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
The Sopranos to receive a nomination for the award. After being nominated for and losing the award in 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2003 (losing the first time to "The Practice" and the last three to "The West Wing"), "The Sopranos" won the award in 2004, and again in 2007. Its 2004 win made "The Sopranos" the first series on a cable network to win the award, while its 2007 win made the show the first drama series since "Upstairs, Downstairs" in 1977 to win the award after it had finished airing. The show earned 21 nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Drama