Sons of Anarchy: The 10 Most Shameless Things Tara Has Ever Done

During the 7 season run of Sons of Anarchy on FX, Tara Knowles was the catalyst of many horrific acts, whether intentionally or unintentionally. She does love Jax but her inability to handle the ins and outs of life in SAMCRO jeopardized every single member of the club.

Naturally selfish with a greater than thou mentality, Tara played Jax at every turn. Using his love as a blunt weapon to beat him and Gemma over the head with. Gemma could see through her fakeness but could do little to prevent her takeover because of Jax’s allegiance towards his wife. Eventually, things boiled over to such a point, even Jax couldn’t save Tara.

10 Comes Back To Charming So Jax Would Protect Her

Tara and Jax were high school sweethearts and from all appearances seemed to be in it for the long haul. Yet, after high school, Tara became weary of the club and decided to move away from Charming, leaving Jax heartbroken.

However, after a few years of being away, she began to be stalked by an ex-boyfriend causing her to return to Charming and hopefully freeing herself from his grip. Believing her return meant a second chance for their love, Jax fell into her trap, killing her ex on her behalf.

9 Tara Got A SAMCRO Tattoo Then Bolted

Throughout the show, the only constant emotion Tara showed was the willingness to leave when life became too difficult. This was a pattern first exhibited when in high school when Tara wanted to be associated with the gang and all its activities.

However, after getting arrested a few times and seeing Jax get further involved in SAMCRO, she decided that this wasn’t the life for her. Even though she had confessed her love for Jax, it was never enough for her to stay. This behavior remained true until the moment of her murder.

8 She Allowed Jax To Shoot Kohn

During her time in Chicago, Tara had become acquainted and later dated an ATF agent by the name of Josh Kohn. He was an abusive man who eventually was the reason she returned to Charming, in an attempt to have Jax intimidate or kill him.

When Kohn breaks into her home, she shoots him in the stomach and then calls Jax to come over. After the two discuss what to do, she allows Jax to kill Kohn. While Kohn got what he deserved, killing an ATF agent had deep ramifications for not only Jax but for SAMCRO.

7 Tara Attacks Margaret Murphy

Some might say that the hospital administrator Margaret Murphy stuck her nose a little too much in other people’s business but is that enough to be brutally attacked by one of your employees? Margaret’s concern for Tara’s well-being is well noted. When Tara shows up with bruises and a broken nose to work Margaret becomes concerned about Jax physically abusing her.

This only intensified when Gemma threatened Margaret, causing her to file a complaint against Tara. After confronting Margaret about the complaint, Tara chokes and punches her in the face, while reminding her she knows where Margaret lives.

6 Tara Hides Her Pregnancy From Jax

Tara’s back and forth pondering about whether she is right for Jax and SAMCRO continued throughout her time on the show but one of her most egregious acts was concealing her pregnancy from Jax. Feeling that a child might forever tie her to SAMCRO, Tara contemplates having an abortion rather than confessing to being pregnant.

She asks Margaret to take her to the abortion clinic and would have gone through with the procedure if not for being kidnapped by a rival gang leader. After being saved she decides against having an abortion and tells Jax the good news.

5 Tara Doesn’t Share The John Teller Letters With Jax

After coming into possession and later reading letters John Teller left behind about his concerns that Clay and Gemma would ultimately be responsible for his death, Tara is torn whether she should share this information with Jax.

After all, it is his father’s letters and not her right to keep them from him. Yet, she does just that. Fearing that knowing the truth would cause him to become further involved in the club, she decides to give the letters over to Gemma. This lack of faith in Jax’s judgment is continued by Tara throughout the show.

4 She Refuses To Let Wendy Be Close To Her Son

When Wendy returns to Charming, sober and clean for the first time in years. She understands that she gave up custody of Abel but feels that as his mother she has a right to get to know her son. This terrifies Tara as she wants to be the only mother figure in Abel’s life.

Tara’s resistance to letting Wendy see her son forces Wendy to seek custody, eventually leading to Jax shooting up Wendy with drugs in order for her to fail her drug test. Only then does Tara believe things have gone too far.

3 Gives Jax Blood Thinner To Kill A Wounded Clay

After Clay attempts to kill Tara over the contents in the John Teller letters, leaving her fingers shattered, possibly permanently, Tara is visibly shaken and angry. She decides to come clean about the letters and lets Jax know who was behind the hit on her.

Tara then gives blood thinner to Jax to put in Clay’s IV to kill him, believing that with Clay’s death, Jax will feel comfortable enough to leave the club. Jax doesn’t go through with the plan, deciding that it is in his best interest for Clay to live.

2 Tara Uses Her Children As Leverage Over Gemma

It would be an understatement to say that Tara and Gemma had their ups and downs. Between all the brawls and threats, it is no wonder that the relationship became so toxic. Yet, it is appalling how Tara uses her children to gain the upper-hand on Gemma.

Whenever she gets upset at Gemma, the first thing she does is restrict Gemma’s rights with her grandchildren. Even when Gemma deserves to have those rights revoked, Tara bargains with Gemma, promising that if she gets dirt on Clay, she will be allowed to see her grandchildren.

1 Tara Is Willing To Snitch On Jax And The Club

Tara’s idea of self-preservation knows no bounds. When she is threatened with prison time for her part in the death of a nurse who was killed by Auto Delaney. She agrees to a witness protection deal that will give her and her children protection if she gives them evidence to put away SAMCRO members.

She gets this evidence when she extracts a bullet from Bobby’s arm but before she brings the evidence to the DA, Jax agrees to a deal with the DA, where he will admit to SAMCRO crimes if all charges against Tara are dismissed.

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