He Is Risen

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“He is Risen”
The Sopranos episode
Episode no. Season 3
Episode 34
Guest stars see below
Written by Robin Green & Mitchell Burgess and Todd A. Kessler
Directed by Allen Coulter
Production no. 308
Original airdate April 15, 2001 (HBO)
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"He Is Risen" is the 34th episode of the HBO original series, The Sopranos. It was the 8th episode for the show's third season. The episode was written by Robin Green & Mitchell Burgess and Todd A. Kessler and was directed by Allen Coulter. It originally aired on Sunday April 15, 2001.

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[edit] Guest Starring roles

[edit] Episode recap

As Tony enters Dr. Melfi's office for his regular appointment he learns that she accidentally double booked two appointments. The other patient is an attractive, Italian woman named Gloria Trillo who works for Globe Motors which sell Mercedes-Benz cars. Tony is instantly intrigued by her personality and asks Dr. Melfi why she needs therapy. Melfi reminds Tony that she cannot discuss other patients' problems with others.

Thanksgiving draws near which is likely to bring animosity between several members of the Soprano family. Tony is still angered at Ralphie over the incident involving Tracee stating that he "insulted the Bing". To add insult to injury, while gambling at the Bloomfield Avenue casino, Ralphie refuses to greet Tony which is customary. When Ralphie finally acknowledges Tony's presence, he does not accept Tony's offer to have a drink with him. Tony becomes extremely irritated over this since this show of disrespect can cause an "early retirement" for Ralphie. Tony, remembering that Ralphie and Ro are set to join them (Tony and Carmela) for the Thanksgiving dinner, forces Carmela to lie to Ro saying there will not be a Thanksgiving this year due to Carmela's father's poor health.

Ro believes the lie but the mothers also notice the budding relationship between Meadow and Jackie, Jr. While Ro thinks it is a wonderful idea for the two of them to date, Carmela is very unsure and tries to avoid the relationship going any further. After Thanksgiving dinner, Jackie arrives at the Soprano house to invite Meadow to a movie. They end up in a parked car near Hunter Scangerello's house where they make out. Meadow warns Jackie that their relationship is not likely to go anywhere. Days later, a very drunk Meadow steals Jackie's car keys while he is playing pool and runs to the parking lot. Jackie runs after her to prevent her from driving however Meadow is already in the car. She then almost causes an accident but drives off of a ramp. Meadow is unharmed but Jackie's car is totaled.

Ralphie seeks the counsel of Johnny Sack who advises him to give Tony a believable and genuine apology since he was indeed disrespectful. Ralphie reluctantly agrees and proceeds to make his move. Johnny Sack informs Tony ahead of time but also to give something to Ralph in return. Johnny suggests elevating Ralph to the rank of Capo but Tony refuses. At Vesuvio, Ralphie approaches Tony while he's eating and is not invited to sit while asked by Tony what he wishes to see him for. Ralphie does a complete Mea Culpa, humbly apologizing for all his past indiscretions including disrespecting Tony's request for a drink and killing Tracee. Ralphie ends up leaving after apologizing without being offered anything from Tony, which infuriates him and he again approaches Johnny to tell him that he's ready to take out Tony. However when Gigi Cestone capo of the Aprile crew is found dead on the toilet, Tony is forced to make Ralph captain since he is the most qualified and is a top earner. At Vesuvio, Tony tells him that he has been made captain. Ralphie is ecstatic but also wondering if Tony did this because of what has happened. Tony tells him to be happy with the decision that has been made. Ralphie then asks if he is going to join him for a drink but Tony gets up and leaves.

Tony then visits Globe Motors and asks Gloria if she will accompany him on a test drive. They end up on the Stugots (Tony's boat) and make love. Gloria is then forced to cancel her therapy appointment when she is beginning to run late.

[edit] First appearances

  • Gloria Trillo: a therapy patient of Dr. Melfi's and a saleswoman at Globe Motors. Gloria will be a recurring character for the remainder of Season 3 as Tony's goomara.
  • Little Paulie Germani: Paulie Walnuts' nephew and crew member.

[edit] Deceased

  • Gigi Cestone: dies from complications of heart disease while on the toilet at the Aprile crew hangout.

[edit] Title reference

  • Aaron, Janice's boyfriend asks Jackie if he has heard of Jesus Christ and his resurrection. It also refers to Ralph's rise to captain.

[edit] Trivia

  • The Song played over the end credits is "The Captain" by Kasey Chambers.
  • When Tony confronts Jackie, Jr. at the casino, the song playing under the scene is "Black Hearted Woman" by The Allman Brothers Band.
  • The voice over on the Mercedes TV commercial which Tony watches, is voiced by Joe Mantegna, who also voices Mob Boss 'Fat Tony' in the Simpsons.
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