One Tree Hill (season 1)

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One Tree Hill Season 1
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Country of origin	United States
Network	The WB
Original run	September 23, 2003 – May 11, 2004
No. of episodes	22
DVD release date	Region 1:January 25, 2005[1] Region 2: September 5, 2005[2] Region 4: February 1, 2006[3]
Next season	Season 2

Season one of One Tree Hill, an American teen drama television series, began airing on September 23, 2003 on the WB television network. The season concluded on May 11, 2004, after 22 episodes.

The first season was aired Tuesdays at 9/8C in the United States, averaging 3.5 million viewers a week.^[4] The season was released on DVD as a six disc boxed set under the title of One Tree Hill: The Complete First Season on January 25, 2005 by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.^[1]

Contents 1 Crew 2 Cast 3 Reception 4 Episodes 5 DVD Release 6 References

[edit] Crew

The season was produced by Warner Bros., Tollin/Robbins Productions and was aired on the WB Network in the U.S. The series was created by Mark Schwahn, who acted as an executive producer. Other executive producers include Mark B. Perry, Michael Tollin, Brian Robbins and Joe Davola. Mark Schwahn served as the seasons show runner.

[edit] Cast

The initial season had nine major roles getting star billing. Chad Michael Murray portrayed abandoned son, and newcomer to the Tree Hill Ravens, Lucas Scott.^[5] James Lafferty played his half-brother Nathan Scott.^[5] Hilarie Burton acted as the troubled cheerleader girlfriend of Nathan, Peyton Sawyer. Bethany Joy Lenz portrayed Haley James, Lucas' best friend. Paul Johansson played Dan Scott, the father who never claimed Lucas and places too much pressure on his other son Nathan. Sophia Bush acted as party girl Brooke Davis, Peyton's best friend and fellow cheerleader. Barry Corbin played basketball coach Whitey Durham, who places Lucas on the team, much to the dislike of Dan and Nathan. Craig Sheffer portrayed Dan's brother Keith Scott, who helped raise Lucas and disagrees with Dan's choices in life. Moira Kelly acted as Lucas' mom Karen Roe, who had gotten pregnant in her senior year and left to raise him by herself when Dan went off to college. Barbara Alyn Woods portrayed the mother of Nathan, Deb Scott, who is unhappily married to Dan. Alyn Woods was originally credited as a guest star, however was moved to also starring status mid-season.

Numerous supporting characters have been given recurring appearances in the progressive storyline, including: Lee Norris as Marvin "Mouth" McFadden, Antwon Tanner as Antwon "Skills" Taylor, Brett Claywell as Tim Smith, Bryan Greenberg as Jake Jagielski, Emmanuelle Vaugier as Nicki, Thomas Ian Griffith as Larry Sawyer, Sarah Edwards as Theresa, Bevin Prince as Bevin Mirskey, Cullen Moss as Junk Moretti, Vaughn Wilson as Ferguson "Fergie" Thompson, Amy Parish as Shari Smith, Colin Fickes as Jimmy Edwards and Shawn Shepard as Principal Turner.

[edit] Reception

Season	Timeslot	Season premiere	Season finale	TV season	Rank	Viewers (in millions)
1st	Tuesday 9/8C	September 23, 2003	May 11, 2004	2003-2004	#173	3.5[4]

[edit] Episodes

Title	Writer(s)	Director	Airdate	Ep #
"Pilot"	Mark Schwahn	Brian Gordon	September 23, 2003	1
Aside from a love for hoops, it would seem that Lucas and Nathan are two young men with little in common, but they are bound by the dark secret that they share the same father. Nathan is the star of the high school basketball team and local town hero, while Lucas is the only child of a single working mom. Now the two boys' lives collide when a twist of fate puts Lucas on Nathan's team and the half-brothers compete, not only for control of the court, but also for the heart of Nathan's girlfriend, Peyton.[6]
"The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most"	Mark Schwahn	Brian Gordon	September 30, 2003	2
Lucas blows his first varsity game and decides to quit the team. The wedge between Nathan and Peyton continues to grow after Peyton tires of Nathan's jabs at Lucas. Meanwhile, Keith forces Karen to deal with her feelings for Dan after she refuses to step foot in the high school gym to support her son. This episode is named after a Dashboard Confessional's song.
"Are You True?"	Jennifer Cecil	Michael Grossman	October 7, 2003	3
Annoyed by Lucas's growing popularity, Nathan searches for his weak spot and finds it in Haley James - Lucas's best friend. After convincing the team to aggressively haze Lucas, Nathan seeks tutoring help from Haley and tries to befriend the girl. After all, nothing could hurt Lucas more than seeing his best friend help his worst rival. Meanwhile, Brooke develops feelings for Lucas. Karen must face some not-so-friendly acquaintances from the past. And Peyton becomes furious with Lucas when she discovers that he secretly submitted her drawings to a local newspaper. This episode is named after a song by The New Amsterdams.
"Crash Into You"	Mark Perry	David Carson	October 14, 2003	4
Haley is apprehensive when Lucas decides to go with the team to an after-party at Nathan's beach house. When Lucas sees the wealth that was denied him, he finally confronts his mother about why she let Dan ignore them. Meanwhile, when Nathan's mom returns home to hear her son was involved in a hit-and-run, she turns to Karen for advice. This episode's title is inspired in the Dave Matthews Band's song Crash Into Me.
"All That You Can't Leave Behind" aka "Where I End and You Begin"	Ann Hamilton and Mark Schwahn	David Carson	October 21, 2003	5
Lucas asks Keith to play with him in the annual "Father and Son" basketball game, and realizes he got the better father figure after Dan publicly humiliates Nathan on the court. Meanwhile, Peyton turns down Nathan’s attempts to make up; she is actually having a hard time dealing with the anniversary of her mother's death and finds a comforting ally in Whitey. Haley continues tutoring Nathan and their developing friendship bothers Lucas. The original title of this episode comes from an album by U2. The alternantive title comes from a song by Radiohead.
"Every Night is Another Story"	Mike Kelley	Jason Moore	October 28, 2003	6
When Whitey throws Lucas and Nathan off the bus for misconduct, the two boys wind up stranded thirty miles from home. On the long walk home, they encounter a carload of punks who kidnap them at gunpoint. Injured during the game, Brooke needs Peyton to drive her home and Haley reluctantly accepts a ride with them. Meanwhile, Karen and Keith attend a business function, and tempers flare when Dan and Deb are seated at their table. This episode is named after a song by The Early November
"Life in a Glass House"	Mike Kelley	Robert Duncan McNeill	November 4, 2003	7
The night of Dan and Deb's annual basketball appreciation party stirs up old wounds and new feelings. As Karen makes a new friend, Keith faces off with Dan once again and Lucas finally makes his move on Peyton. Meanwhile, Haley and Nathan grow closer until Brooke spreads a vicious rumor that leaves Haley devastated. This episode is named after a song by Radiohead.
"The Search for Something More"	Jennifer Cecil	John T. Kretchmer	November 11, 2003	8
Looking for some fun, Brooke and Peyton crash a college party, but things turn ugly when one of the guys in the dorm drugs Peyton. After Brooke calls Lucas for help, the two bond over caring for a sleeping Peyton, prompting Lucas to look at Brooke in a new light. Meanwhile, Haley gives Nathan another chance and the two go on their first date. This episode is named after a song by Antifreeze.
"With Arms Outstretched"	Mark Schwahn	Byan Gordan	November 18, 2003	9
After fighting with his father and Haley, Nathan succumbs to the pressure he is feeling and takes amphetamines to help his game. However, he isn't prepared for the destruction the drugs do to both his body and his family. Meanwhile, Peyton goes to Lucas to rekindle their relationship, but when she arrives at his house, she catches him with Brooke. This episode is named after a song by Rilo Kiley.
"You Gotta Go There to Come Back"	Mike Kelley	Keith Samples	January 20, 2004	10
Lucas decides if he wants to date Brooke or Peyton. Elsewhere, Whitey cancels practice to help the team refocus. Dan takes Nathan on a weekend outing in an attempt to reconcile with his wife and son; and Deb and Haley plan an open-mike night at the cafe. This episode is named after a song by Stereophonics.
"The Living Years"	Mark Perry	Thomas J. Wright	January 27, 2004	11
After quitting the basketball team, Nathan takes advantage of his extra free time to see more of Haley. The couple spend an afternoon at his beach house, where the liquor flows. The Scott's see a therapist to try to fix their family problems, but the distance between Deb and Dan continues to grow. Meanwhile, Brooke grows jealous of Peyton's growing bond with Lucas. This episode is named after a song by Mike + The Mechanics.
"Crash Course in Polite Conversations"	Jessica Queller	Sandy Smolan	February 3, 2004	12
After Peyton receives the devastating news that her father is lost at sea, she and Lucas take an overnight trip to Hilton Head to identify a body that has washed ashore. Overcome with emotion, Peyton kisses Lucas. Meanwhile, an unexpected visit from Dan's parents leaves the Scott family in turmoil, as numerous family secrets are revealed at Dan's birthday dinner. This episode is named after a song by Gameface.
"Hanging by a Moment"	Mark Schwahn	John Behring	February 10, 2004	13
On their way to pick up Karen from the airport, Keith and Lucas' car collides with an oncoming vehicle and an unconscious Lucas is left fighting for his life. Having witnessed the accident, Dan races Lucas to the hospital and must acknowledge that Lucas is his son in order to save his life. Meanwhile, Peyton decides to tell Brooke about the kiss she and Lucas shared. This episode is named after a song by Lifehouse.
"I Shall Believe"	Jennifer Cecil	Greg Prange	February 17, 2004	14
While holding a vigil at Lucas' bedside as he lays in a coma, Karen meets her son's new girlfriend, and learns that Deb and Dan are divorcing. Most shocking of all, Karen is horrified to discover that Keith was drinking while driving at the time of the accident. Meanwhile, Nathan tries to win Haley back after she dumps him. This episode is named after a song by Sheryl Crow.
"Suddenly Everything Has Changed"	Mark Perry	David Carson	February 24, 2004	15
After his near-death experience, Lucas decides he made the wrong choice between Brooke and Peyton so he breaks things off with Brooke and secretly rekindles his romance with Peyton. However, the truth becomes obvious after he is rushed to the emergency room again and the girls come face to face in the hospital. Meanwhile, unable to pay his mortgage after paying Lucas' hospital bill, Keith puts his garage up for sale. This episode is named after a song by The Flaming Lips.
"The First Cut is the Deepest"	Mike Kelley	Robert Duncan McNeill	March 2, 2004	16
Nathan must decide which parent to live with after the divorce, but Dan decides to force his hand by threatening to reveal Deb's darkest secrets in court unless Nathan chooses him. Meanwhile, Lucas meets a beautiful stranger who starts his head spinning. Grammy Award-winner Sheryl Crow appears as herself and performs the song "The First Cut Is The Deepest" in Karen's Cafe.
"Spirit in the Night"	Terrence Coli	Duane Clatk	April 6, 2004	17
The gang hits the road to Charlotte where Brooke is determined to win first place at the annual cheerleading competition. But when one of her squad falls ill, Peyton begs Haley to step into the cheerleader's shoes for a day. Meanwhile, after Whitey assigns Lucas and Nathan to the same room, tempers flare and Haley is caught in the middle. This episode is named after a song by Bruce Springsteen.
"To Wish Impossible Things"	Mark Schwahn	Billy Dickson	April 13, 2004	18
Lucas, Nathan and Jake are auctioned off to the highest bidder in the annual "Boy Toy" charity auction and the night leads to surprising developments with old flames. Meanwhile, having missed out on the auction, Brooke ends up with Mouth and gives him the night of his life.This episode is named after a song by The Cure.
"How Can You Be Sure?"	Karyn Usher	Thomas J. Wright	April 20, 2004	19
Lucas finds out that Brooke is pregnant and must make a decision regarding the pregnancy. Brooke gives Lucas the cold shoulder regarding the situation. Haley considers having sex with Nathan. This episode is named after a song by Radiohead.
"What Is and What Should Never Be"	Edwaed Kitsis and Adam Horowitz	Perry Lang	April 27, 2004	20
Nathan looks for an after-school job to pay his rent and looks forward to the party that night that Haley is throwing for him. However, Haley panics when things get out of control. Brooke realizes that she isn't considered a "close friend" so she goes to a bar and meets the infamous Nikki whom she chooses to crash the party with. This episode is named after a song by Led Zeppelin.
"The Leaving Song"	Jennifer Cecil and Mark Perry	Davis Carson	May 4, 2004	21
Dan becomes temporary coach of the basketball team when Whitey has to have eye surgery; no else thinks this is really a good idea. Haley finds objectional material on Nathan's laptop and gets offended. Peyton and Brooke are to blame for Nikki kidnapping Jenny and Jake gets upset - and worried. Lucas decides on a complicated decision. Nathan finds that he is pressuring Haley for sex in ways he knows not. And Keith and Karen are at odds on their relationship. Dan finally gives those divorce papers. This episode is named after a song by AFI.
"The Games That Play Us"	Mark Schwahn	Greg Prange	May 11, 2004	22
In the first season finale, Lucas and Nathan bear the brunt of Dan's abuse as he coaches them into the playoffs, pushing both of them to their breaking points. Lucas is stunned when Haley's reconciliation with Nathan heightens the intensity of their relationship. Meanwhile, Whitey learns that his medical condition may be more serious than he first expected, and Dan learns a shocking secret from Deb. This episode is named after a song by The Blackouts.

[edit] DVD Release

The DVD release of season one was released after the season has completed broadcast on television. It has been released in Regions 1, 2 and 4. As well as every episode from the season, the DVD release features bonus material such as audio commentaries on some episodes from the creator and cast, deleted scenes, gag reels and behind-the-scenes featurettes. The words "The WB Presents" were printed on the packaging before the "One Tree Hill" title, although they were not included on international releases as The WB was not the broadcaster.^[7]

The Complete First Season
Set details [1]			Special features [1]
22 episodes 944 minutes (Region 1); 903 minutes (Region 2);[2] 862 minutes (Region 4) [3] 6-disc set 1.33:1 aspect ratio Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround) Subtitles: English, Spanish and French (Region 1) English, Arabic, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, English For The Hearing Impaired (Regions 2 and 4) [2][3]			Audio commentaries: "Pilot" - with creator/executive producer/writer Mark Schwahn and executive producer Joe Davola "To Wish Impossible Things" - with creator/executive producer/writer Mark Schwahn and executive producer Joe Davola "The Games That Play Us" - Commentary 1 with actors Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Galeotti and Sophia Bush. Commentary 2 with actors Paul Johansson, Moira Kelly, Craig Sheffer and Barbara Alyn Woods. Deleted Scenes: Episodes: 2, 5, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22 "Diaries from the Set" "Building a Winning Team: The Making of One Tree Hill" "Christmas Elf Gag" Exclusive unaired music performance of "Chariot" by Gavin DeGraw with introduction
Release dates
United States	United Kingdom	Australia
January 25, 2005 [1]	September 5, 2005 [2]	February 1, 2006 [3]

[edit] References

v • d • e One Tree Hill Episodes Season 1 • Season 2 • Season 3 • Season 4 • Season 5 Main characters Lucas Scott • Nathan Scott • Peyton Sawyer • Haley James Scott • Brooke Davis • Dan Scott • Deb Lee • Mouth McFadden • Skills Taylor • Rachel Gatina • Whitey Durham • Jamie Scott • Keith Scott • Karen Roe Notable recurring characters Bevin Mirskey • Tim Smith • Jake Jagielski • Cooper Lee • Chris Keller • Anna Taggaro • Felix Taggaro • Andy Hargrove • Jules • Ian Banks  • Taylor James Related articles Tree Hill  • Mark Schwahn  • "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw Media DVD releases • Soundtracks