The Sopranos (Sm) - Selected Scripts from Three Seasons (Paperback)

The SopranosSM-a TV show about a New Jersey Mafia capo with major problems. His mother wants him dead. His psychiatrist is stymied, and the FBI takes a dangerous interest in his business life. Here are five of the best episodes picked by series creator David Chase and certain to be treasured by fans, studied by screenwriters, and appreciated by everyone who loves great TV.

• PILOT: Tony's sessions with his shrink focus on his life, his panic attacks, and the ducks in his swimming pool. Uncle Junior wants to use Tony's childhood friend's restaurant to whack a guy, so Tony "protects" his friend by blowing up the place.

• COLLEGE: While driving his daughter around Maine for college interviews, Tony discovers and garrotes a mob informant who betrayed the family.

• THE HAPPY WANDERER: After a disastrous high-stakes poker game, terrified loser David Scatino gives his son's SUV to Tony. His payments for his debt have just begun.

• THE KNIGHT IN WHITE SATIN ARMOR: Tony's Russian mistress attempts suicide; his sister shoots her fiancé, Richie, whose remains get processed in the back of Satriale's pork store.

• PINE BARRENS: Christopher and Paulie try to dispose of a Russian gangster Paulie chokes during a bungled errand. But the Russian turns out to be very much alive...

Includes an introduction by David Chase, dialogue that never made it to the screen, and eight pages of behind-the-scenes color photographs.

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