The best episode written by Kurt Sutter is "Trophy", rated 9.333/10 from 6 user votes. It was "directed by Philip G. Atwell". "Trophy" aired on 2/7/2006 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Parricide".
Via a bug planted in the clubhouse, Kavanaugh monitors the Strike Team as they investigate an illegal prescription drug ring that is proving to be deadly for the people of Farmington. While working on a missing person’s case, Dutch attempts find out what Claudette is hiding.
Director: Philip G. Atwell
Writer: Kurt Sutter
A local priest may be protecting drug dealers; Dutch and Billings close in on attempted cop killers; Corrine learns uncomfortable truths about Vic.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Kurt Sutter
As racial tension in the area escalates, the Strike Team attempts to end a race war, while Claudette and Dutch investigate a riot at a high school. Meanwhile, an Internal Affairs officer begins his investigation of Vic and the Strike Team by first zeroing in on Lem. A pregnant Danny refuses to reveal the identity of the father, and Julien begins training a rookie cop named Tina Hanlon.
Director: D. J. Caruso
Writer: Kurt Sutter
To the dismay of his friends, a weary Lem is thinking about accepting a deal from the D.A. where he has to plead guilty to the heroin charges. With no other choice, Vic reluctantly meets with Antwon in order to ensure Lem’s safety in prison. Meanwhile, unforeseen circumstances that are beyond Claudette and Dutch’s control might cause irrevocable damage to their friendship.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Tension mounts as the club makes a bold move to finally get out of guns.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Vic and his crew track down the Russian who was involved with the cop murders, but they lose control during his interrogation and the hit man dies in an explosion before they can get any answers. Meanwhile, Aceveda is blackmailed by the man who assaulted him. Plus, Rawling's seizure is on the verge of being shelved.
Director: David Von Ancken
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Both the ATF and the Russians prove obstacles as the club looks to heal old wounds.
Director: Kurt Sutter
Writer: Kurt Sutter
SAMCRO members fall in love, but death is in the air.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Kurt Sutter
As Dutch uncovers a lead to the serial killer, a reporter's questions force Aceveda to explain problems he thought were buried fair in the past, while Vic assists Connie as she tries to quit crack cold-turkey in a desperate attempt to keep her son, leaving the other Strike Team members to investigate a strip-club mugging ring on their own.
Director: Nick Gomez
Writer: Kurt Sutter
When Vic discovers that Ronnie has been burned as payback, the rest of the team set their sights on taking Armadillo off the streets for good. Meanwhile, Claudette makes headway on her investigation into Vic after a conversation with Corrine, and Dutch takes Danny under his wing as they attempt to track down the suspect of a Thai Town beating.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Kurt Sutter
With the Barn grieving over the loss of one of their own, Vic's out to avenge his friend's murder, but finds himself in the crosshairs of Kavanaugh. Claudette assigns the Strike Team to investigate the torching of a methadone clinic. Meanwhile, Julien and Tina look into a robbery/assault at a porno shop, and Dutch makes a horrifying discovery in San Marcos.
Director: Michael Fields
Writer: Kurt Sutter
After Vic disowns him, Shane turns to the Armenian mob for help. Vic gets more involved with the San Marcos investigation, while Dutch and Billings are able to track down someone who survived the massacre.
Director: Dean White
Writer: Kurt Sutter
A new threat in Santo Padre presents the Mayans new obstacles and opportunities.
Director: Hanelle M. Culpepper
Writer: Kurt Sutter
In the wake of a tragedy, the club must re-evaluate its bonds of brotherhood.
Director: Kurt Sutter
Writer: Kurt Sutter
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: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: Kurt Sutter
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
SAMCRO negotiates with the Irish Kings to secure the club's future.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Jax must overcome great obstacles as he attempts to finalize the gun deal between the Irish and the cartel.
Director: Kurt Sutter
Writer: Kurt Sutter
The SOA organization bears down on SAMCRO and Jax comes face to face with an ugly truth.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Kurt Sutter
As Vic gets closer to finding his family, the Strike Team focus their attention to Armadillo after he burns down Tio's business, an act that threatens to expose Vic's protection racket. As Claudette gets closer to the truth about Vic's connection to Tio, Dutch is accompanied by the civilian auditor to solve the murder of a meter maid, while Danny and Julien intervene between two feuding neighbors.
Director: John Badham
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Vic struggles with Claudette's new supervision of the Strike Team. Marked bills lead Aceveda and a federal agent closer to the truth about the Armenian money-train heist in an episode with a recurring motif of people not reporting crimes against them.
Director: Nick Gomez
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Vic challenges Shane and deals with threats to his family; a federal agent arrives in Farmington to investigate a recent wave of violence.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Kurt Sutter
The IRA wants proof that one of their own has flipped and Samcro intends to give it to them.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: Kurt Sutter
The club deals with heartache internally and conflict with the organization at large.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Kurt Sutter
With tensions mounting and truths finally revealed, Jax must make the ultimate decision.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Kurt Sutter