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Season 1 – Sons of Anarchy

2008 Crime Drama List
88% Tomatometer 25 Reviews 91% Audience Score 500+ Ratings
Single father Jax Teller finds his loyalty to his outlaw motorcycle club tested by his growing unease concerning the group's lawlessness. While the club protects and patrols the town of Charming, Calif., keeping drug dealers away, its activities also include a thriving -- and lucrative -- illegal arms business. Read More Read Less
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Critics Consensus

Rough and harsh, Sons of Anarchy features one of television's best ensemble casts.

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Laina Dawes New York Magazine/Vulture Sons of Anarchy uses its pilot to map out a strong story line, one that will likely remain consistent through the show's finale. Jan 15, 2019 Full Review William Thomas Empire Magazine While the show might not always be easy viewing, it's great TV nonetheless. Rated: 4/5 Oct 24, 2017 Full Review Linda Stasi New York Post The casting is the best since The Sopranos and every cast member is perfect. Every character is unique. Yes, I love this show. Rated: 3.5/4 Sep 3, 2008 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... straddles the line between the idealism of men with a code that is their one and only guide and the selfishness of their lifestyle and the violence and damage they leave in their wake Oct 6, 2023 Full Review Dave Adamson Den of Geek Sons Of Anarchy is part of a recent trend to darker, harder TV drama that requires more than just gripping storylines. It definitely has that, but it also requires a cast able to portray each character realistically. We've definitely got that here! Rated: 5/5 Jan 15, 2019 Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures A powerful drama dealing with many unpleasant topics - from gun running to vigilante justice. I haven't seen anything quite like it on television in years. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 13, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rob A This review is for the entire series, not just one season: think of it as more of a comedy; like a daytime soap you once enjoyed but never took seriously. Only it's 1000X better than that! Everyone's seen this; don't be the one oddball who hasn't... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/24 Full Review Paul A first season was so good loved it what a great TV show. Overall I miss shows like this just every week. Excellent. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/16/24 Full Review Holly I've never been so stressed watching a series ever! It was traumatic but only because you get so attached to the characters ! Brilliant!! It never lets up from beginning to end! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/24 Full Review Deadpool23zero the show is really bad, some of the characters in the show are douche bags they abuse women way too many times, way too many things to name how the show sucks. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/20/23 Full Review dis r Sons of Anarchy" é uma série que atinge o equilíbrio perfeito entre drama, ação e complexidade de personagens. Com um enredo envolvente centrado no clube de motociclistas SAMCRO, a série mergulha profundamente nas nuances do mundo do crime organizado e da lealdade. As atuações brilhantes, especialmente de Charlie Hunnam como Jax Teller e Ron Perlman como Clay Morrow, elevam a trama a um patamar impressionante. A série é uma montanha-russa emocional que mantém os espectadores grudados na tela do início ao fim, e sua exploração das consequências das escolhas dos personagens é fascinante. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/23 Full Review Regal R 70/100 - i really wanted to like this show, but its just so mediocre. prepare for "there's always something" the writers cant just let sleeping dogs lie. if every single decision has a plot twist, then its just as predictable as not having any plot twists. it just keeps you in this weird anxious feeling where you can never enjoy the show because you know there's always going to be some weird garbage. super predictable and cliche show. it has some bizarre moments that make you laugh but its not haha funny, its a "this is so bad" its funny. if you want some comfort food with a lot of boring drama this is for you Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 3, 2008 Pilot When a rival club cleans out and destroys their illegal arms warehouse, Samcro executes its own sense of justice in retrieving the guns; family issues take center stage with a medical emergency involving Jax Teller's newborn son. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 10, 2008 Seeds 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 17, 2008 Fun Town 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 24, 2008 Patch Over 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 1, 2008 Giving Back 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 8, 2008 AK-51 A small favor for Piney's old war buddy turns into a big problem for SAMCRO; Gemma deals with the effects of aging. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 15, 2008 Old Bones 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 22, 2008 The Pull 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 29, 2008 Hell Followed 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 5, 2008 Better Half With Stahl pressing the women of SAMCRO, Jax sees Unser as the key to salvation; Cherry reveals interesting information about her past. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 12, 2008 Capybara Jax must choose between friendship and the club when one member is arrested for murder and another goes missing; Abel grows stronger and is soon to be released from the NICU. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 19, 2008 The Sleep of Babies 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. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 26, 2008 The Revelator After a tragedy hits the club, the bonds of brotherhood are called into question and Jax must take a stand. Details

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Season Info

Director
Paris Barclay, Stephen Kay, Allen Coulter, Charlie Haid, Michael Dinner, Terrence O'Hara, Seith Mann, Kurt Sutter, Billy Geirhart, Guy Ferland
Executive Producer
Kurt Sutter, Art Linson, John Linson, James D. Parriott
Screenwriter
Kurt Sutter, James D. Parriott, Dave Erickson, Jack LoGiudice, Nichole Beattie, Jack LoGuidice
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA (L|S|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 3, 2008