Sons of Anarchy

Season 5 Episode 3

Laying Pipe

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A desperate situation tests familial and club bonds.

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  • Sons of Anarchy "Laying Pipe" Review: Sacrifice

    A difficult decision was made for Jax this week, and it will forever change both him and the way he handles the club.

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    • great episode

      8.5
      Someone had to go, and its what pope says.



      "This is what turns players into Kings."



      Revenge will follow, but not yet. Very curious how this will all turn out.
    • opi rip

      1.0
      I hated this episode opi had a family and got fucked over by the club... jax u would want to bring some revenge to the table
    • Laying pipe

      7.0
      It was an interesting episode. Although, I liked the interplay of characters- the actual actions of Jax do not show him to have become a harder and better leader- but in the contrary- puckish and weak. SOA should have had someone waiting outside the prison for Pope when he returned to the Jail to get his answer from Jax's, and taken the opportunity to dispose of him. Besides, the reputation of the club must be such that the guards would not dare to do- what they did -even with Pope supposedly protection. And if it did happen then , any self-respecting club must not only get rid of the main-guard but the other four guards and the inmates that participated in Ope's death also- if not their Club's Reputation is worthless. The whole point of flying colors is that keeps gang members safe from police and correction officers' abuse- fear that there is more behind the particular individual/perp. Colors are not entirely for other gangs but in a large part for government authorities and civilian intimidation. Besides, SOA have CIA connections so why not use that to negate Pope? It seems that - the writers are stuck in a white middle class mindset- of musical biker gangs (westside story)- So I was expecting a "Sharks Ballad" after Ope's deathmoreless
    • One of the best

      10
      I can't understand the low ratings and bad reviews for this episode. To me, this is one of the best episodes of the whole series. The good guy can't always win and sometimes popular characters will be killed off to further the overall story. I am not happy Opie was killed. He was my favourite too, but I understand why he had to go. Try to have an open mind.
    • Game Changer

      9.0
      The events that occurred in this episode set up some potential major character changes. The loss of Ope was almost foretold with his behavior as of late. It seemed as though he were either going to exit the club from the loss of his father and lack of retribution towards Clay, or in as a martyr for the club in a last heroic act. With the latter choice he makes a final case to Jax solidifying his own loyalty to the club and preparing him for the tough decisions he is going to have to make that follow. I am excited to see how he will lead the club to take down Pope, with a small amount of satisfaction when the dirty prison guard is disposed of.



      Gemma's decisions were somewhat predictable with regards to her grand kids. Having her attack the escort at the brothel that was with Clay seemed unnecessary, isn't she over him already? It did paint her new love interest, the pimp, as extremely patient though.



      All in all it was a good episode even with the loss of a main character.

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    Charlie Hunnam

    Charlie Hunnam

    Jackson "Jax" Teller

    Katey Sagal

    Katey Sagal

    Gemma Teller Morrow

    Mark Boone Jr.

    Mark Boone Jr.

    Bobby "Elvis" Munson

    Dayton Callie

    Dayton Callie

    Chief Wayne Unser

    Kim Coates

    Kim Coates

    Alex "Tig" Trager

    Tommy Flanagan

    Tommy Flanagan

    Filip "Chibs" Telford

    Ashley Tisdale

    Ashley Tisdale

    Emma

    Guest Star

    Wanda De Jesus

    Wanda De Jesus

    Carla

    Guest Star

    Jack Conley

    Jack Conley

    Sergeant Solitary

    Guest Star

    Drea de Matteo

    Drea de Matteo

    Wendy Case

    Recurring Role

    David Labrava

    David Labrava

    Happy

    Recurring Role

    Christopher Douglas Reed

    Christopher Douglas Reed

    Philip 'Filthy Phil' Russell

    Recurring Role

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