Big Girls Don't Cry (The Sopranos) Big Girls Don't Cry (The Sopranos) "Big Girls Don't Cry" is the eighteenth episode of the HBO original series "The Sopranos" and is the fifth of the show's second season. It was written by Terence Winter, directed by Tim Van Patten and originally aired on February 13, 2000. "* = credit only" With Furio Giunta now working as a soldier with the Soprano crime family, Tony elevates Paulie and Silvio to "capo" and "consigliere" respectively. While dining at Nuovo Vesuvio, Tony asks Artie to hire Furio as a mozzarella-maker. Artie tells Tony that the kitchen is already fully occupied and
Calling All Cars (The Sopranos) him to work for the Soprano family. After Sunday dinner, A.J. disappears to his room with Devin, but Carmela insists that he play a game with Bobby Jr. and Sophia. A.J. pulls out a Ouija board and engages in a mock séance that terrifies Bobby's children. Carmela and Tony scold A.J. for being insensitive to the kids, who have lost their mother. Later, Tony speaks to Silvio and voices his suspicion that Paulie is leaking information to Johnny. Silvio agrees to keep Paulie from knowing about the Miami trip. Svetlana calls Tony to thank him for sending her a diamond