Suzanne Shepherd

Tensions mount between Jersey and New York when Tony and Carmine argue over profits from a real estate scam. Janice grows impatient with Bobby's grief. Junior must find a new course of action to get out of his trial when the judge rejects his latest defence strategy.

Ralphie gets violent with a Bing dancer when his temper gets the better of him. He and Tony come to blows over it in the parking lot. Meadow and Noah take their relationship to a new level, but things don't stay romantic for long as Meadow's roommate causes problems.

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.

Melfi starts to push Tony in his therapy and Tony uncovers some disturbing memories from his childhood that may help explain his panic attacks. Paulie and Christopher clash when Christopher comes up short in his collection envelope.

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.

Silvio decides to divide up Paulie's latest score and has to head off a territorial dispute between Vito and Bobby. Meanwhile, Christopher turns to an old writing acquaintance for help with a new venture, and Carmela turns to an unexpected source for help with AJ.