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The Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 4

Every episode of Sons of Anarchy Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 4!

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 4 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Sons of Anarchy" season 4 is "Out", rated 8.8/10 from 3405 user votes. It was directed by Paris Barclay and written by Kurt Sutter. "Out" aired on 9/6/2011 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Booster".

  • Out
    8.8/10 3,405 votes

    #1 - Out

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/2011

    14 months after going to prison on federal weapons charges Jax, Clay and the other SAMCRO members are released and return to Charming where they encounter new enemies in the form of a no nonsense sheriff and an Assistant U.S. Attorney out to nail the club for their dealings with Russian gunrunner Putlova. Also Jax makes a promise to Tara and Opie and Lyla get married.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Kurt Sutter

  • Booster
    8.2/10 2,440 votes

    #2 - Booster

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/13/2011

    After exacting their revenge, SAMCRO is forced to make a decision that could cause a huge shift in the club.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Dave Erickson, Chris Collins

  • Dorylus
    8.2/10 2,371 votes

    #3 - Dorylus

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 9/20/2011

    SAMCRO encounters an unlikely foe when a piece of their business goes missing.

    Director: Peter Weller

    Writer: Regina Corrado, Liz Sagal

  • Una Venta
    7.9/10 2,655 votes

    #4 - Una Venta

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 9/27/2011

    SAMCRO makes a run to set up a new business venture with their Tucson charter, SAMTAZ while Gemma makes a new ally in town with Police Chief Roosevelt's wife, Rita.

    Director: Billy Gierhart

    Writer: Marco Ramirez, Kurt Sutter

  • Brick
    8.1/10 2,346 votes

    #5 - Brick

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/4/2011

    SAMCRO enlists a former foe to help stop the advancement of Charming Heights, while the Sheriff presses Juice for more information.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Dave Erickson, Brady Dahl

  • With an X
    8.8/10 2,929 votes

    #6 - With an X

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/11/2011

    SAMCRO’s relationship with the Cartel is in jeopardy when an important package is compromised.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Regina Corrado, Chris Collins

  • Fruit for the Crows
    8.6/10 2,625 votes

    #7 - Fruit for the Crows

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 10/18/2011

    As Jax searches for who threatened Tara, she becomes aware of what's been going on with the club and warns Jax that Clay can't be trusted.

    Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writer: Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal

  • Family Recipe
    9.0/10 2,862 votes

    #8 - Family Recipe

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 10/25/2011

    SAMCRO must put off an important vote to deal with an external threat.

    Director: Paul Maibaum

    Writer: Dave Erickson, Brady Dahl

  • Kiss
    8.5/10 2,430 votes

    #9 - Kiss

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/1/2011

    SAMCRO gets word that the Niners have made a new alliance that directly impacts their own agenda.

    Director: Billy Geirhart

    Writer: Regina Corrado, Marco Ramirez

  • Hands
    9.2/10 3,313 votes

    #10 - Hands

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/8/2011

    Jax and Tara get a glimpse of life without SAMCRO but discover that their reality is hard to escape.

    Director: Peter Weller

    Writer: David Labrava, Chris Collins, Kurt Sutter

  • Call of Duty
    9.0/10 2,957 votes

    #11 - Call of Duty

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 11/15/2011

    SAMCRO faces a powerful adversary that threatens their business with the Cartel.

    Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writer: Gladys Rodríguez, Liz Sagal

  • Burnt and Purged Away
    9.2/10 3,042 votes

    #12 - Burnt and Purged Away

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 11/22/2011

    SAMCRO negotiates with the Irish Kings to secure the club's future.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Dave Erickson, Kurt Sutter

  • To Be, Act 1
    9.0/10 2,871 votes

    #13 - To Be, Act 1

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 11/29/2011

    Jax faces a new challenge that threatens his family and SAMCRO.

    Director: Kurt Sutter

    Writer: Chris Collins, Kurt Sutter

  • To Be, Act 2
    9.1/10 3,261 votes

    #14 - To Be, Act 2

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 12/6/2011

    Jax must overcome great obstacles as he attempts to finalize the gun deal between the Irish and the cartel.

    Director: Kurt Sutter

    Writer: Chris Collins, Kurt Sutter