The WORST seasons of The Sopranos

Every season of The Sopranos ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst seasons of The Sopranos!

New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life that affect his mental state, leading him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.

Last Updated: 2/7/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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Season 1
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8.42
743 votes

#1 - Season 1

First Aired 1/11/1999

In Season 1, feeling his handle on his family and his business slipping away, mob boss Tony Soprano suffers a series of anxiety attacks that land him in the office of a psychiatrist. Opening up to his shrink, Tony relates the details of his life as a “waste-management consultant,” and tries to come to terms with the professional and private strains that have brought him to the brink of a breakdown.

Season 2
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8.51
566 votes

#2 - Season 2

First Aired 1/17/2000

His uncle's in jail. His mother's in the hospital. His best friend's still missing. His sister's moving home. His panic attacks are back. And his shrink refuses to see him. Tony Soprano has recently been elevated to the status of mob boss following a federal bust and as the second season picks up, Tony is under more stress than ever as he deals with the demands of his new position. Making matters worse, his long-lost sister Janice has arrived to take care of their ailing mother.

Season 4
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8.53
443 votes

#3 - Season 4

First Aired 9/16/2002

With Paulie in jail, Christopher becomes acting capo in season four. Junior faces a RICO trial while Tony finds that the recession affects his businesses. Meanwhile, Furio catches Carmela's eye, and Janice sets her sights on Bobby.

Season 3
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8.59
496 votes

#4 - Season 3

First Aired 3/5/2001

In season three, the federal wiretap begins and Meadow goes to college. Tony faces challenges from some tough newcomers, such as hothead Ralph Cifaretto, New York crime boss Johnny Sack and a sexy car saleswoman.

Season 5
star
8.71
408 votes

#5 - Season 5

First Aired 3/8/2004

In season five, a separated Tony and Carmela negotiate family and money issues. Meanwhile, Tony's reunion with paroled cousin Tony Blundetto may endanger his alliance with Johnny Sack; and Adriana gets in deeper with the Feds.

Season 6
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8.72
396 votes

#6 - Season 6

First Aired 3/13/2006

As the final episodes take shape, Tony faces a myriad of stress-inducing crises at home, at work, and from the law. While his wife and children each make choices that promise to change the face of the Sopranos' domestic life, Tony also comes to doubt the allegiances of some of those closest to him at work . . . none of whom is above suspicion.