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The Sopranos
Season 3
Region 1 DVD cover art
Starring
No. of episodes13
Release
Original networkHBO
Original releaseMarch 4 (2001-03-04) –
May 20, 2001 (2001-05-20)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The third season of the HBO drama series The Sopranos began airing on March 4, 2001 and concluded on May 20, 2001, consisting of thirteen episodes. The third season was released on DVD in region 1 on August 27, 2002.[1]

The story of season three focuses on the relationship between Tony and his children — Meadow, as she begins her first year at Columbia University, and Anthony Jr., who is having behavioral troubles in high school. Tony's relationship with his aging mother, Livia, is brought to a head. Dr. Melfi experiences a horrifying personal trauma, but begins to make real progress in discovering the root causes of Tony's panic attacks. Also featured heavily are Christopher's rise in the mob when he becomes a made man, and Tony's extramarital affair with another one of Dr. Melfi's patients, Gloria.

Cast

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
271"Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood"Allen CoulterDavid ChaseMarch 4, 2001 (2001-03-04)11.26[2]
282"Proshai, Livushka"Tim Van PattenDavid ChaseMarch 4, 2001 (2001-03-04)11.35[2]
293"Fortunate Son"Henry J. BronchteinTodd A. KesslerMarch 11, 2001 (2001-03-11)8.37[3]
304"Employee of the Month"John PattersonRobin Green & Mitchell BurgessMarch 18, 2001 (2001-03-18)7.96[4]
315"Another Toothpick"Jack BenderTerence WinterMarch 25, 2001 (2001-03-25)7.40[5]
326"University"Allen CoulterStory by : David Chase & Terence Winter & Todd A. Kessler and Robin Green & Mitchell Burgess
Teleplay by : Terence Winter and Salvatore J. Stabile		April 1, 2001 (2001-04-01)8.44[6]
337"Second Opinion"Tim Van PattenLawrence KonnerApril 8, 2001 (2001-04-08)9.21[7]
348"He is Risen"Allen CoulterRobin Green & Mitchell Burgess and Todd A. KesslerApril 15, 2001 (2001-04-15)8.60[8]
359"The Telltale Moozadell"Dan AttiasMichael ImperioliApril 22, 2001 (2001-04-22)8.64[9]
3610"...To Save Us All from Satan's Power"Jack BenderRobin Green & Mitchell BurgessApril 29, 2001 (2001-04-29)8.44[10]
3711"Pine Barrens"Steve BuscemiStory by : Tim Van Patten & Terence Winter
Teleplay by : Terence Winter		May 6, 2001 (2001-05-06)8.79[11]
3812"Amour Fou"Tim Van PattenStory by : David Chase
Teleplay by : Frank Renzulli		May 13, 2001 (2001-05-13)5.81[12][a]
3913"Army of One"John PattersonDavid Chase & Lawrence KonnerMay 20, 2001 (2001-05-20)9.46[13]
Notes
  1. ^ Denotes individual program numbers were not available so household viewers are listed instead.

Reception

Reviews

The third season of The Sopranos received widespread critical acclaim, garnering a score of 97 out of 100 on Metacritic.[14] Caryn James of The New York Times cited the show as a pop-culture phenomenon and stated, "Even measured against insanely high expectations, the series is as good as it has ever been."[15] The Los Angeles Times lauded the series as the "elitist of the elite," adding: "...The Sopranos resurfaces once more as a superbly written and executed hybrid of popular entertainment and high art, offering up its own Golden Age of TV."[16] Detroit Free Press commended the series creator, David Chase, and singled out the show's writing and acting for praise: "The Sopranos, even as series creator David Chase changes pace this season from power struggles to family matters, is still as good as television gets: wonderfully written, superbly acted, always unpredictable."[14]

Awards and nominations

53rd Primetime Emmy Awards

  • Nomination for Outstanding Drama Series
  • Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (James Gandolfini) (Episode: "Amour Fou")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Lorraine Bracco) (Episode: "Employee of the Month")
  • Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Edie Falco) (Episode: "Second Opinion")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Dominic Chianese) (Episodes: "Another Toothpick" + "Second Opinion")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Michael Imperioli) (Episodes: "Fortunate Son" + "Pine Barrens")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Aida Turturro) (Episodes: "Proshai, Livushka" + "Employee of the Month")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Annabella Sciorra) (Episode: "Amour Fou")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Steve Buscemi) (Episode: "Pine Barrens")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Allen Coulter) (Episode: "University")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Timothy Van Patten) (Episode: "Amour Fou")
  • Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess) (Episode: "Employee of the Month")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Lawrence Konner) (Episode: "Second Opinion")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Frank Renzulli, David Chase) (Episode: "Amour Fou")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Terrence Winter, Timothy Van Patten) (Episode: "Pine Barrens")

8th Screen Actors Guild Awards

  • Nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Entire Cast)
  • 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 (Lorraine Bracco)
  • Nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series (Edie Falco)

59th Golden Globe Awards

  • Nomination for Best Drama Series
  • Nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series (James Gandolfini)
  • Nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series (Lorraine Bracco)
  • Nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series (Edie Falco)

6th Golden Satellite 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)

Writers Guild of America Awards 2001

  • Nomination for Best Drama Episode (David Chase) (Episode: "Proshai, Livushka")
  • Nomination for Best Drama Episode (Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green) (Episode: "Employee of the Month")
  • Award for Best Drama Episode (Timothy Van Patten, Terrence Winter) (Episode: "Pine Barrens")

Directors Guild of America Awards

  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Steve Buscemi) (Episode: "Pine Barrens")

17th TCA Awards

  • Award for Program of the Year
  • Award for Outstanding Achievement in Drama (Tied with The West Wing)
  • Nomination for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Drama (Edie Falco)
  • Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Drama (James Gandolfini)

References

  1. ^ "The Sopranos - The Complete 3rd Season". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on October 15, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b Downey, Kevin (March 14, 2001). "Mostly duds crowd crop of new shows". Media Life Magazine. Retrieved June 7, 2015.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Downey, Kevin (March 21, 2001). "NBC's skids greased as new shows fumble". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on June 9, 2001. Retrieved June 7, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Downey, Kevin (March 28, 2001). "NCAA playoffs set remotes a-clicking". Media Life Magazine. Retrieved June 7, 2015.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Downey, Kevin (April 4, 2001). "NCAA finals see a jump in viewers". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on November 21, 2008. Retrieved June 7, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Lowry, Brian (April 4, 2001). "New Shows, NCAA Hoops Deliver for ABC, CBS". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  7. ^ Downey, Kevin (April 18, 2001). "'Survivor 2' has 'Friends' for lunch". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on June 11, 2001. Retrieved June 7, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Downey, Kevin (April 25, 2001). "'Survivor's' flat when it should be bubbling". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on October 25, 2006. Retrieved June 7, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Downey, Kevin (May 2, 2001). "In heated sweeps, WB has the advantage". Media Life Magazine. Retrieved June 7, 2015.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ Downey, Kevin (May 9, 2001). "'Survivor' gives CBS a sweet sweeps boost". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on July 18, 2009. Retrieved June 7, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Downey, Kevin (May 16, 2001). "NBC edging to win adult 18-49 viewers". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on May 25, 2001. Retrieved June 7, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ Downey, Kevin (May 23, 2001). "As season ends, it's NBC and CBS". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on June 11, 2001. Retrieved June 7, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ Downey, Kevin (May 31, 2001). "Surprising strength of NBC's Thursday". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on October 25, 2006. Retrieved June 7, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ a b "The Sopranos : Season 3". Metacritic. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  15. ^ James, Caryn (March 2, 2001). "TV WEEKEND; 'Sopranos': Blood, Bullets, And Proust". The New York Times. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  16. ^ "They Keep Pulling Us Back In". March 2, 2001. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
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