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: 12/14/2025Network: FXStatus: Ended
The Revelator
star
7.97
4932 votes

#1 - The Revelator

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

In the wake of a great tragedy the club must reevaluate their bonds of brotherhood.

Directors: Kurt Sutter
Writer: Kurt Sutter
The Sleep of Babies
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7.86
5134 votes

#2 - The Sleep of Babies

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

In need of cash to fund Bobby's defense, Clay's solution leaves Samcro in a vulnerable position. What's supposed to be a happy homecoming for Abel ends in more turmoil for the club.

Directors: Terrence O'Hara
Writer: Kurt Sutter
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The Pull
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7.82
5272 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 in strengthening their alliance. And Jax finds himself in a dangerous position with Tara.

Directors: Guy Ferland
Better Half
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7.76
5210 votes

#4 - Better Half

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

With ATF agent Stahl pressing the women of SAMCRO, Jax sees Chief Unser as the key to the club's salvation. Tara still reels from the Kohn situation. And Cherry reveals some interesting information about her past to Gemma.

Directors: Stephen Kay
Giving Back
star
7.69
5671 votes

#5 - Giving Back

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

Gemma hosts a town fundraiser, which brings the ex club member who was responsible for Opie's arrest back to town... and into direct conflict with Jax and Opie. Clay deals with protecting a perverse parolee who can lead to a big payoff.

Directors: Tim Hunter
Patch Over
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7.66
5934 votes

#6 - Patch Over

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

The club travels to Nevada to store arms with a brother club The Devil's Tribe. When the Mayans pose a threat, Clay decides to "patch-over" the tribe, making them an official SOA charter. Tara's ex, ATF agent Kohn begins investigating Samcro.

Directors: Paris Barclay
Writer: Jim Parriott
Pilot
star
7.64
7520 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 Redwood Original) executes their own sense of justice in retrieving their guns.

Writer: Kurt Sutter
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Capybara
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7.63
5130 votes

#8 - Capybara

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

When one SOA member is arrested for murder and another goes missing, Jax must choose between friendship and the club. Meanwhile, Abel grows stronger and is soon to be released from the NICU, but he's not the only one coming home.

Directors: Stephen Kay
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Hell Followed
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7.62
5108 votes

#9 - Hell Followed

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

Samcro plans retaliation on a rival biker club while dealing with a wounded Cameron Hayes in the clubhouse. Meanwhile, Jax, Bobby, and Opie aim to put an end to the gun debt for good.

Directors: Billy Gierhart
Writer: Brett Conrad
Old Bones
star
7.60
5487 votes

#10 - Old Bones

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

When old bones are discovered on the outskirts of Charming, Clay is forced to deal with secrets he buried long ago. Meanwhile, the club sets its sights on prize money, backing Half-Sack in a bare-knuckle brawl.

AK-51
star
7.60
5509 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. With Clay detained, Jax must step-up to handle the situation.

Directors: Seith Mann
Fun Town
star
7.59
5781 votes

#12 - Fun Town

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

When the young daughter of a prominent Charming family is assaulted during a visiting carnival, Samcro races the authorities to capture the assailant. Meanwhile a new shipment of guns arrives from their IRA connection – with an additional price.

Directors: Stephen Kay
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Seeds
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7.56
6516 votes

#13 - Seeds

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

As the club deals with the aftermath of their illegal arms warehouse attack, the Deputy Chief of Police poses a new threat to Samcro's reign over Charming.

Directors: Charlie Haid
Writer: Kurt Sutter