Join the Club Join the Club "Join the Club" is the 67th episode overall and the second episode of of the HBO television drama series "The Sopranos". Written by series creator/executive producer David Chase and directed by David Nutter, it premiered on March 19, 2006 in the United States. The episode's narrative details the aftermath of the shooting of series protagonist Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) by his uncle Corrado "Junior" Soprano (Dominic Chianese). Tony, now in a comatose state and hospitalized, has a dream-like experience in which he envisions himself as a travelling salesman not involved with the Mafia. Meanwhile, Tony's family and
Funhouse (The Sopranos) Funhouse (The Sopranos) "Funhouse" is the 26th episode of the HBO television series "The Sopranos", and the 13th and final episode of the show's second season. It was co-written by series creator/executive producer David Chase and co-producer Todd A. Kessler, and directed by frequent "The Sopranos" director John Patterson, and originally aired in the United States on April 9, 2000, attracting about 9 million viewers. It was nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. Shortly after Janice's departure, Tony and his younger sister Barbara arrive at Livia's home to discuss her permanent