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The Sopranos is an American television drama series that aired in the United States on HBO from January 10, 1999 to June 10, 2007, lasting over six seasons. Created by David Chase, the show follows the fictional character and family of New Jersey-based Italian American mobster Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), the show portrays the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and his criminal organization. These are often highlighted during his therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco).

The Sopranos won 118 awards out of 419 nominations, which includes 21 Emmy Awards (out of 112 nominations), 5 Golden Globe Awards (out of 23 nominations), a Satellite Award (out of 11 nominations), 8 Screen Actors Guild Awards (out of 30 nominations), 12 TCA Awards (out of 24 nominations), two Directors Guild of America Awards (out of 16 nominations), and 6 Q awards nominations.

In addition to winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series twice, several actors from the series received awards and nominations for their individual work. Gandolfini and Edie Falco won the most amount of awards, with each winning three Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and an AFI Award.

AFI Awards
The AFI Award is an annual accolade presented by the American Film Institute to ten films and ten television programs they deem outstanding. The Sopranos won four awards for Television Program of the Year, as well as awards for Drama Series of the Year.

Emmy Awards
Presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the Primetime Emmy Award is an annual accolade that recognizes outstanding achievement in various aspects of television programming, including performances, directing, and writing. Since the series debut, The Sopranos have received 112 Emmy nominations, winning 21 awards. The series won two awards for Outstanding Drama Series, three awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for James Gandolfini, three awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama series for Edie Falco, an award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Michael Imperioli), an award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Drea de Matteo), six awards for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series and an award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.

Golden Globe Awards
The Golden Globe Award is an annual accolade presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) to honor the most outstanding achievements in film and television. Out of 23 nominations, The Sopranos received five Golden Globe awards, with Edie Falco winning the award for Best Actress in a Television Series — Drama twice.

Q Awards
The Q Award is an annual accolade presented by the Viewers for Quality Television that honors television programs and performers deemed high quality by the organization. The Sopranos received six nominations.

Satellite Awards
Presented by the International Press Academy, the Satellite Award is an annual accolade which honors outstanding work in film, television and new media. The Sopranos won one out of ten Satellite Award nominations.

TCA Awards
The TCA Award is an annual accolade presented by the Television Critics Association that honors outstanding achievement in television programming and performances. The Sopranos received 24 nominations, winning twelve awards, including four awards for Outstanding Achievement in Drama, two awards for Program of the Year, four awards for Individual Achievement in Drama (three for James Gandolfini, one for Edie Falco).

Directors Guild of America
The Directors Guild of America Award is an annual accolade presented by the Directors Guild of America for outstanding achievement in the field of directing. The Sopranos received sixteen award nominations, winning twice in 2000 for "The Sopranos", directed by David Chase, and 2005 for "Whitecaps", directed by John Patterson.

Online Film & Television Association Awards
The Online Film & Television Association Award is an annual accolade presented by the Online Film & Television Association (OFTA) which recognizes outstanding achievement in film and television.

Producers Guild of America Awards
Presented by the Producers Guild of America, the Producers Guild of America Award is an annual accolade that recognizes outstanding achievements in the producing field. Receiving seven nominations, The Sopranos won four awards, three for Television Producer of the Year Award in Episodic Drama.

Screen Actors Guild Awards
The Screen Actors Guild Award is an annual accolade bestowed by the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) in recognition of outstanding individual and ensemble performances in film and television. Receiving 30 nominations during its tenure, The Sopranos won eight awards; three awards each for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series to Edie Falco and Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series to James Gandolfini, and two awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Writers Guild of America Awards
Presented by the Writer Guild of America, the Writers Guild of America Award is an annual accolade that recognizes outstanding achievement in the writing field. Out of twelve nominations, The Sopranos won five awards, three for Episodic Drama.

ALMA Awards
The American Latino Media Arts Award, commonly known as the ALMA Award, is an annual accolade bestowed by the National Council of La Raza recognizing American Latino contributions to television, film and music. Jamie-Lynn Sigler receievd two nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Television Series.

GLAAD Media Awards
Bestowed by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) since 1990, the GLAAD Media Award recognizes excellence in representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in media. The Sopranos received a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series.

Young Artist Awards
Bestowed by the Young Artist Association since 1979, the Young Artist Award recognizes excellent performances by young actors. The Sopranos received six nominations.

ACE Eddie Awards
The Eddie Award is an annual accolade that was created by American Cinema Editors in 1962 to award outstanding achievements in editing in television and film. The Sopranos won three awards out of seven nominations.

American Society of Cinematographers Awards
The American Society of Cinematographers Awards, created by the American Society of Cinematographers, is an annual accolade that honors work in theatrical features, television projects and student films, and cinematographers and other filmmakers for their career achievements. During its tenure, The Sopranos received a nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series.

Artios Awards
The Artios Award is an annual accolade awarded by the Casting Society of America for excellence in casting. The Sopranos won an award, from two nominations, for Best Casting for TV, Dramatic Episodic.

Cinema Audio Society Awards
Created in 1964, the Cinema Audio Society Award, or CAS Award, is an annual accolade that honors outstanding achievement in sound mixing. The Sopranos received six award nominations, winning in 2000 for the episode "I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano".

Golden Reel Awards
Founded in 1953, the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) is an honorary society of motion picture sound editors. Since 1989, they present the Golden Reel Awards, in which honors the best work in the various areas of sound editing. The Sopranos won two awards from six nominations during its tenure.