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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 10 - Huang Wu
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Huang Wu

    S6:E10

    Jax looks to push the club forward, but the Irish put another obstacle in his way.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Charles Murray

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  2. Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Episode 2 - One One Six
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 9 - Fa Guan
    7.2/10(25 votes)

    #3 - Fa Guan

    S2:E9

    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
    Writers:Liz Sagal, Brett Conrad

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  4. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 6 - The Push
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Sons of Anarchy Season 7 Episode 3 - Playing with Monsters
    7.2/10(24 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 3 Episode 2 - Oiled
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 2 - Authority Vested
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Authority Vested

    S5:E2

    Set up by Damon Pope and being sought by police, Jax rallies the MC's resources to plan their next moves. Knowing Pope's endgame, Jax seeks Romeo's protection before he, Chibs and Tig end up behind bars as sheep-to-the-slaughter. As Opie struggles to decide his future with the Sons, an unexpected visit from a brother forces the issue.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writer:Regina Corrado

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  8. Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Episode 3 - Poenitentia
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 3 - Fix
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Episode 5 - Brick
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Brick

    S4:E5

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

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Dave Erickson, Brady Dahl

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  11. Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 5 - Orca Shrugged
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #11 - Orca Shrugged

    S5:E5

    Jax attempts to pull Samcro into a new business venture.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Regina Corrado, Kurt Sutter

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  12. Sons of Anarchy Season 7 Episode 1 - Black Widower
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #12 - Black Widower

    S7:E1

    In the wake of Tara’s death, Jax makes vengeance a club priority.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  13. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 4 - Patch Over
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 6 - AK-51
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 4 - Eureka
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #15 - Eureka

    S2:E4

    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
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Brett Conrad

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  16. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 7 - Widening Gyre
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Episode 9 - Turas
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Episode 7 - Sweet and Vaded
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Sweet and Vaded

    S6:E7

    Triggers are pulled that strengthen the MC, but also threaten to destroy it.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Adria Lang

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  19. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 10 - Better Half
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Better Half

    S1:E10

    With Stahl pressing the women of SAMCRO, Jax sees Unser as the key to salvation; Cherry reveals interesting information about her past.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles
    Writer:Pat Charles

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  20. Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 4 - Stolen Huffy
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Stolen Huffy

    S5:E4

    Complications arise as the Sons band together to face a new adversary.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Chris Collins

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  21. Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Episode 9 - Andare Pescare
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Episode 1 - Straw
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #22 - Straw

    S6:E1

    As Jax continues to push the club into more legitimate businesses he can’t escape the sins of SAMCRO’s past.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  23. Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Episode 8 - Los Fantasmas
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Sons of Anarchy Season 7 Episode 6 - Smoke 'em if You Got 'em
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Sons of Anarchy Season 1 Episode 2 - Seeds
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Huang Wu" is the worst rated episode of "Sons of Anarchy". It scored 6.9/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Billy Gierhart and written by Kurt Sutter, Charles Murray, it aired on 11/12/2013. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "One One Six".