The Sopranos is a show.
Broadcasting syndication is the licensing of the right to broadcast television programs and radio programs by multiple television stations and radio stations , without going through a broadcast network . The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase that aired on the premium cable network HBO between 1999 and 2007 , won and was nominated for a variety of different awards . The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase . The series also won a multitude of awards , including Peabody Awards for its first two seasons , 21 Primetime Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards . In 2013 , the Writers Guild of America named The Sopranos the best-written TV series of all time , while TV Guide ranked it the best television series of all time .