Sons of Anarchy

10 Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy - Season 1

An adrenalized drama with darkly comedic undertones that explores a notorious outlaw motorcycle club’s (MC) desire to protect its livelihood while ensuring that their simple, sheltered town of Charming, California remains exactly that, charming. The MC must confront threats from drug dealers, corporate developers, and overzealous law officers. Behind the MC’s familial lifestyle and legally thriving automotive shop is a ruthless and illegal arms business driven by the seduction of money, power, and blood.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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#13 - Seeds (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 2193 votes.

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#12 - Fun Town (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 1954 votes.

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#11 - Patch Over (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 1873 votes.

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#10 - AK-51 (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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A small favor for Piney's old war buddy turns into a big problem for SAMCRO; Gemma deals with the effects of aging.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 1775 votes.

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#9 - Old Bones (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 1746 votes.

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#8 - Pilot (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 2783 votes.

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#7 - Giving Back (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Gemma hosts a town fundraiser, bringing the former club member responsible for Opie's arrest back to town; Clay deals with protecting a perverse parolee who can lead to a big payoff.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 1814 votes.

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#6 - Hell Followed (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 1712 votes.

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#5 - Capybara (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 1631 votes.

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#4 - Better Half (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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

The episode was rated 7.98 from 1653 votes.

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#3 - The Pull (Season 1 - Episode 8)

With the IRA gun payment looming, Samcro scrambles to come up with the cash; the Mayans and Nords take a drastic step toward strengthening their alliance; Jax finds himself in a dangerous position with Tara.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 1727 votes.

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#2 - The Sleep of Babies (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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Clay's solution to getting cash for Bobby's defense leaves SAMCRO in a vulnerable position; Abel's happy homecoming ends in turmoil for the club.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 1677 votes.

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#1 - The Revelator (Season 1 - Episode 13)

In the wake of a tragedy, the club must re-evaluate its bonds of brotherhood.

The episode was rated 8.34 from 1624 votes.

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