Whitecaps (The Sopranos) Whitecaps (The Sopranos) "Whitecaps" is the 52nd episode of the HBO television series "The Sopranos", and the 13th and final episode of the show's fourth season. Written by the series creator/executive producer David Chase, and executive producers Robin Green, and Mitchell Burgess, it was directed by longtime series director John Patterson and originally aired in the United States on December 8, 2002. The episode attracted 12.5 million viewers and is regarded by multiple critics as one of the series' best. After accompanying Carmela, who is unwell, to the doctor, Tony takes her on a surprise trip to "Whitecaps," a house
The Sopranos (season 1) off guard. Basically, it's everything I'm always looking for in drama. It's beautifully written, authentic, without the plastic Los Angeles look. The acting is marvelous. It's funny in a darkly comedic way, involving as a soap opera, and quirky. I never quite know what's going to happen, even though the subject matter is by no means unprecedented for television." 51st Primetime Emmy Awards 6th Screen Actors Guild Awards 57th Golden Globe Awards 4th Golden Satellite Awards Writers Guild of America Awards 1999 Directors Guild of America Awards 15th TCA Awards The Sopranos (season 1) The first season of "The Sopranos"