Sons of Anarchy
Season 3
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Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes13
Release
Original networkFX
Original releaseSeptember 7 (2010-09-07) –
November 30, 2010 (2010-11-30)
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The third season of the American television drama series Sons of Anarchy premiered on September 7, 2010, and concluded on November 30, 2010, after 13 episodes aired on cable network FX. Created by Kurt Sutter, it is about the lives of a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club operating in Charming, a fictional town in California's Central Valley. The show centers on protagonist Jackson "Jax" Teller (Charlie Hunnam), the then–vice president of the club, who begins questioning the club and himself in the aftermath of his infant son's abduction.

Season three attracted an average of 4.9 million viewers per week, making it FX's highest rated series ever at the time, surpassing FX's other hits The Shield, Nip/Tuck, and Rescue Me.

Sons of Anarchy is the story of the Teller-Morrow family of Charming, California, as well as other members of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original (SAMCRO), their families, various Charming townspeople, allied and rival gangs, associates, and law agencies that undermine or support SAMCRO's legal and illegal enterprises.

In 2018, Universo announced the season 3 premiere of Sons of Anarchy in Español on 29 October 2018.[1]

Plot

Gemma has been hiding in Rogue River, Oregon with Tig at the home of Gemma's father, Nate (Hal Holbrook), who suffers from dementia. Gemma struggles when she takes Nate to his new assisted living home, and he pleads to be taken back to his house. She returns to Charming to reunite with her grandson, unaware he has been kidnapped. The return of A.T.F. agent Stahl twists the facts about the murder of Donna, Stahl attempts to make a deal with Jax behind the club's back. Father Kellan Ashby's sister, Maureen, contacts Gemma at Ashby's request and tells her Abel is safe in Belfast. Upon learning of her grandson's abduction, Gemma suffers a cardiac arrhythmia and collapses in the Teller-Morrow lot. After the club returns from Northern Ireland and brings home Abel, agent Stahl double crosses Jax and tells the club about the side deal Jax made with her, unaware that Jax and the club had it planned all along knowing Stahl would back out of the deal. Jax, Clay, Bobby, Tig, Juice and Happy are hauled away to jail. While Opie, Chibs, Piney, and the Prospects are all en route following Stahl. Chibs finally gets revenge on Jimmy by killing him and Opie kills Stahl as revenge for the death of his wife, Donna.

Cast and characters

Main article: List of Sons of Anarchy and Mayans M.C. characters
Charlie Hunnam (Jax Teller), Katey Sagal (Gemma Teller Morrow), and Mark Boone Junior (Bobby Munson)
Dayton Callie (Wayne Unser), Kim Coates (Tig Trager) and Tommy Flanagan (Chibs Telford)
Ryan Hurst (Opie Winston), Theo Rossi (Juice Ortiz), and Maggie Siff (Tara Knowles)
Ron Perlman (Clay Morrow), Paula Malcomson (Maureen Ashby), and Kenny Johnson (Herman Kozik)

Main cast

Special guest cast

Recurring cast

Guest stars

Production

Although Sons of Anarchy is set in Northern California's Central Valley, it is filmed primarily at Occidental Studios Stage 5A in North Hollywood. Main sets located there include the clubhouse, St. Thomas Hospital and Jax's house. The production rooms at the studio used by the writing staff also double as the Charming police station. External scenes are often filmed nearby in Sun Valley and Tujunga.[2] Interior and exterior scenes set in Northern Ireland during season 3 were also filmed at Occidental Studios and surrounding areas. A second unit shot footage in Northern Ireland used in the third season.[3]

Reception

Some critics felt the third season was dragged down by the previous season's cliffhanger.[4][5] On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 90% based on 20 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads: "Sons of Anarchy returns with risk-taking writing, thrusting its characters into fascinating and unexpected turmoil." James Poniewozik of TIME called the season three premiere "breathtaking" and praised Sagal's performance with Holbrook.[6] He later stated that Abel's disappearance helped return the show to its central problem: Jax's allegiance to the club.[7] Entertainment Weekly’s Ken Tucker agreed that Holbrook and Sagal’s scenes were "beautiful". He also commented that the series handled themes of loyalty and family especially well.[8] Maureen Ryan commented that the third season divided critics and fans alike, suggesting the expanded Belfast cast made it harder for the audience to invest in the characters' journeys.[9] Ryan later questioned the credibility of Hector Salazar's story, noting that he was inferior to other villainous characters such as Stahl, Zobelle and Weston. However, she praised Ally Walker's performance, comparing her character to The Shield's Vic Mackey.[10] Critic Alan Sepinwall said the season was "interesting but uneven", noting that the plot gained traction in later episodes.[11][12] Tim Goodman of The Hollywood Reporter said "Sutter should be applauded for shaking things up", calling the slower pace a "creative necessity".[13]

Episodes

See also: List of Sons of Anarchy episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
271"SO"Stephen KayKurt SutterSeptember 7, 2010 (2010-09-07)3WAB014.13[14]
The aftermath of Abel's kidnapping and Half-Sack's death has the Sons reeling, especially Jax. Gemma, who is still on the lam, gets hit with some unexpected news from her past. The club posthumously patches Half-Sack into the club, before an unknown gang of shooters disturb the peace.
282"Oiled"Gwyneth Horder-PaytonKurt Sutter & Dave EricksonSeptember 14, 2010 (2010-09-14)3WAB023.37[15]
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, along with a suspicious caregiver. In Ireland, Cameron seeks council with the IRA.
293"Caregiver"Billy GierhartChris Collins & Regina CorradoSeptember 21, 2010 (2010-09-21)3WAB033.48[16]
The club exploits its porn connections to entertain Henry Lin's clients, which does not sit well with Opie. Tara, Gemma, and Tig turn to an unlikely source when the situation with the caregiver goes sideways. Jax and The Sons receive disturbing information about Cameron Hayes. Stephen King guest stars as Bachman, a "cleaner."
304"Home"Guy FerlandKurt Sutter & Liz SagalSeptember 28, 2010 (2010-09-28)3WAB042.98[17]
Jax and Clay head down to Nate's home to pick up Gemma. The rest of SAMCRO goes north to help Happy with a pharmaceutical favor in redneck territory. Tara's honesty with Jax comes at an inopportune time. As Gemma puts old family matters to rest, new issues reveal themselves to her. Maureen reaches out to SAMCRO.
315"Turning and Turning"Gwyneth Horder-PaytonDave Erickson & Marco RamirezOctober 5, 2010 (2010-10-05)3WAB053.12[18]
To help his mother, club, and son, Jax conspires with an unlikely source. In order to get more information on the Mayan's drug trade, SAMCRO puts Chucky and Tig undercover. Gemma confronts Tara about the secret she's been hiding.
326"The Push"Stephen KayChris Collins & Julie BushOctober 12, 2010 (2010-10-12)3WAB062.85[19]
In order to raise money to get the Sons to Belfast, Jax is forced to involve Tara in their latest dealing. To gain the friendship of the Mayans, SAMCRO must handle a rat at St. Thomas. Kozik's vote to get patched in hits a roadblock.
337"Widening Gyre"Billy GierhartKurt Sutter & Regina CorradoOctober 19, 2010 (2010-10-19)3WAB072.59[20]
The Grim Bastards have a problem that could jeopardize SAMCRO's new business arrangements. As The Sons prepare for their departure to Belfast, Gemma learns of a dark secret from John Teller's past. Tara gets support from an unlikely source after her breakup with Jax, while Lyla and Opie hit a snag in their relationship.
348"Lochán Mór"Guy FerlandDave Erickson & Liz Sagal & Kurt SutterOctober 26, 2010 (2010-10-26)3WAB082.67[21]
When SAMCRO pays a visit to another charter, not everyone is happy to see the mother charter.
Note: Lochán Mór means Big Lake in Irish.
359"Turas"Stephen KayStory by : Kurt Sutter
Teleplay by : Chris Collins & Brady Dahl		November 2, 2010 (2010-11-02)3WAB093.35[22]
The club embarks on a protection run, the likes of which they have never seen before.
Note: Turas means Tour in Irish.
3610"Fírinne"Gwyneth Horder-PaytonKurt Sutter & Vaun WilmottNovember 9, 2010 (2010-11-09)3WAB103.18[23]
The IRA wants proof that one of their own has flipped and SAMCRO intends to give it to them.
Note: Fírinne means Truth in Irish.
3711"Bainne"Adam ArkinDave Erickson & Regina Corrado & Kurt SutterNovember 16, 2010 (2010-11-16)3WAB113.40[24]
While the club's on a manhunt, Jax faces the toughest decision of his life.
Note: Bainne means Milk in Irish.
3812"June Wedding"Phil AbrahamStory by : Kurt Sutter
Teleplay by : Chris Collins		November 23, 2010 (2010-11-23)3WAB123.27[25]
With Tara held hostage by Salazar, Jax is forced to choose between revenge and the good of Charming. Jimmy's faith in his comrade is tested when he reaches out to the Russians. As Gemma tries to intervene in her son's dealings, Stahl makes a play to fulfill her bargain with Jax, turning on one of her own in the process.
3913"NS"Kurt SutterKurt Sutter & Dave EricksonNovember 30, 2010 (2010-11-30)3WAB133.59[26]
While The Sons figure out a way to have the Russian Mob hand over Jimmy, Jax and Stahl's deal comes to a head. SAMCRO begins to heal old wounds. Meanwhile, just as Tara and Jax have solidified their relationship, Tara discovers more about Teller family history than she could have ever imagined.

Home media release

The third season was released in the United States on DVD and Blu-ray on August 30, 2011.[27]

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