Tony Soprano glorified "old days" of the Mafia. Tony leaves out the violence associated with his criminal career. Tony tells Dr. Melfi a story about ducks landing in his pool. He describes his mother Livia, a cold, mean-spirited woman with whom he has an openly hostile relationship. By the end of the first session Tony has admitted that he feels depressed, but storms out when Dr. Melfi presses him further about the relationship between his symptoms and the ducks. When the family visits Green Grove, a Nursing Home where Tony is trying to place his mother, Livia's derisive outburst prompts a second
Funhouse (The Sopranos) Funhouse (The Sopranos) "Funhouse" is the 26th episode of the HBO television series "The Sopranos", and the 13th and final episode of the show's second season. It was co-written by series creator/executive producer David Chase and co-producer Todd A. Kessler, and directed by frequent "The Sopranos" director John Patterson, and originally aired in the United States on April 9, 2000, attracting about 9 million viewers. It was nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. Shortly after Janice's departure, Tony and his younger sister Barbara arrive at Livia's home to discuss her permanent