The Sopranos gangster, but more so that Tony's mother, Livia, was vengeful and possibly psychopathicare revealed. His complicated relationship with his wife Carmela is also explored, as well as her feelings regarding her husband's "cosa nostra" ties. Meadow and Anthony Jr.—Tony's children—gain increasing knowledge of their father's mob dealings. Later, federal indictments are brought as a result of someone in his organization talking to the FBI. Tony's uncle Corrado "Junior" Soprano orders the murder of Brendan Filone and the mock execution of Chris Moltisanti, associates of Tony, as reprisal for repeated hijackings of trucks under Corrado's protection. Tony defuses the situation by
The Sopranos (The Sopranos episode) room of Satriale's Pork Store as part of an ongoing dispute involving Tony's sanitation business. Chris follows the advice of Soprano soldier Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero and they bury the body to avoid police investigation. By beginning a new enterprise inspired by his MRI, Tony demonstrates his suitability as an innovative mob leader. Mahaffey, a compulsive gambler who is in debt to Tony, is intimidated into making false claims to pay out to his crime family. Herman "Hesh" Rabkin, an old Jewish friend of Tony's father, gives Tony advice on this scheme and on problems with Tony's Uncle Junior, who