S1E8 - Kohn is shot, Jax holds Abel for the first time
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pull

S2E8 - Crazy tensions over Donna's shooting finally erupt, Chibs just got blown up and we're introduced to Fiona
http://www.tvfanatic.com/shows/sons-of-anarchy/episodes/season_2/potlatch

It's more interesting to see the advances in the overall story.
S1E8 - Jax &Tara fuck over a corpse, S3E8 she's booking an abortion
S2E8 - we meet Fiona, S3E8 we meet the daughter

There's more, but the point is, the meticulous attention to the overall story is making the weekly viewing experience suffer IMHO.
Gemma ain't smashing any plates.

I'm still in though, and I anticipate this pace will lead to a more satisfying S4 overall.