One Tree Hill (season 5)

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One Tree Hill Season 5

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Country of origin Flag of the United States United States
Network The CW
Original run January 8, 2008 – May 19, 2008
No. of episodes 18
Previous season Season 4
Next season Season 6

Season five of One Tree Hill, an American television series, began on January 8, 2008. This is the second season to air on the CW television network. Season five regular cast members include Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Galeotti, Sophia Bush, Paul Johansson, Lee Norris, Antwon Tanner and Jackson Brundage.[1] Season five is set four years into the future, from the last episode of the fourth season.

Production for this season of One Tree Hill, along with production for all other American scripted television shows, was caught in the middle of a contract dispute between the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE), Writers Guild of America, west (WGAw) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The dispute led to a strike by the writers, which has caused a lack in episodes being produced.[2] The season was to conclude in June 2008, after twenty-two episodes,[3] but the season had been shortened to twelve episodes due to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. With the strike resolved, the CW announced that six more episodes would be produced bringing the episode count to eighteen.[4]

Contents

[edit] Episodes

Title[5] Writer(s)[5] Director[5] Airdate Ep #
"4 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days" Mark Schwahn Greg Prange January 8, 2008 1
We return to Tree Hill four years later. Lucas is a bestselling author dating his editor; Peyton is an unhappy assistant at a record label in LA; Brooke is the owner of a clothing line, but finds that money can't make her happy; Haley and Nathan are in a strained marriage after Nathan was in an accident that left him temporarily paralyzed. Lucas falls in love with Rachel Wankoff. This episode is named after a song by Tree Fort Angst. [6]
"Racing Like a Pro" Mark Schwahn Paul Johansson January 8, 2008 2
Lucas and Skills help Jamie fix an old soap box car so he can race. Mouth gets a job, but finds that his new boss hates him; Peyton contemplates starting her own record label in Tree Hill. Haley's first day teaching at Tree Hill high is unsuccessful, and Nathan sinks into a sea of depression after his accident, pulled out by his son. Brooke resumes her role as Jamie's godmother. This episode is named after a song by The National (band). [7]
"My Way Home is Through You" John A. Norris David Jackson January 15, 2008 3
Lindsey wonders about the timing of Lucas's recent creative inspiration. Brooke and Peyton make business plans, while Mouth tries to win points with his boss Alice. Lucas and Skills finally make some headway with the Ravens, while Nathan tries to wrestle free from Dan's legacy. This episode is named after a song by My Chemical Romance.[8]
"It's All Right, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" Adele Lim Janice Cooke January 22, 2008 4
Peyton has her hands full with a musician who turns out to be problematic; Nathan's efforts to corral a defiant player are unsuccessful.This episode is named after a song by Bob Dylan.[9]
"I Forgot to Remember to Forget" Terrence Coli Liz Friedlander January 29, 2008 5
Three years in the past, Lucas visits Peyton in Los Angeles with an offer that will change their relationship forever; Victoria (Daphne Zuniga) pressures Brooke to make a difficult decision about the future of her clothing line. This episode is named after a song by Elvis Presley.[10]
"Don't Dream It's Over" Mark Schwahn Thomas J. Wright February 5, 2008 6
It's confrontation time in Tree Hill, as Lucas confronts Peyton about her nasty behaviour towards Lindsey and Brooke must confront Victoria about meddling with Peyton's record label. Meanwhile, Nathan begins to grow closer to Carrie, Haley continues to struggle in dealing with Quentin, and Mouth must choose sides between his co-workers or Alice. This episode is named after a song by Sixpence None the Richer.[11]
"In Da Club" Mike Herro and David Strauss Greg Prange February 12, 2008 7
The entire gang gathers at Tric to watch band The Honorary Title perform. While Peyton and Haley are busy trying to make this event include the introduction of their new musical act as well, Carrie takes the time to get closer to Nathan. Meanwhile, Brooke sets Mouth up on a blind date, and Lindsey confronts Lucas about his meeting with Peyton. Lucas asks Lindsey to marry him. This episode is named after a song by 50 cent.[12]
"Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want" Mike Daniels Paul Johansson February 19, 2008 8
Brooke continues to try to make progress in her pursuit of Owen the bartender; and Haley is conflicted about what to do regarding something she saw at Tric. Meanwhile, Mouth tries to redeem himself in the eyes of a potential new love interest; and Quentin's recent actions could negatively influence the season-opening game. This episode is named after a song by The Smiths.[13]
"For Tonight You're Only Here to Know" Mark Schwahn Joe Davola February 26, 2008 9
At the first Raven's basketball game of the season, Haley, Brooke, Peyton, Lindsey and Mia find themselves locked in the Tree Hill High library. Tensions run high as Peyton and Lindsey face off over Lucas. Brooke tries to stand up for her mother when her friends go on the attack. Haley plays mentor to Mia, who is experiencing the elation and disappointment of fame. Meanwhile, Mouth, who is covering the game as his first official TV reporting assignment, struggles to find a story. Finally, Lucas and Nathan grapple with the decision to tell their loved ones about various indiscretions. The Ravens win their first game. This episode is named after a song by The Distillers.[14]
"Running to Stand Still" Willian H. Brown Clark Mathis March 4, 2008 10
After the Ravens game, Nathan comes home and takes a shower, only to find Carrie behind him naked. Haley finds them both, and kicked both out of house and fires Carrie. Brooke and Owen takes a trip to New York, and they run into someone from the past. Peyton is greeted by her old boss who wanted Mia signed as his label. Lucas gets a brief about Dan's hearing and goes with Nathan. Dan applies to the parole about his life, Lucas is mad at Nathan because they both agreed to protect Jamie from Dan. After all, the truth about Carrie and Nathan comes out and Haley wants a divorce. This episode is named after a song by U2.[15]
"You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side" Zachary Haynes Micheal J. Leone March 11, 2008 11
On the eve of Lucas and Lindsey's marriage, they conspire to save Nathan and Haley's. Brooke pairs Peyton with a surprise old boyfriend, while dealing with Victoria. Rachel returns to Tree Hill facing old challenges, while Dan also returns hoping for a fresh start. This episode is named after a song by Morrissey.[16]
"Hundred" Mark Schwahn Les Butler March 18, 2008 12
It's Lucas and Lindsey's wedding day and Peyton must choose whether to intervene or lose her true love forever. Nathan uses the occasion to attempt a reconciliation with Haley, and the recently paroled Dan shows up for the family reunion. Carrie drops by and decides to take Jamie and tells him that she is his new mother. Dan comes and saves the day. When Dan walks through the door, everyone in the room is shocked. This episode is named after a song by The Fray.[17]
"Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace" Mark Schwahn Greg Prange April 14, 2008 13
Lucas picks up the pieces after being left at the altar by Lindsey, while Nathan and Haley deal with the repercussions of Jamie's abduction. Brooke is haunted by her past as she considers adopting, while Peyton gets a visit from an old friend. This episode is named after an album by Foo Fighters.[18]
"What Do You Go Home To" Mark Schwahn Liz Friedlander April 21, 2008 14
Lucas and Peyton discuss Lucas' aborted wedding, while Brooke gets a phone call that could change her life, and Millicent and Mouth take a new step in their relationship. Haley takes the first tentative steps towards a new career, and Nathan contemplates what it would take to get his game back. This episode is named after a song by Explosions in the Sky.[19]
"Life Is Short" Elisa Delson Paul Johansson April 28, 2008 15
Lindsey returns to Tree Hill for Jamie's fifth birthday party, giving Lucas hope for their relationship. Brooke and Peyton prepare for life with a new baby. Meanwhile, Dan tries to insinuate himself back into the lives of his family, ultimately divulging a grave secret to Nathan. This episode is named after a song by Butterfly Boucher. [20]
"Cryin' Won't Help You Now" William H.Brown Greg Prange May 5, 2008 16
Brooke deals with the difficulties of being a parent, and the possibility of Angie's death. Peyton visits Lindsey in New York. Quentin makes up with his enemies, Mouth gets his big-time shot, and Lucas, Nathan, and Haley deal with Dan's secret about his death and how they keep Jamie away. This episode is named after a song by Ben Harper.[21]
"Hate Is Safer Than Love" Mark Schwahn Stuart Gilliard May 12, 2008 17
Lucas receives some devastating news from Lindsey. Brooke's baby undergoes emergency surgery. Haley makes a decision about recording a new album. Skills and Nathan attempt a turn-around of the Ravens' season, and Lucas tells Peyton a shocking truth which results in heart break. This episode is named after a song by Ben Godwin.[22]
"What Comes After The Blues" Mark Schwahn Mark Schwahn May 19, 2008 18
Brooke deals with giving up her baby, while Lucas deals with the residue of his actions following his game night scuffle. Haley has a musical breakthrough and Peyton gets news about a ghost from her past. Nathan and Jamie face their fears together. This episode is named after a song by Magnolia Electric Co..[23]


[edit] New and returning characters

L-R: Brooke (Bush), Haley (Galeotti), "Mouth" (Norris), "Skills" (Tanner), Nathan (Lafferty), Peyton (Burton) and Lucas (Murray).
L-R: Brooke (Bush), Haley (Galeotti), "Mouth" (Norris), "Skills" (Tanner), Nathan (Lafferty), Peyton (Burton) and Lucas (Murray).

For season five, Jackson Brundage was cast as James Scott, the child of Nathan and Haley Scott.[24] Barry Corbin reprised his role as Whitey Durham for a flashback sequence.[10] Danneel Harris returned to portray Rachel Gatina, who is now a drug addict.[15] Moira Kelly also returned as Lucas' mother Karen Roe.[17] Barbara Alyn Woods reprised her role of Deb Lee in the fourteenth episode,[19] appearing in a total of four episodes.[20][22][23]

Cullen Moss and Vaughn Wilson returned as Junk Moretti and Fergie Thompson, who are now living with Mouth and Skills.[6] Stephen Colletti reprised his guest role as Chase Adams,[25] as did Kieren Hutchison as Andy Hargrove. Shawn Shepard returned to portray Tree Hill High's principal, Principal Turner, where Haley, Lucas and Skills now work.[7] Brett Claywell returned as Tim Smith, who now works as a pizza boy.[14] Bevin Prince also returned as Bevin Mirskey, who is now married to Tim Smith, with whom she has a son, Nathan Smith.

Newcomer Michaela McManus has been added to cast for a multi-episode arc as Lindsey Strauss, a "tough but kind" New York editor assigned to work on Lucas' novel.[26] Daphne Zuniga will guest star as a "glamorous and intimidating" business exec who works with Brooke,[26] later revealed to be her mother.[8] Torrey DeVitto has signed on to play the nanny of Nathan and Haley's son in a multi-episode arc.[27] Robbie Jones joined the cast as Quentin Fields, a difficult student and member of the Ravens.[7] Kelly Collins Lintz became a guest as Mouth's boss Alice.[24] Lisa Goldstein was cast as Brooke's assistant as Millicent.[24] Kevin Federline is appears in a multi-episode arc this season playing Jason,[28] as well as singer/songwriter Kate Voegele who portrays Mia.[24] Joe Manganiello has also been added as Owen, a bar tender at Tric.[24] Mary Kate Engelheart returns to play the role of Lily Roe Scott.

[edit] Production

On May 17, 2007, The CW announced that the show would return for a fifth season as a mid-season replacement. The show will be "dramatically retooled and set four years into the future - after the characters have already graduated from college." Until the show's return to the schedule, the network has plans to post diaries online to fill in the intervening years in the characters' lives.[29][3] The fifth season began shooting on July 30, 2007 and premiered January 8, 2008. Dawn Ostroff confirmed on July 20, 2007 that One Tree Hill had a 22-episode order.[3]

Hilarie Burton confirmed on TRL that the show's fifth season will focus on their lives after college, citing the reason for this as "We've seen the high school dramas not do so well while they're in college, and another thing, we've done everything that everyone does in college". She said this will "enable them to do flashbacks and a lot of cool stuff with the characters".

[edit] Writers Strike

On November 5, 2007, a strike began between the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE), Writers Guild of America, west (WGAw) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The strike could force television shows to end their seasons early, because there will be no future scripts until a settlement is reached.[30] Due to the writer's strike only twelve out of the twenty-two episodes ordered were thought to be produced. With the end in sight Mark Schwahn stated, "Although we have six new episodes left, no one is more excited about the end of the strike than we are at One Tree Hill." As of the February 5 episode, One Tree Hill's ratings are second only to Smallville for scripted dramas at the CW. Schwahn went on to say that "we'd love the opportunity to continue season five, and if the WGA's new contract is ratified, hopefully we'll be able to do just that. If not, we'll see you for season six."[31] On February 15, the CW announced that six additional episodes would be produced to wrap up the season due to the conclusion of the strike.[32]

[edit] Reception

Season Timeslot Season premiere Season finale TV season Rank Viewers
(in millions)
5 Tuesday 9/8C (January 8 - March 18) January 8, 2008 May 19, 2008 2008 2.91
Monday 9/8C (April 14 - May 19)

[edit] U.S. Nielsen ratings

"12–49 (Rating/Share)" refers to the rating and share of viewers aged between 12 and 49. Whereas "rating" and "share" refer to all viewers. In the "running average", the viewers in millions are stated, and below is the rating and share for all viewers.

Episode number
Production number
Title Original airing Rating Share Total viewers 18–49
(Rating/
Share)
Rank per week Running average Season average
89
5.01
4 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days January 8, 2008 2.3[33] 4[33] 3.36m[33] 1.5/4[33] #80 3.36m
2.3/4
2.86m
TBD
90
5.02
Racing Like a Pro January 8, 2008 2.4[33] 4[33] 3.57m[33] 1.6/4[33] #76 3.47m
2.4/4
91
5.03
My Way Home is Through You January 15, 2008 1.8[34] 3[34] 2.72m[34] 1.3/3[34] #78 3.22m
2.2/4
92
5.04
It's All Right, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) January 22, 2008 2.0[35] 3[35] 3.04m[35] 1.3/3[35] # 3.17m
2.1/4
93
5.05
I Forgot to Remember to Forget January 29, 2008 1.9[36] 3[36] 2.79m[36] 1.3/3[36] #78 3.10m
2.1/3
94
5.06
Don't Dream It's Over February 5, 2008 2.0[37] 3[37] 2.86m[37] 1.3/3[37] #78 3.06m
2.1/3
95
5.07
In Da Club February 12, 2008 2.2[38] 3[38] 3.16m[38] 1.4/4[38] #80 3.07m
2.1/3
96
5.08
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want February 19, 2008 2.1[39] 3[39] 2.85m[39] 1.3/3[39] # 3.04m
2.1/3
97
5.09
For Tonight You're Only Here to Know February 26, 2008 2.1[40] 3[40] 3.18m[40] 1.4/4[40] # 3.06m
2.1/3
98
5.10
Running to Stand Still March 4, 2008 2.0[41] 3[41] 2.93m[41] 1.4/4[41] #84 3.05m
2.1/3
99
5.11
You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side March 11, 2008 1.8[42] 3[42] 2.50m[42] 1.1/3[42] #89 3.00m
2.1/3
100
5.12
Hundred March 18, 2008 2.0[43] 3[43] 2.99m'[43] 1.4/3[43] #78 3.00m
2.1/3
101
5.13
Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace April 14, 2008 1.7[44] 3[44] 2.80m[44] 1.4/3[44] #87 2.99m
2.0/3
102
5.14
What Do You Go Home To April 21, 2008 1.8[45] 3[45] 2.93m[45] 1.4/3[45] #89 2.92m
2.0/3
103
5.15
Life Is Short April 28, 2008 1.7[46] 3[46] 2.57m[46] 1.2/3[46] #87 2.89m
1.9/3
104
5.16
Cryin' Won't Help You Now May 5, 2008 1.6[47] 2[47] 2.28m[47] 1.0/3[47] # 2.85m
1.8/3
105
5.17
Hate Is Safer Than Love May 12, 2008 1.8[48] 3[48] 2.65m[48] 1.2/3[48] # 2.83
TBA
106
5.18
What Comes After The Blues May 19, 2008 2.1[49] 3[49] 3.15m[49] 1.5/4[49] # 2.86
TBA

[edit] One Tree Hill: Fast Forward

On November 6, 2007, The CW posted the first One Tree Hill online diary, a series of six segments to be released before the start of the new season. One Tree Hill Fast Forward allows fans of the show to catch a glimpse of the lives of the six main characters at the beginning of the fifth season. The first Fast Forward diary features Sophia Bush's character, Brooke Davis[24]. The second diary, posted on November 13, featured Chad Michael Murray's character, Lucas Scott[24]. The third diary, posted on November 20, featured Hilarie Burton's character, Peyton Sawyer[24]. The fourth diary, posted on November 27, featured Lee Norris's character, Mouth McFadden. [24] The fifth diary, posted on December 4 featured the Scott family, consisting of Bethany Joy Galeotti's character, Haley James Scott and James Lafferty's character, Nathan Scott[24]. The sixth and last diary, posted on December 11, featured all the new faces of the show, commented by Mark Schwahn, Joe Davola, the six main teens and the above listed new faces (minus Jamie)[24].

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