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The Sopranos S1E1 — The Sopranos

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The Sopranos•Season 1•Episode 1

The Sopranos

8.4/10 · 19,212 votesJan 10, 199960 min

Ranked #9 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

After suffering a series of mysterious anxiety attacks, New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano agrees to see a psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi. As he opens up to the doctor, Tony reveals details about his problems at home and at work that involve his wife Carmela,

Directed byDavid Chase

Written byDavid Chase

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Cast11

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

Nancy Marchand

Nancy Marchand

Livia Soprano

Vincent Pastore

Vincent Pastore

Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero

Crew8

David Chase

David Chase

Writer

David Chase

David Chase

Director

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Peggy Nicholson

Key Hair Stylist

D

Diann Duthie

Art Direction

E

Edward Pisoni

Production Design

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Joanna Cappuccilli Lovetti

Editor

Alik Sakharov

Alik Sakharov

Director of Photography

Ane Crabtree

Ane Crabtree

Costume Design

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Episode Summary

"The Sopranos" is episode 1 of The Sopranos season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 19,212 votes, ranking #9 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by David Chase and written by David Chase, it aired on January 10, 1999.

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