I liked The Sopranos, but for me it wasn't even in my top 5. I thought Chris was super-annoying, but I loved the part of Tony played by James Gandolfini {R.I.P}. Very good show though.
I much preferred; Breaking Bad, Shameless {Chicago, still running}, The Wire, even a lot of the Law and Order seasons. I thought for the time Hill Street Blues was utterly fantastic; if we were having this debate in 1984 or so it would easily be my number 1.
Right now I am really into The Newsroom, surprised I didn't try it sooner!