One Tree Hill: Season 1

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The CW | TWB | Season Premiere Date: September 23, 2003

Starring: Antwon Tanner, Chad Michael Murray, Chad Michael Murray

Summary: Set in the fictional small town of Tree Hill, NC, this teen-driven drama tells the story of two half brothers, who share a last name and nothing else. Brooding, blue-collar Lucas is a talented street-side basketball player, but his skills are appreciated only by his friends at the river court. Popular, affluent Nathan basks in theSet in the fictional small town of Tree Hill, NC, this teen-driven drama tells the story of two half brothers, who share a last name and nothing else. Brooding, blue-collar Lucas is a talented street-side basketball player, but his skills are appreciated only by his friends at the river court. Popular, affluent Nathan basks in the hero-worship of the town, as the star of his high school team. And both boys are the son of former college ball player, Dan Scott, whose long ago choice to abandon Lucas and his mother Karen, will haunt him long into his life with wife Deb, and their son Nathan. Until now, Dan has managed to keep his two sons far from each other. But the past and present collide sharply when Tree Hill's basketball coach recruits Lucas for his team, much to the chagrin of Nathan and Daddy Dan. And the siblings natural rivalry only intensifies when they set their sights on the same girl, Peyton Sawyer. The residue of the past lingers far into the future for the residents of Tree Hill, even as a new generation is rising. Tree Hill follows the lives and loves of these two brothers, their friends and their family as they navigate high school, marriage, and finally... adulthood. One Tree Hill theme song:
I don't want to be by Gavin DeGraw

I don't want to be
Anything other than what I've been trying to be lately
All I have to do
Is think of me and I have peace of mind
I'm tired of looking 'round rooms
Wondering what I've got to do
Or who I'm supposed to be
I don't want to be anything other than me… Expand

Creator: Mark Schwahn

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. The Games That Play Us
Air Date: May 11, 2004
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S1:E21. The Leaving Song
Air Date: May 4, 2004
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S1:E20. What Is And What Should Never Be
Air Date: April 27, 2004

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Matt Zoller Seitz

Jun 30, 2013

A welcome surprise - an unabashed melodrama that doesn't wink at the audience but doesn't take itself too seriously, either. Every choice it makes, from pacing to photography to music, seems just about right, and the casting is inspired. (I appreciate that it filled its lead roles with two young men who are somewhat credible on the court.) [23 Sept 2003, p.43]

Samantha Bonar

Jun 30, 2013

This compelling storyline could make the tale of battling basketball brothers a keeper for the WB. [23 Sept 2003, p.E11]

Glenn Garvin

Jun 30, 2013

Weep no more for Dawson's Creek, Felicity or Beverly Hills, 90210. That achy yearning in your soul for a mawkish, trashy, over-the-top, slightly dumb but kinda fun teen soap is about to be filled with One Tree Hill. [23 Sept 2003, p.4E]

Jonathan Storm

Jun 30, 2013

Hill is terribly hokey. Half-brother basketball wizards compete for hoops and girls, as their alienated parents battle. The West Wing's Moira Kelly, as mom to the poor boy, is the only actor who shows any scope on the show. [22 Sept 2003, p.C09]

Terry Kelleher

Jun 28, 2013

Murray is more interesting here than in last season's laughable The Lone Ranger, but the writing... is junior-varsity stuff. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Jun 30, 2013

One Tree Hill needs a lot of work. The characters are painfully one-dimensional, as they fall on either the good or the bad side of the fence. Their actions are predictable based on whether they've been designated as angels or devils. The writers need to humanize them - especially the brothers - by giving them mixed feelings and unexpected lines. Also, some humor please. [23 Sept 2003, p.D14]

Amy Amatangelo

Jun 30, 2013

Say what you want about WB's late teen soap "Dawson's Creek," but even the worst episode was infinitely better than the network's dreadful One Tree Hill. [23 Sept 2003, p.46]

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rbalsamo88

Apr 23, 2012

I am a die hard OTH fan. I have watched it since it came out and had to accept the finale this year. It was a very hard thing to do. I've grown with it over the years. It was an inspiring show. It connected with me in every way. I fell in love with the casting. I seriously dont know how toI am a die hard OTH fan. I have watched it since it came out and had to accept the finale this year. It was a very hard thing to do. I've grown with it over the years. It was an inspiring show. It connected with me in every way. I fell in love with the casting. I seriously dont know how to explain so...its a fantastic show and any person that enjoys the genre will enjoy this show.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

pbelle

Oct 6, 2010

I totally love this show :) Story is great and the characters are great :) I like how they explore different people's lives and their relationships with one another :) great show

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

DirectrC8LYN

Jul 12, 2012

Awesome, Excellent, and a Wonderful t.v show and story plot!! Shows the ups and downs of life with an add of drama. Great characters and personalities. An inspiring show to follow your dreams, and to never give up. Mark Schwahn has created an exciting, brilliant, and admirable series andAwesome, Excellent, and a Wonderful t.v show and story plot!! Shows the ups and downs of life with an add of drama. Great characters and personalities. An inspiring show to follow your dreams, and to never give up. Mark Schwahn has created an exciting, brilliant, and admirable series and that's all there is to it.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

heeldavid

Aug 8, 2014

This is probably the best Teen Drama in TV History, Mark Schwann makes us cry and laugh through the the characters hardships and beautiful moments. A truly unforgettable 9 years.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

daisybaby

Sep 10, 2010

honestly the show is good. but not as good as it used to be! i love watching thr repeats. i still hope they dont cancel it. and if they do have their final season, that lucas and peyton come back.. atleast for the last episode.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

Akidoma

May 20, 2018

Me tardo 10 años para acabar esa serie, y francamente, fue divertido de seguir esa serie. Para ser honesto, de la temporada 1 a 4 o 5 fue lo mas interesante a seguir. Despues se volvio aburrido.

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Sabrinna

Jan 26, 2011

I had to mark this one down because of the casting director. The "Parents" of the "kids " look like they're only 10-15 years older. WTF? Sorry but, not believable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I first saw Lucas & his mum talking, I expected her character to be his olderI had to mark this one down because of the casting director. The "Parents" of the "kids " look like they're only 10-15 years older. WTF? Sorry but, not believable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I first saw Lucas & his mum talking, I expected her character to be his older sister. When I found out she'd been cast as his mother, my only thought was WTF? Are you kidding me? Do you really think we're that stupid? Casting Directors, please note: Your audience are not thick as two planks.… Expand

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  Air Date: January 11, 2012
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  Air Date: September 14, 2010
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  Air Date: September 14, 2009
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  Air Date: September 1, 2008
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  Air Date: January 8, 2008
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  Air Date: September 27, 2006
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  Air Date: October 5, 2005
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  Air Date: September 21, 2004
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2003
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  S1:E22. The Games That Play Us
  Air Date: May 11, 2004
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  S1:E21. The Leaving Song
  Air Date: May 4, 2004
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  S1:E20. What Is And What Should Never Be
  Air Date: April 27, 2004
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  S1:E19. How Can You Be Sure?
  Air Date: April 20, 2004
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  S1:E18. To Wish Impossible Things
  Air Date: April 13, 2004
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  S1:E17. Spirit in the Night
  Air Date: April 6, 2004
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  S1:E16. The First Cut Is the Deepest
  Air Date: March 2, 2004
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  S1:E15. Suddenly Everything Has Changed
  Air Date: February 24, 2004
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  S1:E14. I Shall Believe
  Air Date: February 17, 2004
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  S1:E13. Hanging By A Moment
  Air Date: February 10, 2004
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  S1:E12. Crash Course in Polite Conversation
  Air Date: February 3, 2004
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  S1:E11. The Living Years
  Air Date: January 27, 2004
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  S1:E10. You Gotta Go There to Come Back
  Air Date: January 20, 2004
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  S1:E9. With Arms Outstretched
  Air Date: November 18, 2003
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  S1:E8. The Search for Something More
  Air Date: November 11, 2003
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  S1:E7. Life in a Glass House
  Air Date: November 4, 2003
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  S1:E6. Every Night Is Another Story
  Air Date: October 28, 2003
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  S1:E5. All That You Can't Leave Behind (AKA: Where I End and You...
  Air Date: October 21, 2003
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  S1:E4. Crash Into You
  Air Date: October 14, 2003
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  S1:E3. Are You True?
  Air Date: October 7, 2003
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  S1:E2. The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most
  Air Date: September 30, 2003
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 23, 2003