"The Games That Play Us" is the twenty-second episode, and the finale, of the first season of One Tree Hill and the 22th produced episode of the series. It was broadcast on May 11, 2004. Lucas and Nathan bear the brunt of Dan's abuse as he coaches them into the playoffs, pushing both of them to their breaking points. Haley is stunned after Dan threatens her, causing her to reconsider her relationship with Nathan. Meanwhile, Whitey learns that his medical condition may be more serious than he first expected, and Dan learns a shocking secret from Deb.
Synopsis
Memorable Quotes
- "Don't think I've realised you're a part in all this, you know Haley, if you're gonna manipulate him, you should aim a little higher and remember, pay back is hell, oh by the way, nice tattoo, real classy"
- -Dan Scott to Haley James
- "You know, my pride says "yeah that's it, just walk away and let Haley deal with the fact that she's clearly threatened by a sexual relationship," but my heart says "Just forget about your pride you idiot, you love this girl and even if you're gonna catch pneumonia, your ass is gonna stand out here, in the rain, until you convince her to forgive you"
- -Nathan Scott after arguing with Haley James
- "You better watch that bad shoulder"
- "You better watch the scoreboard"
- - An opposing team member and Lucas Scott
- "I'm leaving cause I can't look at you anymore without my heart breaking"
- -Keith Scott tells Karen Roe why he is leaving
- "You know, I've been around this game practically my whole life and there's never been a day that I was as gifted as either one of you, remember that. Don't let Danny take that away from you. Play with your heart. Take your shots, no regrets."
- -Whitey to Nathan Scott and Lucas Scott
- "Do what? You cannot bring me out into a creepy cemetary and tell me you're leaving Tree Hill for good. That is not fair!"
- - An upset Haley James finds out Lucas Scott is leaving
- "You're my best friend Hals, and you always will be"
- "Question, who is sexy, talented and knows where Jake is? Oh I know, it's me"
- -Brooke Davis to Nicki
- "I gotta tell you, I never thought when we played that one on one game that I'd end up back here feeling like this"
- "Like what?"
- "Like I'm gonna miss you. You gotta do what you feel but I actually wish you weren't gonna leave because you are one hell of a basketball player and because you're my brother, take care of yourself man"
- "You take care of Haley, I'll miss you too, little brother"
- -Nathan Scott and Lucas Scott
- "There is only one Tree Hill, and it's your home"
- -Karen Roe to Lucas Scott
- "I thought you weren't ready, I thought you were gonna wait till you got married and I just figured, look, I didn't expect you to..."
- "We did, we did wait"
- "What are you talking about Haley?"
- "We got married, last night"
- -Lucas Scott and Haley James after finding out she has had sex with Nathan Scott
Voiceover
Start Voiceover:
End Voiceover: "Some people believe that ravens guide travelers to their destinations. Others believe that the sight of a solitary raven is considered good luck while more than one raven together predicts trouble ahead"
Music
- "To You Alone" - The Beta Band
- "More Than Anyone" - Gavin DeGraw
- "The Way Yoy Talk" - Faraci
- "Evening Star" - All India Radio
- "Breaking Away" - Bosshouse
- "Nobody's Perfect" - Dioas
- "Stay" - Michelle Featherstone
- "Where Are We Runnin'" - Lenny Kravitz
- "NYC Weather Report" - Five For Fighting
- "Run" - Snow Patrol
This episode's title originated from the song The Games That Play Us, originally sung by The Blackouts.
Trivia
- This is the only episode in season 1 to include a voice over at the start of the episode
- This episode uses two voiceovers, both at the start and end of the episode
- The voicover relates to a conversation between Haley and Lucas occuring in a previous episode
Episode References
Gallery
See here for images from The Games That Play Us.