No Show
| "No Show" | |
|---|---|
| The Sopranosepisode | |
| Episodeno. | Season 4 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | John Patterson |
| Written by | David Chase Terence Winter |
| Cinematography by | Alik Sakharov |
| Production code | 402 |
| Original air date | September 22, 2002 |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
"No-Show"is the 41st episode of theHBOtelevision seriesThe Sopranosand the second episode of the show's fourth season. Written byDavid ChaseandTerence Winter,it was directed byJohn Pattersonand originally aired on September 22, 2002.
Starring[edit]
- James GandolfiniasTony Soprano
- Lorraine BraccoasDr. Jennifer Melfi
- Edie FalcoasCarmela Soprano
- Michael ImperioliasChristopher Moltisanti
- Dominic ChianeseasCorrado Soprano, Jr.*
- Steven Van ZandtasSilvio Dante
- Tony SiricoasPaulie Gualtieri
- Robert IlerasAnthony Soprano, Jr.
- Jamie-Lynn SiglerasMeadow Soprano
- Drea de MatteoasAdriana La Cerva
- Aida TurturroasJanice Soprano
- Federico CastelluccioasFurio Giunta
- Steven R. SchirripaasBobby Baccalieri
- John VentimigliaasArtie Bucco
- Joe PantolianoasRalph Cifaretto
* = credit only
Guest starring[edit]
- Will ArnettasAgent Mike Waldrup
- Carl CapotortoasLittle Paulie Germani
- Max CasellaasBenny Fazio
- Robert DesiderioasJack Massarone
- Raymond Franza asDonny K
- Danyelle Freeman as Misty Giaculo
- Robert FunaroasEugene Pontecorvo
- Joseph R. GannascoliasVito Spatafore
- Lola GlaudiniasAgent Deborah Ciccerone
- Dan GrimaldiasPatsy Parisi
- Linda LavinasDr. Wendy Kobler
- George Loros asRaymond Curto
- Richard Maldone asAlbert Barese
- Arthur J. NascarellaasCarlo Gervasi
- Frank PellegrinoasChief Frank Cubitoso
- Matt ServittoasAgent Dwight Harris
Synopsis[edit]
Meadow's recent lack of drive, caused byJackie Jr.'s death, continues to worryTonyandCarmela.She reveals that she hasn't registered for classes because she hopes to travel to Europe with a friend. Tony discusses the problem withDr. Melfi,who recommends a psychologist,Dr. Wendy Kobler,specializing in adolescents. Kobler encourages Meadow's plans, prompting a protracted family argument where Meadow confronts Tony about his profession; he claims that he did everything he could to save Jackie. She leaves the house and her parents fear she has left the country, but it is later revealed that she has instead returned to her classes atColumbia University.
Carmela begins flirting withFurioas he makes his morning visits to pick up Tony.RalphieandJanice's relationship continues, despite Tony's disapproval.
Christopheris appointed actingcapoofPaulie's crew;Patsyresents this, having been amade manlonger than Christopher.Silviosuspects that Christopher is starting to usurp his place in Tony's inner circle.
Christopher visits a construction site where crew members haveno-work jobs,and he indicates to Patsy that there are valuablefiber-optic cableswhich can be removed. Tony angrily reprimands Christopher for this, as the thefts might bring unwanted attention to their involvement. Later, despite Tony's orders, Silvio and Patsy steal floor tiles from the site.Jack Massaronecomplains to Tony, but Silvio deflects Tony's anger. An infuriated Christopher drives to the site and has a heated confrontation with Patsy.
At a dinner party, Ralphie makes an off-color joke aboutJohnny's wifeGinny,drawing laughter from all. Visiting Paulie in prison,Little Paulierepeats the joke. Paulie does not laugh.
Adriananow treatsDanielleas her close friend and confidante. One evening at Adriana's club, Christopher, high on cocaine, is sitting on a sofa with the two women. As he kisses Adriana, he puts a hand on Danielle's thigh. Adriana is enraged, but when he claims Danielle took the initiative, Adriana chooses to believe him and cuts ties with Danielle.
The FBI decides to bring Adriana in and reveal Danielle's true identity as Agent Ciccerone. She is taken to meet withChief Frank Cubitosowho threatens her with imprisonment fordrug possession,or punishment from Tony Soprano if she does not co-operate. Adriana vomits all over herself, the table, and the agents.
Title reference[edit]
- The title refers to the way the mob assignspaid jobs at a construction site to workers who never have to show up but continue to be paid.
- The phrase refers to Meadow's not going to any of her summer internship interviews, and also to her thinking of suspending her college education.
- The phrase,used by airlines, also alludes to Meadow's decision not to fly to Europe.
Production[edit]
- Robert Funaro(Eugene Pontecorvo) is no longer billed in the opening credits although he continues to appear on the show.
Connections to prior episodes[edit]
- Silvio, Patsy, and Little Paulie discuss the no-show and no-work jobs for Paulie's crew. In "...To Save Us All From Satan's Power",Paulie tells Tony that Tommy Angeletti, a contractor for Ralphie's Esplanade Project, owes him $100,000 from betting on college basketball. Since Ralphie held out Angeletti for more money, he is unable to pay back his debt. Paulie requests that Tony give him the jobs as compensation.
- When Chris and Patsy get into a fight at the construction site, Chris warns Patsy that he didn't forget about his sniffing Adriana's underwear. Patsy responds that it wasn't him. This is a reference to the incident in "Second Opinion",wherein Paulie and Patsy barge into Chris and Adriana's apartment demanding their cut of Chris' score of designer shoes. While searching around, Chris spots Paulie, not Patsy, sniffing Adriana's underwear.
- While talking to Dr. Kobler, Meadow mentions that she was irritated by Junior's singing Italian ballads at Jackie Jr.'s wake, and the attendees' sentimental reactions (in "Army of One").
- Tony makes reference toRichie Aprilewhile talking to Janice, reminding her that "...I had to haul your last boyfriend out of your kitchen – in aHeftybag. "Tony had Christopher and Furio remove Richie's body from the kitchen of Janice's home after she had murdered him in"The Knight in White Satin Armor"
Cultural references[edit]
- Meadow claims to have spent the summer reading theWestern canon,but Carmela says she saw her readingMary Higgins Clarknovels.
- When a black construction worker starts to call the police, Patsy derisively calls himRalph Bunche—an African-American diplomat.
- Ralph shows JaniceFaces of Deathto her discomfort. When Tony sees the VHS, he sarcastically asks Janice ifThe Sound of Musichad already been rented.
- Tony mentionsTommy Mottolawhen Janice discusses her record release.
- Meadow mentions that the director of the film she plans on helping out with in Denmark "hangs out withDogma",and in defending her travel plans tells Carmela to readHenry James.
- Christopher buys AdriannaHarry Winstondiamonds, saying they have more carats (carrots) thanBugs Bunny.
- Patsy makes a joke about puttingsporesin the envelope, a reference to the2001 anthrax attacks.
Music[edit]
- The song played over the end credits is an instrumental remix of the title track offRadiohead's 2000 albumKid A.
- Robert & Johnny's "We Belong Together" (1958) is playing in the background as Tony and Christopher discuss the fiber-optics theft.
- The live rock band playing (and lip-syncing) their original song "You" in Adriana's club is the real-life Jersey group The Swingin Neckbreakers.[1]
Notes[edit]
- ^Frost, Scott."Swingin' Neckbreakers found fame with The Sopranos".The Trentonian.Retrieved28 September2013.
