Worst Episodes
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.
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Brooke deals with the mounting financial problems at Clothes Over Bro's; Julian starts a new film project; Alex and Chase spend an afternoon together.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 138 votes.
As Halloween approaches in Tree Hill, Brooke and Julian get an unexpected visitor, and Nathan begins a new career. Meanwhile, Clay and Quinn struggle with life back at the beach house, and Haley and Mia host an open mic night at Tric.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 132 votes.
As Lucas sets out on his book tour, he runs into a person from his past. Nathan finally gets a chance to prove himself on the court, but begins to question his health as he does so. Meanwhile, Haley reaches out to a student; Brooke debates a life-changing decision; and Peyton confronts Mick over his true identity.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 148 votes.
Tension arises backstage at Peyton's USO show as Lucas deals with Peyton and Julian's past. While Haley tries to find a way to ease her stage fright, Nathan grapples with a decision that could forever change his career. Meanwhile, Brooke receives a call that could end her relationship with Sam and Millicent confronts Mouth over Gigi.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 137 votes.
Brooke continues to pursue Owen. Haley sees something happening in Peyton's office. Quentin needs to change his negative approach in order to succeed in the season-opening game. Mouth tries to win Millicent back.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 132 votes.
Haley is surprised when her older sister Taylor comes to town, but not as shocked as Nathan, who recognizes Taylor from a past tryst. Brooke and Felix decide to become boyfriend and girlfriend. Jake makes a special visit to Peyton. Anna tells a secret to Lucas.
The episode was rated 7.58 from 149 votes.
Lucas takes Anna to the formal night but by the end of the night ends up with Brooke. After spending time with Chris, Haley arrives late to the formal which angers Nathan. Meanwhile, Peyton struggles with pressure to do drugs.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 153 votes.
Nathan and Haley both face their dreams as he questions his ambition to play in the NBA and she receives an offer from Nick Lachey. Meanwhile, Brooke learns something that could change Sam's life forever, Jamie attends his first school dance, and Lucas remembers an old road trip he had with Peyton.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 139 votes.
Lucas' novel receives interest from a suprising person, as does Mouth as he meets his new intern. Jamie begins to develop a crush on Sam and her rebellious ways, while someone becomes enamored with Brooke. Meanwhile, Haley and Nathan discuss his return to baskeball as his comeback begins to look more like a reality.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 142 votes.
Lucas falls asleep and dreams of a 1940s Tree Hill were he owns Karen's Cafe. Here, Dan is a dangerous mobster and everyone is entangled in his web: Brooke owes him money, Mouth is searching for proof that would link him to Keith's murder, Haley is his former lounge singer, and Lucas is in love with his step-daughter Peyton.
The episode was rated 7.24 from 117 votes.
