Episode guide
One Tree Hill: Season 1
22 episodes · first aired Sep 23, 2003
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. Arrogant and assured, Nathan is the star of the high school basketball team and hails from a wealthy family. Quiet and driven, 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 beautiful girlfriend Peyton. Years in the making, a deep and bitter conflict slowly unfolds as the two boys struggle to come to terms with who they really are, and a father who has chosen to live vicariously through one son, while ignoring the existence of the other.
- 1 Pilot Sep 23, 2003 · 42m · TMDB 8.3 "Pilot" is the first episode of One Tree Hill's first season. It first aired on The WB television network in the United States on September 23, 2003. It was written by Mark Schwahn and…
- 2 The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most Sep 30, 2003 · 44m 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…
- 3 Are You True? Oct 7, 2003 · 43m Frustrated by Lucas' growing popularity at school, Nathan searches for Lucas' weak spot, and finds it in Haley. Meanwhile, Peyton is furious with Lucas for submitting her drawings to the…
- 4 Crash Into You Oct 14, 2003 · 43m Haley convinces Lucas to go with the team to an after-party at Nathan's beach house in the hopes that the guys will become closer. When Lucas sees the wealth that was denied him, he…
- 5 All That You Can't Leave Behind Oct 21, 2003 · 44m 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. Also…
- 6 Every Night Is Another Story Oct 28, 2003 · 42m When Whitey throws Lucas and Nathan off the bus due to their misconduct on the basketball court, not only does it leave the two brothers stranded 30 miles from home, but they encounter a…
- 7 Life in a Glass House Nov 4, 2003 · 43m On 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 his younger brother once again and…
- 8 The Search for Something More Nov 11, 2003 · 43m Looking for some fun, Brooke and Peyton crash a college party, but things turn ugly when one of the guys in the dorm, Gabe drugs Peyton. After Brooke calls Lucas for help, the two bond…
- 9 With Arms Outstretched Nov 18, 2003 · 40m 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…
- 10 You Gotta Go There to Come Back Jan 20, 2004 · 43m After Whitey cancels basketball practice, Brooke convinces Lucas to let loose and takes him out for a wild night out on the town. Meanwhile, Deb instructs Dan to take Nathan away for a…
- 11 The Living Years Jan 27, 2004 · 42m Unable to handle the pressure from Dan, Nathan decides to quit the basketball team and looks to Haley to help him fill his free time. Meanwhile, Brooke becomes increasingly jealous of…
- 12 Crash Course In Polite Conversations Feb 3, 2004 · 41m 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…
- 13 Hanging by a Moment Feb 10, 2004 · 40m 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…
- 14 I Shall Believe Feb 17, 2004 · 43m While holding a vigil at Lucas' bedside as he lays in a coma, Karen meets her son's new girlfriend and learns from Deb that she is divorcing Dan. Most shocking of all, Karen is horrified…
- 15 Suddenly Everything Has Changed Feb 24, 2004 · 42m 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…
- 16 The First Cut is the Deepest Mar 2, 2004 · 43m 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…
- 17 Spirit In the Night Apr 6, 2004 · 43m 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…
- 18 To Wish Impossible Things Apr 13, 2004 · 43m 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…
- 19 How Can You Be Sure? Apr 20, 2004 · 41m Lucas must make a difficult decision regarding Brooke. Haley considers having sex with Nathan.
- 20 What Is and What Should Never Be Apr 27, 2004 · 42m While Nathan looks for an after-school job to pay his rent, Haley decides to throw a party at his apartment but panics when things get out of control. After a jilted Brooke realizes she…
- 21 The Leaving Song May 4, 2004 · 41m Lucas is shocked to learn that Dan once asked Karen for joint custody of Lucas when he was a baby. Meanwhile, Peyton panics after Nicki kidnaps Jake’s baby while she is babysitting.
- 22 The Games That Play Us May 11, 2004 · 43m 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…