Tony Soprano often displays behavior traits characteristic of a violent sociopath, but also struggles with depression and is prone to panic attacks. He seeks treatment from Dr. Jennifer Melfi in the first episode and remains in therapy on and off up until the penultimate episode of the series. Both the Tony Soprano character and Gandolfini’s performance garnered widespread critical acclaim, with Soprano being often cited as one of the greatest and most influential characters in television history. Gandolfini, for his portrayal of the character, won three Emmy Awards for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series, three Screen Actors Guild Awards for
Meadowlands (The Sopranos) way to end an episode that's been all about the crumbling walls between Tony's work and home lives." Jason Cahill won a Writers Guild of America award for his work on this episode. Meadowlands (The Sopranos) "Meadowlands" is the fourth episode of the HBO original series "The Sopranos". It was written by Jason Cahill, directed by John Patterson and originally aired on January 31, 1999. Tony becomes increasingly paranoid over his secret sessions with Dr. Melfi, especially after a near-encounter with Silvio, whose dentist is located just opposite Melfi's suite. However, Tony has also begun developing feelings for Melfi, even