"The Sopranos" Members Only (2006)

Director:

Timothy Van Patten

Writers:

David Chase (creator)
Terence Winter (written by)

TV Series:

"The Sopranos" (1999)

Original Air Date:

12 March 2006 (Season 6, Episode 1)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Plot:

Gene Pontecorvo makes a final break from the mob life, while Junior's paranoid delusions could be the end of Tony. |

Plot Keywords:

Gangster | Reference To J. Edgar Hoover | Psychiatrist | New Jersey | Mafia

Cast

James Gandolfini	...	Tony Soprano
Lorraine Bracco	...	Dr. Jennifer Melfi
Edie Falco	...	Carmela Soprano
Michael Imperioli	...	Christopher Moltisanti
Dominic Chianese	...	Junior Soprano
Steve Van Zandt	...	Silvio Dante (as Steven Van Zandt)
Tony Sirico	...	Paulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri
Robert Iler	...	A.J. Soprano
Jamie-Lynn Sigler	...	Meadow Soprano
Aida Turturro	...	Janice Soprano Baccalieri
Steve Schirripa	...	Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri (as Steven R. Schirripa)
Vincent Curatola	...	Johnny 'Sack' Sacramoni
Frank Vincent	...	Phil Leotardo
John Ventimiglia	...	Artie Bucco
Dan Grimaldi	...	Patsy Parisi

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Argentina:16

Filming Locations:

Belleville, New Jersey, USA

Company:

Brad Grey Television

Trivia:

This episode is the show's first season premiere not to feature a shot of The Star-Ledger on The Sopranos' driveway.

Quotes:

Vito Spatafore: I'll tell ya, one of the best things about droppin' the weight? All new wardrobe. I keep it up I'm gonna need Clothing Anonymous.
Raymond Curto: You shoulda called your sponsor before you bought that jacket.
Vito Spatafore: [to Eugene] Look at this guy. Members Only? How long you been wearin' that?

Movie Connections:

Features Paths of Glory (1957)

Soundtrack:

1973

Bada-bing! Bada-boom! A great way to return a new season full of surprises!

After nearly a two year wait "The Sopranos" returned with a bang! It seems as if season 6 will be the best and have the most drama allowed by law, as seen with this first episode "Members Only". In a real shocker one of Tony's longtime members Eugene Pontecorvo, wants out wanting to start a new life and relocate in Florida, but you know what honor and sticking it out means to Tony and the gang. So Gene's request is denied only then a shock happens that leaves an impact on our emotions and shows us right away that this season will be full of high drama! I don't want to say no more many might be waiting to watch this episode on DVD who don't get HBO, so wait for the shocker even though Eugene was a minor character this scene leaves an impact. Only this episode ends with a bang as Tony is shot by Uncle Junior! The big question was Junior in his right mind or not? Is he playing crazy or did he finally just want to put Tony out for good? This episode has paved the way for a high drama season and it's shaping up to be the most exciting since season three.