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Sons of Anarchy - Season 7 Recap | Recap-TV
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Sons of Anarchy

Sons of Anarchy - Season 7 Recap

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Season 1
13 Episodes
Season 2
13 Episodes
Season 3
13 Episodes
Season 4
14 Episodes
Season 5
13 Episodes
Season 6
13 Episodes
Season 7
13 Episodes

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Sons of Anarchy's final season sees Jax Teller, recently released from prison, consumed by a burning desire for revenge after the murder of his wife, Tara. Jax is the president of SAMCRO, a motorcycle club involved in illegal activities, and his primary goal is to avenge Tara's death and protect his sons. His mother, Gemma, manipulates him, leading him down a violent path.

The season's central conflict revolves around Jax's escalating war against the Chinese Triad and other rival gangs, fueled by Gemma's lies about Tara's murder. Key turning points include Jax orchestrating the brutal murder of a Chinese gang member, the massacre at Diosa, and the torture and death of Bobby, a loyal club member. Jax also learns the devastating truth that Gemma murdered Tara.

The season concludes with Jax confronting and killing his mother, Gemma, and Unser, who tried to protect her. Juice also meets his end. In a final act to break the cycle of violence and honor his father's legacy, Jax dies by suicide in a head-on collision with a truck, leaving Chibs to lead SAMCRO and protect Jax's sons.

Season 7 of Sons of Anarchy covers episodes 1-13. Here's everything that happened:

Season 7, Episode 1: Black Widower - Jax, released from jail, is consumed by revenge for Tara's murder. Gemma manipulates Jax by implicating a Chinese gang member, leading Jax to brutally torture and kill the man with a carving fork. Meanwhile, Wendy discovers Juice hiding at Gemma's, and Unser finds him there. The episode concludes with Jax solidifying alliances and setting his violent path for vengeance.


Season 7, Episode 2: Toil and Till - Jax, seeking revenge for Tara's murder, orchestrates a violent confrontation with Henry Lin's Triad, resulting in the deaths of two local men who were set up to take the fall. Meanwhile, Gemma grapples with her guilt, and Unser begins investigating Tara's death, creating a complex web of deceit. The episode concludes with Jax visiting his sons, shedding tears that hint at the immense personal cost of his actions.


Season 7, Episode 3: Playing with Monsters - Jax solidifies an alliance with the Niners' Tyler to take down Henry Lin and August Marks. Meanwhile, Juice, desperate to rejoin the club, meets with Chibs, who tells him he has no path back. The episode culminates in SAMCRO and the Niners ambushing and killing members of a rival gang, setting the stage for further conflict. Juice's fate remains uncertain as he tries to escape town.


Season 7, Episode 4: Poor Little Lambs - Jax's plan to offload stolen heroin leads to a violent confrontation with the Chinese, resulting in the massacre of everyone at Diosa, including Colette. Meanwhile, Tig is shot, and two deputies are killed during a drug deal gone wrong. The episode concludes with Jax, consumed by rage, and Gemma preparing for further violence.


Season 7, Episode 5: Some Strange Eruption - Jax confronts Henry Lin at the Stockton Ports, leading to a violent showdown. Gemma attempts to kill Juice, but he turns the tables on her. Lin is arrested due to information provided by Unser to Sheriff Jarry, and Juice holds Gemma at gunpoint, leaving her fate uncertain.


Season 7, Episode 6: Smoke 'em If You Got 'em - Jax solidifies alliances to take down August Marks, culminating in a brutal massacre of Marks' men. Juice, after robbing a store and attempting to flee, is captured by SAMCRO. Gemma fears Juice will reveal her role in Tara's death, while Jax remains unaware of the truth. The episode concludes with Juice in Jax's custody, his fate uncertain.


Season 7, Episode 7: Greensleeves - Jax orchestrates Juice's surrender to prison to assassinate Lin, while Gemma's paranoia escalates after Abel overhears her confession. August Marks retaliates for Jax's blackmail attempt by brutally torturing Bobby, culminating in the loss of his eye. Jax ultimately kills Greensleeves by impaling him on a shard of glass after extracting information.


Season 7, Episode 8: The Separation of Crows - Jax confronts Jury about being the rat, leading to Jury's death after a struggle. Meanwhile, Bobby's torture escalates with the severing of his fingers, and Abel's disturbing behavior at school and cryptic message left for Gemma signal growing instability within the Teller family. The episode concludes with Jax receiving yet another gruesome package from his captors.


Season 7, Episode 9: What a Piece of Work is Man - Jax's plan to trade evidence of a preacher's murder for Bobby's life backfires when August Marks executes Bobby. The Indian Hills charter calls for a vote on Jax's leadership after he killed Jury. Gemma confesses her lies to Abel, who overhears her.


Season 7, Episode 10: Faith and Despondency - Jax and the club exact brutal revenge on Moses Cartwright for Bobby's death, culminating in his gruesome demise. Meanwhile, Abel's disturbing behavior leads to Child Protective Services involvement, and he reveals Gemma's role in Tara's death to Jax. The episode ends with Jax contemplating this devastating truth, setting the stage for the series' climax.


Season 7, Episode 11: Suits of Woe - Jax finally learns the devastating truth: Gemma murdered Tara. Juice confesses his role in the cover-up and kills Lin, revealing Barosky as the rat. Gemma, now a fugitive, says her goodbyes, leaving Jax to grapple with his mother's betrayal and the irreversible damage it has caused.


Season 7, Episode 12: Red Rose - Jax is forced to confront his mother, Gemma, leading to her death at his own hand. Unser also meets his end while trying to protect Gemma. Juice, having run his last deal for the club, accepts his fate and is killed. The episode concludes with Jax having eliminated the immediate threats, setting the stage for the series finale.


Season 7, Episode 13: Papa's Goods - Jax Teller, seeking to fulfill his father's legacy and end the cycle of violence, orchestrates his own demise. He confronts and kills August Marks and Charles Barosky, then dies by suicide via a head-on collision with a semi-truck, mirroring his father's death. Chibs takes over as SAMCRO President, ensuring a future for the club and Jax's sons.

Featured in this recap

Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal

as Gemma Teller Morrow

Maggie Siff

Maggie Siff

as Tara Knowles

Drea de Matteo

Drea de Matteo

as Wendy Case

Peter Weller

Peter Weller

as Charles Barosky

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