Second Opinion
- Episode aired Apr 8, 2001
- TV-MA
- 1h
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8.4/10
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Junior continues his cancer treatments, but the prognosis is iffy. Chris, meanwhile, finds himself under suspicion from Paulie.Junior continues his cancer treatments, but the prognosis is iffy. Chris, meanwhile, finds himself under suspicion from Paulie.Junior continues his cancer treatments, but the prognosis is iffy. Chris, meanwhile, finds himself under suspicion from Paulie.
Steve Schirripa
- Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri
- (as Steven R. Schirripa)
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- TriviaThe shot of Carmela in Dr. Melfi's waiting room that shows her triangularly framed by the legs of a sculpture of a naked woman duplicates the exact same framing of Tony in the same waiting room in the first shot of the first scene of the series' first "Pilot" episode in 1999.
- GoofsIn the scene where Tony comes home late to Carmela's supper, his plate is shown in at least three different orientations between shots (greens on his right, greens on his left, and greens at an angle).
- Quotes
Furio Giunta: You got a bee on-a you hat.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2001)
- SoundtracksMysterious Ways
Written and Performed by U2
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Pulp.
There are two main second opinions in this particular episode: Carmela with Dr Melfi on her relationship with Tony and Junior with Dr Kennedy on his cancer diagnosis. The theme of opinions also plays out throughout the episode. For example, Tony paying $50,000 donation to Meadow's college, which he was only originally willing to pay $5,000. Also, Christopher gets annoyed when Paulie oversteps boundaries.
The pass few episodes, which IMO are 10/10 worthy, contain graphic and controversial scenes, which shows so much more of what the gangster world is like, including themes of capitalism and pride. That's why this episode does not hold up as well. Albeit, EVERY episode of The Sopranos is far superior than 95% of the shows airing today.
The issues with Carmela and Tony's relationship are symbolic in this episode. It is somewhat resolved when she finds it hard to accept she is an accomplice to his crimes, and wouldn't want to give up the life she has built in a divorce.
'I like d'one that says, "some pulp".' Classic line.
The pass few episodes, which IMO are 10/10 worthy, contain graphic and controversial scenes, which shows so much more of what the gangster world is like, including themes of capitalism and pride. That's why this episode does not hold up as well. Albeit, EVERY episode of The Sopranos is far superior than 95% of the shows airing today.
The issues with Carmela and Tony's relationship are symbolic in this episode. It is somewhat resolved when she finds it hard to accept she is an accomplice to his crimes, and wouldn't want to give up the life she has built in a divorce.
'I like d'one that says, "some pulp".' Classic line.
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