Tony worries about Johnny Sack's upcoming RICO trial and the effect it is having on both the New York and New Jersey families. Junior's dementia continues. Eugene inherits a large sum of money, but can't do what he'd like to with it. Carmela's spec house faces construction problems.

While the crew mourns the loss of another of their associates, a comatose Tony dreams of being a 'civilian' on a West Coast business trip that's marred by mistaken identity, while Carmela, Meadow, and A.J. hold vigil at his bedside. Meanwhile, Tony's convalescence creates a power void that some crew members are all too happy to try to fill.

As Tony's comatose dream continues, the stress of Silvio's added workload affects his health. A.J. becomes increasingly difficult for Carmela to control. Vito and Paulie argue over the profits from a recent job. Christopher seeks to re-enter the film business.

The sale of Barone Sanitation is complicated by a son who doesn't get how things work. Tony has a discussion about religion and dinosaurs with an evangelical. Paulie learns a shocking truth about his upbringing. Bobby helps a wannabe rapper gain street cred.

Johnny Sack requests to get out of jail to attend his daughter's wedding. Tony decides to surround himself with a more physical presence during his recovery and takes steps to make sure he's not seen as weak. A chance encounter at a club leaves Vito shaken.

Tony gets help from Italy to perform the hit on Rusty. Vito lams it after his double life is exposed, and Tony must decide his fate. Feeling left in the dust by Angie's hectic schedule, Carmela tries to get her spec house restarted, but faces difficulty.

Artie goes off the deep end as Vesuvio's patronage plummets due to superior competition, while an unauthorized inside scam threatens business further. Christopher and Little Carmine take a trip west to get their movie started, where Chris becomes obsessed with obtaining celebrity swag. The hunt for Vito continues.

A.J. seeks to upgrade his life, and enjoys the perks of having the Soprano name. A real-estate offer, and the saleswoman, tempt Tony. The increasing corporate presence in the neighborhood stymies Patsy's protection racket. Another's heroism at a fire impresses Vito.

An announcement from Christopher surprises people. Paulie's cost-cutting at an Italian street fair comes at its own cost. An old-school heist invigorates Tony. Carmela is given reason to doubt that Adriana 'disappeared.'

Tony takes advantage of Johnny Sack's financial crunch and seeks to quash Carmela's spec house; Bobby Bacala suffers an eye injury; Janice confronts Tony on his treatment of her and Bobby; Vito starts to pine for his old lifestyle

Carmela gets a new life philosophy while in Paris with Rosalie; Meadow decides to move west with Finn; rising health insurance costs give no-show jobs new importance; Phil keeps demanding Tony take out Vito; Tony delivers an ultimatum to A.J.

Phil Leotardo seeks to continue a cycle of retaliation between the New York and Jersey families. Christopher wrestles with his addictions. Tony decides keeping Carmela occupied with the spec house is for the best. A.J. gets a new girlfriend.

Bobby and Janice host a wild 47th birthday bash for Tony at their Adirondacks vacation home. Tony's actions following Johnny Sack's arrest come back to haunt him.

Christopher's Cleaver premieres, showing Tony how he feels about him; Johnny Sack faces a health crisis; Phil Leotardo resents his family, and himself, for being weak and downtrodden; Silvio gets caught up in New York's power vacuum

When Tony's first hit is about to be unearthed, he and Paulie flee to Florida, where Tony contemplates their friendship; Junior organizes a poker game at the institution; the New York power struggle continues

Maria Spatafore requests help from Tony for Vito, Jr.; Tony's bad luck puts a rift between he and Hesh; A.J. makes a major choice regarding his future

The relationship between Christopher and Paulie's falters, while A.J. grows depressed over his break-up with Blanca.

The Soprano and Lupertazzi crime families quarrel over asbestos removal; Tony deals with a problematic associate; Paulie suffers a devastating personal loss; A.J. questions his friendship with Jasons Parisi and Gervasi

Tony attempts to repair the rift between New Jersey and New York; A.J.'s depression struggle continues; a New York associate crosses the line with Meadow

The spectre of disloyalty among the crew hangs over Tony as Phil Leotardo decides how to handle recent issues with the Soprano crime family; a hit gone wrong comes at a huge cost; A.J.'s conquering of his depression is challenged