The BEST episodes of Sons of Anarchy

Every episode of Sons of Anarchy ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Sons of Anarchy!

Single father Jax Teller finds his loyalty to his outlaw motorcycle club tested by his growing unease concerning the group's lawlessness. While the club protects and patrols the town of Charming, Calif., keeping drug dealers away, its activities also include a thriving -- and lucrative -- illegal arms business.

Last Updated: 2/24/2024Network: FXStatus: Ended
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Papa's Goods
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8.59
2659 votes

#1 - Papa's Goods

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/9/2014

Ghosts loom large as Jax makes the final moves to fulfill his father's legacy.

Directors: Kurt Sutter
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NS
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8.48
5414 votes

#2 - NS

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/30/2010

Both the ATF and the Russians prove obstacles as the club looks to heal old wounds.

Directors: Kurt Sutter
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A Mother’s Work
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8.34
3114 votes

#3 - A Mother’s Work

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/10/2013

The ramifications of Jax’s choices put his club and family in jeopardy.

Directors: Kurt Sutter
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Burnt and Purged Away
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8.30
4618 votes

#4 - Burnt and Purged Away

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/22/2011

SAMCRO negotiates with the Irish Kings to secure the club's future.

Directors: Paris Barclay
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Laying Pipe
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8.23
4439 votes

#5 - Laying Pipe

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2012

A desperate situation tests familial and club bonds.

Directors: Adam Arkin
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Na Trioblóidí
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8.22
4842 votes

#6 - Na Trioblóidí

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/1/2009

The second season ends with SAMCRO trying to get rid of Ethan Zobelle and his cohorts once and for all.

Directors: Kurt Sutter
Writer: Kurt Sutter
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Red Rose
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8.22
2550 votes

#7 - Red Rose

Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/2/2014

With tensions mounting and truths finally revealed, Jax must make the ultimate decision.

Directors: Paris Barclay
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J'ai Obtenu Cette
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8.20
4024 votes

#8 - J'ai Obtenu Cette

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/4/2012

Jax strikes a new deal while ridding himself of old problems.

Directors: Kurt Sutter
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To Be, Act 2
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8.20
4532 votes

#9 - To Be, Act 2

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/6/2011

Jax must overcome great obstacles as he attempts to finalize the gun deal between the Irish and the cartel.

Directors: Kurt Sutter
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Faith and Despondency
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8.18
2587 votes

#10 - Faith and Despondency

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/11/2014

SAMCRO members fall in love, but death is in the air.

Directors: Paris Barclay
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Aon Rud Persanta
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8.16
2996 votes

#11 - Aon Rud Persanta

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/19/2013

Tension mounts as the club makes a bold move to finally get out of guns.

Directors: Peter Weller
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To Be, Act 1
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8.15
4916 votes

#12 - To Be, Act 1

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/29/2011

Jax faces a new challenge that threatens his family and SAMCRO.

Directors: Kurt Sutter
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Suits of Woe
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8.15
2472 votes

#13 - Suits of Woe

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/18/2014

The SOA organization bears down on SAMCRO and Jax comes face to face with an ugly truth.

Directors: Peter Weller
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The Mad King
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8.10
3321 votes

#14 - The Mad King

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/2013

The club is forced to make an uneasy alliance with unforeseen consequences.

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Wolfsangel
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8.09
3249 votes

#15 - Wolfsangel

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2013

An attack at the compound leads SOA to seek revenge.

Directors: Billy Gierhart
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SO
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8.07
5549 votes

#16 - SO

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2010

The aftermath of Abel’s kidnapping has the Sons reeling - especially Jax, whose grief sends him into deeper turmoil over his future with the MC. Framed for murder, Gemma remains on the lam, and is hit with some unexpected news from her past.

Directors: Stephen Kay
Writer: Kurt Sutter
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Hands
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8.06
4612 votes

#17 - Hands

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/8/2011

Jax and Tara get a glimpse of life without SAMCRO but discover that their reality is hard to escape.

Directors: Peter Weller
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To Thine Own Self
star
8.04
3995 votes

#18 - To Thine Own Self

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/20/2012

Jax scrambles to put his affairs in order, while Nero handles business with his old crew.

Directors: Paris Barclay
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Out
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8.04
5159 votes

#19 - Out

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/2011

14 months after going to prison on federal weapons charges Jax, Clay and the other SAMCRO members are released and return to Charming where they encounter new enemies in the form of a no nonsense sheriff and an Assistant U.S. Attorney out to nail the club for their dealings with Russian gunrunner Putlova. Also Jax makes a promise to Tara and Opie and Lyla get married.

Directors: Paris Barclay
Writer: Kurt Sutter
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Stolen Huffy
star
8.03
4231 votes

#20 - Stolen Huffy

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2012

Complications arise as the Sons band together to face a new adversary.

Directors: Paris Barclay
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Poor Little Lambs
star
8.03
2680 votes

#21 - Poor Little Lambs

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2014

A past effort to help one ally leads to trouble with another.

Directors: Guy Ferland
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The Culling
star
8.02
4723 votes

#22 - The Culling

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/24/2009

Jax and Clay keep SAMCRO focused on their impending showdown with Zobelle's group; thanks to Gemma, Tara improves her job security at the hospital; Weston finally discovers his boss's intentions in Charming.

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You Are My Sunshine
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8.01
3089 votes

#23 - You Are My Sunshine

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/3/2013

As the dust begins to settle, Jax’s world is suddenly turned upside down.

Directors: Paris Barclay
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Call of Duty
star
8.00
4740 votes

#24 - Call of Duty

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/15/2011

SAMCRO faces a powerful adversary that threatens their business with the Cartel.

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Salvage
star
8.00
3228 votes

#25 - Salvage

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/2013

Jax and the MC must confront their past and choose their future.

Directors: Adam Arkin
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