One Tree Hill (season 2)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| One Tree Hill Season 2 | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover |
|
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Network | The WB |
| Original run | September 21, 2004 – May 24, 2005 |
| No. of episodes | 23 |
| DVD release date | Region 1: September 13, 2005[1] Region 2: April 10, 2006[2] Region 4: September 6, 2006[3] |
| Previous season | Season 1 |
| Next season | Season 3 |
Season two of One Tree Hill, an American teen drama television series, began airing on September 21, 2004. The season concluded on May 24, 2005, after 23 episodes. The season aired on the WB television network. Season two regular cast members include Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Lenz, Paul Johansson, Sophia Bush, Barbara Alyn Woods, Barry Corbin, Craig Sheffer and Moira Kelly.
Barbara Alyn Woods was given star billing as Deb Scott, after being a guest star in episodes 4-14, and credited as also starring for the rest of the first season.
Season two rose in ratings, averaging 4.3 million viewers weekly, and is currently the highest rated season.[4]
Contents |
[edit] Cast
[edit] Starring
- Chad Michael Murray as Lucas Scott
- James Lafferty as Nathan Scott
- Hilarie Burton as Peyton Sawyer
- Bethany Joy Lenz as Haley James Scott
- Paul Johansson as Dan Scott
- Sophia Bush as Brooke Davis
- Barbara Alyn Woods as Deb Scott
- Barry Corbin as Whitey Durham
- Craig Sheffer as Keith Scott
- Moira Kelly as Karen Roe
[edit] Guest starring
- Lee Norris as Marvin "Mouth" McFadden
- Antwon Tanner as Antwon "Skills" Taylor
- Bevin Prince as Bevin Mirskey
- Bryan Greenberg as Jake Jagielski
- Brett Claywell as Tim Smith
- Tyler Hilton as Chris Keller
- Emmanuelle Vaugier as Nicki
- Michael Copon as Felix Taggaro
- Daniella Alonso as Anna Taggaro
- Kieren Hutchison as Andy Hargrove
- Maria Menounos as Emily "Jules" Chambers
- Katherine Bailess as Erica Marsh
- Will Haze as Rick
- Lindsey McKeon as Taylor James
- Shawn Shepard as Principal Turner
- Sarah Edwards as Theresa
- Cullen Moss as Junk Moretti
- Vaughn Wilson as Ferguson "Fergie" Thompson
[edit] Episodes
| Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate | Ep # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "The Desperate Kingdom of Love" | Mark Schwahn | Greg Prange | September 21, 2004 | 1 | |
| In the second season premiere, 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. This episode is named after a song by PJ Harvey. [5] | |||||
| "Truth Doesn't Make a Noise" | Mark Perry | Billy Dickson | September 28, 2004 | 2 | |
| 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. This episode is named after a song by The White Stripes. | |||||
| "Near Wild Heaven" | James Stoteraux and Chad Fiveash | Greg Prange | October 5, 2004 | 3 | |
| 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. This episode is named after a song by R.E.M.. | |||||
| "You Can't Always Get What You Want" | Jennifer Cecil | Joanna Kerns | October 12, 2004 | 4 | |
| 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. This episode is named after a song by The Rolling Stones. | |||||
| "I Will Dare" | Mark Schwahn | Thomas J. Wright | October 19, 2004 | 5 | |
| 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. 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. This episode is named after a song by The Replacements. | |||||
| "We Might as Well Be Strangers" | Terrence Coli | Sandy Bookstaver | October 26, 2004 | 6 | |
| 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. This episode is named after a song by Keane. | |||||
| "Let the Reigns Go Loose" | R. Lee Fleming, Jr. | David Paymer | November 2, 2004 | 7 | |
| 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 tells Karen that Deb slept with Keith. This episode is named after a song by The Get Up Kids. | |||||
| "Truth, Bitter Truth" | Stacy Rukeyser | Billy Dickson | November 9, 2004 | 8 | |
| 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. This episode is named after a song by Marianne Faithfull. | |||||
| "The Trick is to Keep Breathing" | James Stoteraux and Chad Fiveash | John Asher | November 16, 2004 | 9 | |
| Lucas takes Anna to the semi-formal but by the end of the night ends up with Brooke. Haley arrives late to the formal which angers Nathan; because he finds out that she has been spending time with Chris. Meanwhile, Peyton struggles with pressure to do drugs. This episode is named after a song by Garbage (band). | |||||
| "Don't Take Me for Granted" | Mark Schwahn | Lev L. Spiro | November 30, 2004 | 10 | |
| Nathan is concerned about Lucas's 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. And for Nathan and Haley, they begin to grow apart. This episode is named after a song by Social Distortion. | |||||
| "The Heart Brings You Back" | Mark Perry | Matt Shakman | January 25, 2005 | 11 | |
| 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. This episode is named after a song by Blues Traveler. | |||||
| "Between Order and Randomness" | Terrence Coli | Bethany Rooney | February 1, 2005 | 12 | |
| Nathan comes clean with Haley about his past relationship with Taylor, although Haley continues to emails 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. This episode is named after a song by Shane Mills. | |||||
| "The Hero Dies in This One" | Jennifer Cecil | Kevin Dowling | February 8, 2005 | 13 | |
| 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. This episode is named after a song by The Ataris. | |||||
| "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows" | R. Lee Fleming, Jr. | Babu Subramaniam | February 15, 2005 | 14 | |
| As his marriage with Haley continues to go wrong, Nathan goes into an 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. This episode is named after a song by Brand New. | |||||
| "Unopened Letter to the World" | Mark Schwahn | Greg Prange | February 22, 2005 | 15 | |
| 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. This episode is named after a song by The Ataris. | |||||
| "Somewhere a Clock is Ticking" | Stacy Rukeyser | Billy Dickson | March 1, 2005 | 16 | |
| 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. This episode is named after a song by Snow Patrol. | |||||
| "Something I Can Never Have" | Mike Herro and David Strauss | Paul Johansson | April 19, 2005 | 17 | |
| 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. This episode is named after a song by Nine Inch Nails. | |||||
| "The Lonesome Road" | John Norris | Thomas J. Wright | April 26, 2005 | 18 | |
| 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 Nikki. This episode is named after a song by Frank Sinatra. | |||||
| "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning" | Mark Schwahn | Thomas J. Wright | May 3, 2005 | 19 | |
| Nathan's Uncle Cooper (Deb's younger brother) 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. This episode is named after an album and the lyrics from a song by Bright Eyes. | |||||
| "Lifetime Piling Up" | Mark Perry | Les Butler | May 10, 2005 | 20 | |
| 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. This episode is named after a song by Talking Heads. | |||||
| "What Could Have Been" | Jennifer Cecil | Bethany Rooney | May 17, 2005 | 21 | |
| 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 at the River Court 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. Lucas moves back home with Karen and Nathan moves back in with Dan. This episode is named after a song by Callenish Circle. | |||||
| "The Tide That Left and Never Came Back" | Mark Schwahn | Thomas J. Wright | May 24, 2005 | 22 | |
| 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. Nathan and Deb conspire to desert Dan for good, leading to an explosive conclusion when he discovers their plan. 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. This episode is named after a song by The Veils. | |||||
| "The Leavers Dance" | Mark Schwahn | Greg Prange | May 24, 2005 | 23 | |
| 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.This episode is named after a song by The Veils. | |||||
[edit] Ratings
| Season | Timeslot | Season premiere | Season finale | TV season | Rank | Viewers (in millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Tuesday 9/8C | September 21, 2004 | May 24, 2005 | 2004-2005 | #109 | 4.3[4] |
[edit] DVD Release
The DVD release of season two was released after the season has completed broadcast on television. It has been released in Regions 1, 2 and 4. As well as every episode from the season, the DVD release features bonus material such as audio commentaries on some episodes from the creator and cast, deleted scenes, gag reels and behind-the-scenes featurettes. The words "The WB Presents" were printed on the packaging before the "One Tree Hill" title, although they were not included on international releases as The WB was not the broadcaster.
| The Complete Second Season | |||||
| Set details [1] | Special features [1] | ||||
|
|
||||
| Release dates | |||||
| United States |
 United Kingdom |
 Australia |
|||
| September 13, 2005 [1] | April 10, 2006 [2] | September 6, 2006 [3] | |||
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d One Tree Hill - The Complete 2nd Season. TVShowsOnDVD.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-09.
- ^ a b c d One Tree Hill - Series 2. Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved on 2008-02-11.
- ^ a b c d One Tree Hill; Season 2: Complete Second Season: M15 (DVD). Sanity. Retrieved on 2008-02-11.
- ^ a b "Hollywood Reporter: 2004-05 primetime wrap", May 27, 2005.
- ^ "The Desperate Kingdom of Love". Mark Schwahn (writer) & Gregory Prange (director). One Tree Hill. The WB. 2004-09-21. No. 1, season 2. 42 minutes in.
|
|||||||||||||||||
