Episode
The Sopranos: Amour Fou
Overview
Inspired by a tale from Ralph about how his father got 'made,' Jackie Jr. decides to 'make his move' in organized crime by instigating a robbery caper at a local card game. Reminded by Melfi of the psychological parallels between his relationships with Gloria and with his mother, Tony finds it harder and harder to spend time with his 'crazy love.'
Details
- Series
- The Sopranos
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 2001-05-13
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Amour Fou is Episode 12 in Season 3 of The Sopranos. It aired on 2001-05-13. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 11: Pine Barrens
Paulie and Christopher are engulfed in a nightmarish journey into the South Jersey woods while trying to collect a debt from a Russian mobster. Meanwhile, Meadow is suspicious that Jackie Jr. is two-timing her, and Tony finds that family demands are jeopardizing his romance with Gloria.
Episode 13: Army of One
Yet another academic misstep by A.J. forces his parents to contemplate military school. Tony orders Ralph to deal personally with the Jackie Jr. situation, and later seems to take Ralph's side in a money dispute with Paulie. Once again, the family gathers in Artie Bucco's restaurant, where Meadow reflects on being a Soprano.
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