Two Tonys

"Two Tonys"
The Sopranos episode
Episode no.Season 5
Episode 1
Directed byTim Van Patten
Written byDavid Chase
Terence Winter
Cinematography byPhil Abraham
Production code501
Original air dateMarch 7, 2004 (2004-03-07)
Running time54 minutes
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"Two Tonys" is the 53rd episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and the first of the show's fifth season. Written by David Chase and Terence Winter, it was directed by Tim Van Patten and originally aired on March 7, 2004.

The episode introduced new cast member Steve Buscemi as Tony Blundetto. It was seen by nearly 12 million viewers on its premiere, and critics praised the episode for its plot development, especially surrounding Tony Soprano's marital breakdown.