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
Eloise (The Sopranos) Herman Melville's "Billy Budd". Tony's callous behavior toward Carmela angers Furio, who has difficulty restraining himself when he calls his wife a "moody bitch." Tony remains oblivious of the growing sexual tension between Carmela and Furio. Carmela later visits Furio's house to discuss decorating; it seems they are going to kiss, but they are interrupted by one of her father's contractors. Tony, Furio, and other members of the crew visit an Indian casino in Connecticut. While most of the others carouse, Furio stands aloof. Later, as the drunken crew prepares to board the casino's helicopter for the flight home, Furio