<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Website </Td> </Tr> <P> The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase . The story revolves around fictional New Jersey - based, Italian American mobster Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini). The series portrays the difficulties that he faces as he tries to balance his home life and his criminal organization . These are often highlighted during his therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco). The series features Tony's family members, mafia colleagues, and rivals in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela (Edie Falco) and protégé Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli). </P> <P> The pilot was ordered in 1997, and the show premiered on HBO in the United States on January 10, 1999 . HBO ran the six seasons totalling 86 episodes until June 10, 2007 . Broadcast syndication followed in the United States and internationally . The Sopranos was produced by HBO, Chase Films, and Brad Grey Television . It was primarily filmed at Silvercup Studios, New York City, and on location in New Jersey . The executive producers throughout the whole run were David Chase, Brad Grey, Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess, Ilene S. Landress, Terence Winter, and Matthew Weiner . </P> <P> The Sopranos is widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time . The series also won a multitude of awards, including Peabody Awards for its first two seasons, 21 Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards . It has been the subject of critical analysis, controversy, and parody, and it has spawned books, a video game, soundtrack albums, and assorted merchandise . Several members of the show's cast and crew were largely unknown to the public but have since had successful careers . In 2013, the Writers Guild of America named The Sopranos the best - written TV series of all time, while TV Guide ranked it the best television series of all time . </P>

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