The Best Episodes Written By Jennifer Cecil

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(6 votes)

   #1 - The Search for Something More

   S1:E811/11/2003

   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.

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   8.4/10(5 votes)

   #2 - I Shall Believe

   S1:E142/17/2004

   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.

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   8.4/10(7 votes)

   #3 - All That You Can't Leave Behind

   S1:E510/21/2003

   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.

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   8.1/10(7 votes)

   #4 - Reckoning

   S4:E48/23/2014

   Cullen deals with trouble at home as he takes railroad matters into his own hands. Campbell makes a move against Durant and Mickey.

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #5 - The Hero Dies in This One

   S2:E132/8/2005

   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.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Hello, Goodbye, Amen

   S1:E121/6/2009

   Brenda receives life changing news. Meanwhile, Dixon grows closer to Christina, and an unexpected secret is destined to rock Adrianna's world.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - The Party's Over

   S1:E225/5/2009

   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.

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   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #8 - The Leaving Song

   S1:E215/4/2004

   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.

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   7.5/10(6 votes)

   #9 - What Could Have Been

   S2:E215/17/2005

   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.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Friends and Other Strangers

    S1:E310/6/2016

    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.

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    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Are You True?

    S1:E310/7/2003

    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.

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    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #12 - You Can't Always Get What You Want

    S2:E410/12/2004

    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.

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    5.7/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Something New

    S2:E811/25/2007

    Kitty and Robert takes dance lessons. Tommy gets a surprise visit and Kevin makes a drastic decision.

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