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Episode Title: Let the Reigns Go Loose
Prod. No: #2T5257 | Original US Airdate: November 2, 2004

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.

WRITER/DIRECTOR: R. Lee Fleming, Jr. / David Paymer                                      MUSIC - EPISODIC STILLS - DOWNLOAD EPISODE
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EPISODE 2.08

Episode Title: Truth, Bitter Truth
Prod. No: #2T5258 | Original US Airdate: November 9, 2004

Brooke, Peyton, Haley and Anna have a slumber party at Haley’s apartment where secrets and lies are revealed. Meanwhile, when Lucas and Nathan go on a road trip to a Bobcats game, Nathan reveals he is being tested for the genetic defect that caused Dan’s heart attack and suggests Lucas do the same. After an awkward encounter with Keith and Jules, Karen and Andy share an intimate night together.

NOTE: Barry Corbin (Coach Whitey) does not appear in t his episode.

WRITER/DIRECTOR: Stacy Rukeyser / Bill Dickson                                              MUSIC - EPISODIC STILLS - DOWNLOAD EPISODE
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EPISODE 2.09

Episode Title: The Trick Is To Keep Breathing
Prod. No: #2T5259 | Original US Airdate: November 16, 2004

Although Lucas takes Anna as his date to the Tree Hill High Formal, he finds himself with Brooke at the end of the night. Meanwhile, Haley's musical obligations to Chris cause her to arrive late to the formal, which angers Nathan. Peyton finds herself struggling with the growing temptation to turn to drugs.

NOTE: Barry Corbin (Coach Whitey) does not appear in this episode.

WRITER/DIRECTOR: James Stoteraux and Chad Fiveash / John Asher              MUSIC - EPISODIC STILLS - DOWNLOAD EPISODE
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EPISODE 2.10

Episode Title: Don't Take Me For Granted
Prod. No: #2T5260 | Original US Airdate: November 30, 2004

Concerned about his brother’s health, Nathan tells Karen Lucas did not take the heart test. Meanwhile, Keith accepts Dan's offer to continue working at the dealership as vice president. Peyton must confront rumors at school that she is a lesbian, which affects her friendship with Anna, while the gap between Nathan and Haley continues to grow.

NOTE: Barry Corbin (Coach Whitey) does not appear in this episode. Bryan Greenberg reprises his role as "Jake".

WRITER/DIRECTOR: Mark Schwahn / Lev L. Shapiro                                          MUSIC - EPISODIC STILLS - DOWNLOAD EPISODE
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EPISODE 2.11

Episode Title: The Heart Brings You Back
Prod. No: #2T5261 | Original US Airdate: January 25, 2005

Haley is surprised when her older sister Taylor comes to town, but not as shocked as Nathan, who recognizes Taylor from a past tryst. Meanwhile, Brooke and Felix decide to become boyfriend and girlfriend, while Jake surprises Peyton when he shows up in Tree Hill. Anna confides a deep secret to Lucas.

NOTE: Both Paul Johansson (Dan Scott) and Barry Corbin (Coach Whitey) do not appear in this episode. This episode did not feature the regular opening credits, the stars of the show were listed at the beginning of the show, just as guest stars are.

WRITER/DIRECTOR: Mark B. Perry / Matt Shakman                                             MUSIC - EPISODIC STILLS - DOWNLOAD EPISODE
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EPISODE 2.12

Episode Title: Between Order and Randomness
Prod. No: #2T5262 | Original US Airdate: February 1, 2005

Nathan comes clean with Haley about his past relationship with Taylor, but Haley continues to keep her emails with Chris a secret. Lucas and Karen remain at odds over his refusal to take the HCM test. Meanwhile, Keith surprises Jules with a proposal, and Brooke fights for better working conditions at her new job.

NOTE: Hilarie Burton (Peyton Sawyer) and Barry Corbin (Coach Whitey) don't appear in this episode.

WRITER/DIRECTOR: Terrence Coli / Bethany Rooney                                         MUSIC - EPISODIC STILLS - DOWNLOAD EPISODE
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