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The Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy

Every episode of Sons of Anarchy ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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
    9.7/10(9423 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 7 Episode 13 - Papa's Goods
    9.6/10(10645 votes)

    #2 - Papa's Goods

    S7:E13

    Ghosts loom large as Jax makes the final moves to fulfill his father's legacy.

    Director:Kurt Sutter
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  3. Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 3 - Laying Pipe
    9.5/10(6827 votes)

    #3 - Laying Pipe

    S5:E3

    A desperate situation tests familial and club bonds.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Kem Nunn, Liz Sagal

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  4. Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Episode 13 - A Mother’s Work
    9.5/10(5911 votes)

    #4 - A Mother’s Work

    S6:E13

    The ramifications of Jax’s choices put his club and family in jeopardy.

    Director:Kurt Sutter
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

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  5. Sons of Anarchy Season 7 Episode 11 - Suits of Woe
    9.5/10(5141 votes)

    #5 - Suits of Woe

    S7:E11

    The SOA organization bears down on SAMCRO and Jax comes face to face with an ugly truth.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Peter Elkoff, Mike Daniels

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  6. Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Episode 11 - Aon Rud Persanta
    9.4/10(4166 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 7 Episode 12 - Red Rose
    9.4/10(5119 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 13 - Na Trioblóidí
    9.3/10(4620 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 10 - Hands
    9.3/10(3817 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 13 - J'ai Obtenu Cette
    9.3/10(3865 votes)

    #10 - J'ai Obtenu Cette

    S5:E13

    Season finale:

    Director:Kurt Sutter
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

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  11. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 12 - The Sleep of Babies
    9.2/10(4749 votes)

    #11 - The Sleep of Babies

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  12. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 12 - Burnt and Purged Away
    9.2/10(3523 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Sons of Anarchy Season 7 Episode 10 - Faith and Despondency
    9.2/10(4041 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 13 - The Revelator
    9.1/10(4534 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 10 - Balm
    9.1/10(3860 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 12 - The Culling
    9.1/10(3708 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 13 - To Be, Act 1
    9.1/10(3365 votes)

    #17 - To Be, Act 1

    S4:E13

    Jax faces a new challenge that threatens his family and SAMCRO.

    Director:Kurt Sutter
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

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  18. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 14 - To Be, Act 2
    9.1/10(3783 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Episode 4 - Wolfsangel
    9.1/10(4031 votes)

    #19 - Wolfsangel

    S6:E4

    An attack at the compound leads SOA to seek revenge.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Kem Nunn

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  20. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 1 - SO
    9.0/10(3941 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 8 - Family Recipe
    9.0/10(3315 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 11 - Call of Duty
    9.0/10(3416 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 1 - Sovereign
    9.0/10(4285 votes)

    #23 - Sovereign

    S5:E1

    Jax presides over SAMCRO as a series of events begin to unravel Charming.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  24. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 6 - With an X
    8.9/10(3353 votes)

    #24 - With an X

    S4:E6

    SAMCRO’s relationship with the Cartel is in jeopardy when an important package is compromised.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writers:Regina Corrado, Chris Collins

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  25. Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 12 - Darthy
    8.9/10(3283 votes)

    #25 - Darthy

    S5:E12

    Jax makes arrangements to take the club in a different direction.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

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Best Episodes Summary

"NS" is the best rated episode of "Sons of Anarchy". It scored 9.7/10 based on 9423 votes. Directed by Kurt Sutter and written by Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson, it aired on 11/30/2010. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Papa's Goods".