Sons of Anarchy Timeline ( Real )

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September 3, 2008

Premiere of Sons of Anarchy

The television show Sons of Anarchy premiered on FX network, introducing audiences to the story of an outlaw motorcycle club.

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September 8, 2009

Sons of Anarchy Season 2 Premiere

The second season of Sons of Anarchy began airing, continuing the narrative of the motorcycle club in Charming, California.

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September 7, 2010

Sons of Anarchy Season 3 Premiere

The third season of Sons of Anarchy premiered on FX, further developing key characters and plotlines.

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September 6, 2011

Sons of Anarchy Season 4 Premiere

The fourth season of Sons of Anarchy started airing, depicting escalating conflicts and alliances.

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September 11, 2012

Sons of Anarchy Season 5 Premiere

The fifth season of Sons of Anarchy premiered, marking a pivotal point in the club's storyline.

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September 10, 2013

Sons of Anarchy Season 6 Premiere

The sixth season of Sons of Anarchy began airing, continuing the club's struggles and drama.

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September 9, 2014

Sons of Anarchy Season 7 Premiere

The seventh and final season of Sons of Anarchy premiered, concluding the series.

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December 9, 2014

Series Finale of Sons of Anarchy

The final episode of Sons of Anarchy aired, concluding the story of the motorcycle club.

Sons of Anarchy Timeline ( Fictional )

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1967

Founding of SAMCRO

The Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original (SAMCRO) is founded in Charming, California.

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1991

Clay Morrow becomes President of SAMCRO

Clay Morrow assumes leadership as the president of the club.

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1993

John Teller dies in motorcycle accident

John Teller, one of the founding members and father of Jax Teller, dies in a motorcycle accident, creating leadership and ideological rifts within SAMCRO.

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2002

Jax Teller joins SAMCRO

Jax Teller officially becomes a member of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original.

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Early 2008

Jax discovers father's manifesto

Jax Teller finds John Teller's writings that question the club's illegal arms business and hint at founding the club with a different vision.

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2008

D.A. Wayne Unser appointed police chief

Wayne Unser resumes his role as the Chief of Charming Police Department and maintains a complex relationship with SAMCRO.

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2008

Conflict with rival gang, the Mayans

SAMCRO's tensions escalate with the Mayan Motorcycle Club over territory in Charming.

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2009

Jax becomes SAMCRO President

Jax Teller is elected president of the club, initiating significant changes.

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2009

Killing of Donna Winston

Donna Winston, wife of club member Opie Winston, is mistakenly killed by a hit intended for Opie, escalating violence and revenge.

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2010

Clay Morrow ousted from SAMCRO

Due to his involvement in illegal and violent acts, Clay Morrow is removed from his position and forced out of the club.

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2010

Gemma Teller kills Polly Zobelle

Gemma Teller reasserts power by killing Polly Zobelle to protect the club and family interests.

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2011

Jax's plan to legitimize the club

Jax begins undertaking efforts to transition SAMCRO away from illegal activities into legitimate business.

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2011

Introduction of the IRA storyline

SAMCRO becomes involved with the Irish Republican Army in arms dealing and money laundering.

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2013

Tara Knowles is murdered

Tara, Jax's wife, is killed, heavily impacting Jax's decisions and the club's future.

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2014

Jax's final ride and death

Jax orchestrates his own end to protect the club's future and to close his father's circle.