Stage 5 (The Sopranos) Stage 5 (The Sopranos) "Stage 5" is the 79th episode of the HBO television series "The Sopranos", the second episode of the second half of the show's sixth season, and the 14 episode of the season overall. It was written by Terence Winter and directed by Alan Taylor, and originally aired on April 15, 2007. "* = credit only" Christopher finishes Little Carmine's Mafia-oriented slasher film "Cleaver". Meadow tells her parents about her breakup with Finn but is unwilling to divulge any details. Elsewhere, there is tension between A.J. and his girlfriend Blanca. Tony is approached by FBI Agents Harris
The Sopranos (The Sopranos episode) girlfriend, Hunter Scangarelo, with whom Meadow wants to take a trip. Tony also tells Melfi about the stress of training Christopher Moltisanti, whom he calls his nephew, in the "family business." After establishing the ground rules of what will fall under doctor-patient confidentiality, Tony opens up about his career, but keeps the violent details from Melfi. Tony details the stress of caring for his aging mother, Livia, with whom he has a strained relationship. He also mentions being irritated by his wife's affinity with their priest, Father Intintola. Melfi succeeds in making Tony admit he feels depressed, but he storms