The Sopranos: Season 1

1999 · 13 episodes · ★ 8.0

What Season 1 of The Sopranos

Tony Soprano, boss of a New Jersey crime family, suffers panic attacks that lead him to start therapy with Dr. Jennifer Melfi. The sessions bring to light his relationship with his mother, Livia, who refuses to move into a retirement home and weighs on him more than ever. Tony also has to deal with a strained marriage to Carmela, rebellious teenage kids, and a nephew, Christopher, who wants to gain ground in the business. His uncle Junior, meanwhile, seeks to take control of the organization. The season follows a man trying to balance crime with his family life.

13episodes

Jan 10, 1999premiered

Apr 4, 1999Latest episode

11.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 The Sopranos
Jan 10, 1999 · 60 min · ★ 7.7
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, his kids Meadow and Anthony Jr., his Uncle Junior and his domineering mother Livia.
Directed by David Chase · Written by David Chase · Starring Drea de Matteo, John Ventimiglia, Michele DeCesare, Michael Gaston
1x02 46 Long
Jan 17, 1999 · 50 min · ★ 7.9
With acting boss Jackie Aprile dying of cancer, Tony prepares for a power struggle with Uncle Junior. Christopher and his associate Brendan make trouble for themselves when they jack a truck full of DVD players. Tony's mother Livia finally agrees to live in a retirement community. Big Pussy and Paulie Walnuts are sent to find a stolen car.
Directed by Dan Attias · Written by David Chase · Starring Drea de Matteo, Al Sapienza, Mike Epps, Anthony DeSando
1x03 Denial, Anger, Acceptance
Jan 24, 1999 · 45 min · ★ 8.1
Uncle Junior's associate Mikey Palmice stirs things up by making Junior think Tony wants to be next in line for boss. Meanwhile, Tony, Paulie and Silvio deal with Hasidic family problems.
Directed by Nick Gomez · Written by Mark Saraceni · Starring Drea de Matteo, John Ventimiglia, Michele DeCesare, Al Sapienza
1x04 Meadowlands
Jan 31, 1999 · 53 min · ★ 8.1
Jackie Aprile's health worsens, forcing Tony to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Anthony Jr. learns the true nature of his father's job in 'waste management.' Also, Tony hires sleazy police lieutenant Vin Makazian to investigate Dr. Melfi's background.
Directed by John Patterson · Written by Jason Cahill · Starring Drea de Matteo, Michele DeCesare, Al Sapienza, Anthony DeSando
1x05 College
Feb 7, 1999 · 57 min · ★ 8.1
During a trip to Maine for Meadow's college interviews, Tony sees a man he believes is a relocated mob snitch. Back at home, Carmela receives comfort from Father Phil.
Directed by Allen Coulter · Written by David Chase, James Manos Jr. · Starring Keith Nobbs, Sarah Thompson, Paul Schulze, Tony Ray Rossi
1x06 Pax Soprana
Feb 14, 1999 · 50 min · ★ 7.8
At Tony's suggestion, Junior is made acting boss after Jackie dies. In therapy, Tony surprises Dr. Melfi with an admission. Carmela and Irina (Tony's mistress) both suffer as Tony's libido takes a nosedive.
Directed by Alan Taylor · Written by Frank Renzulli · Starring Paul Schulze, Al Sapienza, Tony Darrow, Freddy Bastone
1x07 Down Neck
Feb 21, 1999 · 52 min · ★ 8.0
After stealing the 'sacramental wine' from the school chapel, Anthony Jr. is suspended. Tony is concerned that his bad influence is responsible for his son's behavior, and has a series of disturbing flashbacks in which he remembers learning that his own father was in the mob.
Directing: Lorraine Senna · Writing: Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green · Starring: Joseph Siravo, Laila Robins, David Beach, Shirl Bernheim
1x08 The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti
Feb 28, 1999 · 49 min · ★ 8.1
At the wedding of Larry Boy's daughter, the 'boys' find out they're going to be indicted, and make a premature exit to get rid of incriminating evidence at home. Upset that he isn't getting the notoriety of other family members, an agitated Christopher has an ugly encounter with a bakery clerk.
Directed by Tim Van Patten · Written by David Chase, Frank Renzulli · Starring Drea de Matteo, Bruce Smolanoff, Al Sapienza, Tony Darrow
1x09 Boca
Mar 7, 1999 · 52 min · ★ 8.1
Uncle Junior enjoys a romantic tryst in Boca with his girlfriend Bobbi, not realizing that she's been gabbing to her beauty-parlor friends about his oral talents. Meanwhile, controversy arises when Meadow's soccer coach announces he's leaving the school.
Directed by Andy Wolk · Written by Jason Cahill, Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green · Starring John Ventimiglia, Al Sapienza, Tony Darrow, Robyn Peterson
1x10 A Hit Is a Hit
Mar 14, 1999 · 53 min · ★ 7.3
Christopher and Adrianna cut a deal with a famous gangsta rapper who claims that Hesh pocketed royalties belonging to a cousin who recorded several hit songs decades ago. Meanwhile, Tony plays golf with Cusamano and his white-bread friends.
Directing: Matthew Penn · Writing: Joe Bosso, Frank Renzulli · Starring: Drea de Matteo, Bokeem Woodbine, Bryan Hicks, Nick Fowler
1x11 Nobody Knows Anything
Mar 21, 1999 · 50 min · ★ 8.1
After Jimmy and Pussy are arrested in an FBI raid, Makazian tells a stunned Tony that Pussy may be wired for the Feds. Tony sends Paulie to find out for sure. Later, Tony learns that Makazian might be trying to frame Pussy to get out of his gambling debts.
Directing: Henry J. Bronchtein · Writing: Frank Renzulli · Starring: Al Sapienza, Johann Carlo, Karen Sillas, Giancarlo 'John' Giunta
1x12 Isabella
Mar 28, 1999 · 47 min · ★ 8.5
Hit men are sent out to whack Tony, who comes out of his depression when he meets Isabella, an Italian exchange student staying next door.
Directed by Allen Coulter · Written by Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green · Starring Paul Schulze, Al Sapienza, Sal Ruffino, Maria Grazia Cucinotta
1x13 I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano Season Finale
Apr 4, 1999 · 61 min · ★ 8.4
In the Season One finale, Tony is stunned to discover that the attempt on his life may have been ordered by someone very close to him. Later, he must deal with the fact that everyone knows he is seeing a shrink. Christopher is sent to take care of Jimmy Altieri.
Directed by John Patterson · Written by David Chase · Starring Drea de Matteo, Paul Schulze, John Ventimiglia, Al Sapienza