The BEST episodes of One Tree Hill season 5
Every episode of One Tree Hill season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of One Tree Hill season 5!
Half-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott trade between kinship and rivalry both on the basketball court and in the hearts of their friends in the small, but not so quiet town of Tree Hill, North Carolina.
#1 - Hundred
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/18/2008
On Lucas and Lindsey's wedding day, Peyton must choose between intervening and losing Lucas forever. Nathan uses the event to try to mend his marriage to Haley. All are shocked when Dan, who is out of prison on parole, shows up at the event.
#2 - What Comes After the Blues
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/19/2008
The Tree Hill residents are forced to face their fears as Dan turns over on a new leaf and Brooke taking the hardest decision of her life. In the meantime, Haley's career takes a turn and Peyton is visited by somebody from her past. Mouth and Millicent meet a new face. With all, Lucas and Brooke help each other through the struggles.
#3 - For Tonight You're Only Here to Know
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/26/2008
Haley, Brooke, Peyton, Lindsey and Mia get locked in the Tree Hill High library on the night of the Ravens' first game. Also Brooke tries to stand up for her mother, while Lucas and Nathan discuss whether to tell their loved ones about their indiscretions.
#4 - Life is Short
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/28/2008
Nathan and Haley throw a birthday party for Jamie. Deb hired a clown, and Haley is not happy with it since it's a creepy one. Lindsey returns to Tree Hill for Jamie's birthday, which gives Lucas hope that the relationship will be rekindled. When Dan arrives, Deb's mood swings fast and in the meantime Brooke and Peyton attend the party with baby Angie.
#5 - Racing Like a Pro
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2008
Haley tries to make Nathan understand what is going to happen if he doesn't change his ways. Lucas and Skills prepare James to compete in a race-car competition. Meanwhile, Brooke faces problems at her company and Peyton meets Lucas' new girlfriend. Mouth gets a job but it doesn't turn out well.
#6 - 4 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2008
It's four years into the future and the Tree Hill gang has finished college. Now, their lives have taken completely different directions. Lucas has written and published a book, Brooke has made it big in the fashion industry with her brand "Clothes Over Bro's", Peyton is pursuing a career in the music business, and Nathan and Haley continue to raise a now older James.
#7 - Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/14/2008
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. Dan is free for now, but he must find himself a job to convince the parole that he is changed for good. Brooke is haunted by her past as a woman from adopting asks her questions, while Peyton gets a visit from an old friend.
#8 - Cryin' Won't Help You Now
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/5/2008
Lucas investigates Dan's heart condition. Haley struggles with letting Dan into Jamie's life. Peyton also still struggles with her guilt over Lucas' breakup and Mouth finally gets the chance to be a sports anchor.
#9 - You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/11/2008
On the eve of Lucas and Lindsey's wedding, they conspire to save Nathan and Haley's marriage. Brooke pairs Peyton with an old boyfriend, while Rachel and Dan return to Tree Hill.
#10 - In da Club
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/12/2008
The Honorary Title performs at Tric and Mia plays her song there as well. Carrie tries to get closer to Nathan. Brooke sets Mouth up on a blind date with her assistant and Lindsey confronts Lucas about Peyton.
#11 - What Do You Go Home To?
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/21/2008
Nathan and Haley have learned from the mistakes with the nanny, so they decide to interview potential nannies or mannies, but it goes in a completely different way. Meanwhile Brooke still wants to go ahead with adopting a baby. Mouth and Millicent take a new step in their relationship and Quentin must reconsider his intentions.
#12 - It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/2008
Peyton wants Haley to work with Jason on his music but he refuses to. Mouth is involved in a relationship with his boss and age is a factor in it. As the opening of Clothes over Bros approaches, Brooke finds herself in a few problems. Nathan takes strides to help Quentin.
#13 - Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/19/2008
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.
#14 - I Forgot to Remember to Forget
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/29/2008
In this flashback episode, memories are looked back upon. Lucas surprises Peyton in Los Angeles and they talk. He asks her something and is left with a surprising answer. Meanwhile, Nathan's temper triggers up after a guy reminds him of his cheating in high school basketball games.
#15 - Running to Stand Still
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/4/2008
Brooke runs into someone from her past while on a trip to New York with the Tric bartender, Owen. Nathan and Lucas attend Dan's hearing while they try to protect Jamie from him. Mia gets an offer from a major record label and in the meantime, Haley and Nathan's marriage is on the rocks.
#16 - My Way Home is Through You
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/15/2008
Now that Peyton and Brooke are back in Tree Hill, Lindsey worries that the two might threaten her and Lucas' relationship. Meanwhile, Nathan visits Dan in prison (his first visit in four years) and gives him a picture of his grandson. Meanwhile, Haley tries to persuade Quentin to return to school, Brooke opens her store in the old Karen's Cafe and Peyton signs her first band.
#17 - Hate is Safer Than Love
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/12/2008
Lucas is crushed by devastating news. Quentin is pushed to his limits during a Ravens game. Dan's is second on the donor recipient list to get a new heart. Haley thinks about her decision to release a new album while Brooke's baby undergoes emergency surgery and a shocking truth stuns Peyton, told by Lucas.
#18 - Don't Dream It's Over
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/5/2008
It's confrontation time in Tree Hill, as Lucas confronts Peyton about her nasty behavior 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 and Alice.