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The Sopranos: The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti

Episode score 9.3 Superb

The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti

  • 8.
  • Season: 1
  • Episode: 8
  • First Aired: 2/28/1999
  • Prod Code: 8

EPISODE OVERVIEW

2 Reviews | 175 Votes

The Soprano crew begins to do some frantic house-cleaning as rumors of FBI indictments begin to surface. Christopher gets depressed when he isn't named on the list and it results in some poor decisions. Livia tells Junior about Tony's therapy. Add a recap »

Writers:
Frank RenzulliDavid Chase
Director:
Tim Van Patten
Stars:
Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti)
James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano)
Lorraine Bracco (Dr. Jennifer Melfi)
Edie Falco (Carmela Soprano)
Dominic Chianese (Corrado "Junior" Soprano)
Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts)
Robert Iler (Anthony Soprano, Jr.)
Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Meadow Soprano)
Nancy Marchand (Livia Soprano)
Vincent Pastore (Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero)
Steve Van Zandt (Silvio Dante)
Recurring Role:
Joe Badalucco (Jimmy Altieri)
Frank Santorelli (Georgie)
Frank Pando (Agent Grasso)
Annika Pergament (News Anchor)
Matt Servitto (Agent Harris)
George Loros (Raymond Curto)
Tony Darrow (Larry Boy Barese)
Al Sapienza (Mikey Palmice)
Anthony DeSando (Brendan Filone)
Drea de Matteo (Adriana La Cerva)
Guest Star:
Sam Coppola (Dr. Reis)
Brian Geraghty (Counter Boy)
Will McCormack (Jason La Penna)
Ed Crasnick (Comedian)
Joseph R. Gannascoli (Bakery Customer)
Barbara Haas (Aida Melfi)
Timothy Nolen (Jeffrey Wernick)
Barbara Lavalle (Band Leader)
Robert Anthony Lavalle (Band Leader #2)
Brooke Marie Procida (Bride)
Bill Richardone (Joseph Melfi)
Richard Romanus (Richard La Penna)
Bruce Smolanoff (Emil Kolar)
  • Here appearing as a bakery customer, Joseph R. Gannascoli returns in season two in the recurring (later starring) role of Vito Spatafore. edit »
  • The German episode title is "Tony rastet aus", meaning "Tony Snaps". edit »
  • Music in this episode:
    "Summertime" by Booker T & The MG's; "Welcome (Back)" by Land of the Loops; "You" by The Aquatones; "Frank Sinatra" by Cake edit »
  • Christopher: (frustrated by his lack of progress writing a screenplay) Bought a scriptwriting program and everything.
    Paulie: My advice? Put that thing down awhile. We go get our joints copped, the words will come blowin' out your ass. edit »
  • Larry Boy: Oh! Mama Livia. Como esta, my darling?
    Livia: Listen to 'im with that "my darling." I am nobody's darling.
    Larry Boy: This one here, she never disappoints ya, I'll tell ya that.
    Livia: Are you still seeing your other women, Lorenzo? edit »
  • Bakery Clerk: You motherfucker! You shot my foot!
    Christopher: It happens. edit »
  • Livia: (on Tony) Did he cheat on you again?
    Carmela: I try to do something nice. I come here to take you out. Right away you think I have some other agenda that I have to talk to you about. Don't flatter yourself. edit »
  • AJ: Is it true that the Chinese invented spaghetti?
    Tony: Now think about it. Why would people who eat with sticks invent something you need a fork to eat? edit »
Show Score 9.0 superb
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