Tony, actually in an induced coma after surviving being shot, rips out his breathing tube and has to be put back under. A.J. initially avoids Tony's hospital room but eventually gathers the courage to see him, vowing to kill Junior in revenge. He inadvertently disparages his family while talking to a reporter.

What happens to Junior after he shoots Tony?

Junior is arrested and taken into federal custody over the shooting, but his lawyer secures him a release into a cushy mental institution, claiming he is currently unfit to stand trial.

Who did Junior think Tony was when he shot him?

While Tony is cooking dinner, Junior, thinking he is a long-dead mobster, shoots him in the stomach.

Did Uncle Jun really shoot Tony?

Unlike the "Who Shot J.R.?" phenomenon that captivated a guessing nation in 1980, "Who Shot Tony Soprano?" isn't a mystery at all. We know it was Uncle Junior. But does Uncle Junior know? Long before he'd pull the trigger, Uncle Junior's worsening dementia was becoming a source of concern for his family.

Did Junior order a hit on Tony?

Tony also upset Junior by placing his mother, Livia Soprano, widow of Junior's brother Johnny, into the Green Grove retirement community. Resentful, Livia tried to take advantage of both of their grudges and gave Junior the go ahead to kill Tony.

The Sopranos - Junior Soprano never actually shot his nephew Tony

Who betrayed Tony Soprano in the end?

Summary. Tony Soprano's death in the controversial Sopranos finale may have been a result of betrayal by his longtime friend, Paulie. Paulie's demotion and shifting power dynamics give him motives to resent Tony and potentially look to New York for a better role, leading to his betrayal.

Why did Tony get whacked?

Patsy has always had problems with Tony, ever since he promoted Christopher instead of him. While drunk, Patsy points a gun at Tony through a window and considers whacking him as revenge after Tony sanctioned the murder of Patsy's twin brother.

Why did Tony have Rusty killed?

Rusty Millio: assassinated on orders from Johnny "Sack" via Tony Soprano's enlisted hit men from Italy for potentially trying to take power away from Johnny again.

What happens to Junior at the end of The Sopranos?

In retaliation, Tony has two of Junior's men whacked, but before he can get to his uncle Junior is arrested by the FBI. Ultimately, Uncle Junior doesn't go to prison for long and is released under house arrest, but Tony doesn't make any attempt to get revenge on him for the betrayal, which begs the question of why not.

Does Junior get dementia?

Season 5. Junior begins to show signs of dementia when he repeats that Tony "does not have the makings of a varsity athlete" at dinner. Tony thinks Junior is just insulting him and declares his uncle dead to him.

Did Tony know Junior killed Moltisanti?

Tony Will Never Find Out Junior Murdered Dickie Moltisanti

Given everything audiences know about the overarching Sopranos arc, it seems unlikely that Tony knew his uncle was responsible, but unless more material hits screens, there will never be a definitive answer.

What does JR say before he shoots Tony?

Going back to the kitchen, Tony asks Junior if he has any wine, but after walking down the stairs, Junior cries out, "Cazzata, Malanga!" and shoots Tony in the stomach with his old pistol.

Who hung himself in The Sopranos?

Silvio informs Gene that Tony denied his request to retire from the DiMeo crime family. With Tony and the Feds both hindering Eugene's chance to escape the mafia life and his stress caused by his unstable home life, Eugene sees no way out and hangs himself in his basement.

What happens to Carmela after Tony dies?

Carmela Soprano Got Married To Vic Musto From Season 2

With both of her kids old enough to take care of themselves, she probably spent a bit of time contemplating what was left for her as she faced an empty nest. Now that Tony was out of the picture, she likely would have reconnected with Vic Musto.

Do Tony and Dr. Melfi sleep together?

Jennifer Melfi in The Sopranos was of the most complex in the series, but why Tony never sleeps with Dr. Melfi has been debated even after the show concluded. This bipolar relationship proves more than complicated, as in one moment Tony may profess his love for her, and the next he is shouting and shoving her in anger.

Why did Furio leave The Sopranos?

After a visit back home to bury his father, it becomes apparent to Furio that his love for Carmela can only end in one of two ways, with he or Tony dead. With this knowledge, Furio eventually makes the decision to return to Naples, ending The Sopranos' show tradition and streak of killing off departing characters.

Do Tony and Carmela get divorced?

Carmela begins dating A.J.'s guidance counselor, Robert Wegler. She pursues divorce proceedings against Tony, but is drawn back to her husband by financial concerns and difficulties in rearing A.J., as well as a difficult breakup with Wegler, who accuses Carmela of using sex to manipulate him into giving A.J.

What happens to Meadow Soprano?

This could be seen as one of the events that accelerated the brewing war between Phil Leotardo and Tony Soprano. At the end of the series, it was revealed Meadow had become engaged to Patrick Parisi and might find employment at his law firm.

Who ordered the hit on Jackie Jr.?

Jackie Aprile, Jr.: shot in the back of the head by Vito Spatafore on the orders of Ralph Cifaretto.

Who was the rat that Tony killed?

Deceased. Fabian "Febby" Petrulio: garroted by Tony Soprano while on Tony's college trip with his daughter, Meadow, for being an FBI informant.

Who ordered the hit on Rusty?

Johnny Sack orders a hit on Rusty (whom he referred to as "The Mayor of Munchkinland", due to his short stature) through Tony, because he feels Rusty is likely to wrest power away from him while he is in prison.

Who killed Phil Leotardo?

Deceased. Phil Leotardo: Shot to death by Walden Belfiore. His head was then run over and crushed by his wife's truck, which was still in drive when she rushed to his aid.

Why is Tony always eating in The Sopranos?

We don't just see Tony overeating in the show so that he has something to do in the scene; it's strategically woven throughout the show to demonstrate his constant need for satisfaction. He can't find it emotionally, so he gorges on food to find some joy in his torturous life.

Were Carmela and AJ also killed?

Using an understanding of these techniques to glean clues from the final two episodes, we can clearly conclude the following: Tony was indeed "whacked" Carmela and AJ also were killed.

How did The Sopranos really end?

Yes, to get the most important bit out of the way: Tony Soprano is dead. Sopranos creator and guiding force David Chase has intimated as much throughout the years before all but confirming it to The Hollywood Reporter in 2021, saying “Because the scene I had in my mind was not that scene.