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Christopher (The Sopranos) back. Janice locks herself in her room as Ralphie hobbles back to his car, bags in hand. The episode created a controversy when cast members of "The Sopranos" (specifically Dominic Chianese and Lorraine Bracco) were banned from marching in the Columbus Day Parade in New York City, despite having received an invitation to participate in the event from New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg. Christopher (The Sopranos) "Christopher" is the 42nd episode of the HBO original series "The Sopranos" and the third episode of the show's fourth season. Its teleplay was written by Michael Imperioli, from a story idea by