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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!

The Sons of Anarchy (SOA) is an outlaw motorcycle club with many charters in the United States as well as overseas. The show focused on the original and founding (mother) charter, Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original, often referred to by the acronym SAMCRO, Sam Crow, or simply Redwood charter. the charter operates both illegal and legal businesses in the small town of Charming. They combine gun-running and a garage, plus involvement in porn film. Clay, the president, likes it old school and violent; while Jax, his stepson and the club's VP, has thoughts about changing the way things are. Their conflict has effects on both the club and their personal relationship. especially When Jackson "Jax" Teller discovers that his father had a different view in mind for SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original) he goes on a personal quest to cleanse the name and make the club a better place, but at what cost?

Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:FX

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Sons of Anarchy" is "NS", rated 9.7/10 from 7255 user votes. It was directed by Kurt Sutter and written by Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson. "NS" aired on 11/30/2010 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Papa's Goods".

  • NS
    9.7/10 7,255 votes

    #1 - NS

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 11/30/2010

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

    Director: Kurt Sutter

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson

  • Papa's Goods
    9.6/10 9,316 votes

    #2 - Papa's Goods

    Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 12/9/2014

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

    Director: Kurt Sutter

    Writer: Kurt Sutter

  • A Mother’s Work
    9.5/10 5,228 votes

    #3 - A Mother’s Work

    Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 12/10/2013

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

    Director: Kurt Sutter

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

  • Laying Pipe
    9.4/10 5,717 votes

    #4 - Laying Pipe

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2012

    A desperate situation tests familial and club bonds.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal, Kem Nunn

  • Aon Rud Persanta
    9.4/10 3,626 votes

    #5 - Aon Rud Persanta

    Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 11/19/2013

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

    Director: Peter Weller

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

  • Suits of Woe
    9.4/10 4,519 votes

    #6 - Suits of Woe

    Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 11/18/2014

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

    Director: Peter Weller

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Peter Elkoff, Mike Daniels

  • Red Rose
    9.4/10 4,466 votes

    #7 - Red Rose

    Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 12/2/2014

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

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Charles Murray

  • Na Trioblóidí
    9.3/10 3,995 votes

    #8 - Na Trioblóidí

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 12/1/2009

    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

  • J'ai Obtenu Cette
    9.3/10 3,364 votes

    #9 - J'ai Obtenu Cette

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 12/4/2012

    Season finale:

    Director: Kurt Sutter

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

  • Hands
    9.2/10 3,330 votes

    #10 - Hands

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/8/2011

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

    Director: Peter Weller

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins, David Labrava

  • Burnt and Purged Away
    9.2/10 3,062 votes

    #11 - Burnt and Purged Away

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 11/22/2011

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

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson

  • The Sleep of Babies
    9.1/10 4,073 votes

    #12 - 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.

    Director: Terrence O'Hara

    Writer: Kurt Sutter

  • The Revelator
    9.1/10 3,880 votes

    #13 - 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.

    Director: Kurt Sutter

    Writer: Kurt Sutter

  • Balm
    9.1/10 3,340 votes

    #14 - Balm

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/10/2009

    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

    Writer: Dave Erickson, Stevie Long

  • To Be, Act 2
    9.1/10 3,281 votes

    #15 - To Be, Act 2

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 12/6/2011

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

    Director: Kurt Sutter

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

  • Wolfsangel
    9.1/10 3,572 votes

    #16 - Wolfsangel

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2013

    An attack at the compound leads SOA to seek revenge.

    Director: Billy Gierhart

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Kem Nunn

  • Faith and Despondency
    9.1/10 3,545 votes

    #17 - Faith and Despondency

    Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 11/11/2014

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

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Kem Nunn, Gladys Rodríguez

  • The Culling
    9.0/10 3,189 votes

    #18 - The Culling

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 11/24/2009

    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

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson

  • SO
    9.0/10 3,421 votes

    #19 - SO

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2010

    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

  • Family Recipe
    9.0/10 2,883 votes

    #20 - Family Recipe

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 10/25/2011

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

    Director: Paul Maibaum

    Writer: Dave Erickson, Brady Dahl

  • Call of Duty
    9.0/10 2,975 votes

    #21 - Call of Duty

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 11/15/2011

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

    Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writer: Liz Sagal, Gladys Rodríguez

  • To Be, Act 1
    9.0/10 2,886 votes

    #22 - To Be, Act 1

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 11/29/2011

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

    Director: Kurt Sutter

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

  • Sovereign
    8.9/10 3,871 votes

    #23 - Sovereign

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/2012

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

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Kurt Sutter

  • Darthy
    8.9/10 2,892 votes

    #24 - Darthy

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 11/27/2012

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

    Director: Peter Weller

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

  • Gilead
    8.8/10 2,943 votes

    #25 - Gilead

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/20/2009

    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

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins