“Employee of the Month”
The Sopranos episode
Episode no.	Season 3 Episode 30
Guest stars	see below
Written by	Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess
Directed by	John Patterson
Production no.	304
Original airdate	March 18, 2001 (HBO)
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"Employee of the Month" is the thirtieth episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the fourth of the show's third season. It was written by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess, directed by John Patterson and originally aired on Sunday March 18, 2001. This article is about the TV series. ... Image File history File links Sopranos_ep304. ... Robin Green is an executive producer for the HBO series, The Sopranos and has been with the show since its first season. ... Mitchell Burgess is a writer and producer, for television shows such as The Sopranos and Mr. ... John Tiffin Patterson (April 4, 1940 - February 7, 2005) was a television and film director. ... is the 77th day of the year (78th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... HBO (Home Box Office) is an American premium cable television network. ... Fortunate Son is the 29th episode of the HBO original series, The Sopranos. ... Another Toothpick is the 31st episode of the HBO original series, The Sopranos. ... This is an episode list for the crime drama The Sopranos. ... HBO (Home Box Office) is an American premium cable television network. ... This article is about the TV series. ... Robin Green is an executive producer for the HBO series, The Sopranos and has been with the show since its first season. ... Mitchell Burgess is a writer and producer, for television shows such as The Sopranos and Mr. ... John Tiffin Patterson (April 4, 1940 - February 7, 2005) was a television and film director. ... is the 77th day of the year (78th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

Guest starring roles

• Sharon Angela as Rosalie Aprile
• Peter Bogdanovich as Dr. Elliot Kupferberg
• Denise Borino as Ginny Sacrimoni
• Jason Cerbone as Jackie Aprile, Jr.
• Vince Curatola as Johnny Sack
• John Fiore as Gigi Cestone
• Robert Funaro as Eugene Pontecorvo
• Oksana Lada as Irina Peltsin
• Will McCormack as Jason LaPenna
• Mario Polit as Jesus Rossi
• Peter Riegert as Ronald Zellman
• Richard Romanus as Richard LaPenna

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Episode recap

Dr. Melfi decides that since Tony has had a breakthrough in his prior therapy session, he is ready to be referred to a behavioral therapist. Tony takes offense, convinced that Melfi is trying to hand him off to someone else. She quickly changes the subject by asking Tony what is new with his life. Tony then proceeds to tell her about some problems with his children. Dr. Melfi suggests that he bring Carmela into the therapy sessions. Tony feels uncomfortable about the idea, but agrees to ask his wife. This article is about a fictional character from The Sopranos. ... Information Aliases Ron Spears, Kevin Finnerty, Mr. ... Behaviorism (also called learning perspective) is a philosophy of psychology based on the proposition that all things which organisms do—including acting, thinking and feeling—can and should be regarded as behaviors. ... Carmela Soprano née DeAngelis is the wife of fictional mafia boss Tony Soprano and lead female character on the HBO television series, The Sopranos, played by Edie Falco. ...

Johnny Sack quietly moves to New Jersey with his wife, Ginny. They are surprised to receive a visit from Tony Soprano, who is upset because Johnny had not previously mentioned anything about the move. Johnny explains that Ginny wants to be closer to her sisters, and that they already had a condo in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Nevertheless, he assures Tony that he will not "stick his beak" into the Soprano family business. He then invites Tony to a housewarming party, along with several other Soprano associates and captains. This article is about a fictional character from The Sopranos. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ... The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos. ... Map of Point Pleasant in Ocean County Point Pleasant is a Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. ...

Meanwhile, as Dr. Melfi leaves her office late in the evening, she is approached in the deserted parking garage by a young man named Jesus Rossi. He grabs Dr. Melfi from behind and pushes her into the stairwell where he brutally rapes her and leaves her crying for help. She is taken to the emergency room where she learns her leg is badly bruised. She also has bruises on her face. Her son, Jason, wants revenge on the rapist, but Richard LaPenna (Melfi's ex-husband) tells Jason to let the police handle it. The following day, Richard phones the detectives, who inform him that Rossi was released on a technicality, due to a breakdown in the chain of custody. Upon learning of Rossi's release, Melfi becomes very emotional and afraid. Later, while buying a sandwich at a sub shop, she notices a plaque indicating that Rossi is the establishment's "Employee of the Month." In fear, she drops her soda and runs out of the building. The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos. ... The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos. ...

Dr. Melfi later dreams about buying a soda at a vending machine and getting her hand trapped in the machine. While trapped, she dreams of a large Rottweiler that scares her, but then she sees her rapist coming to assault her again. The dog attacks Rossi, mauling and killing him. When Melfi awakens, she feels a sense of relief. Later, she describes the dream to her therapist, Dr. Elliot Kupferberg, and realizes its meaning: the large dog protecting her was actually Tony Soprano—someone who could take revenge on her behalf. However, Melfi assures Kupferberg that even though the justice system has failed her, she will not turn to him for help, albeit she mentions that the dream of watching that man suffering brought her great pleasure. A Rottweiler is a large, robust and powerful dog breed originating in Germany. ... The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos. ...

Ralph Cifaretto begins to show a fatherly interest in Jackie Aprile, Jr., the son of his girlfriend, Rosalie Aprile. During dinner at Nuovo Vesuvio, Ralph asks Jackie if he has any current love interests; he then recommends Meadow Soprano to him. Shortly thereafter, Ralph takes him to help collect money from a client who refuses to make is payments, goading the man into a fight. The client swings a bat at Jackie and a struggle ensues. Jackie and Ralph manage to knock the man down, and take the money from his wallet. Hearing of this, Tony warns Ralph to keep Jackie away from the family, as he had promised to Jackie's father. Information Aliases Henry Caruso Gender Male Age 51 (Deceased) Occupation Roofing company owner Title Former capo of the Aprile crew in the Soprano crime family Relationships Ronnie Cappoza (divorced), Tracee (ex-comare), Rosalie Aprile (ex-girlfriend), Janice Soprano (ex-girlfriend) Children Justin Cifaretto (son) Portrayed by Joe Pantoliano Created by... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Sharon Angela as Rosalie Aprile Rosalie Ro Aprile is a character on the HBO series, The Sopranos. ... Information Gender Female Age 25 Occupation Student Family Tony Soprano (father) Carmela Soprano (mother) Anthony Soprano, Jr. ...

After refusing to give up Svetlana Kirilenko's prosthetic leg, Janice receives a visit from the Russian mob. At first they ask nicely for the leg, but soon the encounter becomes violent. The Russians beat her badly and force her to retrieve the leg, which is in a bowling alley locker. Tony visits Janice at the hospital where she tells him that she has "found God" and has forgiven Svetlana for what happened. The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos. ... A United States soldier demonstrates Foosball with two prosthetic limbs In medicine, a prosthesis is an artificial extension that replaces a missing part of the body. ... Information Aliases Parvati Wasatch Gender Female Age 49 Occupation Housewife Family Johnny Boy Soprano (father) Livia Soprano (mother) Tony Soprano (brother) Barbara Soprano Giglione (sister) Carmela Soprano (sister-in-law) Anthony Soprano, Jr. ... A bowler releases the ball. ...

During their next session, Dr. Melfi becomes tearful when Tony agrees to see the behaviorist, and he tries to comfort her. Tony asks her what is wrong, but she persuades him to sit back down and continue the session. Then Tony asks Melfi if she wants to tell him something. After a tense pause, Melfi declines.

First appearances

• Ginny Sacrimoni: The wife of Johnny Sack.

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Title reference

• Dr. Melfi's rapist is "Employee of the Month" at a local sub shop.

Awards

• The episode's writers, Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess, won an Emmy Award in 2001 for Best Writing in a Drama Series.

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Production

• Series creator, David Chase, says of the rape subplot and those expecting revenge from Tony: "If you're raised on a steady diet of Hollywood movies and network television, you start to think, 'Obviously there's going to be some moral accounting here'. That's not the way the world works. It all comes down to why you're watching. If all you want is to see big Tony Soprano take that guy's head and bang it against the wall like a cantaloupe… The point is—Melfi, despite pain and suffering, made her moral, ethical choice and we should applaud her for it. That's the story." ^[1]
• Denise Borino (Ginny Sacrimoni) won her part by attending an open-casting session, she had not acted professionally before.

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Connections to future episodes

• Ralph makes a reference to his son, Justin, whom viewers meet in season four's "Whoever Did This".

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