5 Best ‘The Sopranos’ Episodes, Ranked by IMDb
If you want to rewatch the peak moments of The Sopranos (although the whole series has like no bad episodes), you can just binge these 5 highest rated episodes and remember the reasons you love the show.
The Sopranos was the first mob show for many of us, and it was really revolutionary TV back when it aired in 1999. But even since then, only a few shows with a sort of similar premise managed to come at least close to The Sopranos legacy.
While there are no episodes we can easily refer to as skippable, some of them are still better than others. And here we have 5 episodes that are considered the best by IMDb rankings.
1. “Long Term Parking” (2004)
IMDb score: 9.7/10.
“Long Term Parking” is often named the most emotionally charged and tragic episode in the entire series. In this one, Tony Soprano faces an impossible decision involving his cousin Tony Blundetto, while Adriana’s secret as an FBI informant comes to a devastating head.
The episode is known for its brutal portrayal of loyalty and betrayal, culminating in the heartbreaking and shocking death of Adriana off screen.
2. “Pine Barrens” (2001)
IMDb score: 9.7/10.
“Pine Barrens” is another fan-favorite episode, this time for its dark humor and suspense. When Silvio falls ill with the flu, Christopher and Paulie are tasked with collecting money for him. Their mission goes awry when they get lost in the snowy woods, facing the threat of freezing to death.
Meanwhile, Tony’s affair with Gloria and Meadow’s troubled relationship with Jackie Jr. add layers to the episode’s drama.
3. “The Blue Comet” (2007)
IMDb score: 9.6/10.
In “The Blue Comet,” loyalties are tested as the mafia war intensifies. The episode features critical turning points for Tony and those closest to him, with mistaken identity leading to serious consequences.
The escalating violence and shifting alliances set the stage for the series’ dramatic conclusion, making this episode a pivotal and gripping installment just before the finale.
4. “Funhouse” (2000)
IMDb score: 9.4/10.
“Funhouse” is an episode that has a lot going on, but the main thing was Tony’s food poisoning and him putting the blame on Artie. However, Pussy’s storyline is also a pivotal moment for the whole series.
This is the episode when his fate is decided by Tony, after he experiences vivid dreams that lead him to a grim decision about a once close friend.
5. “Made in America” (2007)
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IMDb score: 9.4/10.
“Made in America” is the series finale, and everybody who has seen the show knows what it means.
The episode sees Tony and his family forced into hiding as the threat from Phil Leotardo looms large, and Tony’s final confrontation with Junior adds emotional weight to the story’s conclusion. The open ending of the series left a lasting impression on fans, sparking years long debate.
