" Proshai, Livushka " (Season 3, Episode 2) is often remembered as one of the most surreal and technically controversial hours of The Sopranos . Meaning "Farewell, Little Livia" in Russian, the episode forced showrunner David Chase to reckon with a real-life tragedy: the death of actress Nancy Marchand.
The resulting episode is a masterclass in how a series handles the death of its primary antagonist—not with a bang, but with a series of haunting, awkward, and deeply funny vignettes. 2. Proshai, Livushka
One of the series' funniest and most painful scenes occurs at the Soprano home after the funeral. Janice, ever the manipulative opportunist, forces the guests into a circle to share "positive" memories of Livia. The results are a highlight of the show’s dark humor: " Proshai, Livushka " (Season 3, Episode 2)
Artie Bucco "Really? When?" - Livia Soprano "About six months ago." One of the series' funniest and most painful