House Arrest (The Sopranos episode)

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The Sopranos episode
“House Arrest”
Episode no. Season 2
Episode 24
Guest star(s) see below
Writer(s) Terence Winter
Director Tim Van Patten
Production no. 211
Original airdate March 25, 2000 (HBO)
Episode chronology
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Episode chronology

"House Arrest" is the 24th episode of the HBO original series, The Sopranos. It was the 11th episode for the show's second season. The episode was written by Terence Winter and was directed by Tim Van Patten. It originally aired on Sunday March 25, 2000.

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[edit] Episode recap

Uncle Junior and Richie Aprile begin selling cocaine on the Barone Sanitation garbage routes in an attempt to obtain extra money. When Tony learns about the ongoing distribution on the routes, he takes Richie aside and warns him to stop, saying that such action will only serve to draw FBI and DEA attention onto the family's involvement with the garbage industry. When informed of his nephew's decision, Uncle Junior decides to go against Tony since the cocaine has supported him tremendously through his personal expenses and legal fees.

Tony’s attorney, Neil Mink, advises Tony that the FBI is making attempts to indict him after the failed accusation with the Matthew Bevilaqua murder. Neil suggests that Tony begin reporting to Barone Sanitation, and fulfill his nominal job as a waste management consultant instead of spending huge amounts of time acting as "the boss" at the Bada Bing. Tony does as he is told but becomes increasingly bored on the job as the days drag on. Tony begins to pass time by having sex with the receptionist and making a company pool for sports. At a banquet for the company after lecturing Richie, Tony suffers an anxiety attack and is rushed to the hospital. Tony then discovers a rash on his arm, aggravated by stress and his own scratching at it, and continues to blame his attacks on Dr. Melfi’s poor treatment. Melfi also begins to hurt when she begins drinking in between sessions particularly during the sessions with Tony. At a meal with her son Jason, a drunken Melfi embarrasses them both when she rudely asks a restaurant patron to put out her cigarette. When she refuses, Melfi uses force to put out the smoke and is asked to leave.

Uncle Junior goes to Dr. Schreck after having difficulty breathing. Dr. Schreck recommends that he breathe using a special breathing mask to help him with his excessive snoring and to take unwanted pressure off of his heart. As he leaves the hospital, a court officer places an electronic bracelet on Junior’s leg. In the hallway, Junior reunites with an old widow of a close friend, Catherine Romano. When Catherine asks him what he has been up to, he tries to cover up his restrictive legal and medical situations. Junior is quickly forced to make excuses when Catherine drops by with a tray of manicotti and suggests they go out, but finally admits that he cannot leave the house under the terms of his house arrest. Junior tells her that the house arrest greatly affects his life including an incident with his trash compactor that lead to having his hand stuck in the sink for over 6 hours until he is later discovered by Janice and Richie. Catherine understands and tells Junior that she enjoys spending time with him despite the fact that he got into trouble. Catherine demonstrates her affection for Junior by massaging him and helping him put on his mask at night.

Tony decides to return to work at Satriale's after being overcome by boredom at Barone Sanitation. Tony is welcomed back to work by his underlings, as well as Agent Harris who is in the neighborhood to introduce his new partner. Tony and his crew idly relax around the store, but are soon occupied when a neighborhood street racer crashes his car outside.

[edit] Title reference

  • House arrest is a sentence issued by a judge as an alternative to prison time and helps keep track of convicted criminals after or as an alternative to a prison sentence. The sentence states that the person cannot leave their main domicile and can only be released for important family functions, funerals or doctor's appointments. Junior's social life begins to dwindle under his sentence. Tony is in a similar, albeit self-imposed, situation when he tries to curtail his interactions with his crew.
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