The Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 3

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

Director: Kurt Sutter

Writer: Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson

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

While the club's on a man hunt, Jax faces the toughest decision of his life.

Director: Adam Arkin

Writer: Kurt Sutter, Regina Corrado, Dave Erickson

The IRA wants proof that one of their own has flipped and Samcro intends to give it to them.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Kurt Sutter, Vaun Wilmott

With a SAMCRO family member held hostage, Jax must choose between revenge and the good of Charming.

Director: Phil Abraham

Writer: N/A

The club embarks on a protection run, the likes of which they’ve never seen before.

Director: Stephen Kay

Writer: N/A

Jax and Clay head towards Canada after Jimmy provides misleading intel on Abel’s whereabouts. The rest of the club splits off to help Happy with a pharmaceutical favor in redneck territory. Gemma tries to put old family matters to rest.

Director: Guy Ferland

Writer: Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal

To help Gemma, SAMCRO and Abel, Jax conspires with an unlikely source. Meanwhile, the MC puts Chucky undercover.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Dave Erickson, Marco Ramirez

The Grim Bastards have a problem that could jeopardize Samcro's new business arrangements.

Director: Billy Gierhart

Writer: Kurt Sutter, Regina Corrado

To get intel on Abel’s whereabouts, Jax and the club help a bounty hunter track down a skip. They also press a source for answers about the attack at Half-Sack’s wake - the MC way. Meanwhile, Gemma deals with her father’s dementia.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson

To secure weapons and raise money for Abel’s search, the club exploits its porn connections to entertain Henry Lin’s clients, which doesn’t sit well with Opie (Ryan Hurst). Jax’s decision to search for Abel in Canada gets derailed. When Gemma’s dad goes MIA, her prisoner makes plans to do the same.

Director: Billy Gierhart

Writer: Chris Collins, Regina Corrado

To protect their territory, SAMCRO must handle a rat at St. Thomas.

Director: Stephen Kay

Writer: Chris Collins, Julie Busher

When SAMCRO pays a visit to another charter, not everyone’s happy to see the mother chapter.

Director: Guy Ferland

Writer: Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal, Dave Erickson