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Season 1 – The Sopranos

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Tony Soprano juggles the problems of his fractious family with those of a "Family" of a different sort - the mob. He sees a therapist to deal with his professional and personal problems, which bring on panic attacks. He deals with personal and professional power struggles, affairs, violence, the threat of exposure and betrayal, and a whole bunch of people being whacked.
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The Sopranos — Season 1

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The Sopranos smartly runs an emotional gamut, offering detailed character work and riveting suspense while displaying a flair for both comedy and drama.

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Steve Johnson Chicago Tribune 04/08/2021
The expertly crafted program is infused with a humor so dark and so very dry that you almost don't notice it. When you do, you wonder whether this shouldn't be on British TV first. Go to Full Review Barbara Hooks The Age (Australia) 04/08/2021
There's never been a Mafia drama like this on TV and it's brilliant. Go to Full Review Brian Courtis The Age (Australia) 04/08/2021
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Here's a series that should explode from your must-see list with all the impact of inventive Mafia bookkeeping. It has action, comedy, and the most intriguing set of Latin schemers and plotters since I, Claudius. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 02/03/2024
... dropped the gangster drama into the modern world with intelligence and insight: these are mobsters whose lore is informed by the movies as much as by history. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tarantinco S @Yamakaisi55 Feb 17 The Birth of a Legend. See more Joseph N. @jug3rnaut61 Feb 13 It was alright. Slow See more Igor S @Igor_Sena Jan 7 A true classic. To say more, would be wasting the time you could be spending watching it. See more Joseph C. @Jaytt. Jan 4 Greatest Show Of All Time. See more Craig H @DownWeGo Nov 29 The best tv show of all times first season, is bold, smart, funny, engaging with amazing characters across the board and just brilliantly acted and written. TV never got better See more Maksim S @MaksimusMovies Nov 2 EXTENDED REVIEW - The Sopranos is, without question, one of the greatest drama series ever made, transcending its surface depiction of mafia life to explore the full spectrum of human experience. While violence and organized crime are central elements, the show’s genius lies in its ability to intertwine these with heartwarming, heartrending stories that resonate long after viewing. It is a series about people—flawed, complex, and profoundly human—caught between desire, loyalty, and the inescapable pressures of their environment. From the very first episode, The Sopranos meticulously builds its world, layering character development, moral ambiguity, and psychological depth over seven seasons (or six and a half, depending on interpretation). Each episode contributes to an intricately woven narrative, culminating in one of the most controversial and talked-about endings in television history, a conclusion that leaves viewers pondering the fate of its characters long after the screen goes dark. Every performance, from James Gandolfini’s mesmerizing portrayal of Tony Soprano to the brilliant ensemble cast, elevates the material, creating a series that is as emotionally affecting as it is narratively compelling. The Sopranos is more than a crime saga; it is a masterclass in storytelling, character exploration, and the art of drama, a landmark of television that continues to influence and define the medium. See more Read all reviews
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James Gandolfini

Tony Soprano

Lorraine Bracco

Dr. Jennifer Melfi

Edie Falco

Carmela Soprano

Michael Imperioli

Christopher Moltisanti

Nancy Marchand

Livia Soprano

Dominic Chianese

Corrado "Uncle Junior" Soprano

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 10, 1999 The Sopranos New Jersey mafioso Tony Soprano seeks psychiatric help from a doctor after experiencing anxiety attacks, giving her details about his relatives and their problems. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 17, 1999 46 Long Tony and Uncle Junior are about to get involved in a family power struggle; Tony's mother agrees to live in a retirement community. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 24, 1999 Denial, Anger, Acceptance Tony visits Jackie in the hospital; Junior fears Tony has designs on the family; Brendan is whacked by Mikey. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 31, 1999 Meadowlands Christopher discovers Brendan; Meadow tells her brother the truth about their father; Jackie dies, leaving Tony with a tough decision. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 7, 1999 College Tony meets up with an old friend while taking his daughter on a college tour; Father Phil visits Carmela. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 14, 1999 Pax Soprana Tony suggests that Uncle Junior be made the new boss; Tony's therapy causes problems with his sex life; the family gathers to celebrate Uncle Junior's new position. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 21, 1999 Down Neck Anthony Jr. may have an attention deficit disorder; Tony thinks back to his childhood and the early realization that his father was in the mob. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 28, 1999 The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti Christopher loses his cool in a pastry shop; Dr. Melfi and her family discuss the portrayal of gangsters as Italians; the FBI pays the Sopranos a visit. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 7, 1999 Boca Meadow's soccer coach is leaving for a college job; Tony reveals Uncle Junior's sexual secret, while Uncle Junior tells everyone about Tony's visits to a psychiatrist. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 14, 1999 A Hit Is a Hit Christopher and Adriana attempt to do business with a famous gangsta rapper; Tony's neighbor Cusamano invites him to his country club to play golf. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 21, 1999 Nobody Knows Anything Tony must find out if one of his men is wearing a wire; Makazian is arrested at a brothel; Jimmy is released from prison and visits the Sopranos. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 28, 1999 Isabella Tony becomes interested in his neighbor's Italian exchange student; Christopher stops a hit on Tony; an FBI agent advises the Sopranos to relocate. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 4, 1999 I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano Various rats are whacked; Tony learns Livia is responsible for the failed hit; Dr. Melfi is in danger. Details

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The Sopranos — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
David Chase, Nick Gomez, John Patterson, Dan Attias, Andy Wolk, Henry Bronchtein, Lorraine Senna, Allen Coulter, Timothy Van Patten
Executive Producer
David Chase, Mitchell Burgess
Screenwriter
David Chase, Jason Cahill, Mark Saraceni, Frank Renzulli, Mitchell Burgess, Joe Bosso, Robin Green
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA (V|L|S)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 10, 1999