The BEST episodes written by Mark Schwahn
#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#10 - 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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#11 - 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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#17 - 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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#18 - 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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#24 - 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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#25 - 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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#26 - 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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#32 - 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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#33 - 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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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The Royals (2015) - Season 2 - Episode 8
Relationships are changed forever when The Royals' family history is called into question.
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#40 - 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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#41 - 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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#42 - 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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#43 - 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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#48 - 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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#49 - 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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#50 - Unopened Letter to the World
One Tree Hill - Season 2 - Episode 15
When Tree Hill High does a time capsule project, the gang confesses their most intimate secrets to an anonymous video camera. Nathan's anger over Haley's absence continues to grow, landing both Lucas and Nathan in jail. Peyton and Jake's feelings for each other heat up, while Felix throws Brooke a party to celebrate her new gig as student body president. Meanwhile, when brought to court, Lucas opts to live with Dan and Deb rather than Karen.
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