Kennedy and Heidi
| "Kennedy and Heidi" | |
|---|---|
| The Sopranos episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 18 |
| Directed by | Alan Taylor |
| Written by | Matthew Weiner David Chase |
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| Cinematography by | Alik Sakharov |
| Editing by | William B. Stich |
| Production code | S618 |
| Original air date | May 13, 2007 |
| Running time | 52 minutes |
"Kennedy and Heidi" is the 83rd episode of the HBO television series The Sopranos, the sixth episode of the second half of the show's sixth season, and the 18th episode of the season overall. Written by Matthew Weiner and series creator and showrunner David Chase and directed by Alan Taylor, it premiered in the United States on May 13, 2007. The episode focuses on the aftermath of a car crash involving Tony Soprano and Christopher Moltisanti, while Tony's son A.J. adjusts to life with antidepressants.
With nearly 6.5 million viewers, "Kennedy and Heidi" was the sixth straight Sopranos episode to lead the Nielsen weekly cable ratings. Critical reception was positive, with the character traits of Tony and A.J. attracting analysis. Taylor won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series in 2007 for directing "Kennedy and Heidi".