Sopranos: The Complete First Season, The

Product Description The most-nominated show on television, winner of critical raves and awards (Emmys, Golden Globes, Peabodys), this gripping HBO series redefines family with unforgettable characters, tough-guy patois, and a hip, eclectic soundtrack. Have a sit-down with Tony et al. and recap the first season: 13 episodes, 11-/4 hours on 5 cassettes. From the Back Cover EPISODES 1 - 13 THE SOPRANOS - Written by David Chase, Directed by David Chase In the series opener, we meet Tony Soprano and his two families -- the genetic one and the one in the Mob -- and see how pressure from both causes him to see a therapist. 46 LONG - Written by David Chase, Directed by David Chase Can't anybody manage two minutes without Tony's supervision? Livia needs household help; Chris and Brendan are setting up their own jobs; and Anthony, Jr. needs someone to find his science teacher's stolen car. DENIAL, ANGER, ACCEPTANCE - Written by Mark Saraceni, Directed by Nick Gomez Everybody wants something: Meadow and Hunter want Chris to help them score some crank, a Hasidic man wants Tony to help his daughter get a divorce, and Tony wants to help a friend in the hospital. MEADOWLANDS - Written by Jason Cahill, Directed by John Patterson Tony decides to find out about Dr. Melfi's personal life, while Anthony, Jr. finds out about his dad's professional one. COLLEGE - Written by Jim Manos, Jr. and David Chase, Directed by Allen Coulter On a trip to Maine to visit colleges with Meadow, Tony thinks he spots an old friend with whom he has some unfinished business. PAX SOPRANA - Written by Frank Renzulli, Directed by Alan Taylor Uncle Junior gives everybody "agita" by announcing he's not honoring any deals made by Jackie Aprile. What's Tony going to do about it? DOWN NECK - Written by Robin Green & Mitchell Burgess, Directed by Lorraine Senna Anthony, Jr.'s troubles in school cause Tony to look back on his own formative years and his relationships with Livia, Uncle Junior, and his father. LEGEND OF TENNESSEE MOLTISANTI - Written by Frank Renzulli and David Chase, Directed by Tim Van Patten Everybody's got "agita" over rumors of impending federal indictments, and Christopher's looking for a purpose to his life -- like writing a screenplay. BOCA - Written by Jason Cahill and Robin Green & Mitchell Burgess, Directed by Andy Wolk Tony learns a secret about Uncle Junior; Uncle Junior learns a secret about Tony, and it has serious consequences for both of Tony's families. A HIT IS A HIT - Written by Joe Bosso and Frank Renzulli, Directed by Matthew Penn Tony tries moving in new social circles, and a rap star tries moving in on Hesh's music profits. NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING - Written by Frank Renzulli, Directed by Henry Bronchtein Somebody in the "family" is wearing a wire for the Feds -- and Tony's afraid he knows who it is. ISABELLA - Written by Robin Green & Mitchell Burgess, Directed by Allen Coulter While Tony strikes up a friendship with a beautiful Italian exchange student, his enemies strike a deal to move against him. I DREAM OF JEANNIE CUSAMANO - Written by David Chase, Directed by John Patterson The season closer, in which the "merda" really hits the fan: Wise guys are arrested, rats are whacked and Tony and Livia finally see eye to eye.

Contains 5 VHS, Episodes 1-13 First Season.