The Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(85 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E19/3/2008

   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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   Directors:Allen Coulter, Michael Dinner

   Writer:Kurt Sutter
2. 

   7.8/10(39 votes)

   #2 - Seeds

   S1:E29/10/2008

   As the club deals with the aftermath of its illegal arms warehouse attack, the deputy chief of police poses a new threat to SAMCRO's reign over Charming; Jax continues to worry about his newborn son's fate; Opie faces a difficult decision.

   Director:Charles Haid

   Writer:Kurt Sutter

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   Director:Charles Haid

   Writer:Kurt Sutter
3. 

   7.8/10(34 votes)

   #3 - Fun Town

   S1:E39/17/2008

   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:Kurt Sutter

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   Director:Stephen Kay

   Writer:Kurt Sutter
4. 

   7.5/10(34 votes)

   #4 - Patch Over

   S1:E49/24/2008

   The club travels to Nevada to store arms with a brother club; when the Mayans pose a threat, Clay decides to "patch-over" the tribe, making them an official charter; Tara's ex, an ATF agent, investigates SAMCRO.

   Director:Paris Barclay

   Writer:James D. Parriott

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   Director:Paris Barclay

   Writer:James D. Parriott
5. 

   8.1/10(27 votes)

   #5 - Giving Back

   S1:E510/1/2008

   Gemma hosts a town fundraiser, bringing the former club member responsible for Opie's arrest back to town; Clay deals with protecting a perverse parolee who can lead to a big payoff.

   Director:Tim Hunter

   Writer:Jack LoGiudice

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   Director:Tim Hunter

   Writer:Jack LoGiudice
6. 

   7.6/10(29 votes)

   #6 - AK-51

   S1:E610/8/2008

   A small favor for Piney's old war buddy turns into a big problem for SAMCRO; Gemma deals with the effects of aging.

   Director:Seith Mann

   Writer:Nichole Beattie

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   Director:Seith Mann

   Writer:Nichole Beattie
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7. 

   8.1/10(27 votes)

   #7 - Old Bones

   S1:E710/15/2008

   When old bones are discovered on the outskirts of Charming, Clay must deal with long-buried secrets; the club sets its sights on prize money in a bare-knuckle brawl; Kohn's investigation becomes personal when his true intentions are revealed.

   Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton

   Writer:Dave Erickson

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   Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton

   Writer:Dave Erickson
8. 

   8.0/10(29 votes)

   #8 - The Pull

   S1:E810/22/2008

   With the IRA gun payment looming, Samcro scrambles to come up with the cash; the Mayans and Nords take a drastic step toward strengthening their alliance; Jax finds himself in a dangerous position with Tara.

   Director:Guy Ferland

   Writers:Kurt Sutter, Jack LoGiudice

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   Director:Guy Ferland

   Writers:Kurt Sutter, Jack LoGiudice
9. 

   7.7/10(28 votes)

   #9 - Hell Followed

   S1:E910/29/2008

   SAMCRO plans retaliation on a rival biker club while dealing with wounded Cameron Hayes in the clubhouse; Jax, Bobby and Opie try to end the gun debt for good.

   Director:Billy Gierhart

   Writer:Brett Conrad

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   Director:Billy Gierhart

   Writer:Brett Conrad
10. 

    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Better Half

    S1:E1011/5/2008

    With Stahl pressing the women of SAMCRO, Jax sees Unser as the key to salvation; Cherry reveals interesting information about her past.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles

    Writer:Pat Charles

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    Director:Mario Van Peebles

    Writer:Pat Charles
11. 

    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Capybara

    S1:E1111/12/2008

    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

    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson

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    Director:Stephen Kay

    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson
12. 

    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #12 - The Sleep of Babies

    S1:E1211/19/2008

    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

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    Director:Terrence O'Hara

    Writer:Kurt Sutter
13. 

    8.8/10(26 votes)

    #13 - The Revelator

    S1:E1311/26/2008

    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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    Director:Kurt Sutter

    Writer:Kurt Sutter