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The Sopranos
Season 5
Region 1 DVD cover art
Starring
No. of episodes13
Release
Original networkHBO
Original releaseMarch 7 (2004-03-07) –
June 6, 2004 (2004-06-06)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The fifth season of the American crime drama series 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.[1]

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, most notably Phil Leotardo, 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 starts to deteriorate, and Adriana's guilt over her role as an FBI informant grows.

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
531"Two Tonys"Tim Van PattenTerence Winter and David ChaseMarch 7, 2004 (2004-03-07)12.14[2]
542"Rat Pack"Alan TaylorMatthew WeinerMarch 14, 2004 (2004-03-14)9.97[3]
553"Where's Johnny?"John PattersonMichael CaleoMarch 21, 2004 (2004-03-21)10.11[4]
564"All Happy Families..."Rodrigo GarcíaToni KalemMarch 28, 2004 (2004-03-28)9.69[5]
575"Irregular Around the Margins"Allen CoulterRobin Green & Mitchell BurgessApril 4, 2004 (2004-04-04)9.75[6]
586"Sentimental Education"Peter BogdanovichMatthew WeinerApril 11, 2004 (2004-04-11)9.93[7]
597"In Camelot"Steve BuscemiTerence WinterApril 18, 2004 (2004-04-18)9.08[8]
608"Marco Polo"John PattersonMichael ImperioliApril 25, 2004 (2004-04-25)9.99[9]
619"Unidentified Black Males"Tim Van PattenMatthew Weiner and Terence WinterMay 2, 2004 (2004-05-02)8.96[10]
6210"Cold Cuts"Mike FiggisRobin Green & Mitchell BurgessMay 9, 2004 (2004-05-09)8.48[11]
6311"The Test Dream"Allen CoulterDavid Chase and Matthew WeinerMay 16, 2004 (2004-05-16)8.81[12]
6412"Long Term Parking"Tim Van PattenTerence WinterMay 23, 2004 (2004-05-23)9.53[13]
6513"All Due Respect"John PattersonDavid Chase and Robin Green & Mitchell BurgessJune 6, 2004 (2004-06-06)10.98[14]

Reception

Critical reviews

The show's fifth season has a 93% approval rating with an average score of 9.30/10 based on 14 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, with the following critical consensus: "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."[15]

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

  1. ^ "The Sopranos - The Complete 5th Season". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  2. ^ Vasquez, Diego (March 10, 2004). "ABC spike from King spooker 'Hospital'". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on November 6, 2005. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  3. ^ Vasquez, Diego (March 17, 2004). "Returning 'Crossing Jordan' delivers for NBC". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  4. ^ Vasquez, Diego (March 24, 2004). "Midseason report card: Mostly Ds & Fs". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  5. ^ Vasquez, Diego (March 31, 2004). "Growing pull of 'Two and a Half Men'". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  6. ^ "Nickelodeon Slimes Cable Ratings Competition". Zap2it. April 8, 2004. Archived from the original on April 9, 2004.
  7. ^ Vasquez, Diego (March 14, 2004). "Fox's 'Swan,' no ugly ducking". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  8. ^ Vasquez, Diego (March 28, 2004). "Rewarding homestretch for 'Friends'". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  9. ^ "Hoops Help TNT Hold Cable Crown". Zap2it. April 29, 2004. Archived from the original on May 1, 2004.
  10. ^ Vasquez, Diego (May 5, 2004). "Earth moves, giving NBC sweeps push". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  11. ^ Vasquez, Diego (May 19, 2004). "Out the door, and quietly, for 'Practice'". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  12. ^ "TNT Thinks NBA Action is Fantastic". Zap2it. May 20, 2004. Archived from the original on May 21, 2004.
  13. ^ Vasquez, Diego (May 26, 2004). "NBC takes 18-49s but CBS wins viewers". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  14. ^ Vasquez, Diego (June 16, 2004). "Great boost for ABC from NBA finals". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on October 13, 2004. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  15. ^ "The Sopranos: Season 5 (2004)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
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