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, often referred to by the acronym SAMCRO, Sam Crow, or simply Redwood Charter. The charter operates both legal and illegal businesses in the small town of Charming, California. They combine gun-running and a garage, and involvement in porn film industry. Clay, the charter president, likes it old school and violent; while Jax, his stepson and the club's VP, has thoughts about changing the way things are done. Their conflict has effects on both the club and their personal relationship, especially when Jax goes on a personal quest to cleanse the SAMCRO name and image.
SO (Episode 1) 8.7
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2010-09-07
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: 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.
Oiled (Episode 2) 7.4
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2010-09-14
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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.
Caregiver (Episode 3) 7.9
Writer: Regina Corrado
Air date: 2010-09-21
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: To secure weapons and raise money for Abel’s search, the club exploits its porn connections to entertain Henry Lin’s clients, which doesn’t sit well with Opie (Ryan Hurst). Jax’s decision to search for Abel in Canada gets derailed. When Gemma’s dad goes MIA, her prisoner makes plans to do the same.
Home (Episode 4) 8.0
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2010-09-28
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: Jax and Clay head towards Canada after Jimmy provides misleading intel on Abel’s whereabouts. The rest of the club splits off to help Happy with a pharmaceutical favor in redneck territory. Gemma tries to put old family matters to rest.
Turning and Turning (Episode 5) 8.0
Writer: Dave Erickson
Air date: 2010-10-05
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: To help Gemma, SAMCRO and Abel, Jax conspires with an unlikely source. Meanwhile, the MC puts Chucky undercover.
The Push (Episode 6) 7.2
Writer: Chris Collins
Air date: 2010-10-12
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: To protect their territory, SAMCRO must handle a rat at St. Thomas.
Widening Gyre (Episode 7) 7.5
Writer: Regina Corrado
Air date: 2010-10-19
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The Grim Bastards have a problem that could jeopardize Samcro's new business arrangements.
Lochan Mor (Episode 8) 8.2
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2010-10-26
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: When SAMCRO pays a visit to another charter, not everyone’s happy to see the mother chapter.
Turas (Episode 9) 7.5
Air date: 2010-11-02
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The club embarks on a protection run, the likes of which they’ve never seen before.
Firinne (Episode 10) 8.5
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2010-11-09
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: The IRA wants proof that one of their own has flipped and Samcro intends to give it to them.
Bainne (Episode 11) 7.8
Writer: Regina Corrado
Air date: 2010-11-16
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: While the club's on a man hunt, Jax faces the toughest decision of his life.
June Wedding (Episode 12) 8.4
Air date: 2010-11-23
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: With a SAMCRO family member held hostage, Jax must choose between revenge and the good of Charming.
NS (Episode 13) 9.1
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2010-11-30
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Both the ATF and the Russians prove obstacles as the club looks to heal old wounds.
