The Sopranos Timeline ( Real )

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January 10, 1999

Premiere of The Sopranos

The Sopranos, created by David Chase, premieres on HBO, marking the beginning of the series that would become a critically acclaimed and influential television show.

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June 10, 2007

End of The Sopranos Series

The final episode of The Sopranos airs on HBO, concluding the show's six-season run and leaving a lasting impact on television storytelling.

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September 21, 2001

Emmy Awards Recognition

The Sopranos wins several Primetime Emmy Awards during its run, cementing its status as a groundbreaking and award-winning television series.

The Sopranos Timeline ( Fictional )

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Late 1999

Tony Soprano begins therapy

Tony Soprano starts seeing Dr. Jennifer Melfi due to panic attacks and stress from his mob life.

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Circa 2000

Tony consolidates power as mob boss

Tony solidifies his control over the DiMeo crime family, taking over leadership from Uncle Junior and acting as the criminal boss of Northern New Jersey.

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2000-2001

Conflict with Uncle Junior escalates

Power struggle and tensions rise between Tony Soprano and Uncle Junior over family leadership and operations.

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2001

Ralph Cifaretto's various violent incidents

Ralphie commits multiple violent acts including killing a stripper and causing disruptions within the crime family.

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2000-2003

Christopher Moltisanti's rise and struggles

Christopher tries to gain status in the family while battling drug addiction and personal demons.

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Early 2000

Jackie Aprile, Sr. dies of cancer

The acting boss of the family dies, creating a power vacuum that Tony eventually fills.

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2001

Junior's trial and house arrest

Junior faces trial for various charges and is later placed under house arrest, affecting family dynamics.

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2000

Tony's mother Livia passes away

Livia Soprano dies, marking a significant emotional and family event for Tony.

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Early 2001

Big Pussy Bonpensiero's betrayal revealed

Tony discovers Big Pussy is an FBI informant and has him killed.

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2003

Ralphie is killed by Tony

After violent conflicts and the killing of a beloved racehorse, Tony personally murders Ralph Cifaretto.

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2004

Tony's near-death experience after shooting

Tony is shot by one of his own men in a dispute and undergoes a period of recovery and reflection.

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2004

Christopher's car crash and Tony's reprieve

Christopher crashes his car in a near-fatal accident; Tony decides not to kill him, offering a temporary second chance.

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Circa 2007

Final meeting and ambiguous ending

The series finale shows Tony meeting his family in a diner, ending abruptly and ambiguously, leaving Tony's fate unclear.