The Sopranos (season 3) Satellite Awards Writers Guild of America Awards 2001 Directors Guild of America Awards 17th TCA Awards 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
Meadow Soprano Jackie Jr. As Jackie was exiting his hiding place, Vito Spatafore came up behind him and shot him through the back of the head, killing him instantly. The hit was publicized as a drug deal with African Americans gone bad, a story which Meadow publicly accepted but privately surmised that Jackie was killed by organized crime. Her acceptance caused problems elsewhere, however; during her first year in college, she struggles with depression and uses alcohol and drugs. Just before his death, Meadow came to realize that Jackie was unfaithful; nevertheless, she was very distressed by his death, initially blaming Tony