The Best Episodes Directed By Allen Coulter

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(32 votes)

   #1 - Irregular Around the Margins

   S5:E54/4/2004

   While Christopher is away, Tony gives Adriana a ride home that proves disastrous. Meanwhile, the Soprano crew plays a game of 'telephone' with the story that turns it into something far more sinister when an enraged Christopher gets wind of it.

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   8.7/10(36 votes)

   #2 - The Knight in White Satin Armor

   S2:E124/2/2000

   Engaged lovebirds Richie and Janice have an explosive first quarrel. Meanwhile, Irina takes drastic measures to try to convince Tony to continue their affair.

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3. 

   8.6/10(29 votes)

   #3 - The Test Dream

   S5:E115/16/2004

   Tony escapes to the Plaza Hotel for a night of rest and relaxation, but his dreams are haunted by past faces. Another casualty falls in the war between Johnny Sack and Little Carmine, and Tony B. heads to New York for revenge.

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4. 

   8.4/10(55 votes)

   #4 - Isabella

   S1:E123/28/1999

   Hit men are sent out to whack Tony, who comes out of his depression when he meets Isabella, an Italian exchange student staying next door.

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5. 

   8.4/10(36 votes)

   #5 - University

   S3:E64/1/2001

   Ralph's volatile relationship with a Bada Bing stripper and his obsession with the movie 'Gladiator' combine to put a damper on several boys'-nights-out sessions at the club. Meanwhile, at Columbia, Meadow's relationship with Noah is put to the test by her needy roommate Caitlin.

   Director:Allen Coulter

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6. 

   8.4/10(85 votes)

   #6 - Pilot

   S1:E19/3/2008

   When a rival club cleans out and then destroys their illegal arms warehouse, SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original) executes their own sense of justice in retrieving their guns. Meanwhile, family issues take center stage with a medical emergency involving Jax Teller's newborn son.

   Director:Allen Coulter

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7. 

   8.3/10(36 votes)

   #7 - Full Leather Jacket

   S2:E83/5/2000

   Although Richie is miffed at Tony for forcing him to build a ramp for the pizza-parlor owner he paralyzed, he decides to make a peace offering. Unhappy with their lowly status as Christopher's lackeys, Sean and Matt decide to pledge their allegiance to Richie--through a violent, unexpected act.

   Director:Allen Coulter

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8. 

   8.2/10(39 votes)

   #8 - D-Girl

   S2:E72/27/2000

   With Anthony Jr.'s confirmation approaching, Tony and Carmela find their son's growing apathy a cause for concern. Meanwhile, Christopher's interest in show biz is reignited when he meets a well-known filmmaker through his cousin's girlfriend.

   Director:Allen Coulter

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9. 

   8.2/10(60 votes)

   #9 - Center of the Universe

   S1:E211/20/2022

   Dwight, Tyson, and Bodhi go on a road trip to take care of some business; Stacy does some digging into Dwight's past.

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10. 

    8.0/10(98 votes)

    #10 - Go West, Old Man

    S1:E111/13/2022

    Dwight, blindsided by the news that his mob family has nothing left for him in New York, is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma; as he settles in and surveys his new surroundings, Dwight wastes no time making new associates.

    Director:Allen Coulter

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11. 

    8.0/10(65 votes)

    #11 - College

    S1:E52/7/1999

    During a trip to Maine for Meadow's college interviews, Tony sees a man he believes is a relocated mob snitch. Back at home, Carmela receives comfort from Father Phil.

    Director:Allen Coulter

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12. 

    8.0/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood

    S3:E13/4/2001

    While the Soprano family goes about their day-to-day activities, the FBI begins an elaborate operation to bug their home. Tony ponders his options when Patsy starts asking too many questions about his brother's death.

    Director:Allen Coulter

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13. 

    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #13 - For All Debts Public and Private

    S4:E19/15/2002

    Tony invests in a land deal despite Carmela's concerns about money. Junior faces his own financial woes as his trial approaches. Adriana brings her new friend to the Soprano Sunday dinner, but Adriana has no idea who Danielle is working for. Tony bonds with Christopher by giving him the opportunity to avenge the murder of his father.

    Director:Allen Coulter

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14. 

    7.8/10(33 votes)

    #14 - He Is Risen

    S3:E84/15/2001

    As Thanksgiving approaches, Tony's feud with Ralph escalates, despite the intervention of Johnny Sack. At a frat-house mixer, Meadow and Jackie Jr. find they have more in common than mob-boss dads.

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15. 

    7.8/10(51 votes)

    #15 - Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office

    S2:E11/16/2000

    Season Two opens with the aftermath of the federal crackdown: Junior's in jail, Melfi refuses to see Tony, Christopher's expanding into new business ventures, Pussy is still missing...and Tony's adjusting to life as the new boss. To complicate matters even more, Tony's free-spirited sister Janice arrives to take care of Livia.

    Director:Allen Coulter

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16. 

    7.6/10(61 votes)

    #16 - Chapter 12

    S1:E122/1/2013

    The President sends Frank to St. Louis to persuade Raymond Tusk into becoming the new Vice President. Zoe and Janine investigate Peter Russo's death.

    Director:Allen Coulter

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17. 

    7.5/10(65 votes)

    #17 - Chapter 13

    S1:E132/1/2013

    Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Gillian is planning to sue Claire. Zoe, Janine, and Lucas investigate Rachel Posner and her relationship with Peter Russo.

    Director:Allen Coulter

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18. 

    6.7/10(42 votes)

    #18 - All Souls

    S5:E174/26/1998

    Scully faces her Catholic faith and the loss of her daughter Emily when she is asked to help a family whose adopted daughter was found dead in a position that looked like she was struck down by God himself.

    Director:Allen Coulter

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