EPISODE

S5E1 · Two Tonys

Some of the old guards are released from prison and want to get back in the action. Chris and Paulie are at each other's throats over matters of money and respect, and Tony decides to tell Dr. Melfi what's really on his mind.

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Ten months after the events of the fourth season, four men imprisoned for two decades are released on parole, while Carmine Lupertazzi has a stroke. Chris is increasingly frustrated with having to cover dinner bills for Paulie, who intentionally racks up an expensive one. They argue and are interrupted by a waiter upset by his meager tip. Chris throws a brick at him when he insults them, causing him to have a seizure. Paulie kills him and takes the money from the bill. Tony, now living in Livia's house, tries to start a romance with Melfi, but she rebuffs his advances despite admitting to Elliot Kupferberg that she initially felt attracted to him. Tony asks her why she will not be with him, but storms out when she brings up his morals. A black bear wanders into the Sopranos' backyard, and Tony goes there and takes over guard duty.

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