The Sopranos: Season 1
HBO (1999)
Crime, Drama
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IMDB   9.4
680 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR (Not Rated)
James Gandolfini Tony Soprano
Edie Falco Carmela Soprano
Michael Imperioli Christopher Moltisanti
David Proval Richie Aprile
Tony Sirico Paulie Galtieri
Aida Turturro Janice Soprano
Jerry Adler Hesh Rabkin
John Ventimiglia Artie Bucco
Lorraine Bracco Dr. Jennifer Melfi
Dominic Chianese Corrado Soprano
Vincent Pastore Salvatore Bompensiero
Steve Van Zandt Silvio Dante
Robert Iler Anthony Soprano Jr.
Jamie-Lynn DiScala Meadow Soprano
Nancy Marchand Livia Soprano
Director
Daniel Attias
Steve Buscemi
Producer Allen Coulter
Martin Bruestle
Writer David Chase
Joe Bosso
Cinematography Alik Sakharov
Musician Ashen Keilyn


Mob Boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) never can seem to get a day off from his crazy life or his crazy family. All of that stress and pressure has led him to seek help, which he can never admit to anyone as it would be a sign of weakness for this New Jersey Crime Boss. Everyone seems to want a piece of Tony from Uncle Junior (Dominic Chianese) who might be behind a plot to take Tony out to the Feds looking to bust him on RICO charges. The glimpses we see clearly show that a life of crime isn't all fun and games and that Tony is certainly a man on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Episodes
 60 mins    1/10/1999  1.  Pilot
Tony Soprano, a Capo in the Jersey mafia, begins seeing a therapist because he is stricken by panic attacks. During his session, Dr. Melfi learns of his two conflicted families. Tony is stressed by his unhappy wife, rebellious kids and his demanding mother. On the business side, Tony feels pressure from his willful nephew, while also engaging in a power struggle with his Uncle Junior.
Director:  David Chase  Writer:  David Chase 
Guest starring:  Michael Gaston, Joe Lisi, Alton Clinton, Philip Coccioletti, Elanie Del Valle, Giuseppe Delipiano, Siberia Federico, Justine Miceli, Joe Pucillo, Michael Santoro, Bruce Smolanoff
 60 mins    1/17/1999  2.  46 Long
Christopher and Brendan take some initiative in a truck hijacking, but their plan backfires when it angers Uncle Junior. Tony's crew does a favor for A.J.'s science teacher. After one too many accidents, Tony forces Livia to move into a nursing home against her will.
Director:  Daniel Attias  Writer:  David Chase 
Guest starring:  Michael Rispoli, Johann Carlo, Debrah Ellen Waller, Mike Epps, Yancey Arias, Tibor Feldman, Harvey Levin, Steven Randazzo, Kate Anthony, Anthony Caso, Victor Colicchio, Marcia Haufrecht, Desiree Kehoe, Michael Parr, Sharif Rashed
 60 mins    1/24/1999  3.  Denial, Anger, Acceptance
Tony, Paulie and Sylvio enter into a new business deal with a Jewish hotel owner, while Tony struggles with the terminal illness of his long-time friend and current don, Jackie Aprile. Meadow asks Christopher for a favor that could get him in trouble. After consulting Livia, Junior has his triggerman, Mikey Palmice, send Christopher and Brendan a clear message.
Director:  Nick Gomez  Writer:  Mark Saraceni 
Guest starring:  Michael Rispoli, Ned Eisenberg, Chuck Low, Sig Libowitz, Sasha Nesterov, Bernadette Penotti, Slava Schoot, Angelica Torn, Joseph Tudisco, Jennifer Wiltsie
 60 mins    1/31/1999  4.  Meadowlands
When Jackie Aprile loses his battle with cancer, Tony and his crew agree to give Junior what he wants. However, they have ulterior motives. Christopher goes from fear to anger when he discovers Brendan's fate. Tony sends a cop on his payroll to investigate Dr. Melfi, while Carmela gives him an ultimatum about his therapy.
Director:  John Patterson  Writer:  Jason Cahill 
Guest starring:  Michael Rispoli, Mark Blum, John Arocho, Michael Buscemi, T.J. Coluca, Guillermo Díaz, Daniel Hilt, Ray Michael Karl, Theresa Lynn, Shawn McLean, Sal Petraccione, James Spector, Corrine Stella, Anthony Tavaglione
 60 mins    2/7/1999  5.  College
Tony takes Meadow to Maine on a college tour. While there, Tony stumbles across an ex-mobster who went into the witness protection program after ratting out several of Tony's old comrades. Tony and the mobster begin stalking each other while Tony does his best to hide his activities from his daughter. Carmela receives a visit from Father Phil and the two have a close encounter.
Director:  Allen Coulter  Writer:  David Chase  / James Manos Jr. 
Guest starring:  Tony Ray Rossi, Lisa Arning, Ross Gibby, Mark Kamine, Michael Manetta, Keith Nobbs, Luke Reilly, Sarah Thompson, Olivia Brynn Zaro
 60 mins    2/14/1999  6.  Pax Soprana
Tony's crew is unhappy when Junior refuses to respect old arrangements. Junior shows wreckless behavior by taxing long-time members and ordering hits on top earners. Tony brings in Johnny Sack from New York in hopes of tricking Junior into relenting. Carmela is frustrated when she learns that Tony's therapist is a woman. Her anger grows when Tony is rendered impotent by his medication.
Director:  Alan Taylor  Writer:  Frank Renzulli 
Guest starring:  Freddy Bastone, William Conn, Maurizio Corbino, Sylvia Kauders, Salem Ludwig, Prianga Pieris, Salvatore Piro, Christopher Quinn, Dave Salerno, Donn Swaby, Sonny Zito
 60 mins    2/21/1999  7.  Down Neck
After A.J. is suspended from school for drinking sacramental wine, Tony begins remembering his own childhood days when he learned of his father's unique lifestyle. Livia learns of her son's therapy during a visit from A.J.
Director:  Lorraine Senna Ferrara  Writer:  Mitchell Burgess  / Robin Green 
Guest starring:  Joseph Siravo, Laila Robins, Rocco Sisto, David Beach, Paul Albe, Shirl Bernheim, Madeline Blue, Bobby Boriello, Scott Owen Cumberbatch, Anthony Fusco, Rob Grippa, Jason Hauser, Michael Jordan, Greg Perrelli, Nick Raio
 60 mins    2/28/1999  8.  The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti
The Soprano crew begins to do some frantic house-cleaning as rumors of FBI indictments begin to surface. Christopher gets depressed when he isn't named on the list and it results in some poor decisions. Livia tells Junior about Tony's therapy.
Director:  Tim Van Patten  Writer:  David Chase  / Frank Renzulli 
Guest starring:  Richard Romanus, Sam Coppola, Brian Geraghty, Will McCormack, Ed Crasnick, Joseph R. Gannascoli, Barbara Haas, Timothy Nolen, Barbara Lavalle, Robert Anthony Lavalle, Brooke Marie Procida, Bill Richardone, Bruce Smolanoff
 60 mins    3/7/1999  9.  Boca
Tony and Sylvio plan drastic action when they hear some disturbing news about Meadow's soccer coach. Tony learns of a secret that Junior would rather keep under wraps. Tensions flare when they begin needling each other during a golf game. And this results in Junior giving up a long term relationship.
Director:  Andy Wolk  Writer:  Mitchell Burgess  / Jason Cahill 
Guest starring:  Robyn Peterson, Kevin O'Rourke, Cara Jedell, Candace Bailey, Jackie Tohn, Donna Marie Recco, Nell Balaban, Moises Belizario, Mary Ellen Cravens, Elaine del Valle, Steve
 60 mins    3/14/1999  10.  A Hit Is a Hit
Tony has a disheartening experience when he tries to strike up new friendships in the civilian world. Christopher and Adriana try their hand in the music recording business, but their plans backfire in their faces.
Director:  Matthew Penn  Writer:  Joe Bosso  / Frank Renzulli 
Guest starring:  Bokeem Woodbine, Bryan Hicks, Nick Fowler, Gregg Wattenberg, Chris Gibson, Ned Stroh, Bray Poor, Robert Lupone, Jim Demarse, James Weston, Philip Coccioletti, Terumi Matthews, Dan Morse, Alexandra Neil, Ken Prymus
 60 mins    3/21/1999  11.  Nobody Knows Anything
Tony is shocked to learn that his old friend, Big Pussy, may be a rat. He sends Paulie to investigate when Pussy acts suspiciously. Junior reaches the breaking point when he learns that Tony has been working behind his back. He and Livia begin conspiring to take action against Tony.
Director:  Henry J. Bronchtein  Writer:  Frank Renzulli 
Guest starring:  Karen Sillas, Giancarlo
 60 mins    3/28/1999  12.  Isabella
Tony is more depressed than ever over Pussy's disappearance. He increases his medication and this causes him to have hallucinations of a beautiful Italian girl living next door. Meanwhile, Junior and Mikey send two hit men after Tony, but all doesn't go according to plan.
Director:  Allen Coulter  Writer:  Mitchell Burgess  / Robin Green 
Guest starring:  Maria Grazia Cucinotta, John Eddins, Touche, Kareen Germain, Johnathan Mondel, Jack O'Connell, Denise Richardson, Sal Ruffino, Bitty Walia, David Wike
 60 mins    4/4/1999  13.  I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano
Tony begins to retaliate for the attempt on his life, but he is stunned when he learns that his mother and uncle were behind it. Junior tries to escape when he suspects that Tony will come after him, but the Feds intervene before Junior can get away. Livia pits Artie against Tony in a last-ditch effort to save herself. Carmela finally lays down the law with Father Phil.
Director:  John Patterson  Writer:  David Chase 
Guest starring:  Sal Ruffino, John Aprea, George Bass, Gene Canfield, Frankie Dellarosa, Santiago Douglas, Militza Ivanova, Michele Santopietro, Candy Trabucco
Edition Details
Edition Collectors Series
Series Television
Distributor HBO Home Video
Release Date 2/28/2006
Packaging Custom Case
Screen Ratio Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)
Subtitles English (Closed Captioned)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Dolby Digital Mono [Spanish]
Dolby Digital Surround [English]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 4

Features
Disc 01 Exclusive Video Interview with Sopranos Creator David Chase by Peter Bogdanovich 2 Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes Web-Links And More…