I am starting this topic for discussion of this season's first episode. As suggested to me by Don Malta, I named it Season 6B - Episode 1 **Spoilers Possible** so that those who have not been fortunate enough to see this episode yet will have the option to choose whether to open this topic or not.

Perhaps each week, when someone starts a topic about that week's episode, they can title that topic "Season B - Episode 2 **Spoilers Possible**." "Season B - Episode 3...." and so on and so forth.

Today's the day! I am so pumped for tonight, though this season will be bittersweet.

What is Chase setting up? I kept waiting for a shot to ring out and someone to hit he dirt.

I enjoyed it. I think Steve Schirippa showed us some real acting chops tonight, he really shined. It's really too early to tell, although it's crystal clear that Christopher is on the outs. Next week should lay alot of groundwork.

And I dont think that gun charge is going away- maybe its found out that it was used in a murder- possibly ADRAINA'S!??! or maybe the kid that found it killed somebody. I think maybe a security camera recorded Bobby's image on the dry cleaner and that will force him to turn state's evidence... Chris is in some real trouble, it seemed at some point Tony was considering grooming Bobby to insulate himself.

But overall, that was one funny episode!

good episode with a glimpse into some things to come. bobbys shirt getting torn off, and in agreement with pizzaboy between the movie thing and his instability chris might be on the outs one way or another. good premiere with some funny moments.

The episode certainly laid the groundwork for future shows.

My gut feeling is Bobby will get "caught" somehow (maybe as his shirt was ripped as he shot the dude there was some DNA evidence left behind) and will face the dilemna of cooperating with the Feds (against Tony).

A fair season opening.

those sopranos...they go too far goddamn it lol good episode, felt bad for bobby, but he mustve known after that it wouldve been him dead instead of that canadian if it werent for the situation he and tony were in with those drugs.

Are we gonna stay in this thread ? Cuz I don't wanna ruin it for anyone.

It almost seems too obvious that Chris is on the way out. But this is the last season, so maybe what looks obvious will happen this time.

Maybe his movie, CLEAVER, hits Tony a little too close to home and that's why Carmela looks upset with him in the coming attractions.

Yeah... just as we did in past seasons, each show had its own discussion thread. The "'07 Season" thread has been transferred to this one.

Good point... I hadn't thought that before but it makes perfect sense.

Whats gonna be up with Phil Leotardo and Gerry Torciano?? Gerry was "teasing" Phil in the show and the coming attractions hint that Gerry would take over for Johnny Sac.

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I think Tony resents Baccala's happiness and apparent stability as a family man. His real family, not his mob family. Bobby seems to have more morals than any of Tony's other associates. He loves his kids. He cried like a baby when he lost his wife. And he took care of Junior like he was caring for his own father, he even bought him stool softener.

Tony seems to resent other people being happy, especially within his own circle of friends and family. I think he's enjoying holding this kid's murder over Bobby's head. As if to say "Hey Bobby, look, you're no better than me."

Then again, Tony's motives are Melfi's job, not mine.

Expect to see Little Carmine playing a major role in upcoming episodes.

I think, judging from the coming attractions, Tony will try to get Little Carmine to step up, creating conflict in New York.

This movie of Christopher's is going to create alot of tension between him and Tony. It looked to me like his AA sponsor/psychiatrist ?? was telling him to stay away from Tony and the guys to further his sobriety.

I can't think of a more fitting end than Tony having to take out Chris. For the entire series Tony has groomed Chris, loved the kid more than he loved most, and shown more patience with him than he would anyone else - Chris's death is inevitable.

I agree. I said it earlier this week. I'd like to see Tony have to take him out under pressure from New York, like with Tony B.

Except this time, maybe he doesn't mind so much. I don't know why, but I really think this movie business is gonna create major havoc in his relationship with Tony.

I agree that the movie will cause problems between them, but I think that if he does hit Chris it'll have a dramatic impact on the rest of the series as far as Tony's fate.

1. I think it would cause his depression to go into overdrive.
2. Carmella would find out and leave him again, this time for good.
3. The cops might link him to the murder. How would it be if the feds finally did get Tony for a murder at the end...Christopher's.

Yeah, but what if it actually ends with Christopher's murder ? And Chase gives us a life goes on ending, leaving Tony's fate to our imagination.

I'd really hate that. I love having closure when a series ends, not a 'leave it up in the air' ending to a great series.

Oh, I do too, but Chase has been notorious for loose ends over the years. Time will tell.

Well if he does it for the series finale I hope either Gandolfini or the guy who played Vito sit on him at the wrap party.

I don't expect total closure. I think the door will be left open for a film in the future.

I would hate that. As a loyal Sopranos watcher I want the show to be ended the same way it was started on TV. I don't want to have to shell out 10 bucks 4 years from now to be able to see how things really end with the Sopranos. Chase oughta do right by the fans and end this series right now holding nothing back.

Don't get excited Don A, he might very well do that. We'll know when it's over whether or not a movie can even be made, so let's just wait and see.

Was it me or did Bobby have rubber gloves on when he shot the guy. I could swore he had them on otherwise, why drop the gun?

Its not only fingerprints that can tie a gun used in a killing to its shooter. The ballistics can prove that also. IF the gun was tested (and still in Bobby's possession) he would've been in deep trouble. Bobby had to get rid of the gun.

lol, yeah I realized that after I made the post. Also, I still think he had gloves on and all the people I watched it with didt see it, so did anyone else see it or am I seeing things.