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Premiered

Sunday, March 4, 2001

Ended: Sunday, May 20, 2001

When does The Sopranos Season 3 come out?

The Sopranos Season 3 premiered Sunday, March 4, 2001 on HBO and ended Sunday, May 20, 2001. The season has 13 episodes.

In season three, the federal wiretap begins and Meadow goes to college. Tony faces challenges from some tough newcomers, such as hothead Ralph Cifaretto, New York crime boss Johnny Sack and a sexy car saleswoman.

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1. Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood

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.

Sunday · 25 years ago

2. Proshai, Livushka

Tony's concerns that his mother will rat him out to the feds expire when she, literally, does. Later, Janice arrives to arrange the funeral, which takes a bizarre turn.

Sunday · 25 years ago

3. Fortunate Son

Christopher finds that being a 'made' man isn't all it's cracked up to be. Meanwhile, Janice moves into her mother's house, where she soon gets a leg up on Livia's former housekeeper.

Sunday · 25 years ago

4. Employee of the Month

Dr. Melfi's attempts to steer Tony into behavior-modification therapy take a detour when a personal crisis gets in the way. Meanwhile, Ralph Cifaretto finds a way to endear himself to Jackie Jr.--but not to Tony.

Sunday · 25 years ago

5. Another Toothpick

Bobby 'Bacala' Baccilieri Sr. comes out of retirement to deal with a young hothead named Mustang Sally--much to the chagrin of his son and Uncle Junior.

Sunday · 25 years ago

6. University

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.

Sunday · 25 years ago

7. Second Opinion

Tony convinces Uncle Junior to seek a second opinion for his cancer treatment. Meanwhile, Carmela debates whether or not to take Dr. Melfi's advice and see a shrink, Big Pussy's wife Angie regrets asking Carmela for some money to help her sick dog, and Christopher continues to endure a humiliating probation period at the hands of kinky Paulie.

Sunday · 25 years ago

8. He Is Risen

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.

Sunday · 25 years ago

9. The Telltale Moozadell

Tony gives Carmela a sapphire ring for her birthday...and Christopher gives Adriana her very own music club. Anthony Jr. gets busted for vandalizing the school swimming pool, but finds the punishment doesn't fit the crime. Tony test-drives a new Mercedes--and the Mercedes saleswoman, Gloria.

Sunday · 25 years ago

10. To Save Us All from Satan's Power

A somnolent visit with the ghosts of Christmas past lands Tony back on Melfi's couch. With the annual pork-store holiday party approaching, Bacala reluctantly agrees to don the Santa suit that Pussy used to wear. Tony and Furio have a holiday surprise in store for the Russian who roughed up Janice.

Sunday · 25 years ago

11. Pine Barrens

Paulie and Christopher are engulfed in a nightmarish journey into the South Jersey woods while trying to collect a debt from a Russian mobster. Meanwhile, Meadow is suspicious that Jackie Jr. is two-timing her, and Tony finds that family demands are jeopardizing his romance with Gloria.

Sunday · 25 years ago

12. Amour Fou

Inspired by a tale from Ralph about how his father got 'made,' Jackie Jr. decides to 'make his move' in organized crime by instigating a robbery caper at a local card game. Reminded by Melfi of the psychological parallels between his relationships with Gloria and with his mother, Tony finds it harder and harder to spend time with his 'crazy love.'

Sunday · 25 years ago

13. Army of One Finale

Yet another academic misstep by A.J. forces his parents to contemplate military school. Tony orders Ralph to deal personally with the Jackie Jr. situation, and later seems to take Ralph's side in a money dispute with Paulie. Once again, the family gathers in Artie Bucco's restaurant, where Meadow reflects on being a Soprano.

Sunday · 25 years ago

The Sopranos Season 3 guest stars

  • Steve Schirripa

    Steve Schirripa

    Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri

  • Vincent Pastore

    Vincent Pastore

    Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero

  • Sully Boyar

    Sully Boyar

    Dr. Krakower

  • Tobin Bell

    Tobin Bell

    Major Zwingli

  • Tony Hale

    Tony Hale

    RN Collins

  • Isaach de Bankolé

    Isaach de Bankolé

    Father Obosi

  • Paul Schulze

    Paul Schulze

    Father Phil

  • Sam McMurray

    Sam McMurray

    Dr. John Kennedy

  • Will McCormack

    Will McCormack

    Jason LaPenna

  • Lady Gaga

    Lady Gaga

    Girl at Swimming Pool #2 (uncredited)

  • John Ventimiglia

    John Ventimiglia

    Artie Bucco

  • Michele DeCesare

    Hunter Scangarelo

  • Marcia Haufrecht

    Marcia Haufrecht

    Fanny

  • Sal Petraccione

    George Piocosta

  • Joseph Siravo

    Joseph Siravo

    Johnny Boy Soprano

  • Laila Robins

    Laila Robins

    Young Livia Soprano

The Sopranos Season 3 FAQ

When does The Sopranos Season 3 come out?

The Sopranos Season 3 premiered Sunday, March 4, 2001 on HBO.

How many episodes are in The Sopranos Season 3?

The Sopranos Season 3 has 13 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Sopranos Season 3 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The Sopranos Season 3 finale?

The The Sopranos Season 3 finale (Episode 13) aired Sunday, May 20, 2001.

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