Meadow point-blank asks Tony if he is in the Mafia. After some hesitation, Tony admits that a portion of his income comes from illegal gambling and other activities.
Carmela and Father Phil spend the night drinking wine, eating baked ziti, and watching movies.
While Tony is away, Carmela is left home alone and recovering from a cold. She receives a visit from the family priest, Father Phil Intintola: Meadow point-blank asks Tony if he is in the Mafia
The tension between the two borders heavily on a romantic or sexual affair, culminating in a near-kiss before Father Phil passes out from too much wine. 💡 Why This Episode Is Iconic
Carmela pours her heart out to the priest, confessing her fears about her husband's lifestyle and her own complicity in his sins. While Tony is away, Carmela is left home
While at a gas station, Tony spots Fabian "Febby" Petrulio, a former mobster who turned FBI informant and entered witness protection.
While Meadow is occupied with college interviews and partying with students, Tony tracks down Petrulio. In a brutally violent scene, Tony garrotes (strangles) Petrulio behind his travel office. This marked a turning point in TV history, as it was the first time a television protagonist committed cold-blooded murder on screen without losing the audience's sympathy. Back in New Jersey: Carmela and the Priest While at a gas station, Tony spots Fabian
Tony takes his daughter, Meadow, on a road trip through Maine to visit prospective colleges. The trip serves as the ultimate test of Tony's dual life: