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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - SO
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #1 - SO

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The Compass Points Home
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    #2 - The Compass Points Home

    S2:E8

    Operation Sky Hawk is a go as Kaitlyn and Westfield pressure Pablo to side with them.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - The World Is Purple
    8.5/10(33 votes)

    #3 - The World Is Purple

    S3:E10

    Jamie calls a meeting, Beth retaliates, Thomas Rainwater makes John an offer, Mia gives Jimmy an ultimatum, and Kayce receives a surprising endorsement.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Six or Seven Minutes
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Six or Seven Minutes

    S1:E10

    As Max fights for his life, New Amsterdam is in full swing with a pertinent heart surgery that is not covered by insurance and a potential nurses walk out. As the team feels Max's absence and the doctors find out that they may have to treat one of their own, Sharpe must finally come clean about Max's condition.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Half the Money
    8.4/10(75 votes)

    #5 - Half the Money

    S4:E1

    The coordinated attack on the Duttons continues as everyone searches for answers on who is responsible, and Rip delivers on a promise.

    Director:Stephen Kay
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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - 2381
    8.3/10(17 votes)

    #6 - 2381

    S2:E6

    Events come to a head at the Carrillo estate faster than expected. Josie makes her move.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Phantom Pain
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Phantom Pain

    S4:E2

    The Yellowstone recovers and begins planning revenge. Rainwater receives an offer from a newcomer. Rip gets a surprise.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Collision Course
    8.2/10(61 votes)

    #8 - Collision Course

    S2:E12

    Buckle up -- Mahoney and Frank are about to take a ride to remember. Amy makes an entrance, Russo cashes out, and Madani comes clean to Krista.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Capybara
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Capybara

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Small Tears
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Small Tears

    S2:E2

    After Gemma experiences something horrible she can't tell Jax and Clay. A rival porn producer comes to try and put Luanne out of business and Clay doesn't like Jax's decision making.

    Director:Stephen Kay
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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Grass on the Streets and Weeds on the Rooftops
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #11 - Grass on the Streets and Weeds on the Rooftops

    S4:E10

    To the Duttons, family is everything. However, newfound truths threaten that bond. Jimmy comes home, and has important decisions to make. Beth takes family matters into her own hands.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Shatter the Moon
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #12 - Shatter the Moon

    S2:E5

    The warehouse discovery rattles the team. Joe is torn between two urgent missions.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Sins of the Father
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Sins of the Father

    S2:E10

    The feud with the Becks comes to a head as the Duttons scramble to save one of their own.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - One Hundred Years Is Nothing
    8.0/10(74 votes)

    #14 - One Hundred Years Is Nothing

    S5:E1

    John is sworn in as governor of Montana, settles into the powers of his office and makes bold moves to protect the Yellowstone, and the bunkhouse and the Duttons enjoy the Governor's Ball.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - The Dream Is Not Me
    7.9/10(37 votes)

    #15 - The Dream Is Not Me

    S5:E7

    John deals with a herd problem, Senator Perry delivers news to Thomas Rainwater, Jamie and Sarah plan their next move, and Beth discusses a new business plan with the ranch in mind.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Only Devils Left
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #16 - Only Devils Left

    S2:E4

    The Duttons try to figure out who's sabotaging their ranch, and Thomas Rainwater breaks ground on his casino, putting all the ranchers' businesses in jeopardy.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Fun Town
    7.8/10(33 votes)

    #17 - Fun Town

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Devil Has Aces
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #18 - The Devil Has Aces

    S2:E7

    Despite Joe's weakened state, the team is forced back to Iraq to make a point.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - The Sting of Wisdom
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #19 - The Sting of Wisdom

    S5:E2

    John makes a passionate speech to the state of Montana, a formidable new opponent from Market Equities arrives on a private jet, and the cowboys on the Yellowstone deal with a new problem.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - The Reek of Desperation
    7.7/10(27 votes)

    #20 - The Reek of Desperation

    S2:E3

    Rainwater teams up with Jenkins for a big business deal, but powerful new enemies look to block their plans. John and Beth groom a new political candidate.

    Director:Stephen Kay
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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Meaner Than Evil
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    #21 - Meaner Than Evil

    S3:E9

    Rip and Kayce must work together to solve an unresolved issue, Beth's plan backfires, Jamie searches for answers about his past, and the ranch hands seek revenge.

    Director:Stephen Kay
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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Turas
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Turas

    S3:E9

    The club embarks on a protection run, the likes of which they’ve never seen before.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - No Such Thing as Fair
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #23 - No Such Thing as Fair

    S4:E9

    John and Beth squabble; Jimmy has an important decision to make; Kayce begins a new quest; Jamie realizes Garrett's past might affect his own future.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - You're the Indian Now
    7.3/10(37 votes)

    #24 - You're the Indian Now

    S3:E1

    John makes a deal with Governor Perry, Beth is uneasy about a hospitality company's presence near the ranch, Monica asks for a favor, and Jamie gets a new opportunity.

    Director:Stephen Kay
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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Cigarettes, Whiskey, a Meadow and You
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    #25 - Cigarettes, Whiskey, a Meadow and You

    S5:E6

    The Yellowstone enjoys an almost-perfect day branding cattle, Montana gets an unexpected visitor, Sarah sinks her teeth into Jamie, and Thomas Rainwater deals with a challenger from within.

    Director:Stephen Kay
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Stephen Kay Ratings Summary

"SO" is the best rated episode directed by Stephen Kay. It scored 8.7/10 based on 23 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 9/7/2010 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Compass Points Home".