Pie-O-My - Wikipedia

5th episode of the 4th season of The Sopranos

"Pie-O-My" is the 44th episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the fifth of the show's fourth season. Written by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess, and directed by Henry J. Bronchtein, it originally aired on October 13,

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Synopsis

Adriana realizes that her club is not entirely hers, as the back rooms are freely used by Tony and his crew for business.

Lexie sperduto biography of christopher It was directed by Tim Van Patten and originally aired on September 29, Silvio wants to take action against Native Americans protesting the Columbus Day parade , believing their actions to be insulting to Italian-Americans. When, without Tony 's approval, he, Patsy , and Artie attempt to break up the protest, Little Paulie and several others are injured. Tony unsuccessfully appeals to Assemblyman Ron Zellman and to an Indian chief to convince Redclay to cancel the protest. The chief invites Tony and his crew to his casino.

Her FBI handlers, including her new contact Robyn Sanseverino, are pressing her for information. They tell her that Christopher is associating with dangerous criminals, and she can help him; they also cause her to doubt that Richie and Pussy are in witness protection. She gives away a little information about Patsy. At home, she relieves stress with heroin.

Janice is insinuating herself into Bobby's family life: she freezes out Mikey Palmice's widow JoJo, and serves the family Carmela's delicious lasagna, claiming it as her own. She urges Bobby to get over his grief as he might lose Junior's support. Bobby pulls himself together and completes a neglected task for Junior: meeting with a unionshop steward to intimidate him into changing his vote in an upcoming election.

See full list on sopranos.fandom.com Junior , worried about money, meets with Tony at his doctor's office, and asks for more help for his medical and legal expenses; Tony, however, has his own expenses and angrily tells him to manage his affairs better. Junior later promotes Bobby Baccalieri. Assemblyman Ron Zellman tells Tony that Junior owns a property in a special development district in Newark which is going to rise in value, and Tony buys the property, pretending that he is doing his uncle a favor. He also calls a meeting with the family's capos in which he criticizes the lack of growth in their businesses. Carmela begins to worry about money, having seen the widowed Angie Bonpensiero working at a supermarket.

Tony and Carmela are still bitterly divided about their investments. He refuses to sign the life insurance trust she proposes, having been advised it is too much in her favor. She receives a stock tip, but when he comes up with the money, it is too late.

Ralphie's racehorse, Pie-O-My, wins and he happily shares the winnings with Tony, who demands a bigger share for the next race, to Ralphie's chagrin.

Veterinarian's fees pile up, and one night when Pie-O-My is very sick, the vet refuses further treatment unless he is paid. Ralphie refuses and passes along Tony's number, and he rushes to the stables and pays. He then goes into the stall and sits with Pie-O-My, gently petting and reassuring her.

See full list on sopranos.fandom.com It is the 42nd overall episode of the series. Silvio wants to take action against Native Americans protesting the Columbus Day parade, believing their actions are insulting to Italian-Americans. Without Tony's approval, he, Patsy, and Artie attempt to break up the demonstration. As they are being warned by police, Little Paulie has a glass bottle thrown at him, and several other members of his party are injured. Tony blames Silvio for intervening.

First appearances

Title reference

• The episode's title is the name of Ralph's racehorse, Pie-O-My. The name is a misspelling derived from the now defunct Py-O-My Baking Mix Company, operated for some years by the Weinberg family.

References to other media or events

• At the stables, Hesh references Seabiscuit, who was, at the time, a frequent pop culture reference due to the popularity of the book about him.

  This episode aired before the release of the motion picture of the same name.

• In a scene where Adriana was at home watching television, she was watching a Body by Jakeinfomercial.
• While discussing the trust Carmela is trying to set up, Tony mentioned "floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee", which is in reference to Muhammad Ali.
• When Junior is putting on his sweater in preparation for his trial he says “It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood” which is a reference to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.

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