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The Sopranos S1E4 — Meadowlands
8.5
The Sopranos•Season 1•Episode 4

Meadowlands

8.5/10 · 13,974 votesJan 31, 199953 min

Ranked #6 of 13 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Jackie Aprile's health worsens, forcing Tony to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Anthony Jr. learns the true nature of his father's job in 'waste management.' Also, Tony hires sleazy police lieutenant Vin Makazian to investigate Dr. Melfi's background.

Directed byJohn Patterson
Written byJason Cahill
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Cast11

James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini

Tony Soprano

Edie Falco

Edie Falco

Carmela Soprano

Jamie-Lynn Sigler

Jamie-Lynn Sigler

Meadow Soprano

Robert Iler

Robert Iler

A.J. Soprano

Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco

Jennifer Melfi

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli

Christopher Moltisanti

Steven Van Zandt

Steven Van Zandt

Silvio Dante

Tony Sirico

Tony Sirico

Paulie Gualtieri

Dominic Chianese

Dominic Chianese

Corrado 'Junior' Soprano

Nancy Marchand

Nancy Marchand

Livia Soprano

Vincent Pastore

Vincent Pastore

Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero

Crew11

J

Juliet Polcsa

Costume Design

J

Jason Cahill

Writer

John Patterson

John Patterson

Director

W

William B. Stich

Editor

D

Dean Taucher

Production Design

Alik Sakharov

Alik Sakharov

Director of Photography

Frank Renzulli

Frank Renzulli

Supervising Producer

Robin Green

Robin Green

Co-Executive Producer

Mitchell Burgess

Mitchell Burgess

Co-Executive Producer

J

Jason Cahill

Executive Story Editor

M

Mark Saraceni

Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"Meadowlands" is episode 4 of The Sopranos season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 13,974 votes, ranking #6 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by John Patterson and written by Jason Cahill, it aired on January 31, 1999.

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