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Sons of Anarchy

Sons of Anarchy is an American crime drama television series created by Kurt Sutter that aired from 2008 to 2014 on FX.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sons of Anarchy is an American crime drama television series created by Kurt Sutter that aired from 2008 to 2014 on FX. The series follows Jackson "Jax" Teller and the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original (SAMCRO), an outlaw motorcycle club based in the fictional town of Charming, California. The show centers on family conflict, club loyalty, and the club’s illegal gunrunning operations.

Premise

The series centers on an outlaw motorcycle club and the personal and criminal lives connected to it. It combines family drama with organized crime, with Jax Teller torn between loyalty to the club and his father’s ideals.

Broadcast and format

Sons of Anarchy was created by Kurt Sutter and originally aired on FX. It ran for seven seasons and became known as a crime drama with serialized storytelling.

Characters and themes

The show focuses on the Teller-Morrow family, SAMCRO members, and the people around Charming. Common themes include loyalty, betrayal, violence, legacy, and the consequences of criminal power.

Episode structure

The series is organized into seven seasons with episodes released in chronological order by season and episode number. Viewers can follow the story from the pilot episode through the final season in broadcast order.

Key facts

  • The series follows Jax Teller, vice president and later president of SAMCRO, as he struggles with the club’s direction and his father’s legacy.
  • SAMCRO operates in Charming, California, and is involved in gunrunning and conflicts with rival gangs, politicians, and law enforcement.
  • The show features the Teller-Morrow family and the broader club community, including allies, rivals, and townspeople.
  • Sons of Anarchy aired for 7 seasons from 2008 to 2014 on FX.
  • The series is often described as loosely inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers may know the series through streaming services that carry FX catalogue titles, but availability can vary by region and over time.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sons of Anarchy about?
It follows Jax Teller and the outlaw motorcycle club SAMCRO in Charming, California, as they deal with family conflict, rival gangs, law enforcement, and illegal gunrunning.
How many seasons of Sons of Anarchy are there?
There are 7 seasons.
Who dies in Sons of Anarchy?
Many major characters die over the course of the series, but the show has a large cast and deaths occur across multiple seasons. If you want, I can list the major deaths by season or provide a spoiler-free answer.
Is Sons of Anarchy based on a true story?
No. It is a fictional television series, though it is often described as loosely inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet rather than by real events.
Where can I watch Sons of Anarchy?
Streaming availability changes by region and time, but sources listed it on Hulu and Disney+ in some markets, and as available for purchase on Fandango.
What is the order of Sons of Anarchy episodes?
The episodes are best watched in original broadcast order: Season 1 through Season 7, starting with the pilot episode and continuing in episode number order within each season.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sons_of_Anarchy
    Supports: Series premise, SAMCRO, setting, main character focus
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1124373/
    Supports: Series synopsis and original run
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1124373/episodes/
    Supports: Episode list and season structure
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/sons_of_anarchy
    Supports: Genre, original run, and streaming availability references
  5. ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/sons-of-anarchy/
    Supports: Season count and broadcast years
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sons_of_Anarchy_season_1
    Supports: Pilot setup and early series premise