The Sopranos

Carmela and Tony sit down together to talk about AJ's future, weighing the possibilities that lie ahead for their son. At the same time, a violent feud erupts between Johnny Sack and Little Carmine, sparking an outright war within the family.

All Happy Families is an episode‑type programme that falls within the broader genre of episodic television. It is presented as a self‑contained story, part of a larger series, and follows the familiar format of a single instalment that focuses on a specific set of characters and events. In this instalment, Carmela and Tony sit down together to talk about their son AJ’s future, weighing the options that lie ahead for him. At the same time, a violent clash erupts between Johnny Sack and Little Carmine, turning the episode into a juxtaposition of personal family concerns and a broader power struggle. The episode weaves these two threads together, showing how the intimate discussion about AJ’s prospects unfolds against the backdrop of the escalating feud. While Carmela and Tony deliberate on the direction their son should take, the war between Johnny Sack and Little Carmine intensifies, adding an undercurrent of tension that permeates the narrative. This dual focus highlights the contrast between domestic decision‑making and the external conflicts that threaten to disrupt the family’s stability.