| The Sopranos | |
|---|---|
| Season 3 | |
 Region 1 DVD cover art | |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | HBO |
| Original release | March 4 – May 20, 2001 |
| Season chronology | |
The third season of the American crime drama series The Sopranos began airing on HBO with a two-hour premiere on March 4, 2001, before concluding on May 20, 2001, and consisted of thirteen episodes. The third season was released on DVD in region 1 on August 27, 2002.[1]
The story of season three focuses on the relationship between Tony and his children — Meadow, as she begins her first year at Columbia University, and Anthony Jr., who is having behavioral troubles in high school. Tony's relationship with his aging mother, Livia, is brought to a head. Uncle Junior, released from prison, now deals with health issues. Dr. Melfi experiences a horrifying personal trauma, but begins to make real progress in discovering the root causes of Tony's panic attacks. Also featured heavily are Christopher's rise in the mob when he becomes a made man, Jackie Aprile Jr. joining the crime family and Tony's extramarital affair with another one of Dr. Melfi's patients, Gloria.
- ^ "The Sopranos - The Complete 3rd Season". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on October 15, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2015.