One Tree Hill (season 3)

In the third season premiere, Dan's fate after the fire is revealed, and he is on a personal vendetta for who saved him in the fire. In addition to the situation with his father, Nathan also has to deal with Haley's reappearance in Tree Hill and the future of their relationship. Peyton tries to find the truth about the mysterious woman claiming to be her mother. Lucas looks forward to Brooke's return after a summer apart.[3]

Brooke has an end of the summer party on the beach that's filled with unsolved issues that resurfaces, old scores being settled, and new relationships blossoming in time for the new school year.

Senior year has arrived for the students of Tree Hill High. Lucas reveals a certain piece of information that angers Dan. Peyton learns a devastating secret about Elle. Haley and Nathan tries to move on as friends, but finds it hard as Haley becomes a social pariah due to her celeb status.

Peyton hosts a Halloween party at Tric, as she tries to face the fact of the time she has with Elle. Lucas and Brooke's sex only relationship is threatened when a new girl comes into the picture. Due to advice for Brooke, Haley tries to seduce Nathan in order to get him back. A certain, but unwanted rockstar

This episode is named after a song by Bright Eyes. Fall Out Boys Guest stars.

Raven's basketball season have begun, and clashing is more present than ever as Nathan and Lucas clash over a certain someone. A new cheerleader named Rachel Gatina sets her sights on Lucas. Dan's mayoral bid takes a surprising turn when an unlikely opponent emerges in Karen.

Brooke starts a "Fantasy Boy Draft", after the cheerleaders start fighting over the same guys. Haley and Peyton continue to argue about Nathan. Dan butts heads with Karen as the election draws nearer. Trying to keep his condition a secret, Lucas tries to keep up with the pace of basketball.

The night of the Fantasy Date Nights officially has begun, and while on their dates, some of the teens learn something new from their chosen date, while others have a hidden agenda.

Tension between Luke and Nathan reaches boiling point as the first game of the season arrives. Peyton and Haley mend fences to support Brooke in her time of need. When the mayoral race tightens, Dan resorts to a smear campaign.

In the fall finale, The person behind the dealership fire is revealed. Dan wants Karen to concede the election. After stealing Brooke's clothes from store selling Brooke's designs, Brooke, Peyton and Haley find themselves behind bars, which leads Brooke to make money grabbing idea. Lucas confronts Brooke about sleeping with Chris Keller. Peyton is annoyed by the presence of her guilty conscience after losing Ellie's cancer survivor bracelet. Chris Keller convinces Nathan to be his wingman at a cash poker game which ends with the pair being accused of cheating and a long walk home. The winner of mayoral election is revealed as well.

Lucas and Peyton take a road trip together to find Ellie. Brooke tries to trust Lucas and Peyton, but image of what happened last year before resurface in her head. While out of town, Lucas reconnects with a friend from the past. Deb and Nathan have a talk which leads to secrets being revealed. Brooke, Haley and Mouth successfully launch the Clothes Over Bro's website, only to find that demand far exceeds supply. Peyton shows up to Ellie's house and asks for help with Haley's record and asks about her cancer status.

The Ravens lose their second game in a row, which leads Whitey to try some very tough love. Dan implants a thought about Haley in Nathan's head which leads him to think it's true. After being gone for 7 months, Keith returns and reconnects with Lucas and Karen. Brooke receives a mysterious letter inviting her to a fashion showcase. Keith and Karen reconnect and when he asks her about Andy, she replies that he was not the man for her. Peyton and Ellie sneak into the Nada Surf concert and convince their manager to let the band play on the benefit album. Feeling vulnerable, Brooke shares her letters with Lucas.

The students meet with the school counselor to plan for the future. Nathan and Haley realize they want to attend colleges across the country from one another. Brooke learns that the fashion show is the same weekend as the cheer tournament. Karen and Keith go on a date to the Ravens game. A scout comes to the game to watch Nathan, but Whitey discovers Nathan skipped class and benches him. Peyton and Ellie bond. The gang continues to question their uncertain future.

A violent storm knocks out the power in Tree Hill giving way to moments both beautiful and tragic.

Peyton and Haley take a road trip to New York with Brooke for the fashion show, but after one night in the city, Brooke comes to a realization. Meanwhile, the basketball team and cheerleaders road trip to the cheer competition. After returning to NC, after a night of drinking, Peyton and Lucas find each other in the same bed. Nathan and Lucas go to dinner with Tony Battle, an old friend of Nathan. Peyton gets drunk with Rachel, and because of the room swaps she stays with Lucas. Karen considers an impromptu marriage proposal to Keith.

Clips of the students' time capsule from Junior year are leaked and played on the TV's all over school. This results in embarrassment for many of the Tree Hill gang, but also a reconnection in old friends. Peyton flirts with Fall Out Boy songwriter Pete Wentz. Keith gives Lucas an option of a lifetime.The concert features performances by Haley, Fall Out Boy, and Jack's Mannequin. The show references Jack's Mannequin singer, Andrew McMahon, and his real life battle with leukemia.

After being ignored and severely bullied, Jimmy Edward's anger reaches breaking point, and spirals into chaos that will not only have lasting effects on the students of Tree Hill High, but the small town as a whole. Two will not make it, while others are left with lasting scars that will take more than time to heal.

2 weeks has passed during the shooting, and this episode follows the students as they try to adjust to a new normal, while also processing their trauma, and learn how some have a different way compared to others.

Karen remains locked away from the world while the Tree Hill gang leaves for a weekend at Rachel's lake house. While at the lake house, the group of friends tease Peyton about whether her new boyfriend Pete will show up. Despite Rachel's generosity, Brooke is determined to keep their rivalry alive. Mouth is convinced that the lake house weekend is Rachel's way of relieving her guilt over leaking the time capsule. Nathan tries to move forward with his life by making an important decision.

Lucas attempts to play in the first game after Keith's death. Brooke tells Mouth that she broke into Rachel's dresser, and found a scandalous picture of Rachel's past. Nathan's carefree uncle Cooper. Peyton faces roadblocks from her dad about dating Pete, and considers a weekend in Chicago with Pete. Deb returns to town, but doesn't get the warmest welcome.

Haley is harassed by Damien West, one of the basketball players from Oak Lake, and Nathan is forced to use his anger against him on the field. Peyton spends time with Jake and Jenny in Savannah, and considers moving there full time. Knowing that Cooper doesn't know that Rachel is still in high school, Brooke plots revenge for what Rachel did to Mouth.

Haley and Brooke clash over her wedding dress. Brooke plans a surprise engagement party. Karen and Lucas get back in town. Returning from Savannah, Peyton comes to terms to who she really loves. Haley extends an invitation out to Dan to her wedding. ---

Nathan and Haley's special day has finally arrived (again), and it will be one they will never forget when the celebration is packed with turmoil as long-held secrets are exposed, feelings are expressed, and when one resident adds a new life into the town's population, three other residents meet a serious—possibly fatal—end.