Contains spoilers for this episode and earlier episodes.
Carmine dies, leaving Johnny Sack and Little Carmine competing to lead the New York family. Tony welcomes his cousin Tony Blundetto home from prison with a party at Vesuvio. Blundetto wants to qualify as a massage therapist rather than join an airbag theft operation. Tony resents his refusal and the jokes he makes about him, but later softens during a telephone conversation, allowing their reunion to survive its first disagreements.
Jack Massarone gives Tony a painting of the Rat Pack while secretly recording their meetings for the FBI. A warning from Patsy's contact makes Tony suspicious, and he tries to find a wire by hugging Massarone. The device is hidden in his cap. Tony eventually focuses on a false compliment about his weight loss. He throws the painting into the river, and Massarone is subsequently found dead in the trunk of his car.
Adriana struggles to provide information to Agent Sanseverino while maintaining her friendships with the mob wives. A gathering at Carmela's house leaves her overwhelmed by guilt, particularly when Rosalie discusses excluding Angie from their circle. Adriana nearly confesses, then rushes outside, falls and refuses help before driving away. She later reports that Tina, a friend who has been flirting with Christopher, is stealing from her employer, directing the FBI toward someone she resents.