9.0/104 votes#1 - The Search for Something More
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2003
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
8.2/104 votes#2 - I Shall Believe
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/17/2004
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
8.2/105 votes#3 - Reckoning
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 8/23/2014
Cullen deals with trouble at home as he takes railroad matters into his own hands. Campbell makes a move against Durant and Mickey.
Director: Dennie Gordon
Writer: Jennifer Cecil
7.8/104 votes#4 - The Hero Dies in This One
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/2005
When Michelle Branch & Jessica Harp from the band "The Wreckers" perform at TRIC, Haley realizes her passion is to pursue her music career. Meanwhile, Lucas decides to move in with Dan, straining his relationships with both Karen and Nathan. Brooke runs for student council president, but quickly realizes she is taking on more than she bargained for. Peyton and Jake's friendship grows stronger. Brooke finds out that Mouth broke her car window. Lucas gets his HCM results and aren't what they turn out to be.
Director: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Jennifer Cecil
7.5/104 votes#5 - The Leaving Song
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/4/2004
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.
Director: David Carson
Writer: Jennifer Cecil
7.4/105 votes#6 - What Could Have Been
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/17/2005
Nathan is released from the hospital and returns home to a pile of unpaid bills and an eviction notice. Lucas, Peyton and Brooke throw a fundraiser Tric to raise money, but Dan is the one that comes to Nathan's rescue. However, his gift comes with strings - he wants Nathan to ask Haley for an annulment.
Director: Bethany Rooney
Writer: Jennifer Cecil
7.1/107 votes#7 - Are You True?
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2003
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 local newspaper without her knowledge.
Director: Michael Grossman
Writer: Jennifer Cecil
7.0/101 votes#8 - Friends and Other Strangers
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2016
When a beloved rock star/humanitarian falls into a coma, Julia puts her job on the line to air a tape showing him taking advantage of a woman backstage at one of his concerts. Jake represents the woman who gave the controversy-stirring tape to LHL. Meanwhile, Louise is uncharacteristically unnerved by a news story; Ella helps Ryan track the origins of the mysterious photos sent to Julia; and stunning news is revealed about Oscar during an interview with Sarah's brother.
Director: Mike Listo
Writer: Jennifer Cecil
6.2/105 votes#9 - You Can't Always Get What You Want
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2004
Brooke's new neighbor quickly makes his presence felt among the Tree Hill gang and even comes to Brooke's rescue when she is caught shoplifting. Nathan and Haley have their first post-wedding argument when he buys her a gift rather than a much-needed car. Lucas' attempt to help Dan with rehab ends in disaster when Dan reverts to his old ways. Peyton tries to organize an all-ages club and is tempted to try cocaine to seal the deal.
Director: Joanna Kerns
Writer: Jennifer Cecil
6.0/101 votes#10 - Hello, Goodbye, Amen
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/6/2009
Brenda receives life changing news. Meanwhile, Dixon grows closer to Christina, and an unexpected secret is destined to rock Adrianna's world.
Director: Stuart Gillard
Writer: Jennifer Cecil
6.0/101 votes#11 - The Party's Over
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/5/2009
Following their engagement, Navid and Adrianna celebrate their respective bachelor and bachelorette parties. While Adrianna feasts with friends and family at the Wilson home, Navid and the boys spend a wild night with college girls at a burlesque club. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Ryan and Jen, and Dixon continues to feel unappreciated by Silver.
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: Jennifer Cecil
5.0/102 votes#12 - Something New
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/2007
Kitty and Robert takes dance lessons. Tommy gets a surprise visit and Kevin makes a drastic decision.
Director: N/A
Writer: Jennifer Cecil
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"The Search for Something More" is the best rated episode written by Jennifer Cecil. It scored 9/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by John T. Kretchmer. It aired on 11/11/2003 and is rated 0.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "I Shall Believe".