8.0/105,235 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/3/2008
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.
Director: Allen Coulter, Michael Dinner
Writer: Kurt Sutter
7.8/103,868 votes#2 - Seeds
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/10/2008
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
8.0/103,630 votes#3 - Fun Town
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/17/2008
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
7.9/103,596 votes#4 - Patch Over
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/24/2008
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
8.2/103,392 votes#5 - Giving Back
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/1/2008
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
8.0/103,249 votes#6 - AK-51
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/8/2008
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
8.0/103,210 votes#7 - Old Bones
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/15/2008
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
8.7/103,541 votes#8 - The Pull
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/22/2008
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
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Jack LoGiudice
8.1/103,079 votes#9 - Hell Followed
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/29/2008
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
8.2/103,076 votes#10 - Better Half
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/5/2008
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
8.3/103,058 votes#11 - Capybara
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/12/2008
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
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson
9.1/104,097 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
9.1/103,902 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
The Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 1
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Network:FX
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Sons of Anarchy" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 5235 votes. Directed by Allen Coulter, Michael Dinner and written by Kurt Sutter, it aired on 9/3/2008. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Seeds".