Ralph Cifaretto is a fictional character portrayed by Joe Pantoliano in the TV series The Sopranos.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Proshai, Livushka (season 3), they were 49 years old.
They appear in 21 episodes out of a total of 86 aired and have accumulated 2010 positive votes.
Episodes21
Proshai, Livushka
episode S3.E2 march 2001An unexpected death brings the whole family together one more time, and old tensions resurface while at the funeral.
Fortunate Son
episode S3.E3 march 2001Chris becomes a made man, while Tony experiences another panic attack. Meadow continues to seethe over Tony's treatment of her boyfriend.
Employee of the Month
episode S3.E4 march 2001Dr. Melfi is attacked and when the authorities lets her down, she considers asking Tony to help. Janice has a dispute with Svetlana. Ralphie gets passed over for a promotion and Jackie Jr. gets involved in the family's crime activities.
Another Toothpick
episode S3.E5 march 2001Tony and Carmela try a therapy session together and ends it angrily. Artie, meanwhile, tries to move in on Adriana. Bobby 'Bacala' Sr. comes out of retirement for one last job much to his son's objection after it ends tragically.
University
episode S3.E6 april 2001Noah and Meadow's relationship is disrupted by her roommate, while Ralphie starts getting rough with one of the strippers from the Bada Bing causing Tony to intervene and questionably violating one of the mafia codes of conduct.
He Is Risen
episode S3.E8 april 2001Tensions rise between Tony and Ralphie until circumstances demand that they resolve their differences. Meadow gets involved with Jackie's son, and ends up in trouble.
The Telltale Moozadell
episode S3.E9 april 2001Tony continues seeing Gloria, another of Dr. Melfi's patients, while Meadow continues seeing Jackie Jr.
Amour Fou
episode S3.E12 may 2001Gloria grows increasingly demanding until Tony realizes who she is, and Jackie Jr. ends up in very serious trouble when Chris realizes who he is.
Army of One
episode S3.E13 may 2001Ralphie issues his final decision on the fate of Jackie Jr., Anthony Jr., faces military school after getting expelled, Paulie and Ralphie have a financial conflict while the FBI assigns Adriana a new "friend."
For All Debts Public and Private
episode S4.E1 september 2002Chris puts a ghost from his past to rest, while Carmela grows uneasy about her future.
No Show
episode S4.E2 september 2002Chris' success earns him some jealousy, Adriana learns the truth about her friend, and Meadow still claims that Jackie Jr.'s death still weighs heavily on her.
Christopher
episode S4.E3 september 2002Columbus Day ignites tensions between Italians and Native Americans, and Bobby receives devastating news about his wife.
The Weight
episode S4.E4 october 2002A joke sparks a series of hit contracts, while Carmela finds herself happier than perhaps she should be that Furio will be around for good.
Pie-o-My
episode S4.E5 october 2002Ralph buys a racehorse, but Tony ends up more attached to it than Ralphie is. Carmela starts trying to invest in her future.
Everybody Hurts
episode S4.E6 october 2002Tony feels depressed over the negative impact he has on people who don't deserve it, while Carmela tries to set up Furio with a friend, AJ is uncomfortable with his girlfriend's wealth, Artie attempts a new business venture.
Watching Too Much Television
episode S4.E7 october 2002Adriana learns that life is not like TV shows, while Tony discovers that a former girlfriend has moved on, along with Ralphie and others they scam the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Mergers and Acquisitions
episode S4.E8 november 2002Paulie has to take care of some rough relationships for his mother, while Tony's fancy for a fellow horse fancier lands him in trouble with Carmela.
Whoever Did This
episode S4.E9 november 2002Ralph's callous behavior finally steps over the line, while Chris gets deeper into his heroin addiction and Uncle Junior's mental capacity begins to become in question.
The Strong, Silent Type
episode S4.E10 november 2002In the midst of suspicions that he killed Ralph, Tony tries to intervene to get Chris clean and sober.
Calling All Cars
episode S4.E11 november 2002Tony's dreams seem to tell him where his life is headed, but he still feels as though he's out of control.
The Test Dream
episode S5.E11 may 2004Cousin Tony heads off to avenge the death of his good friend, while a dream reveals to Tony what he must do to prevent a full-scale war.
- Proshai, Livushka
- Fortunate Son
- Employee of the Month
- Another Toothpick
- University
- He Is Risen
- The Telltale Moozadell
- Amour Fou
- Army of One
- For All Debts Public and Private
- No Show
- Christopher
- The Weight
- Pie-o-My
- Everybody Hurts
- Watching Too Much Television
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Whoever Did This
- The Strong, Silent Type
- Calling All Cars
- The Test Dream
Best moments9
- Ralph's callous behavior finally steps over the line, while Chris gets deeper into his heroin addiction and Uncle Junior's mental capacity begins to become in question.
- Noah and Meadow's relationship is disrupted by her roommate, while Ralphie starts getting rough with one of the strippers from the Bada Bing causing Tony to intervene and questionably violating one of the mafia codes of conduct.
- Tensions rise between Tony and Ralphie until circumstances demand that they resolve their differences. Meadow gets involved with Jackie's son, and ends up in trouble.
- Ralph buys a racehorse, but Tony ends up more attached to it than Ralphie is. Carmela starts trying to invest in her future.
- An unexpected death brings the whole family together one more time, and old tensions resurface while at the funeral.
- A joke sparks a series of hit contracts, while Carmela finds herself happier than perhaps she should be that Furio will be around for good.
- In the midst of suspicions that he killed Ralph, Tony tries to intervene to get Chris clean and sober.
- Paulie has to take care of some rough relationships for his mother, while Tony's fancy for a fellow horse fancier lands him in trouble with Carmela.
- Adriana learns that life is not like TV shows, while Tony discovers that a former girlfriend has moved on, along with Ralphie and others they scam the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Whoever Did This
- University
- He Is Risen
- Pie-o-My
- Proshai, Livushka
- The Weight
- The Strong, Silent Type
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Watching Too Much Television