The Sopranos (The Sopranos episode) relieved as if "let out of jail. It was like a reprieve from the governor." "The Sopranos" is the first of only two episodes directed by Chase. The other is the series finale, "Made in America". Although this episode is titled "The Sopranos" on the DVD, Blu-ray and reruns on A&E, it was referred to as "Pilot" when originally aired. During the year-long break between the pilot and the start of the shoot of the rest of the 12 episodes of the season, James Gandolfini gained 60 pounds for the role of Tony and underwent voice coaching. Siberia Federico and
Everybody Hurts (The Sopranos) Everybody Hurts (The Sopranos) "Everybody Hurts" is the 45th episode of the HBO original series "The Sopranos" and the sixth of the show's fourth season. Written by Michael Imperioli and directed by Steve Buscemi, it originally aired on October 20, 2002. "* = credit only" Christopher and Adriana are injecting heroin when he gets a call from Tony arranging an immediate meeting. Chris struggles to stay alert when he arrives, prompting Tony to ask if he's been drinking. Tony tells Chris that he is going to be giving orders through him in the future because of their family ties, and