Matthew Weiner

Matthew Weiner Executive Producer Matthew Weiner joins The Sopranos after writing on various network TV shows including The Naked Truth, Becker, and most recently, Andy Richter Controls the Universe. Weiner attended Wesleyan University where he studied Philosophy, Literature and History. He has an MFA from the University of Southern California School of Cinema and Television, […]

The Weight Episode 43

Directed by: Jack Bender Written by: Terence Winter Forget the Feds. Never mind marital problems, Meadow’s meltdowns and Junior’s RICO trial. Right now, the biggest problem facing Tony is . . . Ginny Sack’s rear end. Not literally, but Ralph’s now–nfamous remark about Ginny’s weight* has created a situation that could have the direst of […]

Rosalie Aprile

“She (Hillary Clinton) stood by him and put up with the bullshit and in the end, what did she do? She set up her own little thing.” The quintessential mob woman, Rosalie Aprile is smoky-voiced and tough talking, and always immaculately dressed, coiffed and manicured. She grew up around “the life” and, like most females […]

Charmaine Bucco

“All these years I sat here and kept my mouth shut. And I didn’t want you boys here and look what happened, look what you’ve done to my husband.” Charmaine Bucco is Artie Bucco’s wife. No longer able to tolerate her husband’s relationship with Tony Soprano, Charmaine once left Artie, telling him, “and you’re not […]

Ralph Cifaretto

“All this over some whore?” If the mafia gave out a Mr. Congeniality Award, Ralph Cifaretto would never be in contention for it. Mr. Obnoxious, however, would be his in a walk. Sarcastic, belligerent and misogynistic – even by wise guy standards – Ralph was easily Tony’s least favorite business associate. Despite being a very […]

Dr. Jennifer Melfi

“Two years ago I thought RICO was a relative of his.” Dr. Jennifer Melfi is probably the last person anyone would expect to be associated with organized crime. Her private life is unassuming; she’s divorced with a son who attends Bard College. Professionally, she is a respected psychiatrist in private practice. One day, however, she […]

Carmela Soprano

“Maybe you pass out because you’re guilty over something. Maybe the fact you stick your d**k in anything with a pulse.” Carmela DeAngelis first laid eyes on her future husband in high school, where she and Tony Soprano appeared to be worlds apart from each other. Whereas Tony was an uninspired student and outsider, Carmela […]