The BEST episodes written by Mark Schwahn

One Tree Hill
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8.23
484 votes

#1 - One Tree Hill

One Tree Hill - Season 9 - Episode 13

In the final chapter of One Tree Hill, the tenth anniversary of Tric brings old faces and new possibilities for the Tree Hill family.

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Songs to Love and Die By
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8.23
421 votes

#2 - Songs to Love and Die By

One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 10

After a cardiac incident, Lucas has a dream in which the spirit of Keith visits and shows him how much one life can affect the lives of others, with a nod to “It's a Wonderful Life.” Elsewhere, Hayley is the victim of an accident and Dan helps out Nathan.

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Our Wills And Fates Do So Contrary Run
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8.13
243 votes

#3 - Our Wills And Fates Do So Contrary Run

The Royals (2015) - Season 1 - Episode 10

Not knowing that Cyrus manipulated the paternity announcement, Liam asks Ophelia to run away with him. Eleanor drops the charges against Jasper and enlists his aid in meeting Robert's killer. Helena does a television interview. Cyrus finally gets his wish.

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The Leavers Dance
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8.12
198 votes

#4 - The Leavers Dance

One Tree Hill - Season 2 - Episode 23

In the second part of the this seamless 2-hour Season Finale of "One Tree Hill," things heat up between Lucas and Brooke since he finally tells her what he feels about her. Nathan and Deb conspire to desert Dan for good, leading to an explosive conclusion when he discovers their plan. Peyton has a shock. Meanwhile, Karen decides to spend the summer holiday in New Zealand. And at the climax of Dan's numerous deceptions someone sets the dealership on fire with him in it.

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I Love You but I've Chosen Darkness
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8.11
444 votes

#5 - I Love You but I've Chosen Darkness

One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 5

Nathan gets two surprises in a row, and everyone is eager to share their advice with him. Deb also shares something she picked up. Brooke decides to celebrate while Peyton is being attacked by her stalker.

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Pictures of You
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8.10
459 votes

#6 - Pictures of You

One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 13

A class assignment reveals the deepest secrets and desires of Lucas and the students at Tree Hill High. Worried about college prospects, Skills turns to Haley, while Nathan wrestles with Deb's suicide attempt. Chase learns that Brooke cheated on her calculus exam, while nudity and drugs run rampant in the halls of the school.

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The Games That Play Us
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8.08
637 votes

#7 - The Games That Play Us

One Tree Hill - Season 1 - Episode 22

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. Haley is stunned after Dan threatens her, causing her to reconsider her relationship with Nathan. Meanwhile, Whitey learns that his medical condition may be more serious than he first expected, and Dan learns a shocking secret from Deb.

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I and Love and You
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8.07
583 votes

#8 - I and Love and You

One Tree Hill - Season 7 - Episode 7

Dan brings Renee onto his television show, leaving Nathan and Haley powerless to stop him from revealing the truth of her pregnancy to the world. Quinn examines what went wrong with David, and Sara and Clay discuss their past. Meanwhile, Brooke comes clean with Julian about her true desires.

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The Same Deep Water as You
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8.04
473 votes

#9 - The Same Deep Water as You

One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 1

The residents of Tree Hill must deal with the aftermath of the shocking accident that left everyone without words. In the midst of all the chaos, Dan extends his help to Karen now that she is pregnant, Lucas and Peyton's friendship continues to grow stronger, and once rivals Brooke and Rachel move past their differences and manage to become good friends. Brooke has a difficult decision to make about her relationship with Lucas and Skills decides to try out for the Ravens.

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Some You Give Away
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8.02
459 votes

#10 - Some You Give Away

One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 9

As the Ravens prepare for the championship, Lucas learns Nathan intends to throw the game and decides on a risky plan to even the odds. Karen insists Deb show up for her son's final game and tries to help her get there. Also Dan makes a last plea with Daunte.

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The Runaway Found
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8.01
429 votes

#11 - The Runaway Found

One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 18

Brooke and Peyton finally rekindle their friendship, Nathan's past mistakes continue to haunt him and Haley, and Lucas hears a shocking confession from the witness to Keith's murder.

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All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone
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8.00
471 votes

#12 - All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone

One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 21

Dan must face the harsh consequences of his decision to murder Keith as Karen and Haley's pregnancies complicate the lives of Nathan and the graduating seniors of Tree Hill High. Lucas wrestles with his post-high school options, and Peyton and Brooke prepare to spend the summer in Los Angeles together.

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Darkness on the Edge of Town
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7.97
570 votes

#13 - Darkness on the Edge of Town

One Tree Hill - Season 8 - Episode 11

A storm strikes Tree Hill, putting everyone's life in danger.

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Hundred
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7.97
429 votes

#14 - Hundred

One Tree Hill - Season 5 - Episode 12

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.

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The Show Must Go On
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7.95
454 votes

#15 - The Show Must Go On

One Tree Hill - Season 3 - Episode 22

Nathan worries about Haley as they prepare to renew their vows. Peyton and Brooke's friendship becomes strained and Deb confesses to Dan about the fire.

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With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept
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7.94
463 votes

#16 - With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept

One Tree Hill - Season 3 - Episode 16

Due to the aftermath of the release of the time capsule, chaos breaks out. Someone is holding students of Tree Hill hostage with a gun, shooting. While lives hang in the balance, Nathan and Lucas put themselves at risk to protect their friends and loved ones. Young lives are shattered and two lives will end.

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With Arms Outstretched
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7.94
662 votes

#17 - With Arms Outstretched

One Tree Hill - Season 1 - Episode 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.

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The Slings And Arrows Of Outrageous Fortune
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7.93
269 votes

#18 - The Slings And Arrows Of Outrageous Fortune

The Royals (2015) - Season 1 - Episode 6

A trip to Monaco helps Prince Liam and Ophelia's relationship blossom but a different side of Princess Eleanor is revealed.

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The Birth and Death of the Day
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7.93
477 votes

#19 - The Birth and Death of the Day

One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 20

As graduation approaches, Haley prepares for the recital of her valedictorian speech and motherhood. Nathan must adjust to life without basketball, while Brooke makes a confession that may have great consequences. Lucas confronts Dan after Karen's life is threatened.

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What Comes After the Blues
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7.91
385 votes

#20 - What Comes After the Blues

One Tree Hill - Season 5 - Episode 18

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.

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For Tonight You're Only Here to Know
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7.91
384 votes

#21 - For Tonight You're Only Here to Know

One Tree Hill - Season 5 - Episode 9

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.

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Everyday is a Sunday Evening
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7.90
417 votes

#22 - Everyday is a Sunday Evening

One Tree Hill - Season 3 - Episode 20

Nathan deals with a player who is a rival both on and off the court. Meanwhile, Brooke and Mouth look to get even with Rachel. Dan has a run-in with Cooper; and Peyton comes to a major decision.

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To Wish Impossible Things
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7.89
600 votes

#23 - To Wish Impossible Things

One Tree Hill - Season 1 - Episode 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.

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How a Resurrection Really Feels
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7.86
487 votes

#24 - How a Resurrection Really Feels

One Tree Hill - Season 3 - Episode 9

It is revealed that Lucas knows who tried to kill Dan and he confronts the guilty party. Brooke, Peyton and Haley find themselves behind bars. Peyton finds her guilty conscience on the surface. Chris Keller convinces Nathan to be his wingman at a high-stakes poker game. The residents of Tree Hill finally choose a mayor.

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The Great Man Down
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7.86
245 votes

#25 - The Great Man Down

The Royals (2015) - Season 1 - Episode 8

The Royal Family is put on lockdown in a safe room at the palace after an assassination attempt.

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You Have Got to Be Kidding Me (Autopsy of the Devil's Brain)
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7.86
416 votes

#26 - You Have Got to Be Kidding Me (Autopsy of the Devil's Brain)

One Tree Hill - Season 6 - Episode 12

Brooke is shocked to find out that Samantha is in her room with a boy named Jack. Along with that, Julian asks her to make some clothes for the movie. Peyton tries to get Mia to focus on her follow-up album. Lucas is excited when he travels to Hollywood to meet the director of the movie. Meanwhile, Nathan gets the chance for a pro-basketball try-out. Haley takes Jamie to his school's talent show and Millicent confronts Mouth about Gigi.

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Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.
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7.85
429 votes

#27 - Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.

One Tree Hill - Season 6 - Episode 3

When tragedy strikes in Tree Hill, Nathan and Haley experience difficulties breaking the news. Brooke still hurt over the robbery, questions her friendship with Peyton, and Lucas and Skills finally meet Quentin's mother.

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Some Roads Lead Nowhere
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7.84
529 votes

#28 - Some Roads Lead Nowhere

One Tree Hill - Season 7 - Episode 12

As Nathan and Haley prepare for the family’s move to Barcelona, Brook struggles to accept Julian’s reaction to Alex’s crisis. Quinn helps Clay hatch a plan to win back Nathan as a client. Meanwhile, Millie’s downward spiral puts her and Mouth at a crossroads, and Dan Scott’s pronouncement shocks Rachel and his audience.

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Racing Like a Pro
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7.82
398 votes

#29 - Racing Like a Pro

One Tree Hill - Season 5 - Episode 2

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.

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Bridge Over Troubled Water
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7.81
498 votes

#30 - Bridge Over Troubled Water

One Tree Hill - Season 6 - Episode 4

Brooke takes a trip to New York with Victoria. Peyton begins connecting with Mick Wolf, who begins telling stories about her parents. Haley continues having problems with a student and Nathan is confronted by a vision of Quentin.

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I Will Dare
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7.81
516 votes

#31 - I Will Dare

One Tree Hill - Season 2 - Episode 5

Felix organizes a "dare night" to test the limits of his new classmates. While out playing the game, Lucas meets a mysterious new girl, Anna, and the two of them seem to hit it off. Peyton tearfully confesses to the church that she recently tried cocaine and Keith is caught off guard when a beautiful woman comes to the shop and begins flirting with him. Meanwhile, Karen goes on a date with Andy, her younger professor.

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Searching for a Former Clarity
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7.80
408 votes

#32 - Searching for a Former Clarity

One Tree Hill - Season 6 - Episode 18

As Lucas and Julian face a setback in their film production, Peyton and Haley team up to help Mia with her new single. Meanwhile, Brooke faces a crisis when Sam is arrested; and Jamie learns the truth about Dan and Keith.

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4 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days
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7.79
442 votes

#33 - 4 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days

One Tree Hill - Season 5 - Episode 1

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.

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Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace
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7.79
365 votes

#34 - Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace

One Tree Hill - Season 5 - Episode 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. 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.

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It Gets the Worst at Night
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7.78
344 votes

#35 - It Gets the Worst at Night

One Tree Hill - Season 4 - Episode 17

When Mouth and Rachel's road trip goes wrong, the other teens go out to their rescue. While on the trip, Nathan and Haley get a second chance to enjoy their Prom and Peyton and Lucas decide to take their relationship to the next level. Finally, Brooke reveals the truth about the stolen calculus exam to Haley.

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Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will
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7.77
440 votes

#36 - Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will

One Tree Hill - Season 9 - Episode 10

Dan, Julian and Chris Keller attempt to rescue Nathan. Brooke’s conflict with Xavier escalates. Quinn and Clay revisit the past.

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Over the Hills and Far Away
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7.74
362 votes

#37 - Over the Hills and Far Away

One Tree Hill - Season 3 - Episode 21

Haley argues about her wedding dress with Brooke during the rehearsal dinner. Elsewhere Karen and Lucas arrive back in town. And Peyton is surprised by what she finds...

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Don't Take Me for Granted
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7.74
461 votes

#38 - Don't Take Me for Granted

One Tree Hill - Season 2 - Episode 10

Nathan is concerned about Lucas' health, so he tells Karen that Lucas didn't take the heart test. Dan offers Keith to continue working at the dealership-as vice president. At school, Peyton must confront the rumors going around that she is a lesbian. This affects her friendship with Anna. As for Nathan and Haley, they begin to grow apart...

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Be All My Sins Remembered
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7.71
240 votes

#39 - Be All My Sins Remembered

The Royals (2015) - Season 2 - Episode 8

Relationships are changed forever when The Royals' family history is called into question.

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Forever and Almost Always
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7.70
524 votes

#40 - Forever and Almost Always

One Tree Hill - Season 6 - Episode 23

Lucas and Peyton's wedding day finally arrives, bringing some surprise guests along with it. Haley finds herself playing an unexpected role in the ceremony, as Skills and Brooke try to control Jamie and Nick. Meanwhile, Nathan continues to hope to be drafted into the NBA.

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Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said the Last Time I Saw You
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7.70
615 votes

#41 - Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said the Last Time I Saw You

One Tree Hill - Season 7 - Episode 22

Haley tries to overcome her depression by joining Nathan, Jamie and the rest of the Tree Hill gang on a trip to Utah for the premiere of Julian's film.

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Hanging by a Moment
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7.69
664 votes

#42 - Hanging by a Moment

One Tree Hill - Season 1 - Episode 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.

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Mouthful of Diamonds
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7.68
552 votes

#43 - Mouthful of Diamonds

One Tree Hill - Season 8 - Episode 8

Nathan’s career as an agent takes a big step forward when he visits Atlanta, while Haley consoles Jamie regarding his new braces. The drama between Brooke and Sylvia finally comes to a head, and Chase makes a decision regarding Mia and Alex.

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I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
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7.67
469 votes

#44 - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning

One Tree Hill - Season 2 - Episode 19

Nathan's Uncle Cooper comes into town to take Nathan and Lucas on a racing trip. On the track, Nathan and Lucas are challenged to a race by the beautiful Daytona and her smart aleck brother Jarret, but things go horribly wrong when Nathan loses control of his car and crashes into a wall. Meanwhile, Deb's addiction to pain pills intensifies and Dan exposes Andy's relationship with Karen to his class.

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Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them
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7.67
456 votes

#45 - Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them

One Tree Hill - Season 3 - Episode 17

The aftermath of the school shooting and the death of Jimmy Edwards forces everyone in Tree Hill to examine their lives. Nathan reassesses his relationship with Haley, while Brooke and Rachel join forces to heal the student body. Dan must deal with the ramifications of shooting Keith, while Lucas and Peyton consider the implications of their kiss in the library.

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In My Heart There Was A Kind Of Fighting
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7.66
254 votes

#46 - In My Heart There Was A Kind Of Fighting

The Royals (2015) - Season 1 - Episode 9

Prince Robert receives a visit from someone from his past; Prince Liam and Princess Eleanor must deal with their own demons.

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The Tide That Left and Never Came Back
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7.66
452 votes

#47 - The Tide That Left and Never Came Back

One Tree Hill - Season 2 - Episode 22

In the first part of the two hour second season finale, things heat up between Lucas and Brooke after they head to New York for an overnight stay with Haley. Peyton is elated when she gets the band Jimmy Eat World to perform at TRIC in time for Jake's release from jail. Meanwhile, Andy invites Karen to spend the summer in New Zealand.

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Where Not to Look for Freedom
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7.64
588 votes

#48 - Where Not to Look for Freedom

One Tree Hill - Season 8 - Episode 19

While Haley stays at home to take care of the new baby, Quinn organizes a concert at Tric. Meanwhile, Brooke gets an offer to return to Clothes Over Bros, and Nathan sets his sights on exposing Professor Kellerman.

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Like You Like an Arsonist
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7.64
484 votes

#49 - Like You Like an Arsonist

One Tree Hill - Season 3 - Episode 1

In the third season premiere, we finally discover Dan's fate after the fire. Besides the situation with his father, Nathan also has to deal with Haley's reappearance in Tree Hill and the future of their relationship. Meanwhile, Peyton tries to find the truth about the mysterious woman who pretends to be her mother. Also, Lucas looks forward to Brooke's return after a summer apart.

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What Do You Go Home To?
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7.64
386 votes

#50 - What Do You Go Home To?

One Tree Hill - Season 5 - Episode 14

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.

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