The BEST seasons of Sons of Anarchy
Every season of Sons of Anarchy ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons 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.
#1 - Season 2
First Aired 9/9/2009
This season Jax and the club deal with the fallout from Donna’s death, bringing internal tensions to an all-time high while a new enemy takes root in Charming. LAN, or League of American Nationalists, is a white separatist organization headed by Ethan Zobelle (Adam Arkin) with help from his lieutenant, A.J. Weston (Henry Rollins). Zobelle opens a cigar shop on Main Street intent on ingratiating himself with the community and forcing SAMCRO out.
#2 - Season 4
First Aired 9/7/2011
This season begins with SAMCRO fresh out of jail and back into Charming. Upon their arrival, they encounter new law enforcement and head right back to business. The club is pressed with a decision that could challenge what SOA has always stood for and brings forth an unlikely alliance. Jax, fresh out of jail and dealing with the birth of his new-born son, is forced to put new plans into motion that could affect the club and ultimately his family.
#3 - Season 5
First Aired 9/12/2012
This season begins with Jax and Tara as the club’s new king and queen after learning the truth behind his father's death and facing the consequences of the club's illicit deeds. Stripped of his patch after Jax discovers he was complicit in John Teller’s death, Clay recovers from gunshot wounds that nearly killed him while Gemma is faced with a new life without the comfort of her family. With the threat of RICO still looming, Jax has to find a way to protect his family and save his club as SAMCRO is pulled into a conflict with a potent new enemy.
#4 - The Final Season
First Aired 9/10/2014
The seventh and final season of Sons of Anarchy begins ten days after the tragic events of Season Six with Jax in jail on a parole violation, grappling with his inner demons. With the club’s full support, he sets in motion the brutal machinations that will lead to complete and merciless retribution.
#5 - Season 3
First Aired 9/8/2010
This season begins with SAMCRO feeling powerless over Abel’s kidnapping, especially Jax, whose grief sends him into deeper turmoil over his future with the club. The search for Abel sends our guys to Ireland, where Jax faces not only the Irish Republican Army but an untold personal history as well. Meanwhile, still on the lam, Gemma is hit with unexpected news and risks her freedom to deal with it.
#6 - Season 6
First Aired 9/11/2013
Having framed Clay for the murder of Damon Pope, Season Six begins with Jax’s leadership uncontested, but his family life is suffering from his single-minded pursuit of John Teller’s vision. Jax must find a way to keep Tara from going to prison for conspiracy to commit murder while rebuilding his club and breaking from the cycle of violence and greed that ultimately led to his best friend’s death.
#7 - Season 1
First Aired 9/4/2008
Led by Clay Morrow (Ron Perlman), the outlaw motorcycle club Sons of Anarchy exerts a Mafia-like hold over the small Northern Californian town of Charming.