The essential episodes of Sons of Anarchy
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Sons of Anarchy — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Jax grows weary of the increasing lawlessness of the motorcycle club he is involved with. His life becomes more unstable when he discovers his late father's true vision for the Sons of Anarchy, and his crank-addicted ex-wife gives birth to his son.
- 02
In the first-season finale, club members must reevaluate their bonds of brotherhood in the wake of a great tragedy.
- 03
As Season 2 opens, SAMCRO must deal with internal repercussions from the murder of Opie's wife. Meanwhile, a surprisingly sophisticated white supremacist named Ethan Zobelle (Adam Arkin) arrives in Charming to open a tobacco shop. Both Zobelle and his less-sophisticated associate (Henry Rollins) are determined to take down SAMCRO because of its dealings with black and Latino bikers. Stahl: Ally Walker. Darby: Mitch Pileggi.
- 04
While Jax and Clay lock horns (and line up support) over how to deal with Zobelle, Tara finds herself ensnared in Gemma's emotional struggle in the aftermath of her attack. Meanwhile, SAMCRO gets help from an unlikely source.
- 05
To help SAMCRO out of its predicament, Gemma goes to Elliott Oswald (Patrick St. Esprit) to call in a favor, and Opie runs an errand for Clay. Meanwhile, Agent Stahl, who has an agenda of her own, offers Clay and Jax separate propositions; Bobby lays it on the line for Jax; and Gemma and Tara have a tense encounter with Lyla (Winter Ave Zoli).
- 06
Zobelle's business dealings with SAMCRO rivals exacerbate divisions in the club, which is already riven by the Jax-Clay split. And complicating matters further, Georgie Caruso's thugs attack Luanne's studio. Meanwhile, Clay comes to an agreement with Elliott Oswald (Patrick St. Esprit); and Chibs' estranged wife shows up at his hospital bedside.
- 07
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.
- 08
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.
- 09
The second season ends with SAMCRO trying to get rid of Ethan Zobelle (Adam Arkin) and his cohorts once and for all.
- 10
Season 3 finale: The ATF and the Russians stand in the way as the SAMCRO looks to heal old wounds.
- 11
SAMCRO must negotiate with the Irish Kings to secure the club's future. Meanwhile, Opie goes first to Gemma after learning about his father's death; Clay meets with Tara, and Jax meets with Wendy (Drea de Mateo); and Otto signs his agreement with Potter.
- 12
Jax strikes a new deal while ridding himself of old problems.
- 13
As the dust beings to settle Jax's world is suddenly turned upside down.
- 14
A past effort to help one ally leads to trouble with another.
- 15
Jax aims to fulfill his father's legacy in the series finale.
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