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One Tree Hill S1E16 — The First Cut is the Deepest
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One Tree Hill•Season 1•Episode 16

The First Cut is the Deepest

7.9/10 · 641 votesMar 2, 200443 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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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. Meanwhile, Lucas meets a beautiful stranger who starts his head spinning.

Directed byRobert Duncan McNeill
Written byMike Kelley
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Chad Michael Murray

Chad Michael Murray

Lucas Scott

James Lafferty

James Lafferty

Nathan Scott

Bethany Joy Lenz

Bethany Joy Lenz

Haley James Scott

Sophia Bush

Sophia Bush

Brooke Davis

Hilarie Burton Morgan

Hilarie Burton Morgan

Peyton Sawyer

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Whitey Durham

Craig Sheffer

Craig Sheffer

Keith Scott

Moira Kelly

Moira Kelly

Karen Roe

Paul Johansson

Paul Johansson

Dan Scott

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Robert Duncan McNeill

Robert Duncan McNeill

Director

Mike Kelley

Mike Kelley

Writer

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Mark Schwahn

Executive Producer

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Mark B. Perry

Executive Producer

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Les Butler

Editor

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Chad Graves

First Assistant Director

B

Billy Dickson

Director of Photography

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Tim Bellen

Camera Operator

P

Peter B. Kowalski

Camera Operator

L

Lynne Warr

Assistant Editor

K

Kelly Jefferson

Key Makeup Artist

C

Craig Fincannon

Location Casting

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Episode Summary

"The First Cut is the Deepest" is episode 16 of One Tree Hill season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 641 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Robert Duncan McNeill and written by Mike Kelley, it aired on March 2, 2004.

Next: E17 · Spirit In the NightBest of Season 1