One Tree Hill - The Complete Second Season
Warner Bros. (9/23/2004)
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993 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
Sophia Bush Brooke Davis
Bethany Joy Galeotti Haley James Scott 
Director Lev L. Spiro
David Carson
Jason Moore
Les Butler
Producer Jennifer Cecil
Writer Jennifer Cecil
Terrence Coli


One Tree Hill: The Complete Second Season finds life in an uproar for virtually every major and minor character in the WB series set in One Tree, North Carolina. Basketball sensation Lucas Scott (Chad Michael Murray), illegitimate son of One Tree Hill's resident J.R.-like figure, car dealer, and all-around monster Dan Scott (Paul Johansson), has left town with his Uncle Keith (Craig Sheffer) to start a new life. (Keith himself has split One Tree to nurse a broken heart after his marriage proposal to Lucas's mom, Karen, played by Moira Kelly, was rejected.) It's not long, however, before Lucas has second thoughts, prompted in part by Dan's recent heart attack and the mess he (Lucas) left behind with two girls, Peyton (Hilarie Burton) and Brooke (Sophia Bush). Meanwhile, Lucas's half-brother, Nathan (James Lafferty), has married the former's lifelong best friend, Haley (Bethany Joy Lenz), a union approved by the bride's parents but not by Nathan's mother, Deb (Barbara Alyn Woods). (It should be mentioned that Nathan and Haley, as with nearly every other young person on this show, are not yet high school seniors. They only look much older.)

All that's just the first couple of episodes of season 2. In the remaining 21, Dan temporarily fools everyone into believing he's a changed man following his cardiac crisis. In fact, he's worse than ever, trying to wreck Nathan and Haley's marriage, attempting to buy Lucas's loyalties, driving Deb into a drug-addicted stupor, pulling the rug out from beneath Keith (who took over Dan's dealership during the latter's illness), and waging a war, of sorts, with basketball coach Whitey (Barry Corbin) for influence over Nathan's destiny. While all this is going on, Haley leaves Nathan to join a music group, Peyton finds success running an all-ages night at a new club opened by Karen, Lucas finds evidence that Dan is cheating the IRS, Brooke's once-wealthy parents go broke, and actress Sheryl Lee (Twin Peaks) turns up toward season's end playing a mysterious visitor with a surprising connection to a major character's past. Whew. If One Tree Hill's first season succeeded in part because series creator Mark Schwahn kept, for a while, a tight focus on the early, rocky relationship between Nathan and Lucas, the second season works as a frenetic, ensemble drama with elements of camp and absurdity. The above-mentioned reference to Dallas villain J.R. Ewing proves apt in more ways than one. The final episode of One Tree Hill's sophomore season ends with its own, not-so-subtle variation on the classic who-shot-J.R. cliffhanger, leaving open to debate which of many possible One Tree candidates might have committed a foul (if understandable) bit of vengeance against a certain bad dude one loves to hate. --Tom Keogh

Episodes
 60 mins    9/21/2004  1.  The Desperate Kingdom of Love
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.
Director:  Greg Prange  Writer:  Mark Schwahn 
Guest starring:  Bess Armstrong, Huey Lewis, Matthew Laurance, Avis-Marie Barnes, Heather Shore, R. Keith Harris, Joseph Gallison, Lessa Halstead
 60 mins    9/28/2004  2.  Truth Doesn't Make A Noise
With the assistance of Peyton and Brooke, Lucas throws Nathan and Haley a wedding reception. Although Haley's parents support the marriage, Deb has a difficult time accepting it. Meanwhile, Dan's recent heart attack causes him to try and mend his relationships with Deb and Lucas.
Director:  Bill Dickson  Writer:  Mark B. Perry 
Guest starring:  Alison Hills, Brad Carlson, Bess Armstrong, Huey Lewis
 60 mins    10/5/2004  3.  Near Wild Heaven
Although Nathan and Haley are already married, Tim insists on throwing Nathan a post-wedding bachelor party, while Brooke throws Haley a bachelorette party. Meanwhile, Lucas tries to decide whether he should visit Dan in the hospital. Karen decides to go back to school. Nathan gets a job working for Keith at Dan's dealership.
Director:  Greg Prange  Writer:  Chad Fiveash  / J. Stoteraux 
Guest starring:  Summer Altice, Blake Bashoff, Matthew Laurance, Amanda Baker, Tania Taylor, Brian Gregorie, Nicky Buggs, Erich Campbell, David Sherril, Sylvia Jeffieres, Grace Junot
 60 mins    10/12/2004  4.  You Can't Always Get What You Want
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.
Director:  Joanna Kerns  Writer:  Jennifer Cecil 
Guest starring:  Ashley Novasad, Dane Hereford, Jacob Haines
 60 mins    10/19/2004  5.  I Will Dare
Felix organizes a "dare night" to test the limits of his new classmates. While out playing the game, Lucas meets a mysterious new girl, Anna, and the two of them seem to hit it off. Peyton tearfully confesses to the church that she recently tried cocaine and Keith is caught off guard when a beautiful woman comes to the shop and begins flirting with him. Meanwhile, Karen goes on a date with Andy, her younger professor.
Director:  Thomas J. Wright  Writer:  Mark Schwahn 
Guest starring:  Sallie Hedrick, Mark Scarboro, Chuck Kinlaw, Maria Magno, Andres Maddox, Carl McIntyre, Steven Roten
 60 mins    10/26/2004  6.  We Might As Well Be Strangers
After Dare Night resulted in new arrangements, a midnight meteor shower finds Lucas sharing a romantic night with Anna. Andy surprises Karen with a dinner and Keith cooks for Jules on their first date. Brooke finds herself forming a mutually beneficial relationship with Felix, and Peyton sets out to find an opening act for her club.
Director:  Sandy Bookstaver  Writer:  Terrence Coli 
Guest starring:  Chelsea Pfelffer, Randell Haynes, B. Roger Mitchell, Elisabeth Lewis Corley
 60 mins    11/2/2004  7.  Let the Reigns Go Loose
The opening of Karen's club "Tric" brings together the people of Tree Hill. Lucas and Felix come to blows over Anna. After Chris quits his gig the night of the club opening, Haley must face her fear of performing to save the night for Peyton. Although Mouth tends to Brooke while she is drunk, Felix sneaks in and attempts to take the credit. Keith and Jules realize their relationship has reached a new level, while Dan deliberately tells Karen that Deb slept with Keith.
Director:  David Paymer  Writer:  R. Lee Fleming Jr. 
Guest starring:  Rob Zapple, Timmy Sherill
 60 mins    11/9/2004  8.  Truth, Bitter Truth
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.
Director:  Billy Dickson  Writer:  Stacy Rukeyser 
Guest starring:  Rodney Lee Rodgers
 60 mins    11/16/2004  9.  The Trick Is To Keep Breathing
Lucas takes Anna to the formal night but by the end of the night ends up with Brooke. After spending time with Chris, Haley arrives late to the formal which angers Nathan. Meanwhile, Peyton struggles with pressure to do drugs.
Director:  John Mallory Asher  Writer:  Chad Fiveash  / James Stoteraux 
 60 mins    11/30/2004  10.  Don't Take Me for Granted
Nathan is concerned about Lucas' health, so he tells Karen that Lucas didn't take the heart test. Dan offers Keith to continue working at the dealership-as vice president. At school, Peyton must confront the rumors going around that she is a lesbian. This affects her friendship with Anna. As for Nathan and Haley, they begin to grow apart...
Director:  Lev L. Spiro  Writer:  Mark Schwahn 
Guest starring:  Calvin Brown
 60 mins    1/25/2005  11.  The Heart Brings You Back
Haley is surprised when her older sister Taylor comes to town, but not as shocked as Nathan, who recognizes Taylor from a past tryst. Brooke and Felix decide to become boyfriend and girlfriend. Jake makes a special visit to Peyton. Anna tells a secret to Lucas.
Director:  Matt Shakman  Writer:  Mark B. Perry 
Guest starring:  Steven Roten
 60 mins    2/1/2005  12.  Between Order and Randomness
Nathan comes clean with Haley about his past relationship with Taylor, although Haley continues to email Chris without telling Nathan and Taylor finds out. Lucas and Karen remain at odds over his refusal to take the HCM test. Keith proposes to Jules. Meanwhile, Brooke fights for better working conditions at her new job. Lucas decides to take the HCM test.
Director:  Bethany Rooney  Writer:  Terrence Coli 
Guest starring:  Peter Jurasik, Abbey Wade, Linsey Godfrey, Noah Michael Levine
 60 mins    2/8/2005  13.  The Hero Dies In This One
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.
Director:  Kevin Dowling  Writer:  Jennifer Cecil 
Guest starring:  Cullen Moss, Katherine Bailess, Daniella Alonso, Michelle Branch, Jessica Harp, Lindsey McKeon
 60 mins    2/15/2005  14.  Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows
As his marriage with Haley continues to go wrong, Nathan goes into a emotional crisis and becomes the "bad" Nathan of the past. Karen continues to struggle and try to figure out what would cause Lucas to move in with Dan. Peyton and Jake's relationship gets greater.
Director:  Babu Subramaniam  Writer:  R. Lee Fleming Jr. 
Guest starring:  Gail Borges, Anthony Jones, Ryan Sweeney, Jeanette Weegar
 60 mins    2/22/2005  15.  Unopened Letter to the World
When Tree Hill High does a time capsule project, the gang confesses their most intimate secrets to an anonymous video camera. Nathan's anger over Haley's absence continues to grow, landing both Lucas and Nathan in jail. Peyton and Jake's feelings for each other heat up, while Felix throws Brooke a party to celebrate her new gig as student body president. Meanwhile, when brought to court, Lucas opts to live with Dan and Deb rather than Karen.
Director:  Greg Prange  Writer:  Mark Schwahn 
Guest starring:  Christopher Corbin, Jayson Frederick, Steve Coulter
 60 mins    3/1/2005  16.  Somewhere A Clock Is Ticking
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:  Billy Dickson  Writer:  Stacy Rukeyser 
Guest starring:  Don A. King, Nick Zano
 60 mins    4/19/2005  17.  Something I Can Never Have
Keith gets violent with Dan after learning that Dan paid Jules to fall in love with Keith. Anna turns Felix in to the school authorities after learning that he was the one who vandalized Peyton's locker. Lucas and Brooke discuss Brooke's possible move. Meanwhile, Nathan chances Haley in the hope of bringing her home. Brooke decides to move in with Karen.
Director:  Paul Johansson  Writer:  Mike Herro  / David Strauss 
Guest starring:  Michelynne McGuire
 60 mins    4/26/2005  18.  The Lonesome Road
On his way home from seeing Haley, Nathan stops to visit Taylor hoping for some fun and maybe more. Meanwhile, Anna gets a surprise visit from her ex-girlfriend and is inspired to tell her parents about her sexuality. Also, Lucas works with Andy to bring Dan down, Karen puts her foot down with Brooke. Peyton and Jake continue to hide baby Jenny from Nicki.
Director:  Thomas J. Wright  Writer:  John Norris 
Guest starring:  Sprague Grayden
 60 mins    5/3/2005  19.  I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
Nathan's Uncle Cooper comes into town to take Nathan and Lucas on a racing trip. On the track, Nathan and Lucas are challenged to a race by the beautiful Daytona and her smart aleck brother Jarret, but things go horribly wrong when Nathan loses control of his car and crashes into a wall. Meanwhile, Deb's addiction to pain pills intensifies and Dan exposes Andy's relationship with Karen to his class.
Director:  Thomas J. Wright  Writer:  Mark Schwahn 
Guest starring:  Dustin Thomas, Henry Darrow, Chris Potter, Schuyler Fisk, Stuart Lafferty
 60 mins    5/10/2005  20.  Lifetime Piling Up
Lying in a coma after his race car accident, Nathan dreams of what life would have been like if Dan had stayed with Karen and Lucas instead of marrying Deb. In this imaginary world, Lucas would have had the wealth and stature and Nathan would have been the one growing up on the wrong side of the tracks. After waking up, Nathan phones Haley and tells her he doesn't want her to come home.
Director:  Les Butler  Writer:  Mark B. Perry 
Guest starring:  Nancy Moreno, Austin Carty, Deja Dee, Ron Clinton Smith, Leonard Wheeler
 60 mins    5/17/2005  21.  What Could Have Been
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.
Director:  Bethany Rooney  Writer:  Jennifer Cecil 
Guest starring:  Nicole Travolta, Andrea Powell
 60 mins    5/24/2005  22.  The Tide That Left and Never Came Back (1)
In the first part of the two hour second season finale, things heat up between Lucas and Brooke after they head to New York for an overnight stay with Haley. Peyton is elated when she gets the band Jimmy Eat World to perform at TRIC in time for Jake's release from jail. Meanwhile, Andy invites Karen to spend the summer in New Zealand.
Director:  Thomas J. Wright  Writer:  Mark Schwahn 
 60 mins    5/24/2005  23.  The Leavers Dance (2)
In the second part of the this seamless 2-hour Season Finale of "One Tree Hill," things heat up between Lucas and Brooke since he finally tells her what he feels about her. Nathan and Deb conspire to desert Dan for good, leading to an explosive conclusion when he discovers their plan. Peyton has a shock. Meanwhile, Karen decides to spend the summer holiday in New Zealand. And at the climax of Dan's numerous deceptions someone sets the dealership on fire with him in it.
Director:  Greg Prange  Writer:  Mark Schwahn 
Edition Details
Series One Tree Hill
Distributor Warner Home Video
Release Date 9/13/2005
Packaging Custom Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen 1.77:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Subtitles English; French; Spanish
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 6

Features
Disc 01 Unaired Scenes
The Music of One Tree Hill - Including a Backstage Glimpse of the One Tree Hill Concert Tour
Diaries from the set - A behind-the-scenes featurette with cast & crew. Commentary on 3 Episodes
Change is Good - Introductions to Season Two's new characters.