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The Best Episodes of One Tree Hill

Every episode of One Tree Hill ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of One Tree Hill!

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In Tree Hill, North Carolina two half brothers share a last name and nothing else. Brooding, blue-collar Lucas is a talented street-side basketball player, but his skills are appreciated only by his friends at the

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    One Tree Hill Season 1 Episode 6 - Every Night Is Another Story
    9.1/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Every Night Is Another Story

    S1:E6

    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 carload of punks who threaten them with a gun. Injured during the game, Brooke needs Peyton to drive her home and in, an unlikely turn of events, Peyton asks Haley for help. Meanwhile, Karen and Keith attend a business function and tempers flare when Dan and Deb are seated at their table.

    Director:Jason Moore
    Writer:Mike Kelley

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  2. One Tree Hill Season 1 Episode 8 - The Search for Something More
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    #2 - The Search for Something More

    S1:E8

    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 over caring for a sleeping Peyton, prompting Lucas to look at Brooke in a new light. Meanwhile, Haley gives Nathan another chance and the two go on their first date.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writer:Jennifer Cecil

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  3. One Tree Hill Season 1 Episode 9 - With Arms Outstretched
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #3 - With Arms Outstretched

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Gregory Prange
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  4. One Tree Hill Season 4 Episode 9 - Some You Give Away
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Some You Give Away

    S4:E9

    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.

    Director:Gregory Prange
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  5. One Tree Hill Season 4 Episode 13 - Pictures of You
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Pictures of You

    S4:E13

    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.

    Director:Les Butler
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  6. One Tree Hill Season 4 Episode 21 - All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone

    S4:E21

    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.

    Director:Mark Schwahn
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  7. One Tree Hill Season 6 Episode 24 - Remember Me as a Time of Day
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Remember Me as a Time of Day

    S6:E24

    Tree Hill bids goodbye to the past while anticipating the future: Lucas and Peyton prepare for the birth of their child with the help of a surprise visitor, Dan nears his end, and Brooke works with Victoria to relaunch Clothes Over Bro's. Meanwhile, Nathan returns to Tree Hill to face Haley and Jamie after being released from the Chiefs.

    Director:Mark Schwahn
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  8. One Tree Hill Season 9 Episode 11 - Danny Boy
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Danny Boy

    S9:E11

    The search for Nathan becomes increasingly dangerous, and Dan’s life hangs in the balance. Brooke is surprised when her father returns. And Clay and Quinn reconnect with Logan.

    Director:Joe Davola
    Writers:David Strauss, Mike Herro

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  9. One Tree Hill Season 9 Episode 13 - One Tree Hill
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - One Tree Hill

    S9:E13

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

    Director:Mark Schwahn
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  10. One Tree Hill Season 1 Episode 12 - Crash Course In Polite Conversations
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Crash Course In Polite Conversations

    S1:E12

    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 emotion, Peyton kisses Lucas. Meanwhile, an unexpected visit from Dan's parents leaves the Scott family in turmoil as numerous family secrets are revealed at Dan's birthday dinner.

    Director:Sandy Smolan
    Writer:Jessica Queller

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  11. One Tree Hill Season 1 Episode 22 - The Games That Play Us
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #11 - The Games That Play Us

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Gregory Prange
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  12. One Tree Hill Season 6 Episode 1 - Touch Me I'm Going to Scream
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Touch Me I'm Going to Scream

    S6:E1

    In the sixth season premiere, Tree Hill residents must make a decision that will change their lives forever. Lucas finally pursues his dream with the woman he loves, Brooke must face a reunion with her mother, Mouth makes a revelation, Nathan and Haley must face a ghost from their past and the news of Dan's accident is slowly beginning to spread.

    Director:Stuart Gillard
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  13. One Tree Hill Season 1 Episode 5 - All That You Can't Leave Behind
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #13 - All That You Can't Leave Behind

    S1:E5

    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, Peyton has a hard time dealing with the anniversary of her mother's death and finds a comforting ally in Whitey.

    Director:Duane Clark
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. One Tree Hill Season 1 Episode 10 - You Gotta Go There to Come Back
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #14 - You Gotta Go There to Come Back

    S1:E10

    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 father-son weekend to try and rebuild their relationship, but things don't go exactly as she had hoped.

    Director:Keith Samples
    Writer:Mike Kelley

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  15. One Tree Hill Season 1 Episode 14 - I Shall Believe
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #15 - I Shall Believe

    S1:E14

    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 to discover that Keith was drinking while driving at the time of the accident. Meanwhile, Nathan tries to win Haley back after she dumps him.

    Director:Gregory Prange
    Writer:Jennifer Cecil

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  16. One Tree Hill Season 1 Episode 17 - Spirit In the Night
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Spirit In the Night

    S1:E17

    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 into the cheerleader's shoes for a day. Meanwhile, after Whitey assigns Lucas and Nathan to the same room, tempers flare and Haley is caught in the middle.

    Director:Duane Clark
    Writer:Terrence Coli

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  17. One Tree Hill Season 1 Episode 18 - To Wish Impossible Things
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #17 - To Wish Impossible Things

    S1:E18

    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.

    Director:Billy Dickson
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  18. One Tree Hill Season 2 Episode 2 - The Truth Doesn't Make a Noise
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #18 - The Truth Doesn't Make a Noise

    S2:E2

    With the assistance of Peyton and Brooke, Lucas throws Nathan and Haley a wedding reception. Although Haley's parents support the marriage, Deb has a difficult time accepting it. Meanwhile, Dan's recent heart attack causes him to try and mend his relationships with Deb and Lucas.

    Director:Billy Dickson
    Writer:Mark B. Perry

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  19. One Tree Hill Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.3/10(39 votes)

    #19 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    "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 directed by Bryan Gordon. It saw John Keenan and Melissa Claire Egan guest star as Officer Wayman and Melody, respectively. It introduces the character of Lucas Scott — a high school student — and his friends and relatives in the fictional Tree Hill, North Carolina.

    Director:Bryan Gordon
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  20. One Tree Hill Season 2 Episode 1 - The Desperate Kingdom of Love
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #20 - The Desperate Kingdom of Love

    S2:E1

    After Lucas and Keith learn that Dan had a heart attack and is still in the hospital, they decide it is best for them to return to Tree Hill. When Deb learns about Haley and Nathan's marriage, she grows hostile. Meanwhile, angry that Lucas left Tree Hill without saying goodbye, Peyton and Brooke try to mend their friendship.

    Director:Gregory Prange
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  21. One Tree Hill Season 3 Episode 12 - I've Got Dreams to Remember
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - I've Got Dreams to Remember

    S3:E12

    As the students meet with the school counselor to plan for the future, Nathan and Haley realize they want to attend different colleges across the country from one another and Brooke discovers Rachel's reasons for submitting her designs to Rogue Vogue. Meanwhile, Ellie and Peyton bond as they finish the benefit album.

    Director:Stuart Gillard
    Writers:David Strauss, Mike Herro

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  22. One Tree Hill Season 3 Episode 13 - The Wind That Blew My Heart Away
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - The Wind That Blew My Heart Away

    S3:E13

    A violent rainstorm knocks out the power in Tree Hill, leading Haley to Nathan's doorstep and Brooke out into the downpour for a dramatic confrontation with Lucas. Peyton finally confronts the truth about Ellie's illness, while Mouth is tempted by his new friend, Rachel. Before morning, secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and new love gets hotter than ever.

    Director:David Jackson
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  23. One Tree Hill Season 3 Episode 17 - Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them
    8.3/10(3 votes)

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

    S3:E17

    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.

    Director:John Asher
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  24. One Tree Hill Season 3 Episode 20 - Everyday Is a Sunday Evening
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Everyday Is a Sunday Evening

    S3:E20

    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.

    Director:Billy Dickson
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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  25. One Tree Hill Season 4 Episode 5 - I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Stuart Gillard
    Writer:Mark Schwahn

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Best Episodes Summary

"Every Night Is Another Story" is the best rated episode of "One Tree Hill". It scored 9.1/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Jason Moore and written by Mike Kelley, it aired on 10/28/2003. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Search for Something More".