The Sopranos Season 1 Episode 10
The Sopranos
Season 1

Ep 10. A Hit is a Hit

  • TVMA
  • March 14, 1999
  • 54 min
  • 7.8  (7,994)

In the tenth episode of The Sopranos season 1 titled "A Hit is a Hit", Johnny Sack from New York pays a visit to Tony to complain about the difficulties he's been having in his marriage. Meanwhile, Christopher's friend, Matt Bevilaqua, persuades him to invest in a music production company with a group of associates. Salvatore Bonpensiero, who's recently been released from prison, throws himself into the music business with Christopher and Matt, despite Tony's warnings about Bevilaqua's suspicious behavior.

The episode starts with a scene where Johnny Sack arrives at Tony's house, seeking help in saving his marriage. Johnny's wife is in love with another man, and he wants Tony to convince him to stop seeing her. Tony agrees to give it a try, but Johnny is highly suspicious of his actions. He thinks that Tony is only pretending to be his friend and secretly harbors ill will towards him.

Meanwhile, Christopher, who recently discovered that he has a talent for writing rap lyrics, has formed a partnership with Matt Bevilaqua and Sean Gismonte to produce a music album. Although Tony has forbidden Christopher from getting involved in any illegal business, he is keen on exploring the music business because he thinks it could be a potential way of earning extra income.

As they begin to work on their album, they realize that they are up against a lot of competition. In one particular scene, we see them performing in a club, but the crowd is more interested in the karaoke singers than their performance. The scene is a good representation of the challenges and struggles that beginners in the music industry face. Matt is also increasingly becoming bossy and arrogant, which disturbs Christopher, but he remains hopeful, believing that their music will eventually become popular.

The noticeable thing about this episode is that the focus is not just on the Italian mafia but also on the other side of the American society. The subplot that follows Christopher's partnership with Matt and Sean contrasts the glamorous perception of a music career with the harsh reality. It depicts the struggles that emerging artists face, the competitiveness in the music industry and the creative process that goes into creating a song.

On the other hand, the main storyline featuring Johnny Sack and his marital problems highlights the fragility of relationships and the problems that people face in their daily lives. It is, in a way, a departure from the show's usual themes of organized crime and violence.

Overall, The Sopranos season 1 episode 10, "A Hit is a Hit," is a well-balanced episode that depicts the struggles of emerging artists while also exploring the themes of family, loyalty, and friendship. It is a refreshing break from the usual themes of the show and showcases the diverse skills of the show's writers in portraying various aspects of American life. The episode sets the tone for what is to come in the subsequent episodes, and fans of the show will not be disappointed.

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  • First Aired
    March 14, 1999
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    54 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (7,994)