The Sopranos season 4
Thirteen episodes of marital strife and mob tension.
The fourth season of *The Sopranos* aired on HBO from September 15, 2002, to December 8, 2002, across thirteen episodes. The season’s story centers on the deteriorating marriage of Tony and Carmela Soprano: Tony carries on an affair with Svetlana, the cousin of his former lover, while Carmela develops romantic feelings for Furio. Tensions between Tony and capo Ralph Cifaretto escalate violently, and Uncle Junior faces another trial. Adriana is coerced into becoming an FBI informant, and Christopher’s heroin addiction worsens. The season was released on VHS and DVD in region 1 on October 28, 2003. The main cast includes James Gandolfini as Tony, Lorraine Bracco as Dr. Melfi, Edie Falco as Carmela, Michael Imperioli as Christopher, Dominic Chianese as Junior, Steven Van Zandt as Silvio, Tony Sirico as Paulie, Robert Iler as A.J., Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow, Drea de Matteo as Adriana, Aida Turturro as Janice, Federico Castelluccio as Furio, John Ventimiglia as Artie, Vincent Curatola as Johnny Sack, Steven R. Schirripa as Bobby, Joe Pantoliano as Ralph, and Kathrine Narducci as Charmaine. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season holds a 92% approval rating from 12 reviews, with an average score of 9/10; the critics’ consensus describes it as a season where “the war seeps into the Sopranos household in a season of discontent, with each of these artfully rendered devils stewing in a divine comedy of their own making.”
Quick Facts
- Season Number
- 4
- Network
- HBO
- First Aired
- 2002-09-15
- Last Aired
- 2002-12-08
- Num Episodes
- 13
- Episode List
- List of The Sopranos episodes
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Lore & Background
The story of season four centers on the increasing tension between Tony and Ralph Cifaretto, which comes to a violent head. Uncle Junior is again put on trial for his crimes. Adriana is forced into becoming an FBI informant, while Christopher plunges deeper into heroin addiction. The main cast includes James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano, Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti, and Dominic Chianese as Corrado "Junior" Soprano, among others.
Reader's Guide
The fourth season of The Sopranos is significant for deepening the domestic and criminal conflicts that define the series. The marriage between Tony and Carmela becomes a central focus, with Tony's affair and Carmela's infatuation with Furio driving a wedge between them. The season also escalates the rivalry between Tony and Ralph Cifaretto, culminating in a violent resolution. Uncle Junior's trial adds legal pressure, while Adriana's recruitment as an FBI informant and Christopher's heroin addiction introduce new layers of betrayal and danger. The season was released on VHS and DVD in region 1 on October 28, 2003. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 92% based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 9/10. The critics consensus reads: "The war seeps into the Sopranos household in a season of discontent, with each of these artfully rendered devils stewing in a divine comedy of their own making."
Did You Know?
- The fourth season consists of thirteen episodes.
- The season began airing on September 15, 2002, and concluded on December 8, 2002.
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