: Stung by Livia’s complaints about Tony and frustrated by the unauthorized truck hijackings, Uncle Junior orders a hit on Brendan Filone . Mikey Palmice executes Brendan in his bathtub, delivering a clear message to Christopher Moltisanti.
: Against Hesh’s advice, Tony intervenes in a dispute for Shlomo Teittleman, whose son-in-law refuses to grant his daughter a religious divorce ("get"). Tony and his crew use intimidation to secure the divorce in exchange for a stake in a motel. Episode 3: Denial, Anger, Acceptance
is the third episode of The Sopranos ' first season, originally airing on January 24, 1999. The title refers to the stages of grief Tony experiences as his close friend and acting boss, Jackie Aprile , succumbs to terminal cancer. Key Plot Points : Stung by Livia’s complaints about Tony and