The Sopranos (season 3) The Sopranos (season 3) The third season of the HBO drama series "The Sopranos" began airing on March 4, 2001 and concluded on May 20, 2001, consisting of thirteen episodes. The third season was released on DVD in region 1 on August 27, 2002. The story of season three focuses on the relationship between Tony and his children — Meadow, as she begins her first year at Columbia University, and Anthony Jr., who is having behavioral troubles in high school. Tony's relationship with his aging mother, Livia, is brought to a head. Dr. Melfi experiences a horrifying personal trauma, but
The Sopranos (season 2) other continues. Meadow is accepted into college, but her personal life intersects with Tony's crime life for the first time. Former boss Jackie Aprile's brother Richie is released from prison and causes trouble for Tony and his business. <onlyinclude> </onlyinclude> The second season of "The Sopranos" received universal acclaim from critics—garnering a 97 out of 100 on Metacritic, and a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The latter aggregator reports a critical consensus of ""The Sopranos" strong cast and solid writing add depth to the show's occasionally unlikable characters and their repellent deeds, making for thought-provoking, consistently compelling viewing." Ed