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The Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 2

Every episode of Sons of Anarchy Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 2!

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

Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Sons of Anarchy" season 2 is "Albification", rated 8.6/10 from 3123 user votes. It was directed by Guy Ferland and written by Kurt Sutter. "Albification" aired on 9/8/2009 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Small Tears".

  • Albification
    8.6/10 3,123 votes

    #1 - Albification

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/2009

    Donna's death has the club divided, with Clay setting up a new gun deal with the IRA. Charming and SAMCRO 's hold on the city is threatened after Ethan Zobelle a sophisticated separatist opens a tobacco shop. Zobelle and his less-sophisticated associate are determined to take SAMCRO down due to their black and Latino bikers.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Kurt Sutter

  • Small Tears
    8.1/10 2,803 votes

    #2 - Small Tears

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/2009

    After Gemma experiences something horrible she can't tell Jax and Clay. A rival porn producer comes to try and put Luanne out of business and Clay doesn't like Jax's decision making.

    Director: Stephen Kay

    Writer: Jack LoGiudice

  • Fix
    8.0/10 2,759 votes

    #3 - Fix

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2009

    Zobelle comes up with a problem that Hale can solve to frustrate SAMCRO. Meanwhile, Gemma being raped is really affecting her relationship with Clay and the fact that Jax is involved with Luanne's porn business is bothering Tara. Clay decides to give Bobby the responsibility of running the business side of Luanne's.

    Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writer: Dave Erickson

  • Eureka
    8.1/10 2,736 votes

    #4 - Eureka

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2009

    Tensions between Jax and Clay escalate when they disagree over strategy for rescuing Tig after he's captured by bounty hunters on a gun-running mission. Back in Charming, Gemma is rattled by a graphic reminder of her attack, and she sets out to do something about it.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Brett Conrad, Kurt Sutter

  • Smite
    8.5/10 2,753 votes

    #5 - Smite

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/2009

    While Jax and Clay lock horns (and line up support) over how to deal with Zobelle, Tara finds herself ensnared in Gemma's emotional struggle in the aftermath of her attack. Meanwhile, SAMCRO gets help from an unlikely source.

    Director: Terrence O'Hara

    Writer: Chris Collins

  • Falx Cerebri
    8.6/10 2,775 votes

    #6 - Falx Cerebri

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/2009

    Zoebelle incites Clay, who plans a course of retaliation, causing Jax to look to an unlikely source to keep the club from being destroyed. Tara learns from Gemma how an old lady handles anger.

    Director: Billy Gierhart

    Writer: N/A

  • Gilead
    8.8/10 2,916 votes

    #7 - 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: Chris Collins, Kurt Sutter

  • Potlatch
    8.5/10 2,769 votes

    #8 - Potlatch

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/27/2009

    Extreme measures are taken by SAMCRO to get a hold of weapons for a customer. A theft at Caracara Studios means revenge after one diva is put at risk. Tara's professional and personal lives begin to collide.

    Director: Paul Maibaum

    Writer: Misha Green, Kurt Sutter

  • Fa Guan
    8.1/10 2,687 votes

    #9 - Fa Guan

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/3/2009

    When SAMCRO's adult-film business becomes a hindrance to the club, Clay seizes the opportunity to revive the gun-running cartel. As Jax and Clay continue to clash over club activities, their relationship reaches a new level of antagonism.

    Director: Stephen Kay

    Writer: Brett Conrad, Liz Sagal

  • Balm
    9.1/10 3,319 votes

    #10 - 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: Stevie Long, Dave Erickson

  • Service
    8.7/10 2,862 votes

    #11 - Service

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 11/17/2009

    While Opie seeks both revenge and reconciliation, Chibs makes a secret deal with Agent Stahl (Ally Walker) to protect his wife and daughter.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: N/A

  • The Culling
    9.0/10 3,170 votes

    #12 - 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: Dave Erickson, Kurt Sutter

  • Na Trioblóidí
    9.3/10 3,971 votes

    #13 - 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