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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - The Wind That Blew My Heart Away
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Somewhere a Clock is Ticking
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Somewhere a Clock is Ticking

    S2:E16

    Keith and Jules' wedding day, and the event has turned the town upside down. Brooke asks Lucas to take her to the wedding as his date, Nathan makes an important decision involving his marriage to Haley, and Jake and Peyton take a big step in their relationship. Meanwhile, Karen and Andy discover Jules' secret relationship with Dan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Wives Are in Connecticut
    7.7/10(173 votes)

    #3 - The Wives Are in Connecticut

    S1:E1

    Frustrated by the waning passion in her marriage, Billie starts journaling about — and obsessing over — her wild erotic exploits with ex-boyfriend Brad.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - An Attempt to Tip the Scales
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - An Attempt to Tip the Scales

    S3:E4

    It's Halloween in Tree Hill and everybody is celebrating at Tric, with special guest band Fall Out Boy. The masquerade ball gives the opportunity to Haley to win back Nathan while Brooke is trying to seduce Lucas. Also, Peyton decides to face her new mother and get to know her; Dan uses blackmail to become mayor but things don't turn out as easy as he thought they would when Deb gets in his way.

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    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Truth, Bitter Truth
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Truth, Bitter Truth

    S2:E8

    The girls of Tree Hill have a slumber party, at which time secrets are revealed and bonds are made. Meanwhile, Nathan and Lucas road trip to Charlotte for a basketball game, and unknowingly to Lucas, they embark upon free HCM tests, a genetic heart condition that Dan maintains. Karen and Andy have a row.

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    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Commitment
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Commitment

    S3:E10

    A life-changing offer from Serena and a shocking discovery about Dr. Simon drive Rachel to strongly question her future at Everlasting. Chet makes an astonishing confession while Quinn takes one final swing at Gary.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Princess
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Princess

    S1:E9

    Quinn and Rachel question their future; the final three contestants return to Adam's vineyard.

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    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Friendly Fire
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Friendly Fire

    S2:E10

    An unexpected turn could foil Quinn's plans. Rachel stands up to Coleman as his plans to expose Everlasting begin to unfold.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Down in the Tube Station at Midnight
    6.9/10(49 votes)

    #9 - Down in the Tube Station at Midnight

    S1:E2

    Billie's emotional rollercoaster of a day turns into an arousing night out when Cooper attempts to reignite the spark in their relationship.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Fugitive
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Fugitive

    S2:E8

    Rachel struggles in the aftermath of an incident with Darius. Quinn works hard to balance everything as things go awry on the set. Chet gets attention from an unlikely source.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Insurgent
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Insurgent

    S2:E2

    Quinn and Chet begin producing two different versions of the show, forcing the crew to choose sides. Rachel fears her new promotion could be at stake, so she takes matters into her own hands and ends up yielding unexpected results.

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    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Oath
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Oath

    S3:E1

    Quinn brings Rachel back from self-imposed "exile" in a desperate attempt to keep "Everlasting" afloat following the PR nightmare of the previous season; Silicon Valley mogul Serena becomes the new season's female "suitress."

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Sudden Death
    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Sudden Death

    S4:E8

    Rachel begins to question her decisions leading up to the finale. Quinn must decide whether to intervene and save the Everlasting finale.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Snatch Back
    5.2/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Snatch Back

    S1:E7

    Abby, the three-year-old daughter of ADA Angela Buckman and her NYU lecturer husband Matthew, vanishes while in the park with her nanny.

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    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - All In
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - All In

    S4:E1

    Quinn returns from vacation just in time for the start of 'Everlasting All Stars', featuring winners and losers from previous seasons. Rachel, having reinvented herself, is determined to make this season memorable.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - This Must Be the Place
    4.6/10(12 votes)

    #16 - This Must Be the Place

    S1:E8

    Faced with the repercussions of their double date with Devon and Trina, Billie and Cooper arrive at a make-or-break moment in their marriage.

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    Writer:Stacy Rukeyser

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Stacy Rukeyser Ratings Summary

"The Wind That Blew My Heart Away" is the best rated episode written by Stacy Rukeyser. It scored 8.3/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/1/2006 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Somewhere a Clock is Ticking".