Jax begins to doubt the club after a string of lawlessness hits the town. Meanwhile, his life also becomes unstable when he learns his druggy ex-wife has given birth to his son prematurely.
The deputy police chief poses a threat for the motorcycle club's power in Charming, as Samco deals with the aftermath of the illegal-arms-warehouse attack. Meanwhile, Jax continues to worry about his newborn son's fate and questions the club's strong arm tactics of doing business. Opie's financial difficulties force him to make a tough decision.
The Samcro members vie with local authorities to capture an assailant when a young daughter of a prominent family, the Charmings, is assaulted at a carnival.
Club members head to Nevada to store arms with the Devil's Tribe. And when the Tribe becomes threatened by the Mayans, Clay decides on a "patch-over" which makes them an official SOA charter. Meanwhile, an ATF member, Tara's ex, investigates Samcro.
An ex-SOA member who was responsible for Opie's arrest takes on Jax and Opie during a town fund raiser being hosted by Gemma. Meanwhile, Clay gives protection to a parolee who can mean a big payoff. Plus, ATF agent Kohn continues with the club investigation.
What seemed like a tiny favor for Piney's old war pal turned out to be a major problem for SAMCRO. Now that Clay is being detained, it is up to Jax to fix it. Meanwhile, Gemma deals with getting old along with the unexpected arrival of someone familiar who 's attentions have not been made clear.
The secrets in which Clay had buried earlier are exhumed when old bones are discovered on the outskirts of Charming. Meanwhile, SAMCRO has it's sites set on the money, getting behind Half-Sack in a bare-knuckled fight. Krohn's investigation becomes personal when he reveals his intentions.
With the IRA gun payment coming up SAMCRO needs to find the cash fast. The Mayans and Nords desperately try to solidify their alliance with each other. Meanwhile, Jax finds himself in a dangerous position with Tara.
A retaliation is planned by SAMCRO against a rival biker gang as they deal with an injured Cameron Hayes in the clubhouse. Meanwhile, Jax, Bobbie and Opie want to finally end that gun debt.
The women of SAMCRO are being pressed by ATF agent Stahl, and Jax believes the key to the clubs survival is Chief Unser. Meanwhile, the Kohn situation has Tara reeling, and Gemma receives some interesting information about Cherry from herself.
A member's arrest and the disappearance of another causes Jax's loyalty to SAMCRO tested. Meanwhile, Abel may be released from the NCIU due to his improving condition, but his homecoming may not be the only one.
Clay discovers there will be a significant amount of risk when he comes up with an idea to raise money for Bobby's defense. SAMCRO's trouble may overshadow Abel's homecoming.
The season finale finds the club members reevaluating their close bonds of brotherhood due to a tragic happenings.
Donna's death has the club divided, with Clay setting up a new gun deal with the IRA. Charming and SAMCRO 's hold on the city is threatened after Ethan Zobelle, a sophisticated separatist opens a tobacco shop. Zobelle and his less-sophisticated associate are determined to take SAMCRO down due to their black and Latino bikers.
Gemma finds herself unable to tell Jax and Clay about a traumatic event. Meanwhile, Luanne may be put out of business by a rival porn producer. Clay takes exception to the hasty decision making exhibited by Jax.
Zobelle creates a "temporary problem" for Hale to figure out as a way to undermine SAMCRO. Gemma's relationship with Clay is undermined by her rape. Tara has had enough of Jax's involvement with Luanne's porn business. Meanwhile, Bobby is asked by Clay to run the business end of Luanne's porn business.
The MC heads north across state lines for a "charity" club run, and more than just bike trouble. Now that Samcro is out of Charming, Gemma faces a compromising position with The League.
Zoebelle incites Clay, who plans a course of retaliation, causing Jax to look to an unlikely source to keep the club from being destroyed. Tara learns from Gemma how an old lady handles anger.
Now that The League has SAMCRO members in prison, the club must create new alliances while behind bars to survive.
Extreme measures are taken by SAMCRO to get a hold of weapons for a customer. A theft at Caracara Studios means revenge after one diva is put at risk. Tara's professional and personal lives begin to collide.
Because the adult-film business has become a hindrance to SAMCRO, Clay uses the opportunity to revive the gun-running cartel. Meanwhile, Jax and Clay continue battling over club activities.
While the repo business proves more fruitful than the club ever imagined, ATF Agent Stahl gets up close and personal with the MC. Meanwhile, the tension between Jax and Clay forces Gemma to make a tough decision.
Chibs makes a secret deal with Agent Stahl in order to protect his wife and daughter. Deep in emotional turmoil, Opie seeks both revenge and reconciliation.
The entire SAMCRO family goes on lockdown inside the clubhouse as Jax and Clay prepare to battle The League. A.J. Weston learns the truth about Ethan Zobelle's business dealings in Charming. Applying what she has learned from Gemma, Tara ensures her position at St. Thomas Hospital.
As SAMCRO attempts to rid Charming of Ethan Zobelle and The League permanently, familiar faces present new challenges.
The aftermath of Abel's kidnapping has the Sons reeling, especially Jax; Gemma still on the lam, is hit with some unexpected news from her past.
To get intel on Abel's whereabouts, Jax and the club help a bounty hunter track down a skip; Gemma deals with her family issues.
The club exploits its porn connections to entertain Henry Lin's clients, which doesn't sit well with one member.
Sam Crow heads north to help Happy with a pharmaceutical favor; Gemma tries to put old family matters to rest.
To help his mom, his club, and his son, Jax conspires with an unlikely source. Meanwhile, the MC puts Chucky undercover
To protect their territory, Sons of Anarchy must handle a rat at St. Thomas
The Grim Bastards have a problem that could jeopardize Samcro's new business arrangements
When Samcro pays a visit to another charter, not everyone’s happy to see the mother chapter.
The club embarks on a protection run, the likes of which they’ve never seen before.
The IRA wants proof that one of their own has flipped and Samcro intends to give it to them.
While the club’s on a man hunt, Jax faces the toughest decision of his life.
With a member of the Samcro family held hostage, Jax must choose between revenge or the good of Charming.
Both the ATF and the Russians prove obstacles as the club looks to heal old wounds.
As Season 4 begins, Clay, Jax and the other jailed SAMCRO members are released after a 14-month stretch and return to Charming—and a rude welcome from the new sheriff (Rockmond Dunbar) in town. Also new in town (and gunning for SAMCRO): Asst. U.S. Attorney Lincoln Potter (Ray McKinnon), who's probing SOA ties to Russian gunrunner Putlova (Keith Szarabajka). Meanwhile, Jax gets a warmer welcome from Tara (and their toddler), and makes a promise in return. And Opie and Lyla are getting married.
Clay makes a deal with the Mayans that won't be easy to sell to the club, and the Russians aren't exactly in his corner, either. Meanwhile, Gemma worries about what Jax might have learned about her past when he was in Belfast, and the new sheriff, Eli Roosevelt (Rockmond Dunbar), makes his presence felt at SAMCRO's clubhouse.
While Clay and Jax campaign with club members for the Mexican-cartel deal, the Feds think that they might have found a way to take SAMCRO down. Meanwhile, Gemma confronts Tara about the note she found; and Kozik is challenged to a game of basketball.
The club makes a run to set up a new business venture; Gemma makes a new ally.
SAMCRO enlists a former foe to help stop Mayor Hale's Charming Heights development. Meanwhile, Sheriff Roosevelt leans on Juice for more information.
SAMCRO’s relationship with the Cartel is in jeopardy when an important package is compromised.
SAMCRO deals with the fallout from a death threat against Tara.
SAMCRO must put off an important vote to deal with an external threat.
The Niners have made a new alliance that affects SAMCRO's agenda.
Jax and Tara taste life after SAMCRO, but discover just how hard it is to escape it. Meanwhile, Gemma discovers that Clay has emptied out the safe at their house; no one in the club can locate Juice; and Sheriff Roosevelt confronts Lincoln Potter.
A powerful foe threatens SAMCRO's business with the cartel.
SAMCRO must negotiate with the Irish Kings to secure the club's future.
In Part 1 of the two-part Season 4 finale, Jax faces a new challenge that threatens his family and SAMCRO.
Jax must overcome major obstacles to complete the gun deal with the Irish and the cartel in the conclusion of the Season 4 finale.