: In the B-plot, AJ learns the truth about his father’s "waste management" career after Meadow shows him a Mafia-themed website and points out the federal agents at Jackie’s funeral.
: Paralyzed by fear that his crew will discover he's in therapy, Tony hires corrupt detective Vin Makazian to tail Dr. Melfi. This leads to a brutal, mistaken-identity beating of Melfi's date, Randall. Thematic Analysis & Symbolism Meadowlands (1.04) - Sopranos Autopsy [S1E4] Meadowlands
" Meadowlands " (S1E4) is a pivotal episode of The Sopranos that aired on January 31, 1999. It is widely recognized for shifting the show's focus from traditional mob violence toward a more nuanced exploration of . Plot Overview : In the B-plot, AJ learns the truth