episodes), a DiMeo capo and FBI informant.
- Oksana Lada as Irina Peltsin (2 episodes), Tony's former comare, Svetlana's cousin, and the current girlfriend of Zellman.
- Frank Pellegrino as Frank Cubitoso (2 episodes), the FBI agent in charge of the investigation into the DiMeo family.
Rotten Tomatoes reports a 92% approval rating with an average score of 9.0/10 based on 12 reviews for the show's fourth season, with the following critical consensus: "The war seeps into the Sopranos household in a season of discontent, with each of these artfully rendered devils stewing in a divine comedy of their own making."[15]
Awards and nominations
- ^ "The Sopranos - The Complete 4th Season". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
- ^ Downey, Kevin (September 25, 2002). "Network race tightens or 18-49 viewers". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on September 18, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fitzgerald (October 2, 2002). "Lest we doubt draw of 'Friends'". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on December 5, 2003. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Toni (October 9, 2002). "NBC's grip weakens as CBS and ABC rise". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on February 14, 2003. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Toni (October 16, 2002). "'Cedric' and 'George' show up their lead-ins". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on October 18, 2002. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Toni (October 23, 2002). "UPN=Under a Pile of No-shows". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on October 25, 2002. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Toni (October 30, 2002). "Dud series scores in a duller TV week". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on November 1, 2002. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Toni (November 6, 2002). "Fox's Sunday night is a sweeps stunner". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on December 21, 2002. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Toni (November 13, 2002). "Crazy-quilt Thursday ensures NBC sweeps lead". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on September 8, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Toni (November 20, 2002). "A romantic score for ABC". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on October 31, 2005. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Toni (November 27, 2002). "NBC is No. 1 but ABC wins big gains". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on September 20, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Toni (December 4, 2002). "After turkey, nation plops for football". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on November 3, 2005. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Toni (December 11, 2002). "The fading of 'Without a Trace'". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on June 22, 2004. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Toni (December 18, 2002). "Ho-hum, another 'Survivor' finale". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on November 3, 2005. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ "The Sopranos: Season 4 (2002)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ^ "Nominees / winners 2002 Emmy Awards". Television Academy. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ "60th Golden Globe Awards". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ "The 9th Screen Actors Guild Awards". Sagawards.org. Retrieved June 16, 2024.