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The Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 1

Every episode of Sons of Anarchy Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 1!

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...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:FX

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Sons of Anarchy" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 5236 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".

  • Pilot
    8.0/105,236 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

  • Seeds
    7.8/103,869 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

  • Fun Town
    8.0/103,631 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

  • Patch Over
    7.9/103,597 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

  • Giving Back
    8.2/103,391 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

  • AK-51
    8.0/103,248 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

  • Old Bones
    8.0/103,209 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

  • The Pull
    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

  • Hell Followed
    8.1/103,078 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

  • Better Half
    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

  • Capybara
    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

  • The Sleep of Babies
    9.1/104,095 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
    9.1/103,900 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