EPISODE 3.01                                                                                                                                                                 PAGE 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Episode Title: Like You Like An Arsonist
Prod. No: #2T6151 | Original US Airdate: October 5, 2005

Lucas awaits Brooke's return to Tree Hill after a summer spent with Peyton. Peyton investigates the mysterious woman who claims to be her mother while Nathan must deal with Haley's reappearance at the same time as the fire at Scott Motors. Dan's fate after the fire is revealed.

NOTE: Lee Norris (Mouth) now appears in the opening credits. Barry Corbin (Coach Whitey) and Craig Sheffer (Keith Scott) did not appear in this episode, yet were shown for a split second on one of Dan's flash back.

WRITER/DIRECTOR: Mark Schwahn / Greg Prange                                          MUSIC - EPISODIC STILLS - DOWNLOAD EPISODE
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EPISODE 3.02

Episode Title: From The Edge Of The Deep Green Sea
Prod. No: #2T6152 | Original US Airdate: October 12, 2005

Brooke organizes an "End of Summer Beach Party," but soon finds she's the only one in a party mood. Nathan comes home from High Flyers to reconnect with Haley, but he and Lucas are at each other's throats. Meanwhile, Lucas struggles with Brooke's new rules for dating, Peyton tries to come to terms with the new truths about her family, and Dan remembers what happened the night of the fire at his dealership.

NOTE: When Peyton says: "Dad, this is you," and smashes the record on her door, the record was A Mark A Mission A Brand A Scar by Dashboard Confessionals. Their song "Hands Down" was the third song to play in this series, in the pilot episode.

WRITER/DIRECTOR: Mark Schwahn / Kevin Dowling                                          MUSIC - EPISODIC STILLS - DOWNLOAD EPISODE
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EPISODE 3.03

Episode Title: First Day On A Brand New Planet
Prod. No: #2T6153 | Original US Airdate: October 19, 2005

It's the first day of senior year and estranged spouses Nathan and Haley have trouble adjusting as classmates. While Brooke continues to play hard-to-get, Lucas learns a troubling secret about Peyton's mom. Meanwhile, Dan closes in on the truth about the dealership fire.

NOTE: This is the first episode of the season that Barry Corbin (Coach Whitey) appears in. However; Craig Sheffer (Keith Scott) and Barbara Alyn Woods (Deb Scott) did not appear in this episode. Also, Cullen Moss (Junk) and Vaughn Wilson (Fergie) appear, but don't have any lines.

WRITER/DIRECTOR: Terrence Coli / Billy Dickson                                                MUSIC - EPISODIC STILLS - DOWNLOAD EPISODE
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EPISODE 3.04

Episode Title: An Attempt To Tip The Scales
Prod. No: #2T6154 | Original US Airdate: October 26, 2005

It's party time in Tree Hill. A masquerade ball at TRIC provides the perfect opportunity for Haley to win back Nathan's heart, and for Brooke to seduce Lucas. Punk-pop sensation "Fall Out Boy" performs amidst the costume madness, while Peyton tries to come to terms with the new mother in her life. Meanwhile, Dan gives Deb an ultimatum, but soon finds she's a much more worthy opponent than he thought.

NOTE: Craig Sheffer (Keith Scott) and Barry Corbin (Coach Whitey) did not appear in this episode.

WRITER/DIRECTOR: Stacy Rukeyser  / Janice Cooke                                         MUSIC - EPISODIC STILLS - DOWNLOAD EPISODE
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EPISODE 3.05

Episode Title: A Multitude of Casualties
Prod. No: #2T6155 | Original US Airdate: November 2, 2005

It's Midnight Madness in Tree Hill as the Ravens officially begin basketball practice - with explosive results. New hoops captain Nathan clashes with Lucas over Haley. Brooke fills a vacancy on the cheerleading squad, only to regret her decision when the new girl, Rachel, sets her sights on Lucas. Meanwhile, Dan's bid for mayor takes a surprising turn when an unlikely opponent steps forward.

NOTE: When Rachel surprises Lucas by being in the backseat of his car...naked. This is reminiscent of how Brooke tried to get Lucas in the first season.

WRITER/DIRECTOR: R. Lee Fleming Jr. / Tom Wright                                           MUSIC - EPISODIC STILLS - DOWNLOAD EPISODE
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EPISODE 3.06

Episode Title: Locked Hearts and Hand Grenades
Prod. No: #2T6156 | Original US Airdate: November 9, 2005

In an effort to keep her cheerleaders from fighting over the same guys, Brooke devises a "Fantasy Boy Draft" Haley and Peyton butt heads over Nathan, while Lucas has trouble keeping up with the brutal pace of basketball practice. Meanwhile, as the election nears, mayoral candidate Dan clashes with his new opponent.

WRITER/DIRECTOR: James Stoteraux & Chad Fiveash / Marita Grabiak             MUSIC - EPISODIC STILLS - DOWNLOAD EPISODE
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