The Sopranos [OV]

Season Two premiere. In the aftermath of the federal crackdown, Junior's in jail, Melfi refuses to see Tony, Christopher's expanding into new business ventures, Pussy is still missing and Tony's adjusting to being the new boss.

When black protesters start picketing a construction company that used to be under Uncle Junior's control, Tony meets with the owner--as well as the leader of the protestors--to 'fix' the problem.

Tony busts Meadow for partying at his mother's old house. Meanwhile, Ritchie Aprile is out of the can after ten years and looking for action--much to the chagrin of a local pizza-shop owner.

Tony travels to Italy with Paulie and Christopher to jump-start a car-importing 'business.' While Paulie and Christopher sample some of the Old Country's choicest wares, Tony haggles with the head of a powerful Naples family.

Back in Jersey, Furio soon lives up to his name by unleashing his fury on the delinquent proprietor of a local 'tanning salon.' Dr. Melfi shares her guilt over dumping Tony as a client during a session with her own therapist.

David Scatino, the father of Meadow's friend Eric and the owner of a local sports store, gets on the bad sides of both Richie and Tony when he loses big in two poker games. Later, Tony is forced to deal with Livia.

With Anthony Jr.'s confirmation approaching, Tony and Carmela are concerned by their son's growing apathy. Meanwhile, Christopher's interest in show biz is reignited when he meets filmmaker Jon Favreau through a cousin's girlfriend.

Richie decides to make a peace offering to Tony despite being miffed at him. Unhappy with their status as Christopher's lackeys, Sean and Matt decide to pledge their allegiance to Richie--through a violent, unexpected act.

Christopher has an out-of-body experience that spooks Paulie. Carmela urges Tony to have a vasectomy. Visiting her own shrink, Melfi reveals the 'unholy alliance' she's made with Tony...as well as her growing addictions.

Richie complains to Tony about his end of the garbage business, then complains to Junior about Tony. Later, Tony orchestrates the bankruptcy of David Scatino's store while Scatino's wife introduces Carmela to her handsome brother.

Having dodged a legal bullet, Tony is advised by his lawyer to spend more time at his businesses. Junior looks for diversions to relieve the tedium of house arrest, and eventually finds one in the company of a police widow.

Engaged lovebirds Richie and Janice have an explosive first quarrel. Meanwhile, Irina takes drastic measures to try to convince Tony to continue their affair.

In the Season Two finale, Tony has a series of 'fever dreams' that help to shed light on some of his problems--particularly his troubles over Big Pussy.