The Sopranos a spec script for the series "Mad Men" in 2000. The script was passed on to Chase who was so impressed that he immediately offered Weiner a job as a writer for "The Sopranos". Cast members Michael Imperioli and Toni Kalem portray Christopher Moltisanti and Angie Bonpensiero respectively, and they also wrote episodes for the show. Imperioli wrote five episodes of seasons two through five, and Kalem wrote one episode of season five. Other writers included Frank Renzulli, Todd A. Kessler (co-creator of "Damages"), writing team Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider (worked with Chase on "Northern Exposure"), and Lawrence Konner,
Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood days later, when Tony brings up Patsy's big earnings in the crew and asks whether he is still held back by his brother's death, Patsy pleads his allegiance to Tony. Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood "Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood" is the 27th episode of the HBO original series "The Sopranos" and the first of the show's third season. It was written by David Chase and directed by Allen Coulter, and originally aired on March 4, 2001. "* = credit only" FBI agents listen to recorded conversations between Tony Soprano and deceased informant Big Pussy Bonpensiero regarding the murder of Matthew Bevilaqua. Agent Skip