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.
Sovereign (Episode 1) 7.9
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2012-09-11
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: Jax presides over SAMCRO as a series of events begin to unravel Charming.
Authority Vested (Episode 2) 7.3
Writer: Regina Corrado
Air date: 2012-09-18
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Set up by Damon Pope and being sought by police, Jax rallies the MC's resources to plan their next moves. Knowing Pope's endgame, Jax seeks Romeo's protection before he, Chibs and Tig end up behind bars as sheep-to-the-slaughter. As Opie struggles to decide his future with the Sons, an unexpected visit from a brother forces the issue.
Laying Pipe (Episode 3) 8.2
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2012-09-25
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: A desperate situation tests familial and club bonds.
Stolen Huffy (Episode 4) 7.6
Writer: Chris Collins
Air date: 2012-10-02
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Complications arise as the Sons band together to face a new adversary.
Orca Shrugged (Episode 5) 7.5
Writer: Regina Corrado
Air date: 2012-10-09
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Jax attempts to pull Samcro into a new business venture.
Small World (Episode 6) 8.3
Writer: Roberto Patino
Air date: 2012-10-16
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Jax brings a new proposal to the club with serious consequences.
Toad's Wild Ride (Episode 7) 8.5
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2012-10-23
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Jax takes matters into his own hands as things go sideways.
Ablation (Episode 8) 7.8
Writer: Mike Daniels
Air date: 2012-10-30
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Alliances are tested, while bonds are broken.
Andare Pescare (Episode 9) 7.7
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2012-11-06
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Jax gets closer to the truth but there are still obstacles in his way.
Crucifixed (Episode 10) 8.5
Writer: Kem Nunn
Air date: 2012-11-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Anticipating backlash, Jax goes into high gear with his own agenda.
To Thine Own Self (Episode 11) 7.8
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2012-11-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Jax scrambles to put his affairs in order, while Nero handles business with his old crew.
Darthy (Episode 12) 8.1
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2012-11-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Jax makes arrangements to take the club in a different direction.
