Suzanne Shepherd

Racial tensions flair and Tony suffers another panic attack when he meets Meadow's new boyfriend from college. The FBI finds a new member of the Soprano crew to use as a rat, while another Soprano soldier resorts to violence over garbage routes.

Tony is thrilled Janice and Richie are out of his hair, so he plots to get rid of Livia as well. Meanwhile, after a plate of bad food, Tony has erotic hallucinations about Dr Melfi and also one of Pussy as a fish, which convinces him that Pussy has gone to the Feds.

While on a collection errand, Paulie and Christopher find themselves thrust into a deadly chase with a Russian in the frigid woods of South Jersey. Tony is caught between business, family obligations and Gloria's temper when he must deal with the crisis.

Bobby's cancer-ridden father comes out of retirement to do a hit. Meanwhile, Junior is given some unpleasant news about his medical condition. Tony's racism again boils to the surface when he has a run-in with a black cop. Artie explores his feelings for Adriana.

Tony's feud with Ralphie escalates when Ralphie is passed over for promotion. Meadow and Jackie grow closer, while the Soprano crew loses a member in an unexpected fashion. Tony strikes up a relationship with one of Melfi's other patients.

Junior undergoes surgery for his cancer, but Tony must step in when Junior's doctor ignores his calls. Tension mounts between Paulie and Christopher as Christopher's initiation into made manhood continues. Carmela's therapist gives her some hard things to think about.