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The Worst Episodes of Sons of Anarchy

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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 Worst Episode
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    Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Episode 2 - One One Six
    7.7/10(2891 votes)

    #1 - One One Six

    S6:E2

    Jax deals with collateral damage as external pressure continue to stack up against SAMCRO.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writers:Chris Collins, Adria Lang

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  2. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 2 - Seeds
    7.8/10(4421 votes)

    #2 - Seeds

    S1:E2

    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

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

    #3 - 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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  4. Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Episode 8 - Los Fantasmas
    7.8/10(2511 votes)

    #4 - Los Fantasmas

    S6:E8

    Pressure mounts on Jax as the sins of his club and family pull him in different directions.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Roberto Patino

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  5. Sons of Anarchy Season 7 Episode 3 - Playing with Monsters
    7.8/10(2791 votes)

    #5 - Playing with Monsters

    S7:E3

    SAMCRO exploits an opportunity to secure an important alliance.

    Director:Craig Yahata
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Peter Elkoff

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  6. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 4 - Patch Over
    7.9/10(4091 votes)

    #6 - Patch Over

    S1:E4

    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

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

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

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

    #9 - 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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  10. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 4 - Una Venta
    7.9/10(3019 votes)

    #10 - Una Venta

    S4:E4

    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
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Marco Ramirez

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  11. Sons of Anarchy Season 7 Episode 8 - The Separation of Crows
    7.9/10(3455 votes)

    #11 - The Separation of Crows

    S7:E8

    With the search for a missing member at a standstill, focus shifts to flushing out an internal rat.

    Director:Charles Murray
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Peter Elkoff, John Barcheski

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  12. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 3 - Fun Town
    8.0/10(4140 votes)

    #12 - Fun Town

    S1:E3

    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

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  13. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 6 - AK-51
    8.0/10(3698 votes)

    #13 - AK-51

    S1:E6

    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

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  14. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 7 - Old Bones
    8.0/10(3656 votes)

    #14 - Old Bones

    S1:E7

    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

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  15. Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 3 - Fix
    8.0/10(3172 votes)

    #15 - Fix

    S2:E3

    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

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

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

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

    #18 - 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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  19. Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 9 - Andare Pescare
    8.0/10(2642 votes)

    #19 - Andare Pescare

    S5:E9

    Jax gets closer to the truth but there are still obstacles in his way.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal

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  20. Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Episode 3 - Poenitentia
    8.0/10(3029 votes)

    #20 - Poenitentia

    S6:E3

    Jax secures a new alliance for the club while Clay makes moves inside for protection.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Charles Murray

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  21. Sons of Anarchy Season 7 Episode 2 - Toil and Till
    8.0/10(2849 votes)

    #21 - Toil and Till

    S7:E2

    SAMCRO solicits help from another Charter to get a messy job done.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Charles Murray

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  22. Sons of Anarchy Season 7 Episode 6 - Smoke 'em if You Got 'em
    8.0/10(2713 votes)

    #22 - Smoke 'em if You Got 'em

    S7:E6

    Jax settles a score by taking advantage of shifting alliances.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Mike Daniels

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  23. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.1/10(5891 votes)

    #23 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

    Directors:Allen Coulter, Michael Dinner
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  24. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 9 - Hell Followed
    8.1/10(3510 votes)

    #24 - Hell Followed

    S1:E9

    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

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  25. Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 2 - Small Tears
    8.1/10(3213 votes)

    #25 - Small Tears

    S2:E2

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"One One Six" is the worst rated episode of "Sons of Anarchy". It scored 7.7/10 based on 2891 votes. Directed by Peter Weller and written by Chris Collins, Adria Lang, it aired on 9/17/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Seeds".