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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - NS
    9.1/10(25 votes)

    #1 - NS

    S3:E13

    Both the ATF and the Russians prove obstacles as the club looks to heal old wounds.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  2. undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - Parricide
    9.1/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Parricide

    S7:E8

    A local priest may be protecting drug dealers; Dutch and Billings close in on attempted cop killers; Corrine learns uncomfortable truths about Vic.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - On the Jones
    9.0/10(12 votes)

    #3 - On the Jones

    S6:E1

    With the Barn grieving over the loss of one of their own, Vic's out to avenge his friend's murder, but finds himself in the crosshairs of Kavanaugh. Claudette assigns the Strike Team to investigate the torching of a methadone clinic. Meanwhile, Julien and Tina look into a robbery/assault at a porno shop, and Dutch makes a horrifying discovery in San Marcos.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Trophy
    9.0/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Trophy

    S5:E5

    Via a bug planted in the clubhouse, Kavanaugh monitors the Strike Team as they investigate an illegal prescription drug ring that is proving to be deadly for the people of Farmington. While working on a missing person’s case, Dutch attempts find out what Claudette is hiding.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Extraction
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Extraction

    S5:E1

    As racial tension in the area escalates, the Strike Team attempts to end a race war, while Claudette and Dutch investigate a riot at a high school. Meanwhile, an Internal Affairs officer begins his investigation of Vic and the Strike Team by first zeroing in on Lem. A pregnant Danny refuses to reveal the identity of the father, and Julien begins training a rookie cop named Tina Hanlon.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Of Mice and Lem
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Of Mice and Lem

    S5:E10

    To the dismay of his friends, a weary Lem is thinking about accepting a deal from the D.A. where he has to plead guilty to the heroin charges. With no other choice, Vic reluctantly meets with Antwon in order to ensure Lem’s safety in prison. Meanwhile, unforeseen circumstances that are beyond Claudette and Dutch’s control might cause irrevocable damage to their friendship.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - To Be, Act 2
    8.9/10(21 votes)

    #7 - To Be, Act 2

    S4:E14

    Jax must overcome great obstacles as he attempts to finalize the gun deal between the Irish and the cartel.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Coefficient of Drag
    8.9/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Coefficient of Drag

    S7:E1

    Vic challenges Shane and deals with threats to his family; a federal agent arrives in Farmington to investigate a recent wave of violence.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Dead Soldiers
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Dead Soldiers

    S2:E2

    As Vic gets closer to finding his family, the Strike Team focus their attention to Armadillo after he burns down Tio's business, an act that threatens to expose Vic's protection racket. As Claudette gets closer to the truth about Vic's connection to Tio, Dutch is accompanied by the civilian auditor to solve the murder of a meter maid, while Danny and Julien intervene between two feuding neighbors.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Judas Priest
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Judas Priest

    S4:E12

    Vic and his crew track down the Russian who was involved with the cop murders, but they lose control during his interrogation and the hit man dies in an explosion before they can get any answers. Meanwhile, Aceveda is blackmailed by the man who assaulted him. Plus, Rawling's seizure is on the verge of being shelved.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Exiled
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Exiled

    S6:E7

    After Vic disowns him, Shane turns to the Armenian mob for help. Vic gets more involved with the San Marcos investigation, while Dutch and Billings are able to track down someone who survived the massacre.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Revelator
    8.8/10(26 votes)

    #12 - The Revelator

    S1:E13

    In the wake of a tragedy, the club must re-evaluate its bonds of brotherhood.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - The Culling
    8.8/10(25 votes)

    #13 - The Culling

    S2:E12

    Jax and Clay keep SAMCRO focused on their impending showdown with Zobelle's group; thanks to Gemma, Tara improves her job security at the hospital; Weston finally discovers his boss's intentions in Charming.

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    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Na Trioblóidí
    8.8/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Na Trioblóidí

    S2:E13

    The second season ends with SAMCRO trying to get rid of Ethan Zobelle (Adam Arkin) and his cohorts once and for all.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - SO
    8.8/10(24 votes)

    #15 - SO

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Aon Rud Persanta
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Aon Rud Persanta

    S6:E11

    Tension mounts as the club makes a bold move to finally get out of guns.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Mum
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Mum

    S3:E5

    Vic struggles with Claudette's new supervision of the Strike Team. Marked bills lead Aceveda and a federal agent closer to the truth about the Armenian money-train heist in an episode with a recurring motif of people not reporting crimes against them.

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    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Burnt and Purged Away
    8.7/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Burnt and Purged Away

    S4:E12

    SAMCRO negotiates with the Irish Kings to secure the club's future.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Scar Tissue
    8.7/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Scar Tissue

    S2:E8

    When Vic discovers that Ronnie has been burned as payback, the rest of the team set their sights on taking Armadillo off the streets for good. Meanwhile, Claudette makes headway on her investigation into Vic after a conversation with Corrine, and Dutch takes Danny under his wing as they attempt to track down the suspect of a Thai Town beating.

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    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Fruit for the Crows
    8.6/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Fruit for the Crows

    S4:E7

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Cuervo/Tz'ikb'uul
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Cuervo/Tz'ikb'uul

    S1:E10

    The club has reason to celebrate, but big changes leave the future uncertain.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Dragonchasers
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Dragonchasers

    S1:E10

    As Dutch uncovers a lead to the serial killer, a reporter's questions force Aceveda to explain problems he thought were buried fair in the past, while Vic assists Connie as she tries to quit crack cold-turkey in a desperate attempt to keep her son, leaving the other Strike Team members to investigate a strip-club mugging ring on their own.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Firinne
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #23 - Firinne

    S3:E10

    The IRA wants proof that one of their own has flipped and Samcro intends to give it to them.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Hands
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    #24 - Hands

    S4:E10

    Jax and Tara get a glimpse of life without SAMCRO but discover that their reality is hard to escape.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - Toad's Wild Ride
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Toad's Wild Ride

    S5:E7

    Jax takes matters into his own hands as things go sideways.

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    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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Kurt Sutter Ratings Summary

"NS" is the best rated episode written by Kurt Sutter. It scored 9.1/10 based on 25 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/30/2010 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Parricide".