The Sopranos
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The Sopranos

Family. Redefined.

8.7 /10 3,364 votes
January 10, 1999 - June 10, 2007 6 Seasons 86 Episodes Ended TV-MA

Overview

The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

1999 13 Episodes

In Season 1, feeling his handle on his family and his business slipping away, mob boss Tony Soprano suffers a series of anxiety attacks that land him in the office of a psychiatrist. Opening up to his shrink, Tony relates the details of his life as a “waste-management consultant,” and tries to come to terms with the professional and private strains that have brought him to the brink of a breakdown.

Season 2

Season 2

2000 13 Episodes

His uncle's in jail. His mother's in the hospital. His best friend's still missing. His sister's moving home. His panic attacks are back. And his shrink refuses to see him. Tony Soprano has recently been elevated to the status of mob boss following a federal bust and as the second season picks up, Tony is under more stress than ever as he deals with the demands of his new position. Making matters worse, his long-lost sister Janice has arrived to take care of their ailing mother.

Season 3

Season 3

2001 13 Episodes

In season three, the federal wiretap begins and Meadow goes to college. Tony faces challenges from some tough newcomers, such as hothead Ralph Cifaretto, New York crime boss Johnny Sack and a sexy car saleswoman.

Season 4

Season 4

2002 13 Episodes

With Paulie in jail, Christopher becomes acting capo in season four. Junior faces a RICO trial while Tony finds that the recession affects his businesses. Meanwhile, Furio catches Carmela's eye, and Janice sets her sights on Bobby.

Season 5

Season 5

2004 13 Episodes

In season five, a separated Tony and Carmela negotiate family and money issues. Meanwhile, Tony's reunion with paroled cousin Tony Blundetto may endanger his alliance with Johnny Sack; and Adriana gets in deeper with the Feds.

Season 6

Season 6

2006 21 Episodes

As the final episodes take shape, Tony faces a myriad of stress-inducing crises at home, at work, and from the law. While his wife and children each make choices that promise to change the face of the Sopranos' domestic life, Tony also comes to doubt the allegiances of some of those closest to him at work . . . none of whom is above suspicion.

Key Information

Created By David Chase
Network HBO
Type Scripted
Rating 8.7/10
Language EN
Country United States of America

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Cast & Crew

James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini

Tony Soprano

Edie Falco

Edie Falco

Carmela Soprano

Jamie-Lynn Sigler

Jamie-Lynn Sigler

Meadow Soprano

Robert Iler

Robert Iler

A.J. Soprano

Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco

Jennifer Melfi

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli

Christopher Moltisanti

Steven Van Zandt

Steven Van Zandt

Silvio Dante

Tony Sirico

Tony Sirico

Paulie Gualtieri

Dominic Chianese

Dominic Chianese

Corrado 'Junior' Soprano

Aida Turturro

Aida Turturro

Janice Soprano

Steve Schirripa

Steve Schirripa

Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri

Drea De Matteo

Drea De Matteo

Adriana La Cerva

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Frequently Asked Questions

The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization...

The Sopranos has 6 seasons with 86 episodes.

The Sopranos premiered on January 10, 1999.

No, The Sopranos has ended. The final episode aired on June 10, 2007.

The Sopranos originally aired on HBO. Check your local streaming services for availability.

The Sopranos was created by David Chase.

The Sopranos has a rating of 8.7/10 based on user reviews.

The Sopranos is classified as Crime, Drama.