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Season 1 – One Tree Hill

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Following a four-year jump in time, the 20-somethings of Tree Hill find more questions than answers as they try to keep their dreams alive and their friendships intact. Haley faces the challenges of running a busy cafe and raising two children while her husband, Nathan, spends more time on the road as an agent. Married with twins, Julian and Brooke tackle burgeoning careers, while Chase, Nathan's friend and business partner, pursues a romantic relationship with Quinn. Together this group continues to share experiences as they work towards defining what their lives will be.
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One Tree Hill — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

One Tree Hill's soporific sloppiness would be endearing if it weren't so self-serious, stranding a charismatic cast with stilted writing and a cloying tone.

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Steve Johnson Chicago Tribune 01/31/2020
The title of this attempt at teen high drama is one of only several unintentionally comical elements in a series that gets some of the big notes right, but squawks out all of the little ones. Go to Full Review Austin Smith New York Post 11/26/2018
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In some way or another, this show is trying to be Everwood, Dawson's Creek, Eight Mile and Hoosiers all rolled into one. It would be a whole lot more accessible if it would just try to be One Tree Hill, whatever that is. Go to Full Review Samantha Bonar Los Angeles Times 11/26/2018
The Biblical story is a good, classic plot that lends itself well to a modern retelling, as John Steinbeck did so well in East of Eden. If the pilot is any indication, it should work just as well for the teen set in One Tree Hill. Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun 01/31/2020
One Tree Hill is more teen angst from WB. Impressive photography and a good-looking cast add up to a drama that is at least pretty to look at. Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 01/30/2020
It's not a great show but it's a quintessential WB series. Go to Full Review People Staff People Magazine 11/26/2018
The writing -- like the basketball scenes -- is junior-varsity stuff. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Adrian B @RT44210100 Jun 2 Season 1 seemes to be the best out of the first 3 that I am currently watching. It presents interesting characters and couldn't beena great movie as a plot. See more alfred U @RT42444739 Mar 19 Started in 2026. Never written a review on a movie/series online, but this is so cringe. It’s really bad. See more Beanz T @paige2011 Feb 16 Season one of One Tree Hill is without a doubt, one of the best. It has all of the original characters, plot twists, and that energy that comes with the first season of every show. Chad Michael Murray portrayed Lucas Scott perfectly in this season, I couldn't have done any better myself!!! See more Sylvestris D @Sylvestris Jan 14 This is one of my safe series. This is why cliches are cliches. I love OTH. first 4 seasons hit different See more Andrew J @RT09367533 Aug 7 It starts with strength, good emotional writing and characters that evolve naturally. The music is well chosen and elevates the narrative. However, it loses half of breath, forces excess drama and lengthens too much. The time jump brings freshness, but it doesn't solve everything. Departures of key characters weaken the impact. It's still relevant, but it could have been more cohesive and less dependent on clichés. See more jolin t @RT10685016 05/18/2025 Cinematography is beautiful but it seems like the show was written by someone who never went to high school. Maybe I'm too young for this, but it feels very out of touch. See more Read all reviews
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Mark Schwahn

Creator

Chad Michael Murray

Lucas Scott

James Lafferty

Nathan Scott

Hilarie Burton

Peyton Sawyer

Bethany Joy Lenz

Haley James

Paul Johansson

Dan Scott

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 2003 Pilot High-school basketball fuels a bitter rivalry between two half-brothers (Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty). Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 2003 The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most After Lucas blows his first varsity game he decides to quit the team; Keith forces Karen to deal with her feelings for Dan. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 2003 Are You True? Nathan searches for a way to get back at Lucas when he becomes frustrated with his growing popularity; Lucas submits Peyton's drawings to the newspaper without her knowledge. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 2003 Crash Into You Haley convinces Lucas to go with the team to a party at Nathan's beach house; Lucas demands the truth about Dan from his mother. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 21, 2003 All That You Can't Leave Behind Lucas asks Keith to play with him in the annual father-son basketball game; Dan humiliates Nathan on the court; Peyton marks the anniversary of her mother's death. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 28, 2003 Every Night Is Another Story Whitey throws Lucas and Nathan off the bus, stranding them 30 miles from home; punks threaten the brothers with a gun; Brooke is injured during the game; tempers flare at a business function. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 4, 2003 Life in a Glass House Dan and Deb's annual party opens up old wounds and begets new feelings; Keith faces off against his younger brother; Lucas finally makes a move on Peyton; Brooke spreads a vicious rumor about Haley. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 11, 2003 The Search for Something More Brooke and Peyton crash a college party, but things turn ugly when one of the guys in the dorm drugs Peyton; Haley gives Nathan another chance. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 18, 2003 With Arms Outstretched Succumbing to pressure, Nathan takes amphetamines to improve his game; Peyton goes to Lucas' house where she catches him with Brooke. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 20, 2004 You Gotta Go There to Come Back Brooke and Lucas go on a memorable first date; Deb orders Dan to take Nathan away for a father-son weekend to rebuild their relationship. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 27, 2004 The Living Years Nathan has free time to fill after he quits the basketball team; Brooke becomes jealous of Lucas and Peyton's friendship. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 3, 2004 Crash Course in Polite Conversation Peyton, distraught from the loss of her father, kisses Lucas; the Scott family is turned upside down when Dan's parents visit for his birthday. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 10, 2004 Hanging by a Moment Keith and Lucas' car collides with an oncoming vehicle; Dan races Lucas to the hospital, where he must acknowledge Lucas is his son to save his life. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 17, 2004 I Shall Believe While at Lucas' bedside vigil, Karen learns that Keith was drinking and driving at the time of the accident; Nathan tries to win back Haley. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 24, 2004 Suddenly Everything Has Changed Lucas rethinks his relationship with Brooke and tries to win back Peyton; after paying Lucas' hospital bills Keith must sell his garage in order to pay his mortgage. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 2, 2004 The First Cut Is the Deepest Nathan must decide which parent to live with after the divorce; Lucas falls for a beautiful stranger. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 6, 2004 Spirit in the Night Peyton begs Haley to fill in for an ill squad member at a cheerleading competition; Haley gets caught in the middle of a fight between Lucas and Nathan. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 13, 2004 To Wish Impossible Things Lucas, Nathan and Jake are auctioned off at the annual "Boy Toy" charity auction; Brooke gives Mouth the night of his life. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 20, 2004 How Can You Be Sure Lucas faces a difficult decision regarding Brooke; Haley considers having a sexual relationship with Nathan. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 27, 2004 What Is and What Should Never Be Haley throws a party at Nathan's apartment but panics when things get out of control; Brooke crashes Haley's party. Details Episode 21 Aired May 4, 2004 The Leaving Song Dan once asked Karen for joint custody of Lucas when he was a baby; Peyton panics after Nicki (Emmanuelle Vaugier) kidnaps Jake's baby while she is baby-sitting. Details Episode 22 Aired May 11, 2004 The Games That Play Us Lucas and Nathan bear Dan's abuse as he coaches them into the playoffs, pushing them both to the breaking point; after Dan threatens her, Haley reconsiders her relationship with Nathan; Whitey learns his medical condition is serious. Details

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One Tree Hill — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
David Carson, Gregory Prange, Thomas J. Wright, Duane Clark, Bryan Gordon, Jason Moore, John Behring
Creator
Mark Schwahn
Executive Producer
Mark Schwahn, Michael Tollin, Brian Robbins, Joe Davola
Screenwriter
Mark Schwahn, Jennifer Cecil, Mark B. Perry, Mike Kelley
Network
The WB
Rating
TV-14 (D|L|S)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 2003
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