The Sopranos (1999)
0.7002Canon Score · ranked #1 all time
Aggregated from 10 of 13 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the show
The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story ar
Why it ranks #1
Every list on which The Sopranos appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2022) | Critics' canon | #1 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2016) | Editorial list | #1 / 100 |
| WGA 101 Best Written Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #1 / 101 |
| TV Guide 60 Best Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #1 / 60 |
| Guardian 100 Best of 21st C (2019) | Editorial list | #1 / 82 |
| Empire 100 Greatest (2025) | Editorial list | #1 / 100 |
| Variety 100 Greatest TV Shows (2023) | Critics' canon | #3 / 100 |
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2015) | Critics' canon | #6 / 100 |
| IMDb Top 250 TV (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #8 / 250 |
| 1001 TV Shows You Must Watch (2016) | Critics' canon | Selected |