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The Sopranos :: The Test Dream (05x11)

 
Episode Information
 
Title: The Test Dream
Episode #: 05x11
Production Number: P511
Original Airdate: Sunday May 16th, 2004
10/10 (2 Votes cast)
Episode Crew
Director: Allen Coulter
Writer: Matthew Weiner
David Chase
 
Episode Summary
 
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Tony heads to the Plaza Hotel for some rest, but continues to have nightmares. Meanwhile, Tony Blundetto threatens to have Jersey get involved in the New York conflicts.
 
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Guest Stars
 
Guest Stars
Al SapienzaplayedMikey PalmiceRecurring (10th appearance)
Annabella SciorraplayedGloria TrilloRecurring (7th appearance)
Chris CaldovinoplayedBilly LeotardoRecurring (5th appearance)
Frank Vincent (1)playedPhil LeotardoRecurring (10th appearance)
Joe SantosplayedAngelo GarepeRecurring (7th appearance)
John FioreplayedGigi CestoneRecurring (13th appearance)
John HeardplayedVin MakazianRecurring (5th appearance)
Joseph SiravoplayedJohnny SopranoRecurring (4th appearance)
Leslie BegaplayedValentina la PazRecurring (6th appearance)
Tony LipplayedCarmine LupertazziRecurring (10th appearance)
Vincent PastoreplayedBig Pussy BonpensieroRecurring (third appearance)
Annette BeningplayedHerself 
David ProvalplayedRichie Aprile 
Joe PantolianoplayedRalphie Cifaretto 
 
Main Cast
 
James GandolfiniplayedTony Soprano
Edie FalcoplayedCarmela Soprano
Jamie-Lynn SiglerplayedMeadow Soprano
Michael ImperioliplayedChristopher Moltisanti
Robert IlerplayedAnthony Soprano, Jr.
Lorraine BraccoplayedDr. Jennifer Melfi
Dominic Chianese (1)playedCorrado "Junior" Soprano
Tony SiricoplayedPaulie 'Walnuts' Gualtieri
Aida TurturroplayedJanice Soprano
Steve SchirripaplayedBobby "Bacala" Baccalieri
Jonny VplayedArtie Bucco
Steve Van ZandtplayedSilvio Dante
Vincent CuratolaplayedJohnny "Sack" Sacrimoni
Drea de MatteoplayedAdriana La Cerva
Steve BuscemiplayedTony Blundetto
 
Episode Notes
 
Deaths: Angelo Garepe (murdered); Billy Leotardo (murdered)
 
The voice on the phone during the dream scene is that of series creator David Chase.
 
In Tony's dream, the deceased characters that appear are: Carmine Lupertazzi, Johnny Boy Soprano, Big Pussy Bonpensiero, Ralph Cifaretto, Mikey Palmice, Detective Vin Makazian, Gigi Cestone, Richie Aprile, Gloria Trillo and Pie-O-My.
 
 
Featured Songs
 
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
Anne MurrayAmazing Grace 
Anne MurrayIn the Garden 
The CommodoresThree Time a Lady 
Frankie Valli & The Four SeasonsPeanuts 
Mahmoud AhmedKulun Mankwalesh 
Sylvia KowalczukClaire De Lune 
VivaldiConcerto in C Major 
 
Episode Quotes
 
Angelo: He's in architectural salvage
Charlie: Old fixtures, windows, toilets.
Tony B.: Like Sanford and Son?
 
 
Cultural References
 
Tony B. : Like Sanford and Son?

Sanford and Son was a 1970's television series about a junk dealer Fred Sanford, and his son who lived with him Lamont. The show ran on NBC from 1972-1977.
 
Episode Title: The Test Dream

According to episode commentary, the episode title refers to dreams in which one arrives at school late and misses a test.
 
The Godfather

The scene in which Tony gets a gun that was strapped behind the toilet is a reference to a similar scene in The Godfather.
 
(during the dream sequence)
Annette Bening: I don't want my husband coming out of there with just his cock in his hand.

This is a quote spoken by Sonny Corleone in The Godfather.
 
Lee Harvey Oswald

Tony is shot at by Lee Harvey Oswald during his dream. This is a reference to the Kennedy assassination, as well as Tony's obsession with the Kennedy family.
 
(during the dream sequence)
Annette Bening: (about Tony) There's something Bugsy about him.

Annette is referencing Bugsy Siegel, an American gangster prominent in Las Vegas.
 
Goodfellas

Phil Leotardo shooting Angelo Garepe in the car trunk is a reference to Goodfellas in which Frank Vincent's character is killed in a similar fashion.
 
The Godfather

After Tony Blundetto shoots Phil Leotardo during the dream, the manner in which he leaves the car is identical to that of Sonny Corleone during a scene from The Sopranos.
 
 
Episode References
 
Tony previously dreamed of being in his father's car in "Calling All Cars."
 
 
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Analysis
 
 

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