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The Best Episodes Written By Dave Erickson

Every TV Episode Written by Dave Erickson Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - NS
    9.1/10(25 votes)

    #1 - NS

    S3:E13

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - The Culling
    8.8/10(25 votes)

    #2 - The Culling

    S2:E12

    Jax and Clay keep SAMCRO focused on their impending showdown with Zobelle's group; thanks to Gemma, Tara improves her job security at the hospital; Weston finally discovers his boss's intentions in Charming.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Burnt and Purged Away
    8.7/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Burnt and Purged Away

    S4:E12

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Family Recipe
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Family Recipe

    S4:E8

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Comeuppance
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Comeuppance

    S3:E10

    Mike's plan for the warring factions in Kingstown hits turbulence.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Belly of the Beast
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Belly of the Beast

    S4:E10

    Mike fights to prevent Kyle from following in his footsteps.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Balm
    8.6/10(24 votes)

    #7 - Balm

    S2:E10

    Agent Stahl (Ally Walker) takes notice at the handsome profits SAMCRO is reaping from the repo business. Meanwhile, the Jax- Clay standoff forces Gemma to make a difficult decision.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Coming 'Round the Mountain
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Coming 'Round the Mountain

    S4:E1

    Mike works every angle to protect his brother.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Dead Weight
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Dead Weight

    S3:E9

    As Dwight expands his liquor empire, Tyson's side hustle draws heat.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Booster
    8.4/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Booster

    S4:E2

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Jesus Lizard
    8.3/10(32 votes)

    #11 - Jesus Lizard

    S3:E10

    Dwight and his crew gear up for all-out war.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Capybara
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #12 - Capybara

    S1:E11

    Jax's loyalty to SAMCRO is tested when one member is arrested and another disappears. Meanwhile, Abel's improving condition could spur his release from the NICU, but his homecoming may not be the only one.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Lochan Mor
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #13 - Lochan Mor

    S3:E8

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Blood and Bourbon
    8.2/10(36 votes)

    #14 - Blood and Bourbon

    S3:E1

    Dwight tries to secure a distillery deal.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Old Bones
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #15 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Turning and Turning
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #16 - Turning and Turning

    S3:E5

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Never Missed a Pigeon
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Never Missed a Pigeon

    S2:E1

    In the wake of the Kingstown Prison riot, violence and chaos ensue in the newly formed tent city. Mike and Bunny discuss what must be done to solve the leadership void on the inside. Kyle begins his new job with the Michigan State Police.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Bainne
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #18 - Bainne

    S3:E11

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Little Green Ant
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Little Green Ant

    S2:E10

    It's all hands on deck as the war spills out into the streets of Kingstown. A mistake has serious repercussions. The trust between Mike and Bunny reaches a moment of truth. Iris finds herself with nowhere else to go.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Eye of the Beholder
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    #20 - Eye of the Beholder

    S3:E1

    The Clark family find themselves in a dire predicament. They must work together to discover a path to safety.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Fix
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #21 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Oiled
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    #22 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Brick
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #23 - 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:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Good Man
    7.2/10(58 votes)

    #24 - The Good Man

    S1:E6

    As civil unrest grows, and the dead take over, Travis and Madison try to devise ways to protect their families.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(93 votes)

    #25 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    A highly dysfunctional blended family is forced together when they realize a reported virus is actually the onset of the undead apocalypse.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dave Erickson

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Dave Erickson Ratings Summary

"NS" is the best rated episode written by Dave Erickson. It scored 9.1/10 based on 25 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/30/2010 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Culling".