One Tree Hill

10 Best Episodes of One Tree Hill - Season 2

In Tree Hill, North Carolina two half brothers share a last name and nothing else. Brooding, blue-collar Lucas is a talented street-side basketball player, but his skills are appreciated only by his friends at the river court. Popular, affluent Nathan basks in the hero-worship of the town, as the star of his high school team. And both boys are the son of former college ball player Dan Scott whose long ago choice to abandon Lucas and his mother Karen, will haunt him long into his life with wife Deb and their son Nathan.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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One Tree Hill - S2E12

#15 - Between Order and Randomness (Season 2 - Episode 12)

Nathan comes clean with Haley about his past relationship with Taylor, although Haley continues to email Chris without telling Nathan and Taylor finds out. Lucas and Karen remain at odds over his refusal to take the HCM test. Keith proposes to Jules. Meanwhile, Brooke fights for better working conditions at her new job. Lucas decides to take the HCM test.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 139 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E13

#14 - The Hero Dies In This One (Season 2 - Episode 13)

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When Michelle Branch & Jessica Harp from the band "The Wreckers" perform at TRIC, Haley realizes her passion is to pursue her music career. Meanwhile, Lucas decides to move in with Dan, straining his relationships with both Karen and Nathan. Brooke runs for student council president, but quickly realizes she is taking on more than she bargained for. Peyton and Jake's friendship grows stronger. Brooke finds out that Mouth broke her car window. Lucas gets his HCM results and aren't what they turn out to be.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 152 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E20

#13 - Lifetime Piling Up (Season 2 - Episode 20)

Lying in a coma after his race car accident, Nathan dreams of what life would have been like if Dan had stayed with Karen and Lucas instead of marrying Deb. In this imaginary world, Lucas would have had the wealth and stature and Nathan would have been the one growing up on the wrong side of the tracks. After waking up, Nathan phones Haley and tells her he doesn't want her to come home.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 134 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E16

#12 - Somewhere A Clock Is Ticking (Season 2 - Episode 16)

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Keith and Jules' wedding day, and the event has turned the town upside down. Brooke asks Lucas to take her to the wedding as his date, Nathan makes an important decision involving his marriage to Haley, and Jake and Peyton take a big step in their relationship. Meanwhile, Karen and Andy discover Jules' secret relationship with Dan.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 140 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E8

#11 - Truth, Bitter Truth (Season 2 - Episode 8)

The girls of Tree Hill have a slumber party, at which time secrets are revealed and bonds are made. Meanwhile, Nathan and Lucas road trip to Charlotte for a basketball game, and unknowingly to Lucas, they embark upon free HCM tests, a genetic heart condition that Dan maintains. Karen and Andy have a row.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 163 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E2

#10 - The Truth Doesn't Make A Noise (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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With the assistance of Peyton and Brooke, Lucas throws Nathan and Haley a wedding reception. Although Haley's parents support the marriage, Deb has a difficult time accepting it. Meanwhile, Dan's recent heart attack causes him to try and mend his relationships with Deb and Lucas.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 192 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E3

#9 - Near Wild Heaven (Season 2 - Episode 3)

Although Nathan and Haley are already married, Tim insists on throwing Nathan a post-wedding bachelor party, while Brooke throws Haley a bachelorette party. Meanwhile, Lucas tries to decide whether he should visit Dan in the hospital. Karen decides to go back to school. Nathan gets a job working for Keith at Dan's dealership.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 184 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E5

#8 - I Will Dare (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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Felix organizes a "dare night" to test the limits of his new classmates. While out playing the game, Lucas meets a mysterious new girl, Anna, and the two of them seem to hit it off. Peyton tearfully confesses to the church that she recently tried cocaine and Keith is caught off guard when a beautiful woman comes to the shop and begins flirting with him. Meanwhile, Karen goes on a date with Andy, her younger professor.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 190 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E14

#7 - Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows (Season 2 - Episode 14)

As his marriage with Haley continues to go wrong, Nathan goes into a emotional crisis and becomes the "bad" Nathan of the past. Karen continues to struggle and try to figure out what would cause Lucas to move in with Dan. Peyton and Jake's relationship gets greater.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 137 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E22

#6 - The Tide That Left and Never Came Back (Season 2 - Episode 22)

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In the first part of the two hour second season finale, things heat up between Lucas and Brooke after they head to New York for an overnight stay with Haley. Peyton is elated when she gets the band Jimmy Eat World to perform at TRIC in time for Jake's release from jail. Meanwhile, Andy invites Karen to spend the summer in New Zealand.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 145 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E17

#5 - Something I Can Never Have (Season 2 - Episode 17)

Keith gets violent with Dan after learning that Dan paid Jules to fall in love with Keith. Anna turns Felix in to the school authorities after learning that he was the one who vandalized Peyton's locker. Lucas and Brooke discuss Brooke's possible move. Meanwhile, Nathan chances Haley in the hope of bringing her home. Brooke decides to move in with Karen.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 138 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E15

#4 - Unopened Letter to the World (Season 2 - Episode 15)

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When Tree Hill High does a time capsule project, the gang confesses their most intimate secrets to an anonymous video camera. Nathan's anger over Haley's absence continues to grow, landing both Lucas and Nathan in jail. Peyton and Jake's feelings for each other heat up, while Felix throws Brooke a party to celebrate her new gig as student body president. Meanwhile, when brought to court, Lucas opts to live with Dan and Deb rather than Karen.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 154 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E19

#3 - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning (Season 2 - Episode 19)

Nathan's Uncle Cooper comes into town to take Nathan and Lucas on a racing trip. On the track, Nathan and Lucas are challenged to a race by the beautiful Daytona and her smart aleck brother Jarret, but things go horribly wrong when Nathan loses control of his car and crashes into a wall. Meanwhile, Deb's addiction to pain pills intensifies and Dan exposes Andy's relationship with Karen to his class.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 137 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E10

#2 - Don't Take Me for Granted (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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Nathan is concerned about Lucas' health, so he tells Karen that Lucas didn't take the heart test. Dan offers Keith to continue working at the dealership-as vice president. At school, Peyton must confront the rumors going around that she is a lesbian. This affects her friendship with Anna. As for Nathan and Haley, they begin to grow apart...

The episode was rated 7.96 from 157 votes.

One Tree Hill - S2E23

#1 - The Leavers Dance (Season 2 - Episode 23)

In the second part of the this seamless 2-hour Season Finale of "One Tree Hill," things heat up between Lucas and Brooke since he finally tells her what he feels about her. Nathan and Deb conspire to desert Dan for good, leading to an explosive conclusion when he discovers their plan. Peyton has a shock. Meanwhile, Karen decides to spend the summer holiday in New Zealand. And at the climax of Dan's numerous deceptions someone sets the dealership on fire with him in it.

The episode was rated 8.20 from 111 votes.

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