1. Tony and Melfi
Here’s where it all began. Tony is in his first therapy session and sparks fly. Gandolfini does everything in this scene; sadness, rage, self-pity, confusion. It’s a stunning performance and a perfect illustration of why we fell so hard for this, erm, flawed hero. ‘Whatever happened to Gary Cooper? He wasn’t in touch with his feelings. He just did what he had to do.’