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13 Episodes 2008 - 2008
From the creative minds behind "The Shield"and "The Sopranos" comes this gritty drama about an outlaw motorcycle club. Bound by blood as well as by duty, Jackson Teller (Charlie Hunnam), his mother, Gemma (Katey Sagal), and his stepfather, Clay (Ron Perlman), are each prominent figures in a motorcycle gang that runs both a (legal) auto body shop and an (illegal) arms trade. Season One follows each member as they struggle to contain their family secrets while battling drug dealers and law enforcement, and attempt to protect their quiet hometown of Charming, California.
Episode 1
Wed, Sep 3, 2008 75 mins
A drama about the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original (SAMCRO), whose members try to protect their town from drug dealers and developers while running guns themselves. In the opener, a rival club destroys Samcro's illegal-arms warehouse. Meanwhile, there's a medical emergency involving the newborn son of Samcro leader Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam). Gemma Teller: Katey Sagal. Tara: Maggie Siff. Clay Morrow: Ron Perlman.
Episode 2
Wed, Sep 10, 2008 50 mins
As SAMCRO deals with the aftermath of the illegal-arms-warehouse attack, the deputy police chief poses a new threat to the motorcycle club's power in Charming. Meanwhile, Jax continues to worry about the fate of his newborn son and begins to question the club's rough way of doing business; and Opie's financial woes force him to make a difficult decision.
Episode 3
Wed, Sep 17, 2008 50 mins
When the young daughter of a prominent Charming family is assaulted at a carnival, SAMCRO members vie with authorities to capture the assailant. Meanwhile, a new shipment of guns arrives from SAMCRO's IRA connection, but there's a catch; and Tara's ex-boyfriend comes to town.
Episode 4
Wed, Sep 24, 2008 50 mins
Club members go to Nevada to store arms with a brother club, the Devil's Tribe. And when the Mayans pose a threat to the Tribe, Clay decides on a "patch-over," making them an official SOA charter. Meanwhile, Tara's ex, an ATF agent (Jay Karnes), begins investigating SAMCRO.
Episode 5
Wed, Oct 1, 2008 50 mins
At a town fund-raiser hosted by Gemma, the ex-SOA member who was responsible for Opie's arrest squares off against Jax and Opie. Meanwhile, Clay must protect a parolee who can lead to a big payoff; and ATF agent Kohn (Jay Karnes) continues to investigate the club.
Episode 6
Wed, Oct 8, 2008 50 mins
A small favor for Piney's old war buddy turns into a big problem for SAMCRO. With Clay detained, it falls to Jax to handle it. Meanwhile, Gemma deals with the pangs of aging as well as the arrival of someone familiar whose intentions are unclear.
Episode 7
Wed, Oct 15, 2008 50 mins
When old bones are discovered on the outskirts of Charming, secrets that Clay buried are exhumed as well. Meanwhile, SAMCRO sets its sights on prize money, backing Half-Sack in a bare-knuckle brawl, and Kohn's investigation turns personal when his true intentions are revealed.
Episode 8
Wed, Oct 22, 2008 50 mins
SAMCRO must scramble to come up with cash to meet an IRA gun payment; the Mayans and Nords take a drastic step to bolster their alliance; and Jax finds himself in a dangerous position with Tara.
Episode 9
Wed, Oct 29, 2008 50 mins
SAMCRO plans to retaliate against a rival biker club while dealing with a wounded Cameron Hayes in the clubhouse. Meanwhile, Jax, Bobby and Opie set out to put an end to the gun debt for good.
Episode 10
Wed, Nov 5, 2008 50 mins
With ATF agent Stahl (Ally Walker) pressing the women of SAMCRO, Jax sees Chief Unser as the key to the club's survival. Meanwhile, Tara is still reeling from the Kohn situation; and Cherry reveals interesting information about her past to Gemma.
Episode 11
Wed, Nov 12, 2008 50 mins
Jax's loyalty to SAMCRO is tested when one member is arrested and another disappears. Meanwhile, Abel's improving condition could spur his release from the NICU, but his homecoming may not be the only one.
Episode 12
Wed, Nov 19, 2008 50 mins
Clay's idea to raise money for Bobby's defense carries a significant amount of risk; Abel's homecoming could be overshadowed by more trouble for SAMCRO.
Episode 13
Wed, Nov 26, 2008 90 mins
In the first-season finale, club members must reevaluate their bonds of brotherhood in the wake of a great tragedy.