Dr. Jennifer Melfi is a fictional character portrayed by Lorraine Bracco in the TV series The Sopranos.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 44 years old.
They appear in 71 episodes out of a total of 86 aired and have accumulated 18192 positive votes.
The character of Dr. Jennifer Melfi is mainly associated with Tony Soprano and Carmela Soprano.
Episodes71
Pilot
episode S1.E1 january 1999A mobster passes out at a family barbecue and seeks therapy to understand why.
46 Long
episode S1.E2 january 1999Tony is getting fed up with his mother. Brendan Filone acts against Tony's wishes. Salvatore and Paulie try to track down A.J.'s teacher's stolen car.
Denial, Anger, Acceptance
episode S1.E3 january 1999Tony encourages an unwanted son-in-law to divorce, Carmela learns another secret of Tony's, Meadow experiments with speed to study for the SATs, and Chris and Brendan find out the price of disrespecting Junior.
Meadowlands
episode S1.E4 january 1999Brendan's death leaves Chris fearing for his life, and Anthony's discovery of what his father really does leaves him confused.
College
episode S1.E5 february 1999While visiting colleges with Meadow, Tony spots a snitch. Carmela, meanwhile, discovers something about Dr. Melfi.
Pax Soprana
episode S1.E6 february 1999Tony tries to balance Junior against the other capos, while Carmela reasserts herself as the woman in Tony's life.
Down Neck
episode S1.E7 february 1999Anthony has disciplinary problems at school, prompting Tony to recount memories of his childhood with Dr. Melfi.
The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti
episode S1.E8 february 1999The FBI begins closing in on the DiMeo family. Tony and Carmela are angry over all the attention Italians get from the authorities, while Chris fumes that he's not getting enough attention.
Boca
episode S1.E9 march 1999The capos discuss what to do about the local soccer coach, while Junior's mouth causes him some embarrassment.
A Hit Is a Hit
episode S1.E10 march 1999Tony tries to branch out into legitimate investments, while Chris and Adriana decide to try their hands at music production.
Nobody Knows Anything
episode S1.E11 march 1999Following the arrest of two of his men, Tony suspects a traitor. Efforts to discover who, however, are stymied.
Isabella
episode S1.E12 march 1999The stress Tony is going through begins to take its toll, and the hit Junior has ordered doesn't help.
I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano
episode S1.E13 april 1999Tony starts cleaning house, while Artie feels torn between keeping the peace in his household, and getting even with Tony for destroying his restaurant.
Guy Walks Into a Psychiatrist's Office
episode S2.E1 january 2000Pussy returns after months in hiding, Chris starts a boiler room stock operation, and Tony's long-lost sister shows up on the doorstep.
Toodle-Fucking-Oo
episode S2.E3 january 2000Richie Aprile gets out after ten years in prison and starts reasserting his authority while unaware of the changes made in the crime family's archetype. Meadow gets in trouble after a party gets out of hand.
Big Girls Don't Cry
episode S2.E5 february 2000Paulie and Silvio get promoted, Furio gets welcomed, Pussy gets pushed aside, and Chris gets frustrated with his Hollywood aspirations while Janice and Richie become romantically involved much to Tony's disapproval.
The Happy Wanderer
episode S2.E6 february 2000Tony's old school friend digs himself into trouble with his gambling, while Tony's family problems only continue to grow.
D-Girl
episode S2.E7 february 2000Anthony continues to cause problems at home, while Pussy's divided loyalties cause him greater anguish.
Full Leather Jacket
episode S2.E8 march 2000Rebellion by some of the lower soldiers ends in bloodshed, while Carmela starts intimidating her neighbors to help Meadow's chances at Georgetown.
From Where to Eternity
episode S2.E9 march 2000Chris awakens from his coma with a message from the afterlife for Tony and Paulie. Carmela, meanwhile, wants Tony to get a "cut", specifically a vasectomy.
Bust-Out
episode S2.E10 march 2000Tony continues putting the squeeze on David, while Richie discusses the possibility with Junior of removing some competition while 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero continues to be an informant.
House Arrest
episode S2.E11 march 2000Junior feels the restrictions of his house arrest acutely, while Tony starts putting in hours at his actual job to allay FBI suspicions, while Junior and Richie uses the garbage pick up routes for a double purpose.
The Knight in White Satin Armor
episode S2.E12 april 2000Richie and Janice get engaged, but Richie's violent temper finally takes him too far. Tony, meanwhile, breaks up with Irina, much to her dismay.
Funhouse
episode S2.E13 april 2000Tony gets sick from food poisoning and blames Artie's restaurant. Pussy, meanwhile, reaches the end of the line.
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.
Second Opinion
episode S3.E7 april 2001Junior continues his cancer treatments, but the prognosis is iffy. Chris, meanwhile, finds himself under suspicion from Paulie.
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.
To Save Us All from Satan's Power
episode S3.E10 april 2001Tony starts having flashbacks about Pussy's betrayal, and then later discovers that Jackie Jr. has been failing in his responsibilities.
Pine Barrens
episode S3.E11 may 2001While Silvio has the flu, Chris and Paulie run his collections for him, which results in the pair getting lost in the woods and nearly freezing to death while Tony's affair with Gloria goes sour as does Meadow's relationship with 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.
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.
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.
Whitecaps
episode S4.E13 december 2002Junior's trial comes to an end, but Tony's trials are just getting underway. Also, the Sopranos almost purchase a house on the beach.
Two Tonys
episode S5.E1 march 2004Some of the old guards are released from prison and want to get back in the action. Chris and Paulie are at each other's throats over matters of money and respect, and Tony decides to tell Dr. Melfi what's really on his mind.
Rat Pack
episode S5.E2 march 2004Carmine's passing opens new wounds, while cousin Tony wants to put his past behind him. Tony Soprano, meanwhile, discovers a traitor.
All Happy Families
episode S5.E4 march 2004Feech makes a pain of himself by trying to return to his past glory. Carmela tries to work with Anthony's teacher to rein in their out-of-control son.
Irregular Around the Margins
episode S5.E5 april 2004A car crash puts Tony and Adriana in a compromising position, and Cousin Tony tries to keep Chris from getting the wrong impression and the wrong information.
In Camelot
episode S5.E7 april 2004Tony learns about his father through the man's mistress, while Chris' friend learns that there are habits more harmful to your health than heroin. Junior becomes obsessed in attending funerals but that leads to a change in his mood.
Unidentified Black Males
episode S5.E9 may 2004Tony finds out that his cousin wants a bigger share of responsibilities, while Finn makes an embarrassing discovery about Vito.
Cold Cuts
episode S5.E10 may 2004Chris and cousin Tony do some digging to make sure old secrets stay buried, while Janice puts her marriage in jeopardy with her fierce temper.
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.
All Due Respect
episode S5.E13 june 2004Tony realizes that he must take care of family messes himself in order to keep the peace within his own clan.
Members Only
episode S6.E1 march 2006Gene Pontecorvo makes a final break from the mob life, while Junior's paranoid delusions could be the end of Tony.
Join the Club
episode S6.E2 march 2006The family tries to cope with Tony's hospitalization and deteriorating condition, while Tony begins to hallucinate a new life parallel to his own.
Mayham
episode S6.E3 march 2006While the gang begins to turn on itself, Tony finds himself at the threshold, while Christopher gives another try to enter the movie business, however this time as a producer rather than a screenwriter.
Mr. & Mrs. John Sacrimoni Request
episode S6.E5 april 2006Johnny Sack is granted permission to attend his daughter's wedding. Tony improves his personal security and Vito's secret double life is exposed.
Live Free or Die
episode S6.E6 april 2006Tony hires help from overseas to fulfill a favor he was asked for by Johnny Sack and decides if one of his top earners deserves a second chance as he acknowledges to Dr. Melfi he was given a second chance when he survived his gun shot wound.
Johnny Cakes
episode S6.E8 april 2006Vito considers starting a new life in New Hampshire, while Anthony Jr. looking for a purpose and finds it when he continues his pursuit of revenge against Junior.
The Ride
episode S6.E9 may 2006Paulie finds public opinion turned against him after an amusement ride accident. Christopher tries to start a new life as a husband and father.
Moe n' Joe
episode S6.E10 may 2006Tony reflects on how growing up with Janice colors his attitudes now, while Vito tries to make a new life for himself in New Hampshire.
Cold Stones
episode S6.E11 may 2006Phil takes out his revenge on Vito, while Tony grows frustrated with Anthony Jr's lack of ambition or work ethic.
Kaisha
episode S6.E12 june 2006Tony and Phil begin an explosive conflict that puts Phil in the hospital, while Christopher and Tony both embark on new romances with the same woman.
Stage 5
episode S6.E14 april 2007Johnny Sac finds out he only has 3 months to live. Meanwhile, 'Cleaver' premieres and is a hit, while Carmela has mixed emotions about it, saying too much of it is based on Tony.
Chasing It
episode S6.E16 april 2007Tony hits an unlucky series of gambling losses, causing tension with both Carmela and Hesh. AJ and Blanca decide to make major changes in their relationship.
Walk Like a Man
episode S6.E17 may 2007Christopher's father-in-law is the unwitting catalyst of a new feud between Christopher and Paulie. AJ struggles with depression.
Kennedy and Heidi
episode S6.E18 may 2007Tony travels to Las Vegas after a tragedy occurs.
The Second Coming
episode S6.E19 may 2007Tony fails to reason with Phil as more problems increase with Anthony Jr as his depression worsens.
The Blue Comet
episode S6.E20 june 2007The allegiance of those closest to Tony is put to the test. A case of mistaken identity has serious ramifications.
- Pilot
- 46 Long
- Denial, Anger, Acceptance
- Meadowlands
- College
- Pax Soprana
- Down Neck
- The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti
- Boca
- A Hit Is a Hit
- Nobody Knows Anything
- Isabella
- I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano
- Guy Walks Into a Psychiatrist's Office
- Toodle-Fucking-Oo
- Big Girls Don't Cry
- The Happy Wanderer
- D-Girl
- Full Leather Jacket
- From Where to Eternity
- Bust-Out
- House Arrest
- The Knight in White Satin Armor
- Funhouse
- Proshai, Livushka
- Fortunate Son
- Employee of the Month
- Another Toothpick
- University
- Second Opinion
- He Is Risen
- The Telltale Moozadell
- To Save Us All from Satan's Power
- Pine Barrens
- Amour Fou
- Army of One
- For All Debts Public and Private
- No Show
- Christopher
- The Weight
- Everybody Hurts
- Watching Too Much Television
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- The Strong, Silent Type
- Calling All Cars
- Whitecaps
- Two Tonys
- Rat Pack
- All Happy Families
- Irregular Around the Margins
- In Camelot
- Unidentified Black Males
- Cold Cuts
- The Test Dream
- All Due Respect
- Members Only
- Join the Club
- Mayham
- Mr. & Mrs. John Sacrimoni Request
- Live Free or Die
- Johnny Cakes
- The Ride
- Moe n' Joe
- Cold Stones
- Kaisha
- Stage 5
- Chasing It
- Walk Like a Man
- Kennedy and Heidi
- The Second Coming
- The Blue Comet
Best moments10
- Dr. 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.
- Some of the old guards are released from prison and want to get back in the action. Chris and Paulie are at each other's throats over matters of money and respect, and Tony decides to tell Dr. Melfi what's really on his mind.
- Tony tries to balance Junior against the other capos, while Carmela reasserts herself as the woman in Tony's life.
- Tony continues seeing Gloria, another of Dr. Melfi's patients, while Meadow continues seeing Jackie Jr.
- Junior feels the restrictions of his house arrest acutely, while Tony starts putting in hours at his actual job to allay FBI suspicions, while Junior and Richie uses the garbage pick up routes for a double purpose.
- Brendan's death leaves Chris fearing for his life, and Anthony's discovery of what his father really does leaves him confused.
- Tony's dreams seem to tell him where his life is headed, but he still feels as though he's out of control.
- Paulie and Silvio get promoted, Furio gets welcomed, Pussy gets pushed aside, and Chris gets frustrated with his Hollywood aspirations while Janice and Richie become romantically involved much to Tony's disapproval.
- A mobster passes out at a family barbecue and seeks therapy to understand why.
- Richie Aprile gets out after ten years in prison and starts reasserting his authority while unaware of the changes made in the crime family's archetype. Meadow gets in trouble after a party gets out of hand.
- Employee of the Month
- Two Tonys
- Pax Soprana
- The Telltale Moozadell
- House Arrest
- Meadowlands
- Calling All Cars
- Big Girls Don't Cry
- Pilot
- Toodle-Fucking-Oo