The fourth season of the HBO drama series The Sopranos began airing on September 15, 2002 and concluded on December 8, 2002, consisting of thirteen episodes. The fourth season was released on DVD in region 1 on October 28, 2003.
The story of season four focuses on the marriage between Tony and Carmela, as Tony engages in an affair with his uncle's nurse Svetlana and Carmela finds herself infatuated with one of Tony's soldiers, Furio Giunta. The increasing tension between Tony and Ralph Cifaretto comes to a violent head and Uncle Junior is put on trial for his crimes. Adriana is forced into becoming an FBI informant, while Christopher plunges deeper into heroin addiction.
Main cast
James Gandolfini as Anthony Soprano (13 episodes)
Lorraine Bracco as Dr. Jennifer Melfi (10 episodes)
Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano (13 episodes)
Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti (11 episodes)
Dominic Chianese as Corrado "Junior" Soprano (9 episodes)
Steven Van Zandt as Silvio Dante (12 episodes)
Tony Sirico as Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri (10 episodes)
Robert Iler as Anthony "A. J." Soprano, Jr. (12 episodes)
Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow Soprano (7 episodes)
Drea de Matteo as Adriana La Cerva (9 episodes)
Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano (10 episodes)
Federico Castelluccio as Furio Giunta (10 episodes)
John Ventimiglia as Artie Bucco (6 episodes)
Vincent Curatola as Johnny "Sack" Sacrimoni (8 episodes)
Steven R. Schirripa as Bobby Baccalieri (10 episodes)
Joe Pantoliano as Ralph Cifaretto (11 episodes)
Katherine Narducci as Charmaine Bucco (2 episodes)
Rotten Tomatoes reports an 100% approval with an average score of 8.5 out of 10 for the show's fourth season, based on six critics.
Awards and nominations
55th Primetime Emmy Awards
Nomination for Outstanding Drama Series
Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (James Gandolfini) (Episode: "Whitecaps")
Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Edie Falco) (Episode: "Whitecaps")
Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Michael Imperioli) (Episodes: "Whoever Did This" + "The Strong, Silent Type")
Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Joe Pantoliano) (Episodes: "Christopher" + "Whoever Did This")
Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (John Patterson) (Episode: "Whitecaps")
Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Timothy Van Patten) (Episode: "Whoever Did This")
Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess, David Chase) (Episode: "Whitecaps")
Nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess) (Episode: "Whoever Did This")
Nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Terrence Winter) (Episode: "Eloise")
9th Screen Actors Guild Awards
Nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Entire Cast)
Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series (James Gandolfini)
Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series (Edie Falco)
60th Golden Globe Awards
Nomination for Best Drama Series
Nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series (James Gandolfini)
Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series (Edie Falco)
Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or TV Movie (Michael Imperioli)
Writers Guild of America Awards
Nomination for Best Drama Episode (Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green) (Episode: "Whoever Did This")
Directors Guild of America Awards
Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Tim Van Patten) (Episode: "Whoever Did This")
Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (John Patterson) (Episode: "Whitecaps")
19th TCA Awards
Nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Drama
Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Drama (Edie Falco)
Nomination for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Drama (James Gandolfini)