The Sopranos(1999)

series - first aired/released 1999-01-10 - audience 8.7

Crime, Drama

Directed by Alan Taylor, Allen Coulter, Andy Wolk, Dan Attias, Danny Leiner, David Chase, David Nutter, Henry J. Bronchtein, Jack Bender, James Hayman, John Patterson, Lee Tamahori, Lorraine Senna, Martin Bruestle, Matthew Penn, Mike Figgis, Nick Gomez, Peter Bogdanovich, Phil Abraham, Rodrigo García, Steve Buscemi, Steve Shill, Terence Winter, Tim Van Patten

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.