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The Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 3

Every episode of Sons of Anarchy Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 3!

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The Sons of Anarchy (SOA) are an outlaw motorcycle club with many charters in the United States and overseas. The show focused on the original and founding charter, Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 1 - SO
    9.0/10(3871 votes)

    #1 - SO

    S3:E1

    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

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  2. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 2 - Oiled
    7.9/10(2993 votes)

    #2 - Oiled

    S3:E2

    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
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson

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  3. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 3 - Caregiver
    7.9/10(3034 votes)

    #3 - Caregiver

    S3:E3

    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
    Writers:Regina Corrado, Chris Collins

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  4. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 4 - Home
    8.0/10(2928 votes)

    #4 - Home

    S3:E4

    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
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal

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  5. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 5 - Turning and Turning
    8.0/10(2859 votes)

    #5 - Turning and Turning

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Dave Erickson, Marco Ramirez

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  6. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 6 - The Push
    7.9/10(2890 votes)

    #6 - The Push

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writers:Chris Collins, Julie Busher

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  7. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 7 - Widening Gyre
    8.0/10(2833 votes)

    #7 - Widening Gyre

    S3:E7

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

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writers:Regina Corrado, Kurt Sutter

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  8. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 8 - Lochan Mor
    7.8/10(2942 votes)

    #8 - Lochan Mor

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson, Liz Sagal

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  9. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 9 - Turas
    8.1/10(2847 votes)

    #9 - Turas

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 10 - Firinne
    8.6/10(2956 votes)

    #10 - Firinne

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Vaun Wilmott

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  11. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 11 - Bainne
    8.7/10(3032 votes)

    #11 - Bainne

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writers:Regina Corrado, Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson

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  12. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 12 - June Wedding
    8.5/10(2951 votes)

    #12 - June Wedding

    S3:E12

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

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 13 - NS
    9.7/10(9078 votes)

    #13 - NS

    S3:E13

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

    Director:Kurt Sutter
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Dave Erickson

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"SO" is the best rated episode of "Sons of Anarchy" season 3. It scored 9/10 based on 3871 votes. Directed by Stephen Kay and written by Kurt Sutter, it aired on 9/7/2010. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Oiled".