The Best Episodes Written By Mark Schwahn

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(4 votes)

   #1 - Some You Give Away

   S4:E911/29/2006

   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.

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   #2 - Pictures of You

   S4:E132/7/2007

   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.

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   #3 - One Tree Hill

   S9:E134/4/2012

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

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   8.7/10(7 votes)

   #4 - With Arms Outstretched

   S1:E911/18/2003

   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.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #5 - All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone

   S4:E216/13/2007

   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.

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   8.7/10(4 votes)

   #6 - Remember Me as a Time of Day

   S6:E245/18/2009

   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.

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   8.6/10(5 votes)

   #7 - Touch Me I'm Going to Scream

   S6:E19/1/2008

   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.

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   8.5/10(6 votes)

   #8 - The Games That Play Us

   S1:E225/11/2004

   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.

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   8.3/10(6 votes)

   #9 - To Wish Impossible Things

   S1:E184/13/2004

   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.

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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #10 - The Desperate Kingdom of Love

    S2:E19/21/2004

    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.

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    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Everyday Is a Sunday Evening

    S3:E204/19/2006

    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.

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    8.3/10(3 votes)

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

    S4:E510/25/2006

    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.

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    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Forever and Almost Always

    S6:E235/11/2009

    Lucas and Peyton's wedding day finally arrives, bringing some surprise guests along with it. Haley finds herself playing an unexpected role in the ceremony, as Skills and Brooke try to control Jamie and Nick. Meanwhile, Nathan continues to hope to be drafted into the NBA.

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    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #14 - 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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    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #15 - Pilot

    S1:E19/23/2003

    "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.

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    8.3/10(4 votes)

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

    S3:E173/29/2006

    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.

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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #17 - For Tonight You're Only Here to Know

    S5:E92/26/2008

    Haley, Brooke, Peyton, Lindsey and Mia get locked in the Tree Hill High library on the night of the Ravens' first game. Also Brooke tries to stand up for her mother, while Lucas and Nathan discuss whether to tell their loved ones about their indiscretions.

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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Hundred

    S5:E123/18/2008

    On Lucas and Lindsey's wedding day, Peyton must choose between intervening and losing Lucas forever. Nathan uses the event to try to mend his marriage to Haley. All are shocked when Dan, who is out of prison on parole, shows up at the event.

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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #19 - One Million Billionth of a Millisecond on a Sunday Morning

    S6:E29/8/2008

    Tree Hill residents are surprised to learn that a couple will indeed get married. Brooke tries to adjust to life after the robbery at "Clothes Over Bros". Nathan and Haley receive devastating news and Nanny Carrie's return creates more blanks than answers, after she kidnaps Dan - whose life is in jeopardy.

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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.

    S6:E39/15/2008

    When tragedy strikes in Tree Hill, Nathan and Haley experience difficulties breaking the news. Brooke still hurt over the robbery, questions her friendship with Peyton, and Lucas and Skills finally meet Quentin's mother.

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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #21 - You Have to Be Joking (Autopsy of the Devil's Brain)

    S6:E1211/24/2008

    Brooke is shocked to find out that Samantha is in her room with a boy named Jack. Along with that, Julian asks her to make some clothes for the movie. Peyton tries to get Mia to focus on her follow-up album. Lucas is excited when he travels to Hollywood to meet the director of the movie. Meanwhile, Nathan gets the chance for a pro-basketball try-out. Haley takes Jamie to his school's talent show and Millicent confronts Mouth about Gigi.

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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Searching for a Former Clarity

    S6:E183/23/2009

    As Lucas and Julian face a setback in their film production, Peyton and Haley team up to help Mia with her new single. Meanwhile, Brooke faces a crisis when Sam is arrested; and Jamie learns the truth about Dan and Keith.

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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #23 - I and Love and You

    S7:E710/26/2009

    Dan brings Renee onto his television show, leaving Nathan and Haley powerless to stop him from revealing the truth of her pregnancy to the world. Quinn examines what went wrong with David, and Sara and Clay discuss their past. Meanwhile, Brooke comes clean with Julian about her true desires.

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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Darkness on the Edge of Town

    S8:E1112/7/2010

    A storm strikes Tree Hill, putting everyone's life in danger.

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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #25 - This Is My House, This Is My Home

    S8:E225/17/2011

    As Brooke and Haley prepare to re-open Karen’s Café, Nathan and Clay hit the road looking for new prospective clients. Meanwhile, Chase leaves for the Air Force leaving behind a disappointed Alex and Chuck, and Mouth and Millicent begin their new morning show together.

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