The BEST episodes of Sons of Anarchy season 1

Every episode of Sons of Anarchy season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Sons of Anarchy season 1!

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: 11/27/2024Network: FXStatus: Ended
The Revelator
star
7.98
4951 votes

#1 - The Revelator

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/26/2008

In the wake of a tragedy, the club must re-evaluate its bonds of brotherhood.

Directors: Kurt Sutter
Writer: Kurt Sutter
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The Sleep of Babies
star
7.87
5155 votes

#2 - The Sleep of Babies

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/19/2008

Clay's solution to getting cash for Bobby's defense leaves SAMCRO in a vulnerable position; Abel's happy homecoming ends in turmoil for the club.

Directors: Terrence O'Hara
Writer: Kurt Sutter
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The Pull
star
7.83
5286 votes

#3 - The Pull

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/22/2008

With the IRA gun payment looming, Samcro scrambles to come up with the cash; the Mayans and Nords take a drastic step toward strengthening their alliance; Jax finds himself in a dangerous position with Tara.

Directors: Guy Ferland
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Better Half
star
7.77
5231 votes

#4 - Better Half

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/5/2008

With Stahl pressing the women of SAMCRO, Jax sees Unser as the key to salvation; Cherry reveals interesting information about her past.

Directors: Stephen Kay
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Giving Back
star
7.70
5683 votes

#5 - Giving Back

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/1/2008

Gemma hosts a town fundraiser, bringing the former club member responsible for Opie's arrest back to town; Clay deals with protecting a perverse parolee who can lead to a big payoff.

Directors: Tim Hunter
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Patch Over
star
7.67
5940 votes

#6 - Patch Over

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/24/2008

The club travels to Nevada to store arms with a brother club; when the Mayans pose a threat, Clay decides to "patch-over" the tribe, making them an official charter; Tara's ex, an ATF agent, investigates SAMCRO.

Directors: Paris Barclay
Writer: Jim Parriott
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Pilot
star
7.64
7537 votes

#7 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/3/2008

When a rival club cleans out and then destroys their illegal arms warehouse, SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original) executes their own sense of justice in retrieving their guns. Meanwhile, family issues take center stage with a medical emergency involving Jax Teller's newborn son.

Writer: Kurt Sutter
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Capybara
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7.64
5152 votes

#8 - Capybara

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/12/2008

Jax's loyalty to SAMCRO is tested when one member is arrested and another disappears. Meanwhile, Abel's improving condition could spur his release from the NICU, but his homecoming may not be the only one.

Directors: Stephen Kay
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Hell Followed
star
7.64
5125 votes

#9 - Hell Followed

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/29/2008

SAMCRO plans retaliation on a rival biker club while dealing with wounded Cameron Hayes in the clubhouse; Jax, Bobby and Opie try to end the gun debt for good.

Directors: Billy Gierhart
Writer: Brett Conrad
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Old Bones
star
7.61
5504 votes

#10 - Old Bones

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/15/2008

When old bones are discovered on the outskirts of Charming, Clay must deal with long-buried secrets; the club sets its sights on prize money in a bare-knuckle brawl; Kohn's investigation becomes personal when his true intentions are revealed.

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AK-51
star
7.60
5527 votes

#11 - AK-51

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/8/2008

A small favor for Piney's old war buddy turns into a big problem for SAMCRO; Gemma deals with the effects of aging.

Directors: Seith Mann
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Fun Town
star
7.60
5784 votes

#12 - Fun Town

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/17/2008

When a prominent Charming family's young daughter is assaulted at a carnival, SAMCRO races against the authorities to capture the assailant; a new shipment of guns arrives from the group's IRA connection; Tara's ex-boyfriend arrives in Charming.

Directors: Stephen Kay
Writer: Kurt Sutter
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Seeds
star
7.57
6535 votes

#13 - Seeds

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/10/2008

As the club deals with the aftermath of its illegal arms warehouse attack, the deputy chief of police poses a new threat to SAMCRO's reign over Charming; Jax continues to worry about his newborn son's fate; Opie faces a difficult decision.

Directors: Charlie Haid
Writer: Kurt Sutter
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