One Tree Hill - The Complete First Season
Warner Bros. (9/23/2003)
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944 mins USA/English
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Barry Corbin Coach Whitey Durham
Paul Johansson Dan Scott
Moira Kelly Karen Roe
James Lafferty Nathan Scott
Chad Michael Murray Lucas Scott
Craig Sheffer Keith Scott
Barbara Alyn Woods Deb Scott
Hilarie Burton Peyton Sawyer
Bethany Joy Lenz Haley James Scott
Sophia Bush Brooke Davis
John Alford Master Gunner's Boy
John Benfield Basset/French Sergeant
Peter Benson King Henry VI
Brenda Blethyn Joan La Pucelle
Anthony Brown Duke of Burgundy
David Burke Duke of Gloucester
Michael Byrne Duke of Alencon
Paul Chapman Earl of Suffolk
Ron Cook Third Messinger to the King/Countess' Porter
Arthur Cox Mayor of London/Sir John Fastolfe
Peter Aldwyn Second Company
Sean Bartley Second Company
Brian Binns Second Company
Gerald Blackmore Second Company
Stephen Brigden Second Company
Derek Jacobi Richard II
Lee Norris 'Mouth' McFadden
Director Lev L. Spiro
David Carson
Jane Howell
Jason Moore
Various Directors
Bryan Gordon
Producer Jonathan Miller
Gregory Prange
Mike Kelley
Writer Thomas Nashe
William Shakespeare


One Tree Hill: The Complete First Season marks the beginning of a genuinely engrossing series that maintains, for a long while, an unusual focus on a single, powerful conflict defining the destinies of two characters. Adolescent half-brothers Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) and Nathan (James Lafferty) Scott have lived parallel lives in One Tree, North Carolina. They share a common father, Dan Scott (Paul Johansson), who has disregarded the existence of Lucas, his son by a one-time flame, Karen (Moira Kelly), whom he dumped years before to accept a basketball scholarship to college. While neglecting Lucas, Dan--whose hoop dreams never materialized--has spent his time almost perversely micro-managing every one of Nathan's moves on and off the court at his old high school, where the lad is currently an arrogant superstar under gruff-but-wise coach Whitey Durham (Barry Corbin). Nathan (whose mother is separated from Dan) is a child of privilege and has been raised to disregard teamwork, compromise, or the feelings of others. He regards Lucas, a basketball sensation on neighborhood playgrounds, as trash, and his own girlfriend, Peyton (Hilarie Burton), as a pretty bauble he can abuse and dismiss at will. Still, he's sympathetic; one can see glimpses of the human being struggling to emerge from under Dan's control.

Meanwhile, Lucas helps Karen run her café, hangs out with platonic best friend Haley (Bethany Joy Lenz), and pines for Peyton (herself a punky misfit at heart). He also turns to surrogate dad Keith Scott (Craig Sheffer)--actually his uncle and Dan's older brother--for support, and sees himself as a perpetual and doomed outsider in One Tree. All that changes when Whitey invites Lucas to join the b-ball team that Nathan dominates, a move that challenges the status quo of multiple relationships in a small community. For about a third of its episodes, this series from creator Mark Schwahn (who wrote the hit film Coach Carter) stays true to the suspense surrounding Lucas's and Nathan's changes in fortune. Then a bit of padding follows to the end of the season; there are 22 episodes to fill out, after all. But even as various distractions (a kidnapping subplot, a car accident and coma for a major character) and random events creep in (Dan, rather incredibly, takes over the team from Whitey at one point, thus coaching both his sons), One Tree Hill remains highly watchable. The writing is shaped well and organic, while performances are consistently excellent. (It's especially good to see Sheffer, perhaps best known for A River Runs Through It, again.) --Tom Keogh

Episodes
 60 mins    9/23/2003  1.  Ravens
Aside from a love for hoops, it would seem that Lucas and Nathan are two young men with little in common, but they are bound by the dark secret that they share the same father. Nathan is the star of the high school basketball team and local town hero, while Lucas is the only child of a single working mom. Now the two boys' lives collide when a twist of fate puts Lucas on Nathan's team and the half-brothers compete, not only for control of the court, but also for the heart of Nathan's beautiful girlfriend, Peyton.
Director:  Bryan Gordon  Writer:  Mark Schwahn 
Guest starring:  John Keenan, Melissa Claire Egan
 60 mins    9/30/2003  2.  Pilot
Lucas blows his first varsity game and decides to quit the team. The wedge between Nathan and Peyton continues to grow after Peyton tires of Nathan's jabs at Lucas. Meanwhile, Keith forces Karen to deal with her feelings for Dan after she refuses to step foot in the high school gym to support her son.
Director:  Bryan Gordon  Writer:  Mark Schwahn 
Guest starring:  Jason Davis
 60 mins    10/7/2003  3.  The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most
Frustrated by Lucas' growing popularity at school, Nathan searches for Lucas' weak spot, and has the team begin to initiate hazing incidents against him. Nathan also tries to seek tutoring help from Haley. Brooke begins to fall for Lucas. Meanwhile, Peyton is furious with Lucas for submitting her drawings to the local newspaper without her knowledge.
Director:  Michael Grossman  Writer:  Jennifer Cecil 
Guest starring:  Marc Tschundi, Leigh Jones, Mellissa Ponzie, Rhonda Grillis, Corey Jackson, Amy Parish, Jason Davis, Cedric Pendleton, Melissa Ponzio
 60 mins    10/14/2003  4.  Are You True?
Haley convinces Lucas to go with the team to an after-party at Nathan's beach house in the hopes that the guys will become closer. When Lucas sees the wealth that was denied him, he finally confronts his mother about why she let Dan ignore them. Meanwhile, when Nathan's mom returns home to find a very angry son, she turns to Karen for advice.
Director:  David Carson  Writer:  Mark Perry 
Guest starring:  Andrew Seeley, Sarah Edwards, Austin Carty, Nancy Moreno, Sam Horrigan
 60 mins    10/21/2003  5.  Crash Into You
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.
Director:  Duane Clark  Writer:  Mark Schwahn  / Ann Hamilton 
Guest starring:  Terry Horton, Jon Stafford, Tracy Williams
 60 mins    10/28/2003  6.  All That You Can't Leave Behind (AKA: Where I End and You Begin)
When Whitey throws Lucas and Nathan off the bus for misconduct, the two boys wind up stranded thirty miles from home. On the long walk home, they encounter a carload of punks who kidnap them at gunpoint. Injured during the game, Brooke needs Peyton to drive her home and Haley reluctantly accepts a ride with them. Meanwhile, Karen and Keith attend a business function, and tempers flare when Dan and Deb are seated at their table.
Director:  Jason Moore  Writer:  Mike Kelley 
Guest starring:  Dan Becker, Sam Robison, BJ Britt, Jeff Wicker, Sam Horrigan, Dave Power
 60 mins    11/4/2003  7.  Every Night Is Another Story
The night of Dan and Deb's annual basketball appreciation party stirs up old wounds and new feelings. As Karen makes a new friend, Keith faces off with Dan once again and Lucas finally makes his move on Peyton. Meanwhile, Haley and Nathan grow closer until Brooke spreads a vicious rumor that leaves Haley devastated.
Director:  Robert Duncan McNeill  Writer:  Mike Kelley 
Guest starring:  Beth Crookham, Darryl Van Leer, Mitchell Laurance, Melissa Claire Egan
 60 mins    11/11/2003  8.  Life in a Glass House
Looking for some fun, Brooke and Peyton crash a college party, but things turn ugly when one of the guys in the dorm 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 (thanks to Brooke) and the two go on their first date.
Director:  John T. Kretchmer  Writer:  Jennifer Cecil 
Guest starring:  Sean Faris, Mike Erwin, Tilky Jones, Hatcher Flaschen, Stephanie Wallace
 60 mins    11/18/2003  9.  The Search for Something More
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.
Director:  Greg Prange  Writer:  Mark Schwahn 
 60 mins    1/20/2004  10.  With Arms Outstretched
Lucas decides if he wants to date Brooke or Peyton. Elsewhere, Whitey cancels practice to help the team refocus. Dan takes Nathan on a weekend outing in an attempt to reconcile with his wife and son; and Deb and Haley plan an open-mic night at the Café.
Director:  Keith Samples  Writer:  Mike Kelley 
Guest starring:  Brian LaFontaine, Andrew Seeley, Brandi Ryans, Marcus Bryant
 60 mins    1/27/2004  11.  You Gotta Go There to Come Back
After quitting the basketball team, Nathan has more free time to fill up and he takes Haley to his beach house where she gets drunk. Meanwhile, Brooke's jealously shows while Lucas and Peyton further their rekindled friendship. The Scott's see a therapist to try to help their family problems.
Director:  Tom Wright  Writer:  Mark B. Perry 
Guest starring:  Ann Cusack, Thomas Ian Griffith, Erin Cline
 60 mins    2/3/2004  12.  The Living Years
After Peyton receives the devastating news that her father is lost at sea, she and Lucas take an overnight trip to Hilton Head to identify a body that has washed ashore. Overcome with emotion, Peyton kisses Lucas. Meanwhile, an unexpected visit from Dan's parents leaves the Scott family in turmoil as numerous family secrets are revealed at Dan's birthday dinner.
Director:  Sandy Smolan  Writer:  Jessica Queller 
Guest starring:  Gil Johnson, Jason Saucler, Thomas Ian Griffith, Tess Harper, Gerald McRaney
 60 mins    2/10/2004  13.  Crash Course in Polite Conversation
On their way to pick up Karen from the airport, Keith and Lucas' car collides with an oncoming vehicle and an unconscious Lucas is left fighting for his life. Having witnessed the accident, Dan races Lucas to the hospital and must acknowledge that Lucas is his son in order to save his life. Meanwhile, Peyton decides to tell Brooke about the kiss she and Lucas shared.
Director:  John Behring  Writer:  Mark Schwahn 
Guest starring:  Dorothy Recastner Brown, Ann Cusack, Paula Trickey, Andrew Masset, Greg Thompson
 60 mins    2/17/2004  14.  Hanging By A Moment
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:  Greg Prange  Writer:  Jennifer Cecil 
Guest starring:  Vaughn Wilson, Dorothy Recastner Brown, Greg Thompson, Andrew Masset, Merdith Sause, Michael Harding, Angie Fox, Joan Severance
 60 mins    2/24/2004  15.  I Shall Believe
After his near-death experience, Lucas decides he made the wrong choice between Brooke and Peyton so he breaks things off with Brooke and secretly rekindles his romance with Peyton. However, the truth becomes obvious after he is rushed to the emergency room again and the girls come face to face in the hospital. Meanwhile, unable to pay his mortgage after paying Lucas' hospital bill, Keith puts his garage up for sale.
Director:  David Carson  Writer:  Mark B. Perry 
Guest starring:  John Severance
 60 mins    3/2/2004  16.  Suddenly Everything Has Changed
Nathan must decide which parent to live with after the divorce, but Dan decides to force his hand by threatening to reveal Deb's darkest secrets in court unless Nathan chooses him. Meanwhile, Lucas meets a beautiful stranger who starts his head spinning. Grammy Award-winner Sheryl Crow appears as herself and performs the song "The First Cut Is The Deepest" in Karen's Cafe.
Director:  Robert Duncan McNeill  Writer:  Mike Kelley 
Guest starring:  Rick Forrester, Dean James, Christopher Smith, Sheryl Crow
 60 mins    4/6/2004  17.  The First Cut Is the Deepest
The gang hits the road to Charlotte where Brooke is determined to win first place at the annual cheerleading competition, but when one of her squad falls ill, Peyton begs Haley to step into the cheerleader's shoes for a day. Meanwhile, after Whitey assigns Lucas and Nathan to the same room, tempers flare and Haley is caught in the middle.
Director:  Duane Clark  Writer:  Terrence Coli 
Guest starring:  Sarah Lucas, Brecka Coleman, Melissa Ponzio, Sarah Edwards, Rick Forrester, Bevin Prince, Thomas Ian Griffith, Corri English
 60 mins    4/13/2004  18.  Spirit in the Night
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.
Director:  Billy Dickson  Writer:  Mark Schwahn 
Guest starring:  Julianna Guirl, Lou Crisuolo, John Driscoil, Melissa Bragg Lumaden, Maya Tai Dorsey, Lee Freeman, Amy Parish, Thomas Ian Griffith, Julianna Guill, Caitlin Vanhecke, Johanna Jowett
 60 mins    4/20/2004  19.  To Wish Impossible Things
Lucas finds out that Brooke is pregnant and must make a decision regarding the pregnancy. Brooke gives Lucas the cold shoulder regarding the situation. Haley considers having sex with Nathan.
Director:  Thomas J. Wright  Writer:  Karyn Usher 
Guest starring:  Zachary Hermann, Kwame Heyward, J. R. Rodriguez
 60 mins    4/27/2004  20.  How Can You Be Sure?
While Nathan looks for an after-school job to pay his rent and looks forward to the party that night that Haley is going to throw for him. However, Haley panics when things get out of control. Brooke realizes that she isn't considered a "close friend" so she goes to a bar and meets the infamous Nicki whom she chooses to crash the party with.
Director:  Perry Lang  Writer:  Adam Horowitz  / Edward Kitsis 
Guest starring:  Blake Bashoff, Richard Bryant, Drake Johnson, Bobby Tyson, Adam Heffernan, Dean James, Mike Pnlewski, David Smith, Dan Cox, Jennifer Owens, Ryan Kowalski
 60 mins    5/4/2004  21.  What Is And What Should Never Be
Dan becomes temporary coach of the basketball team when Whitey has to have eye surgery. Haley finds objectionable material on Nathan's laptop and gets offended. Peyton and Brooke are to blame for Nicki kidnapping Jenny and Jake gets upset, and worried. Lucas decides on a complicated decision. Nathan finds that he is pressuring Haley for sex in ways he knows not. And Keith and Karen are at odds on their relationship. Dan finally gives those divorce papers.
Director:  David Carson  Writer:  Jennifer Cecil  / Mark B. Perry 
Guest starring:  Henry Garrett Droege, Stephen Delaney, Fullerton, Shawn Shepard, Thomas Ian Griffith
 60 mins    5/11/2004  22.  The Leaving Song
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.
Director:  Greg Prange  Writer:  Mark Schwahn 
Guest starring:  Dorothy Brown, Brendan Kirsch, James Rhodes, Keith Harris, Marcela Morgan
23.  The Games That Play Us
Edition Details
Edition The Complete First Season
Series One Tree Hill
Distributor Warner Home Video
Release Date 1/25/2005
Packaging Custom Case
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Subtitles English; French; Spanish
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo [CC]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 6

Features
Disc 01 Over 48 Minutes of Unaired Scenes
Building a Winning Team: The Making of One Tree Hill
3 On the Set Featurettes
4 Cast/Crew Commentaries
Oh, Chariot: Exclusive Gavin DeGraw Musical Performance
Christmas Elf Gag