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Season 5 – Sons of Anarchy

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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.
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Sons of Anarchy — Season 5

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Critics Consensus

Still dangerous and proud of it, Sons of Anarchy builds upon its ferocious attitude with impressive finesse.

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Alan Sepinwall Uproxx And on a whole, the fifth season did better at dealing with all of its plot than did the fourth. Rated: B+ Jan 16, 2019 Full Review Allison Keene Collider Still, Sons of Anarchy seems to be reclaiming, slightly, some of the elements that made its first and second seasons so brilliant: emotional drama paired with humor, and a side of violence. Rated: B Jan 16, 2019 Full Review Alan Sepinwall HitFix The show has embraced the toxic effect the club has on all who get involved with it. Rated: B+ Sep 11, 2012 Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media So even when Sons finds some good emotional moments for its characters, they feel flat and forced together, because ultimately, every bit of character exists only in the service of plot, and not the other way around. Rated: C Feb 20, 2020 Full Review Jason Zabel E! Online It's an amazing turnaround for Jax, one that was hard to see coming. Jan 16, 2019 Full Review Matt Richenthal TV Fanatic It's been a fascinating, gradual decline of this character [Jax], who lost the moral high ground a long time ago. Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 16, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Army H Jax really brought his A-Game as President of SAMCRO. The plot continues spectacularly with the addition of Damon Pope. This is the first season where I actually began to become horrified, starting with Opie’s death. More horrifying to me than all horror movies I watched combined. All in all, a very good season. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/27/24 Full Review Regal R 65/100 - 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 out of 5 stars 08/28/23 Full Review Roman L First season was excellent; it was fresh and raw. Seasons two and three were good. Since fourth season, it turned in to dragging soap opera. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/15/23 Full Review Benjamin H Though the plot weaves too much, season 5 of Sons of Anarchy is a brutal, tense and morally ambigious mix of thrilling crime drama and intimate familial matters that operates at full speed and never tires out. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/14/23 Full Review Jon D Phenomenal heart wrenching story. If you like crime dramas with a ton of action, this is for you. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member This season was wild Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Kurt Sutter

Creator

Charlie Hunnam

Jackson "Jax" Teller

Katey Sagal

Gemma Teller-Morrow

Ron Perlman

Clarence "Clay" Morrow

Maggie Siff

Tara Knowles

Kim Coates

Alex "Tig" Trager

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 11, 2012 Sovereign Jax finally assumes the role of club president as a series of events begins to unravel Charming; the Niners seek revenge for Tig's behavior. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 18, 2012 Authority Vested Jax and SAMCRO are challenged as their past sins come to light; Jax and Tara have an abrupt wedding ceremony. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 25, 2012 Laying Pipe Jax's bonds with his family and the club are tested by a desperate situation; Gemma turns to an unlikely source. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 2, 2012 Stolen Huffy Complications arise as the Sons band together to face a new adversary; Gemma continues to cause tension. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 9, 2012 Orca Shrugged Jax attempts to pull Samcro into a new business venture; Gemma confronts her son; Jax starts to get Jacob Hale's Charming Heights development back on schedule. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 16, 2012 Small World Jax brings a new proposal to the club with serious consequences; Tara tries to convince Otto Delaney to reverse his testimony against the club. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 23, 2012 Toad's Wild Ride Jax decides that he must take matters into his own hands, with disastrous consequences; Gemma hits rock bottom. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 30, 2012 Ablation Bonds are broken and alliances are tested in the aftermath of Gemma's crash; Jax and the boys figure out the identity of the gunmen who broke into the cabin. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 6, 2012 Andare Pescare Jax gets closer to finding the truth about the rat, but still faces obstacles; Tara gets close to Otto in Stockton prison. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 13, 2012 Crucifixed Jax goes into high gear with his own agenda; Juice is offered a way back into the club; Clay seeks protection. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 20, 2012 To Thine Own Self Jax scrambles to put his affairs in order; Nero handles business with his old crew. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 27, 2012 Darthy Jax tries to steer the club away from their arms-running business; Clay is faced with a life-or-death vote. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 4, 2012 J'ai Obtenu Cette Jax strikes up a new deal and sets a plan into motion to get rid of Pope and Clay in one very risky hit. Details

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Season Info

Director
Paris Barclay
Creator
Kurt Sutter
Executive Producer
Art Linson, John Linson, Kurt Sutter, James D. Parriott, Paris Barclay
Screenwriter
Kurt Sutter, Mike Daniels, John Barcheski
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 11, 2012