: Detective Vin Makazian informs Tony Soprano that "Big Pussy" is an FBI informant. Tony is deeply conflicted because Pussy is one of his closest friends.

: This episode sets the stage for the high-stakes Season 1 finale, escalating the conflict between Tony and Junior to a point of no return.

: To confirm if Pussy is wearing a wire, Paulie Walnuts tries to get him to undress at a bathhouse. Pussy refuses, claiming his doctor advised against the heat, which only heightens the crew's suspicion.

The of the title and its connection to screenwriter William Goldman. A summary of the fallout in the next episode, "Isabella."

The episode's primary narrative follows the fallout of an FBI raid on Jimmy Altieri 's social club, where both Jimmy and Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero are arrested.

: Meanwhile, Livia Soprano manipulates Junior Soprano by revealing that Tony has been meeting with other capos behind his back. This leads Junior to organize a hit on his own nephew.

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