14 months after going to prison on federal weapons charges Jax, Clay and the other SAMCRO members are released and return to Charming where they encounter new enemies in the form of a no nonsense sheriff and an Assistant U.S. Attorney out to nail the club for their dealings with Russian gunrunner Putlova. Also Jax makes a promise to Tara and Opie and Lyla get married.

SAMCRO encounters an unlikely foe when a piece of their business goes missing.

SAMCRO must put off an important vote to deal with an external threat.

Jax faces a new challenge that threatens his family and SAMCRO.

Jax must overcome great obstacles as he attempts to finalize the gun deal between the Irish and the cartel.

Jax attempts to pull Samcro into a new business venture.

Anticipating backlash, Jax goes into high gear with his own agenda.

Season finale:

Jax secures a new alliance for the club while Clay makes moves inside for protection.

An attack at the compound leads SOA to seek revenge.

The club is forced to make an uneasy alliance with unforeseen consequences.

Jax and the MC must confront their past and choose their future.

Triggers are pulled that strengthen the MC, but also threaten to destroy it.

Jax learns new secrets that turn his world sideways.

Tension mounts as the club makes a bold move to finally get out of guns.

A past effort to help one ally leads to trouble with another.