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The Sopranos (season 6)

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Country of origin
  
United States

Original network
  
HBO

No. of episodes
  
21

Original release
  
March 12, 2006 (2006-03-12) – June 10, 2007 (2007-06-10)

The sixth and final season of the HBO drama series The Sopranos was broadcast in two parts, the first beginning on March 12, 2006 and ending after twelve episodes on June 4, 2006. The first of the final nine episodes premiered on April 8, 2007 with the series finale airing on June 10, 2007. The season was initially meant to consist of twenty episodes, but creator David Chase asked for one more to properly round out the story. The first part was released on DVD in region 1 on November 7, 2006, and on Blu-ray on December 19, 2006. The second part was released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 23, 2007.

Contents

The first part of the season focuses on the possibility of redemption as various members of the New Jersey crime family are offered chances to change their behavior, especially mob boss Tony Soprano, who confronts a spiritual awakening following a near-death experience. The second part focuses on the Soprano crime family suffering through the consequences of their actions as they come into conflict with their New York enemies.

Ratings and critical reception were both strong during the sixth season of The Sopranos, but the ending of the final episode was controversial. The Sopranos won Outstanding Drama Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards for the second part of season six.

Main cast

  • James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano (21 episodes)
  • Lorraine Bracco as Jennifer Melfi (15 episodes)
  • Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano (21 episodes)
  • Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti (18 episodes)
  • Dominic Chianese as Corrado "Junior" Soprano (7 episodes)
  • Steven Van Zandt as Silvio Dante (21 episodes)
  • Tony Sirico as Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri (20 episodes)
  • Robert Iler as Anthony "A. J." Soprano, Jr. (18 episodes)
  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow Soprano (17 episodes)
  • Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano (13 episodes)
  • Steve Schirripa as Bobby Baccalieri (19 episodes)
  • Joseph R. Gannascoli as Vito Spatafore (9 episodes)
  • Dan Grimaldi as Patsy Parisi (18 episodes)
  • John Ventimiglia as Artie Bucco (7 episodes)
  • Vincent Curatola as Johnny "Sack" Sacrimoni (6 episodes)
  • Frank Vincent as Phil Leotardo (19 episodes)
  • Ray Abruzzo as Little Carmine Lupertazzi (8 episodes)
  • Toni Kalem as Angie Bonpensiero (3 episodes)
  • Katherine Narducci as Charmaine Bucco (3 episodes)
  • Recurring cast

  • Arthur J. Nascarella as Carlo Gervasi (17 episodes)
  • Sharon Angela as Rosalie Aprile (11 episodes)
  • Max Casella as Benny Fazio (11 episodes)
  • Maureen Van Zandt as Gabrielle Dante (10 episodes)
  • Greg Antonacci as Butch De Concini (9 episodes)
  • Matt Servitto as Agent Dwight Harris (8 episodes)
  • Dania Ramirez as Blanca Selgado (5 episodes)
  • Drea de Matteo as Adriana La Cerva (2 episodes)
  • Critical reviews

    On the review aggregator website Metacritic, the sixth season scored 96 out of 100, based on 18 reviews, indicating "Universal acclaim". In Time Out New York, Andrew Johnston placed The Sopranos at the top of his list of the best TV of 2007, stating: "Even before the final episode aired, the last half-season of David Chase's Garden State gangland saga embodied everything that was great about The Sopranos. Then came the Chase-directed 'Made in America,' which miraculously restored Journey's street cred and created the kind of zeitgeist moment that wasn't supposed to be possible anymore in a fragmented, 600-channel cable universe. Lots of TV dramas are compared to novels these days, but few others (maybe only The Wire) have achieved the scope and substance of literary fiction while painting between the lines of small-screen convention."

    Awards and nominations

    58th Primetime Emmy Awards

  • Nomination for Outstanding Drama Series
  • Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Michael Imperioli) (Episodes: "Luxury Lounge" + "The Ride")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (David Nutter) (Episode: "Join the Club")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Tim Van Patten) (Episode: "Members Only")
  • Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Terrence Winter) (Episode: "Members Only")
  • 59th Primetime Emmy Awards

  • Award for Outstanding Drama Series
  • Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (James Gandolfini) (Episode: "The Second Coming")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Edie Falco) (Episode: "The Second Coming")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Michael Imperioli) (Episode: "Walk Like a Man")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Lorraine Bracco) (Episode: "The Blue Comet")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Aida Turturro) (Episode: "Soprano Home Movies")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Tim Daly) (Episode: "Walk Like a Man")
  • Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Alan Taylor) (Episode: "Kennedy and Heidi")
  • Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (David Chase) (Episode: "Made in America")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (David Chase, Matthew Weiner) (Episode: "Kennedy and Heidi")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Terrence Winter) (Episode: "The Second Coming")
  • 13th Screen Actors Guild Awards

  • Nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series (James Gandolfini)
  • Nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series (Edie Falco)
  • Nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Entire Cast)
  • 14th Screen Actors Guild Awards

  • Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series (James Gandolfini)
  • Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series (Edie Falco)
  • Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (Entire Cast)
  • 64th Golden Globe Awards

  • Nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series (Edie Falco)
  • 65th Golden Globe Awards

  • Nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series (Edie Falco)
  • Writers Guild of America Awards 2006

  • Award for Best Dramatic Series
  • Writers Guild of America Awards 2007

  • Nomination for Best Dramatic Series
  • Award for Best Dramatic Episode (Terrence Winter) (Episode: "The Second Coming")
  • Directors Guild of America Awards 2006

  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (David Nutter) (Episode: "Join the Club")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Tim Van Patten) (Episode: "Members Only")
  • Directors Guild of America Awards 2007

  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (David Chase) (Episode: "Made in America")
  • Nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Tim Van Patten) (Episode: "Soprano Home Movies")
  • 22nd TCA Awards

  • Nomination for Program of the Year
  • Nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Drama
  • Nomination for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Drama (James Gandolfini)
  • 23rd TCA Awards

  • Award for Outstanding Achievement in Drama
  • References

    The Sopranos (season 6) Wikipedia