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
D-Girl (The Sopranos) photo. When Tony asks where A.J.'s godfather is, the distraught Pussy is revealed to be sobbing alone in the bathroom as the FBI listens in. The episode's title is a shortened title for "development girl", used mostly in the film and television industry. D-Girl (The Sopranos) "D-Girl" is the 20th episode of the HBO original series "The Sopranos" and the seventh of the show's second season. It was written by Todd A. Kessler and directed by Allen Coulter, and originally aired on February 27, 2000. "* = credit only" Tony and Carmela confront A.J. for damaging his mother's car while