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While the crew mourns the loss of another of their associates, a comatose Tony dreams of being a 'civilian' on a West Coast business trip that's marred by mistaken identity, while Carmela, Meadow, and A.J. hold vigil at his bedside. Meanwhile, Tony's convalescence creates a power void that some crew members are all too happy to try to fill. Add a recap »

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Writers:: David Chase

Director:: David Nutter

Stars:: Aida Turturro (Janice Soprano); Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts); Dominic Chianese (Corrado "Junior" Soprano); Edie Falco (Carmela Soprano); James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano); Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Meadow Soprano); Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti); Joseph R. Gannascoli (Vito Spatafore); Robert Iler (Anthony Soprano, Jr.); Steve Schirripa (Bobby "Bacala" Baccalieri); Steve Van Zandt (Silvio Dante); Dan Grimaldi (Patsy Parisi)

Recurring Role:: Michael Kelly (Agent Ron Goddard); Taleb Adlah (Ahmed); Donnie Keshawarz (Muhammed); Arthur J. Nascarella (Carlo Gervasi); Matt Servitto (Agent Dwight Harris); Jerry Adler (Hesh Rabkin); Kimberly Laughlin (Domenica Baccalieri); Tony Darrow (Larry Boy Barese); Danielle Divecchio (Barbara Giglione); Brianna Laughlin (Domenica Baccalieri); Maureen Van Zandt (Gabriella Dante); Robert Funaro (Eugene Pontecorvo); Sharon Angela (Rosalie Aprile); Will Janowitz (Finn Detrolio)

Guest Star:: Ron Leibman (Dr. Lior Plepler); Henry O (Monk #1); Sheila Kelly (Lee); Ho Chow (Monk #2); Allan Wasserman (Perry Benedek); Danny Johnson (Detective DeLeon); Ted Koch (Detective Klinger); Suzanne DiDonna (Deanne Pontecorvo); Anjali Bhimani (Dr. Budraja); Christopher Evan Welch (ER Doctor); C.S. Lee (Dr. Ba); Peter OHara (Jock Guy); Jason Loftus (Bell Hop); Jay Russell (Clerk); Amy Kean (TV Reporter); Emily Vaughan (Conference Center Host); Jon Shaver (Tall Man); Quentin Heggs (African-American Guy); Grace Van Patten (Ally Pontecorvo); Lee Sellars (Salesman); Traci Lynne Kindell (Nurse Leontine Overall); Jay Edwards (Psychologist); Edward Watts (Bartender); Luz Lor (Nurse Aquino); Scott Davidson (Bald Guy); Barbara Pindle (Nurses Aide); Gary Cowling (Nurse Tuthill); Austin Jones (Omni Clerk); Thomas Russo (Robbie Pontecorvo); Greg D'Agostino (Jimmy Lauria)

The credits do not mention who is the actress providing the voice of Tony's wife in his dream. It has been specifically stated in the press that it is just a random woman: neither a woman from Tony's past, nor any recognizable actress. edit »

The German title of this episode is "Was bleibt, ist die Hoffnung", meaning "What stays, is Hope". edit »
Though credited, Lorraine Bracco does not appear in this episode. edit »
Music: "American Girl" by Tom Petty; "Just a Little Bit" by Mike Finnegan; "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple; "Spitfire" by Prodigy; "The Happy Organ" by Dave "Baby" Cortez; "There Will Never Be Another You" by Jimmy Smith; "There's a Moon Out Tonight" by Capris; "When It's Cold I'd Like to Die" by Moby edit »
This is the first time a dream sequence carries on into the next installment. edit »

Uncle Junior: What happened to Mel?
Lawyer: You fired him. His crippled hand made you nervous. edit »
Christopher: (to Agent Harris) What about that disease you picked up over there in Diarrheastan or wherever the fuck you were? edit »
Tony: (on Alzheimer's) You're a Smurf for 10 to 15 years, then you die, shitting in your pajamas. edit »
Vito: (on Eugene's suicide) Maybe he was a homo and felt he didn't have anyone to talk to. edit »
A.J.: (on Junior) I'm gonna put a bullet in his fucking mummy head! edit »

Since A.J.'s long hair made him appear like the title character of the Hugh Jackman movie of the same name, Paulie addresses him as, "Van Helsing." edit »

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EnterTheTekken
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The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
You have to watch this episode for the acting, not the potential violence. If you do, then switch back to CSI. ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Out of character"
Tony is deep in a coma. Friends and Family Gather to support him. Tony may not get out alive. ...Continue »
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mkvectra
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The Bottom Line: "Well written"
Very sad. ...Continue »
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KSisko2006
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The Bottom Line: "Average"
Off to dreamland ...Continue »
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russellbullock
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The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
If you want non-stop action, watch 24...if you want good solid story-telling, watch this episode instead ...Continue »
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