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The Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy

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The Sons of Anarchy (SOA) are an outlaw motorcycle club with many charters in the United States and overseas. The show focused on the original and founding charter, Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 13 - NS
    9.1/10(9701 votes)

    #1 - NS

    S3:E13

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

    Director:Kurt Sutter
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson

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  2. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 14 - To Be, Act 2
    8.8/10(3840 votes)

    #2 - To Be, Act 2

    S4:E14

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

    Director:Kurt Sutter
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

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  3. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 13 - The Revelator
    8.7/10(4610 votes)

    #3 - The Revelator

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Kurt Sutter
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  4. Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 12 - The Culling
    8.7/10(3781 votes)

    #4 - The Culling

    S2:E12

    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.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson

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  5. Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 13 - Na Trioblóidí
    8.7/10(4699 votes)

    #5 - Na Trioblóidí

    S2:E13

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

    Director:Kurt Sutter
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  6. Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Episode 11 - Aon Rud Persanta
    8.7/10(4231 votes)

    #6 - Aon Rud Persanta

    S6:E11

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

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

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  7. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 1 - SO
    8.6/10(4015 votes)

    #7 - 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:Kurt Sutter

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  8. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 7 - Fruit for the Crows
    8.6/10(3071 votes)

    #8 - Fruit for the Crows

    S4:E7

    As Jax searches for who threatened Tara, she becomes aware of what's been going on with the club and warns Jax that Clay can't be trusted.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal

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  9. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 12 - Burnt and Purged Away
    8.6/10(3578 votes)

    #9 - Burnt and Purged Away

    S4:E12

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

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson

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  10. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 8 - Family Recipe
    8.5/10(3364 votes)

    #10 - Family Recipe

    S4:E8

    SAMCRO must put off an important vote to deal with an external threat.

    Director:Paul Maibaum
    Writers:Dave Erickson, Brady Dahl

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  11. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 11 - Call of Duty
    8.5/10(3467 votes)

    #11 - Call of Duty

    S4:E11

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

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Liz Sagal, Gladys Rodríguez

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  12. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.4/10(6101 votes)

    #12 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

    Directors:Allen Coulter, Michael Dinner
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  13. Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 7 - Gilead
    8.4/10(3482 votes)

    #13 - Gilead

    S2:E7

    Since The League has SAMCRO members behind bars, the club must make new alliances in prison to survive. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Agent Stahl uses this imprisonment to test Jax and Clay's relationship.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

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  14. Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 10 - Balm
    8.4/10(3929 votes)

    #14 - Balm

    S2:E10

    Agent Stahl (Ally Walker) takes notice at the handsome profits SAMCRO is reaping from the repo business. Meanwhile, the Jax- Clay standoff forces Gemma to make a difficult decision.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Dave Erickson, Stevie Long

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  15. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 10 - Firinne
    8.4/10(3063 votes)

    #15 - Firinne

    S3:E10

    The IRA wants proof that one of their own has flipped and Samcro intends to give it to them.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Vaun Wilmott

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  16. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 2 - Booster
    8.4/10(2878 votes)

    #16 - Booster

    S4:E2

    After exacting their revenge, SAMCRO is forced to make a decision that could cause a huge shift in the club.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writers:Chris Collins, Dave Erickson

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  17. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 3 - Dorylus
    8.4/10(2800 votes)

    #17 - Dorylus

    S4:E3

    SAMCRO encounters an unlikely foe when a piece of their business goes missing.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writers:Regina Corrado, Liz Sagal

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  18. Sons of Anarchy Season 7 Episode 10 - Faith and Despondency
    8.4/10(4099 votes)

    #18 - Faith and Despondency

    S7:E10

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

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Kem Nunn, Gladys Rodríguez

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  19. Sons of Anarchy Season 7 Episode 12 - Red Rose
    8.4/10(5184 votes)

    #19 - Red Rose

    S7:E12

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

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Charles Murray

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  20. Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 6 - Falx Cerebri
    8.3/10(3309 votes)

    #20 - Falx Cerebri

    S2:E6

    Zoebelle incites Clay, who plans a course of retaliation, causing Jax to look to an unlikely source to keep the club from being destroyed. Tara learns from Gemma how an old lady handles anger.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 12 - June Wedding
    8.3/10(3061 votes)

    #21 - June Wedding

    S3:E12

    With a SAMCRO family member held hostage, Jax must choose between revenge and the good of Charming.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 9 - Kiss
    8.3/10(2869 votes)

    #22 - Kiss

    S4:E9

    SAMCRO gets word that the Niners have made a new alliance that directly impacts their own agenda.

    Director:Billy Geirhart
    Writers:Regina Corrado, Marco Ramirez

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  23. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 10 - Hands
    8.3/10(3877 votes)

    #23 - Hands

    S4:E10

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

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins, David Labrava

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  24. Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 7 - Toad's Wild Ride
    8.3/10(2753 votes)

    #24 - Toad's Wild Ride

    S5:E7

    Jax takes matters into his own hands as things go sideways.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

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  25. Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 10 - Crucifixed
    8.3/10(2727 votes)

    #25 - Crucifixed

    S5:E10

    Anticipating backlash, Jax goes into high gear with his own agenda.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Kem Nunn

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Best Episodes Summary

"NS" is the best rated episode of "Sons of Anarchy". It scored 9.1/10 based on 9701 votes. Directed by Kurt Sutter and written by Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson, it aired on 11/30/2010. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "To Be, Act 2".