The fourth season of the American crime drama series The Sopranos began airing on HBO on September 15, 2002, and concluded on December 8, 2002, consisting of thirteen episodes. The fourth season was released on VHS and 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 ex-lover's cousin Svetlana and Carmela finds herself infatuated with Furio. The increasing tension between Tony and Ralph Cifaretto comes to a violent head and 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.
Cast and characters
Main cast James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano, the De facto boss of the DiMeo crime family, struggling with a rogue capo, his wife, and his finances. Lorraine Bracco as Dr. Jennifer Melfi, Tony's therapist. Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano, Tony's wife, who becomes doubtful of their relationship and finances. Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti, a soldier and Tony's cousin by marriage, who begins using heroin regularly as Tony grooms him to be his successor. Dominic Chianese as Corrado "Junior" Soprano, Tony's uncle and the boss of the family, who is on trial for his crimes. Steven Van Zandt as Silvio Dante, the family's loyal consigliere. Tony Sirico as Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri, a short-tempered capo who begins to doubt his loyalty to Tony. Robert Iler as Anthony "A. J." Soprano, Jr., Tony's son. Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow Soprano, Tony's daughter, whose relationship with her mother strains following the death of her ex-boyfriend. Drea de Matteo as Adriana La Cerva, Chris's fiancée, who becomes entangled with enemies of the family. Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano, Tony's dramatic sister who begins inserting herself into Bobby's love life. Federico Castelluccio as Furio Giunta, a soldier who falls in love with someone he shouldn't. John Ventimiglia as Artie Bucco, Tony's non-mob friend who runs a restaurant, struggling with his recent divorce and his restaurant. Vincent Curatola as Johnny "Sack" Sacrimoni, the underboss of the Lupertazzi family who befriends Paulie. Steven R. Schirripa as Bobby Baccalieri, a kind-hearted soldier who suffers a personal tragedy. Joe Pantoliano as Ralph Cifaretto, a violent, crude capo whose issues with Tony grow more severe. Kathrine Narducci as Charmaine Bucco, Artie's ex-wife.
Recurring cast
Episodes
Notes
Reception Critical reviews On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 92% based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 9/10. The website's 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."
Awards and nominations Year Association Category Nominee(s) Result2003 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series James Gandolfini (episode: "Whitecaps") Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Edie Falco (episode: "Whitecaps") Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Michael Imperioli (episodes: "Whoever Did This" + "The Strong, Silent Type") Joe Pantoliano (episodes: "Christopher" + "Whoever Did This") Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series John Patterson (episode: "Whitecaps") Timothy Van Patten (episode: "Whoever Did This") Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess, David Chase (episode: "Whitecaps") Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess (episode: "Whoever Did This") Terrence Winter (episode: "Eloise") 2003 Golden Globe Awards Best Drama Series Best Actor in a Drama Series James Gandolfini Best Actress in a Drama Series Edie Falco Best Supporting Actor – Television Michael Imperioli 2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series Entire Cast Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series James Gandolfini Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Edie Falco Lorraine Bracco 2003 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series John Patterson (episode: "Whitecaps") Tim Van Patten (episode: "Whoever Did This") 2003 Writers Guild of America Awards Best Drama Episode Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green (Episode: "Whoever Did This") 2003 TCA Awards Outstanding Achievement in Drama Outstanding Individual Achievement in Drama James Gandolfini Outstanding Individual Achievement in Drama Edie Falco
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