Season 3

Season 3
General information
Season number	3
Premiere airdate	October 5, 2005
Premiere episode	Like You Like An Arsonist
Finale airdate	May 3, 2006
Finale episode	The Show Must Go On
Number of episodes	22
Credited cast	Chad Michael Murray James Lafferty Hilarie Burton Bethany Joy Galeotti Paul Johansson Sophia Bush Barbara Alyn Woods Lee Norris Barry Corbin with Craig Sheffer and Moira Kelly

Season Three of One Tree Hill first aired on the WB on 5 October, 2005 and ended on May 3, 2006 with the season finale. The season comprises of 22 episodes. It was the last season to air on the WB

Summary

"Senior year. A time to grow up, to forget, to forgive, to dream, to learn to love all over again. People come together - except Dan, consumed by anger as he tracks down whoever started the fire that almost took his life. Tree Hill is rocked by powerful new events - the good, the bad and the catastrophic. The good: Haley fights to save her marriage. Peyton comes to terms with her birth mother. Brooke creates a hot clothing line, and Keith comes home. The bad: Dan gets a rival for worst person in Tree Hill - a conniving redhead named Rachel, the new girl at school. The catastrophic: Tragedy strikes Tree Hill High, and suddenly who wins the cheerleading tourament or basketball championships seems insignificant compared to who lives. And who doesn't."

- Season Three DVD Blurb.

Plots

The season chronicles the first half of Lucas and his classmates senior year. Some of the key plot points are

• Lucas and Brooke's complicated relationship.
• Peyton dealing with the arrival of her biological mother
• Nathan and Haley attempting to reconcile after her return from tour.
• The new girl Rachel clashing heads with Brooke and seducing Mouth.
• Karen and Dan's mayoral candidacy.
• Dan attempting to discover who tried to kill him in the fire.
• Keith's return to Tree Hill as the prime suspect of the fire.
• After the school shooting, the residents of Tree Hill attempting to cope with their losses.

Cast

Principle Cast

• Chad Michael Murray as Lucas Scott
  
• James Lafferty as Nathan Scott
  
• Hilarie Burton as Peyton Sawyer
  
• Bethany Joy Lenz as Haley James
  
• Paul Johansson as Dan Scott
  
• Sophia Bush as Brooke Davis
  
• Barbara Alyn Woods as Deb Scott
  
• Lee Norris as Marvin 'Mouth' McFadden
  
• Barry Corbin as Whitey Durham
  
• with Craig Sheffer as Keith Scott*
  
• and Moira Kelly as Karen Roe
  

* Credited through to With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept

Episodes

#	Image	Title
01		Like You Like an Arsonist
		Lucas has spent the summer with Peyton, who investigates the mysterious woman who claims to be her mother while Brooke returns to Tree Hill for senior year. 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.
02		From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea
		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.
03		First Day on a Brand New Planet
		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.
04		An Attempt to Tip the Scales
		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.
05		A Multitude of Casualties
		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.
06		Locked Hearts and Hand Grenades
		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.
07		Champagne for My Real Friends, Real Pain for My Sham Friends
		As the fantasy draft dates begin, Brooke finds herself on an unusual double date, while Lucas gets closer to Rachel. Mouth spends time with an old friend and Peyton regrets choices she makes with Ellie. Karen and Deb take their campaigning to new heights.
08		The Worst Day Since Yesterday
		As the town readies for the Ravens' first basketball game, Lucas worries that his head and heart aren't in it. Nathan accuses Lucas of being the Ravens' weak link. Peyton and Haley mend fences to support Brooke in a time of need. When the mayoral race tightens, Dan resorts to a smear campaign.
09		How a Resurrection Really Feels
		Lucas reveals that he knows who tried to kill Dan in the dealership fire. Brooke, Peyton and Haley find themselves behind bars. Chris Keller convinces Nathan to be his wingman at a high-stakes poker game. The residents of Tree Hill finally choose a mayor.
10		Brave New World
		Lucas and Peyton take a road trip together to find Ellie. While out of town, Lucas reconnects with a friend from his past. Brooke, Haley and Mouth successfully launch the Clothes Over Bro's website, only to find that demand far exceeds supply. Deb reveals to Nathan that she tried to kill Dan.
11		Return of the Future
		After losing their second game of the season, the Ravens receive tough love from Whitey. Peyton and Ellie try to recruit rock band Nada Surf for their benefit album. Haley reveals a disturbing fact to Nathan, and Brooke plans a romantic night for Lucas thinking he submitted her fashion designs to a prestigious competition in New York and a familiar face returns to Tree Hill.
12		I've Got Dreams to Remember
		When a guidance counselor challenges the students of Tree Hill to consider their futures, Nathan and Lucas feel pressured to impress an important basketball scout. Mouth gets caught between Brooke and Rachel, Peyton and Ellie grow closer while finalizing their CD, and Dan tells Haley that Nathan paid Chris Keller to come back into her life.
13		The Wind That Blew My Heart Away
		A violent rainstorm knocks out the power in Tree Hill, leading Haley to Nathan's doorstep and Brooke out into the downpour for a dramatic confrontation with Lucas. Peyton finally confronts the truth about Ellie's illness, while Mouth is tempted by his new friend, Rachel. Before morning, secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and new love gets hotter than ever.
14		All Tomorrow's Parties
		Brooke is forced to grow up in a hurry when her trip to a New York City fashion show prevents her from attending an annual cheerleading tournament. Nathan and Lucas are influenced by the father of an old friend. Struggling with her birth mother's death, Peyton joins Rachel for a night of blowing off steam, and Haley and Nathan use their hotel room as the honeymoon suite they never had.
15		Just Watch the Fireworks
		When someone unleashes the students' time capsule upon Tree Hill High, Lucas and Mouth must confront a person from their past. Brooke has to deal with the revelation that secrets aren't the only things she exposed in the time capsule. Dan learns to forgive Keith and Haley is forced to reconcile the man Nathan was before with the man he has become, and Peyton's Breast Cancer Benefit Concert at Tric features performances by Haley, Jack's Mannequin and the return of Fall Out Boy.
16		With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept
		A normal day becomes deadly when a despondent student brings a gun to Tree Hill High. While lives hang in the balance, Nathan and Lucas put themselves at risk to protect their most loved ones.
17		Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them
		The aftermath of the school shooting and the death of Jimmy and Keith forces everyone in Tree Hill to examine their lives. Nathan reassesses his relationship with Haley, while Brooke and Rachel join forces to heal the student body. Dan must deal with the ramifications of shooting Keith, while Lucas and Peyton consider the implications of their kiss in the library.
18		When It Isn't Like It Should Be
		Rachel invites the gang to her family's cabin for a weekend getaway. Lucas, Brooke and Nathan conspire to surprise Haley while Peyton receives an unexpected visitor at the cabin. Mouth harbors resentment towards Rachel, and a game of "I Never" reveals a secret. Meanwhile, Karen confronts Dan about Keith's death.
19		I Slept with Someone in Fall Out Boy and All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me
		Lucas struggles with the decision of whether he should play basketball in the wake of Keith's death while Brooke forces Rachel to deal with a dark secret. Nathan and Haley's wedding reprise is put to the test and Peyton decides to visit Pete in Chicago.
20		Everyday Is a Sunday Evening
		It's the weekend of the Coastal Classic, and with Lucas sidelined, Nathan has to step up on the court against an old rival who shows an interest in Haley. Brooke and Mouth plot revenge against Rachel while Dan goes head to head with Nathan's Uncle Cooper. Also, Peyton makes a life-altering decision.
21		Over the Hills and Far Away
		On the night of the rehearsal dinner, Brooke tangles with Haley over Haley's wedding dress. Lucas and Karen return to Tree Hill and Peyton finally stops running away and comes to terms to who she really loves.
22		The Show Must Go On
		On the eve of their wedding, Nathan worries for Haley's safety while Peyton and Brooke's friendship is tested by a shock confession. Deb tells Dan the truth about the dealership fire when she learns who he thinks was responsible, and Karen finds herself needing Keith more than ever when she makes a startling discovery.

Seasons

Season 1 ● Season 2 ● Season 3 ● Season 4 ● Season 5 ● Season 6 ● Season 7 ● Season 8 ● Season 9