Ep 5. Irregular Around the Margins

Tony Soprano is back in business in season 5 of The Sopranos, and things are already heating up. In the fifth episode of the season, titled "Irregular Around the Margins," Tony finds himself dealing with some new problems as his organization continues to face a number of challenges.

One of the main issues in this episode revolves around Tony's attempts to diversify his business interests. He's been trying to expand into legitimate businesses like real estate, and he's also been working on building closer relationships with other crime families in the area.

But these efforts are not without their complications. For one thing, Tony's attempts to network with other crime bosses don't always go smoothly. In this episode, he tries to build an alliance with a powerful Jewish syndicate, but finds that they are less than enthused about partnering with the Italians.

At the same time, Tony's efforts to go legit are also proving to be more difficult than he anticipated. He's been investing in various real estate ventures, but his business deals keep falling apart for one reason or another. In this episode, he tries to invest in a casino, but finds that the owner is not interested in selling.

As these challenges pile up, Tony becomes increasingly frustrated with the state of his organization. He begins to lash out at his subordinates, berating them for their incompetence and accusing them of stealing from him. At one point, he even physically attacks one of his men in a fit of rage.

Meanwhile, Tony's personal life is also in turmoil. His wife Carmela has been growing increasingly resentful of his infidelities, and in this episode she confides in her priest about the state of their marriage. Tony, for his part, continues to carry on affairs with a number of other women, including his therapist Dr. Melfi.

As these various subplots unfold, the tension continues to build throughout the episode. Will Tony be able to successfully navigate his organization through these rough waters, or will his attempts at diversification ultimately lead to his downfall? Only time will tell.