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.
Out (Episode 1) 8.0
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2011-09-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 14 months after going to prison on federal weapons charges Jax, Clay and the other SAMCRO members are released and return to Charming where they encounter new enemies in the form of a no nonsense sheriff and an Assistant U.S. Attorney out to nail the club for their dealings with Russian gunrunner Putlova. Also Jax makes a promise to Tara and Opie and Lyla get married.
Booster (Episode 2) 8.4
Writer: Chris Collins
Air date: 2011-09-13
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: After exacting their revenge, SAMCRO is forced to make a decision that could cause a huge shift in the club.
Dorylus (Episode 3) 8.4
Writer: Regina Corrado
Air date: 2011-09-20
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: SAMCRO encounters an unlikely foe when a piece of their business goes missing.
Una Venta (Episode 4) 8.0
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2011-09-27
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: SAMCRO makes a run to set up a new business venture with their Tucson charter, SAMTAZ while Gemma makes a new ally in town with Police Chief Roosevelt's wife, Rita.
Brick (Episode 5) 7.4
Writer: Dave Erickson
Air date: 2011-10-04
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: SAMCRO enlists a former foe to help stop the advancement of Charming Heights, while the Sheriff presses Juice for more information.
With an X (Episode 6) 7.8
Writer: Regina Corrado
Air date: 2011-10-11
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: SAMCRO’s relationship with the Cartel is in jeopardy when an important package is compromised.
Fruit for the Crows (Episode 7) 8.5
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2011-10-18
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: As Jax searches for who threatened Tara, she becomes aware of what's been going on with the club and warns Jax that Clay can't be trusted.
Family Recipe (Episode 8) 8.6
Writer: Dave Erickson
Air date: 2011-10-25
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: SAMCRO must put off an important vote to deal with an external threat.
Kiss (Episode 9) 8.4
Writer: Regina Corrado
Air date: 2011-11-01
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: SAMCRO gets word that the Niners have made a new alliance that directly impacts their own agenda.
Hands (Episode 10) 8.4
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2011-11-08
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Jax and Tara get a glimpse of life without SAMCRO but discover that their reality is hard to escape.
Call of Duty (Episode 11) 8.6
Writer: Liz Sagal
Air date: 2011-11-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: SAMCRO faces a powerful adversary that threatens their business with the Cartel.
Burnt and Purged Away (Episode 12) 8.7
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2011-11-22
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: SAMCRO negotiates with the Irish Kings to secure the club's future.
To Be, Act 1 (Episode 13) 8.0
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2011-11-29
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Jax faces a new challenge that threatens his family and SAMCRO.
To Be, Act 2 (Episode 14) 8.9
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2011-12-06
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Jax must overcome great obstacles as he attempts to finalize the gun deal between the Irish and the cartel.
