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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 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 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. Apr 8, 2021 Full Review Barbara Hooks The Age (Australia) There's never been a Mafia drama like this on TV and it's brilliant. Apr 8, 2021 Full Review Brian Courtis The Age (Australia) 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. Rated: 5/5 Apr 8, 2021 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... 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. Feb 3, 2024 Full Review Kathryn Flett Observer (UK) The Sopranos is dark, bold and potentially nearly as brilliant as it thinks it is. Apr 8, 2021 Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News Mom's a hoot. And so is The Sopranos, which sings as black comedy entertainment. Rated: 4.5/5 Apr 8, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Islam H I see what the hype is about - they don’t make shows like this anymore. Tony is so funny without trying to be. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review goober 1 This is the first season of the best show ever aired. The episode “Pilot” was kind of a mess but as the season progresses, it becomes a fantastic season altogether. Standout Episodes: 1. The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti 2. Isabella 3. I Dream Of Jeannie Cusamano 4. College Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/19/25 Full Review Nahuel A masterful, the best TV show ever made Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/05/25 Full Review Felipe N Flawless, one of the best series of all times Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/25 Full Review Sean M I am a bit late to the party here in 2025 but just watched Season 1, in fact binged it and absolutely one of the best series I have ever seen in my life, drama, humour, flawed human characters, excitement. It has it all. If you one of the few who haven't seen it yet like me. Do yourself a favour. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/25 Full Review Lasse L Watching The Sopranos long after it inspired much else is interesting - I think it mostly lives up to its reputation. While sometimes exciting and tense there is a banal realism to the show that makes it difficult to root for or even respect these mobsters. It's a scathing critique and I didn't expect that. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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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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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, Robin Green
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