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Actors Tony Sirico, Steven Van Zandt, James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli, and Vincent Pastore stand in suits among gravestones in a cemetery for a publicity photo for The Sopranos.
The Sopranos Cast members of The Sopranos: (from left) Tony Sirico, Steven Van Zandt, James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli, and Vincent Pastore.

The Sopranos

American television program
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The Sopranos, American television drama considered a masterpiece by critics and audiences alike. Created and written by David Chase, The Sopranos aired for six seasons (1999–2007) on HBO and earned an international following as a result of its broadcasts abroad. Set in New Jersey, The Sopranos follows Mafia boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) through regular sessions with a psychiatrist (Lorraine Bracco) to whom he goes for help after experiencing panic attacks that cause him to...

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