: Director Allen Coulter instructed Gandolfini to enter the opening scene "ass first" to emphasize a humorous contrast to the surreal ballroom dancing happening in the room.

While planning their wedding, Janice and Richie have a violent domestic dispute over Richie's son, Richie Jr.. After Richie punches Janice in the face, she retaliates by shooting him twice, killing him in their kitchen. Tony arrives to find a frantic Janice and manages the body's disposal with the help of and Christopher Moltisanti . Tony and Irina’s Breakup

A look at how this episode , "Funhouse."

: The gun Richie used during sex in previous episodes is the one Janice eventually uses to kill him.

Richie Aprile continues to pressure for permission to kill Tony. Junior initially agrees but changes his mind after realizing Richie lacks the respect of other capos, such as Albert "Ally Boy" Barese , to successfully lead the family. Junior ultimately betrays Richie and tips Tony off about the plan. Janice’s Deadly Confrontation