The fifth season of the American crime drama series The Sopranos aired on HBO from March 7 to June 6, 2004.

Several prominent members of the Lupertazzi family also return from prison, most notably Phil Leotardo.

The subsequent power vacuum caused by the death of boss Carmine creates a growing rift between the New York and New Jersey crime families.

Uncle Junior's mental health starts to deteriorate, and Adriana's guilt over her role as an FBI informant grows.

The show's fifth season has a 93% approval rating with an average score of 9.3/10 based on 14 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, with the following critical consensus: "The penultimate season of The Sopranos hurtles toward the series' climax without sacrificing the compelling stories and vibrant characters that made it an acknowledged television classic.