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One Tree Hill
Wednesdays 8/7c

As season two ended, Lucas finally declared his love for Brooke, who nonetheless left for California. Haley, who had previously resisted Nathan's attempts at reconciliation, surprised him by turning up unannounced on his doorstep. Peyton was confronted by a mysterious woman named Ellie who claimed to be her mother. Karen followed Andy to New Zealand. And Dan was left drugged and unconscious in the burning dealership by an unknown assailant.

Season three finds everyone three months later, with many questions still to be answered. Entering senior year, Lucas finds his life as messy as ever as he balances his feelings for Brooke, with a recent summer that has drawn him closer to Peyton. With basketball season quickly approaching, his attempts to reconcile with Nathan grow more urgent. And since Dan stopped paying for his medication, Lucas searches for a way to treat his heart condition while continuing to keep it a secret from Karen.

Nathan's life is as turbulent as Lucas's. He has moved home but his family life is in shambles. So, too is his relationship with Haley. Nathan must decide whether the wounds of abandonment and mistrust can be healed or if they should both move on - still young enough to avail themselves to new experiences and other loves.

Aside from her troubles with Nathan, Haley struggles to find a way to balance music, school, love and friendship. Coming back isn't as easy as she thought it would be. While some friends will welcome her back with open arms, there are those that are still hurt by her sudden departure. Despite all her attempts to reclaim her old life, Haley may be forced to accept that some broken friendships may be beyond repair.

Peyton is recovering from the loss of Jake, from an isolation that led her to dabble with drugs, and from the loss of her mother - at least until Ellie appeared, claiming to be her mother. Confused and angry, Peyton confronts her father about Ellie and demands to know the truth. The answer throws Peyton into a tailspin as the one thing she's always had - the grief and certainty that her mother is gone - is compromised. Torn between loyalties for the mother she always knew, and desperate for answers from this new woman in her life, Peyton takes a journey into the unknown for answers to her past that may also be intricately linked to her future.

Returning from a summer in California, Brooke must decide how to respond to Lucas's declaration of love for her. Considering how fractured her emotions were the last time she committed to him, Brooke must choose between the girl she's become or a return to the old Brooke, the girl who would rather party and worry about life later - especially when new girl Rachel comes to town to challenge her for high school supremacy.

The upcoming season will also deal with the question of whether Dan will survive the fire and the attempt on his life, considering almost everyone had a motive. Karen decides to pursue some new dreams while still dealing with old nightmares. With Andy still in New Zealand, Karen must decide whether she wants to return to him or remain in Tree Hill surrounded by the ghosts of her past. Deb struggles to stay sober, which becomes more difficult after being forced to deal with the aftermath of Dan's attack. Whitey struggles with his failing health and must decide if he is fit enough to coach the Ravens in pursuit of an elusive state championship.

The journeys of the people who inhabit Tree Hill have been vast, from Lucas's tentative steps off the river court into high school popularity, from Nathan and Haley's first kiss to marriage, from Peyton and Brooke's friendship through their falling out and back. But in other ways, the journey for them and others has only just begun. Where will the roads lead them? And who will they be when they reach their destination? The answers lie in a place called Tree Hill.

And there is only...One Tree Hill.

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We do not want to spread "foilers," but with One Tree Hill's growing popularity, both reliable and unreliable sources will continue to come forward with spoilers for upcoming episodes. These spoilers will be marked as UNCONFIRMED until they are confirmed by a reliable and/or official source.

 

 

New Characters

Faith & Regina

INT. CAR

Regina Banks, late 30's, drives. She is African-American, no-nonsense pretty. Her daughter Faith, 16, rides shotgun.

REGINA: Whattaya thinking?

FAITH: You really wanna know?

REGINA: Probably not, but try me.

FAITH: I was thinking about Ronnie Miles.

Regina grins, then teases her daughter.

REGINA: You were thinking about a boy...

FAITH: He was always nice to me. Even when I was a freshman and he was a junior. My friends were so jealous.

REGINA: Ronnie was a good kid.

FAITH: Yeah. He asked me out not long ago.

Faith smiles at the memory, then her smile dissipates.

FAITH: But then you had to drag us off for your selfish career.

Regina eyes her daughter. She didn't see that one coming.

FAITH: That's what I was thinking.

Regina takes the jab, then tries again.

REGINA: Look, honey, I know this is tough --

FAITH: -- No. You don't. You don't know anything about it. And even if you did, you wouldn't care.

REGINA: Hey. I'm OK with a little attitude about the move. But what's going on with you?

FAITH: What's going on with me is that I don't wanna be here. I'm tired of moving, and I'm tired of erasing my life every time you see another chance to prove yourself.

REGINA: OK, first of all, do not raise your voice at me. And I think you meant "improve myself." And you too, by the way.

FAITH: How, mom? How is this improving me? Unless by "improving" you mean I'll look like a dork, feel like an outsider, finally make friends and then disappear and start over again.

REGINA: And you think it's easy on me? Because it's not. All right? It doesn't get easier, Faith. I have a life too by the way. Goddammit. I'm trying to help us here. Don't make me feel guilty for that.

Faith eyes her mother. She speaks simply.

FAITH: Ya know I used to love school. Now I hate it. And you know why? Because if I love it, you're just gonna take it away from me anyway.

Faith looks away, then...

FAITH: So thanks for improving me, Mom.

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Rachel

INT. SCHOOL - DAY

Rachel exits the gym and is pursued by Brooke.

BROOKE: Hey. You got a problem?

RACHEL: I'd say you're the one with a problem. You dance like a cripple. But your splits were pretty good. You must have a lot of practice spreading your legs.

BROOKE: I also have a lot of practice making a fist. Wanna see?

RACHEL: You don't scare me, Brooke. I mean, it's not like I'm a cookie or a doughnut. News flash: if you'd drop a few pounds our pyramids wouldn't suck fat girl ass.

BROOKE: Don't mess with me, bitch. In case you haven't noticed, this is my cocktail party.

RACHEL: No. In case you haven't noticed, it was your party. Now it's mine. And you're not invited. So waddle on home, little piggy.

Brooke sneers at Rachel and storms off. Rachel watches her go with a smug smile. Bevan enters.

BEVAN: Did I just miss something?

Rachel's demeanor changes. She plays completely innocent.

RACHEL: I don't know. We were talking about the routine and she just went off. Is she always like that?

BEVAN: Not really. What'd she say?

RACHEL: She was asking me what I thought and I made like, one little suggestion. I know she's the captain but I was really just trying to help. (beat) Maybe I shouldn't be on the squad.

BEVAN: Rach, everybody wants you here. Don't worry about it. I'll talk to Brooke.

RACHEL: Thanks, Bevan. I just want Brooke to like me, you know? It's hard being the new girl.

They pick up their stuff, then eye Lucas working out.

RACHEL: So that Lucas is a hottie.

BEVAN: Well if you want Brooke to like you, you better not say that around her.

RACHEL: Oh, right. Makes sense. Hottest girl, hottest guy. Don't tell me -- he's the captain, too.

BEVAN: Co-captain.

RACHEL: What's the other captain like?

BEVAN: Um, the other captain's married.

Rachel considers this, then finds a wicked smile.

RACHEL: Interesting...

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From Watch With Kristin:

Here's what Mark Schwahn emailed me: "I can tell you that the season two DVD set will coincide with the premiere of season three--right now slated for late September or early October. Tons of deleted scenes in the set--nearly an hour's worth, I think. There's also a behind-the-scenes look at the OTH music tour (and music on the show), commentaries by myself, Bryan Greenberg and Paul Johansson, a featurette on Chad's charity football game and a piece on some of the season two new kids like Lindsay McKeon, Tyler Hilton and even the increased face time for Lee Norris. There will also be a second OTH soundtrack in the spring. It will coincide with a Peyton storyline, and I hope to talk Joy Lenz into recording a new track for it, as well. There is also a really cool thing happening with Sophia's character, but it's gonna be a couple weeks before I can tell you." And, of course, I will tell you the moment I hear!


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Tyler called into the Jackie and Bender Show on Kiss 106.1 which airs from Seattle, Wash last Friday. He talked about numerous things but about half way through when asked “did you just sign on for more one tree hill?” he replied “you know we’re just going to keep on keeping on like we did last season, like I’ve got a break so I’ll do some more and next time I have a break I’ll do some more. There going keep having me on which I think is going to be pretty fun.” Then he said he starts shooting this September. “It’s funny because every time I hear storylines with this character, it’s so funny to me because I was only supposed to be on a four episode arch but now they keep creating new things to for me to mess up. I have been hearing about next season and you never know if they are going to stick to their original plan but from what I have been hearing I think its going to be the funniest season of the three so far, it seems like its going to be really, really funny.”

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From Ask Ausiello:

Question: I have been dying for some One Tree Hill scoop — Danielle H.

Ausiello: Let me preface this spoiler alert with a confession: I do not watch One Tree Hill and, therefore, can not in good conscience vouch for the quality of the scoop. But this is what I got from a reliable source about the season premiere. "Brooke returns to Tree Hill with a new outlook toward Lucas and dating. Peyton investigates the mysterious woman who claims to be her mother. Nathan must deal with Haley's reappearance at the same time as the fire at Scott Motors, and Dan's fate after the fire is revealed." It certainly sounds like really real