The Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original (SAMCRO) operates in Charming, California, dealing in illegal arms while trying to protect their town. Jax Teller, the Vice President, questions the club's violent path, while his stepfather and President, Clay Morrow, clings to tradition. Gemma Teller Morrow, Jax's mother and Clay's wife, is the club's matriarch. The season begins with the club reeling from the death of Opie's wife, Donna, and facing a new threat: white supremacists Ethan Zobelle and A.J. Weston, who aim to drive SAMCRO out of Charming.

The conflict intensifies when Gemma is violently abducted and raped by Zobelle's associates, a brutal act she initially conceals to prevent all-out war. Her secret creates a deep rift between Jax and Clay, as Jax grows increasingly disillusioned with Clay's leadership and the club's direction. Zobelle's attacks escalate, including a clubhouse bombing that severely injures Chibs, a loyal club member. Jax declares his intention to go Nomad, but Gemma's eventual revelation of her assault unites the club. Tig, a loyal SAMCRO member, confesses to Opie that he killed Donna, further complicating internal dynamics.

United by Gemma's trauma, Jax and Clay reconcile, and SAMCRO retaliates against Zobelle and Weston. The club successfully dismantles Zobelle's operations, but the season ends in tragedy. In a desperate act of revenge, Cameron Hayes kidnaps Jax's infant son, Abel, and Half-Sack is killed trying to protect the baby, leaving Jax devastated as Abel is taken.

Season 2 of Sons of Anarchy covers episodes 1-13. Here's everything that happened:

Season 2, Episode 1: Albification - The Sons of Anarchy deal with the fallout from Donna's death, framing a Mayan for the murder. A new threat emerges with the arrival of white supremacists Ethan Zobelle and A.J. Weston, who aim to drive SAMCRO out of Charming. The episode concludes with Gemma being violently abducted and raped by Zobelle's associates, a brutal act intended to intimidate the club.

Season 2, Episode 2: Small Tears - Gemma conceals the brutal aftermath of her rape, enlisting Tara and Unser to help her stage it as a car accident to prevent escalating gang warfare. Jax's decision to alter a body leads to conflict with Clay, while a gun deal with the One-Niners is ambushed by the Mayans, resulting in Bobby being shot. Gemma's secret weighs heavily, but she maintains her resolve to protect SAMCRO from the full truth.

Season 2, Episode 3: Fix - The League escalates their efforts against SAMCRO, leading the club to retaliate. Bobby takes over Luann's porn business bookkeeping, discovering her embezzlement. Opie narrowly escapes a meth lab explosion, while Gemma grapples with the aftermath of her assault. The episode concludes with Jax and Tara sharing a tender moment, and Gemma confronting A.J. Weston, one of her attackers.

Season 2, Episode 4: Eureka - The SAMCRO crew embarks on a "charity" run that's actually a gun deal, leading to Tig's abduction by bounty hunters. Back in Charming, Gemma confronts League members, receiving a mask from her attackers. The episode culminates with Clay threatening Jax with death if he ever mentions Donna's murder again, and Jax's growing disillusionment with Clay's leadership.

Season 2, Episode 5: Smite - Zobelle retaliates against SAMCRO's protection demand by orchestrating an attack on Otto in prison and a van bombing at the clubhouse, which severely injures Chibs. Meanwhile, Jax confronts A.J. Weston, leading to a street brawl. Gemma spots Zobelle's daughter, Polly, near the hospital, but her pursuit is thwarted, and Tara is accidentally injured. The episode concludes with Chibs critically wounded and the club reeling from the escalating conflict.

Season 2, Episode 6: Falx Cerebri - Following a car bomb attack, Clay is eager for immediate retaliation against Zobelle, but Jax, aided by Deputy Hale, attempts to de-escalate the situation. Gemma and Tara bond while practicing with firearms. The episode culminates in SAMCRO walking into a trap, leading to the entire club being arrested after a confrontation at a church meeting.

Season 2, Episode 7: Gilead - While incarcerated, SAMCRO seeks protection by forming alliances with the One-Niners, leading to Juice being stabbed in prison and Opie's attempt to set up a snitch on the outside failing. Meanwhile, Gemma secures bail money from Elliot Oswald, and Jax and Clay engage in a brutal, unresolved fight, highlighting the deepening rift between them. The episode concludes with the club out on bail, but their internal conflicts remain.

Season 2, Episode 8: Potlatch - Tensions escalate as SAMCRO scrambles for guns, leading to a confrontation with the League and a violent revenge plot against Georgie Caruso. The episode culminates in the brutal murder of Luann Delaney, discovered by Deputy Hale, shattering the club and leaving its factions further divided. The episode concludes with the Sons in disarray, facing internal conflict and external threats.

Season 2, Episode 9: Fa Guan - Jax confronts Clay over the destruction of the Caracara studios, suspecting his stepfather orchestrated the arson. Opie, pressured to intimidate a judge, has a violent breakdown but ultimately spares the judge's son. The episode concludes with Jax declaring his intention to go Nomad, unable to reconcile his vision for the club with Clay's actions.

Season 2, Episode 10: Balm - Gemma reveals she was raped by Zobelle's men, a confession that unites Jax and Clay. Jax ultimately decides to leave SAMCRO and go nomad, cutting his patches from his cut. The episode concludes with Jax reclaiming his patches after Gemma's revelation, signifying a renewed commitment to his club family.

Season 2, Episode 11: Service - Jax reconciles with Clay, and Gemma reveals her rape to the club, uniting them against Zobelle. Tig confesses to Opie that he killed Donna, leading Opie to confront Stahl, whom he spares. The episode concludes with Jax sewing his SAMCRO patches back on, signaling his renewed commitment to the club.

Season 2, Episode 12: The Culling - SAMCRO prepares for war, locking down the clubhouse as Jax and Clay orchestrate a plan to pit A.J. Weston against Ethan Zobelle. Agent Stahl is outmaneuvered, leading to Edmond Hayes's exposure as a rat. The episode culminates in a chaotic confrontation where Weston is arrested, and Zobelle and his daughter are taken into custody after admitting to possessing narcotics.

Season 2, Episode 13: Na Trioblóidi - The Sons attempt to eliminate Ethan Zobelle and the League, leading to chaos. Agent Stahl frames Gemma for murder after Gemma kills Polly Zobelle. In a desperate act of revenge, Cameron Hayes kidnaps Abel, and Half-Sack is killed trying to protect the baby. The episode concludes with Abel being taken by Cameron, leaving Jax devastated.