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The Sopranos (season 5)

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Country of origin
  
United States

Original network
  
HBO

No. of episodes
  
13

Original release
  
March 7 (2004-03-07) – June 6, 2004 (2004-06-06)

The fifth season of The Sopranos aired on HBO from March 7 to June 6, 2004. The fifth season was released on DVD in region 1 on June 7, 2005.

Contents

The story of season five focuses on the return of two prominent members of the DiMeo family, Tony Blundetto and Feech La Manna, who are released from lengthy stays in prison and struggle to reintegrate themselves back within the family and the life of crime. Several prominent members of the Lupertazzi family also return from prison, and the subsequent power vacuum caused by the death of Boss Carmine creates a growing rift between the New York and New Jersey crime families. Tony and Carmela adjust to their new lives and each other following their separation, which greatly affects their son, A.J. Uncle Junior's mental health continues to deteriorate, and Adrianna's guilt over her role as an FBI informant grows.

Cast

  • James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano (13 episodes)
  • Lorraine Bracco as Dr. Jennifer Melfi (8 episodes)
  • Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano (12 episodes)
  • Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti (13 episodes)
  • Dominic Chianese as Corrado "Junior" Soprano, Jr. (7 episodes)
  • Steven Van Zandt as Silvio Dante (11 episodes)
  • Tony Sirico as Paul "Paulie Walnuts" Gualtieri (11 episodes)
  • Robert Iler as Anthony Soprano, Jr. (12 episodes)
  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow Soprano (10 episodes)
  • Drea de Matteo as Adriana La Cerva (10 episodes)
  • Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano (6 episodes)
  • Steven R. Schirripa as Bobby "Bacala" Baccalieri (10 episodes)
  • John Ventimiglia as Artie Bucco (8 episodes)
  • Katherine Narducci as Charmaine Bucco (3 episodes)
  • Vincent Curatola as John "Johnny Sack" Sacramoni (9 episodes)
  • Steve Buscemi as Tony Blundetto (12 episodes)
  • Critical reviews

    The show's fifth season has a 100% approval rating with an average score of 8.58 out of 10 on Rotten Tomatoes, with a critical consensus of, "The penultimate season of The Sopranos hurtles toward the series' climax without sacrificing the compelling stories and vibrant characters that made it an acknowledged television classic."

    Awards and nominations

    56th Primetime Emmy Awards

  • Award for Outstanding Drama Series
  • Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (James Gandolfini) (Episode: "Where's Johnny?")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Edie Falco) (Episode: "All Happy Families")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Steve Buscemi) (Episodes: "Rat Pack" + "Marco Polo")
  • Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Michael Imperioli) (Episodes: "Irregular Around the Margins" + "Long Term Parking")
  • Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Drea de Matteo) (Episodes: "Irregular Around the Margins" + "Long Term Parking")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Allen Coulter) (Episode: "Irregular Around the Margins")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Timothy Van Patten) (Episode: "Long Term Parking")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Michael Caleo) (Episode: "Where's Johnny?")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess) (Episode: "Irregular Around the Margins")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Matthew Weiner, Terrence Winter) (Episode: "Unidentified Black Males")
  • Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Terrence Winter) (Episode: "Long Term Parking")
  • 11th Screen Actors Guild Awards

  • Nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series (James Gandolfini)
  • Nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series (Edie Falco)
  • Nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series (Drea de Matteo)
  • Nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Entire Cast)
  • 62nd Golden Globe Awards

  • Nomination for Best Drama Series
  • Nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series (Edie Falco)
  • Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or TV Film (Michael Imperioli)
  • Nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or TV Film (Drea de Matteo)
  • Writers Guild of America Awards

  • Nomination for Best Drama Episode (Terrence Winter) (Episode: "Long Term Parking")
  • Directors Guild of America Awards

  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (John Patterson) (Episode: "All Due Respect")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Tim Van Patten) (Episode: "Long Term Parking")
  • 20th TCA Awards

  • Nomination for Program of the Year
  • Award for Outstanding Achievement in Drama
  • Nomination for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Drama (Edie Falco)
  • Nomination for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Drama (James Gandolfini)
  • References

    The Sopranos (season 5) Wikipedia