Season 3

One Tree HillSeason 3

2005
22 Episodes

Summer is coming to an end senior year is right around the corner. Lucas reunites with Brooke after a summer apart. Nathan comes home from basketball camp to find that Haley has decided to return to save their marriage. Meanwhile, Peyton tries to find the truth about Ellie Harp and Dan Scott is on a mission to figure out who set the the dealership on fire.

Episodes

Like You Like an Arsonist
S03E01
8.0

Like You Like an Arsonist

In the third season premiere, we finally discover Dan's fate after the fire. Besides the situation with his father, Nathan also has to deal with Haley's reappearance in Tree Hill and the future of their relationship. Meanwhile, Peyton tries to find the truth about the mysterious woman who pretends to be her mother. Also, Lucas looks forward to Brooke's return after a summer apart.

05 Oct 200542m
From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea
S03E02
7.8

From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea

Brooke has an end of the summer party on the beach. As Nathan comes home from basketball camp, Haley tries to tell him how she feels. Elsewhere Lucas deals with Brooke's rules for dating and Peyton deals with family issues.

12 Oct 200542m
First Day on a Brand New Planet
S03E03
8.2

First Day on a Brand New Planet

Nathan asks Haley for a possible divorce. Lucas tells Dan that he saved his life. Peyton finds out something deep about Ellie. Dan tries to drop accusations at several people about the fire. He also tries to get Whitey replaced as Ravens coach.

19 Oct 200543m
An Attempt to Tip the Scales
S03E04
7.7

An Attempt to Tip the Scales

It's Halloween in Tree Hill and everybody is celebrating at Tric, with special guest band Fall Out Boy. The masquerade ball gives the opportunity to Haley to win back Nathan while Brooke is trying to seduce Lucas. Also, Peyton decides to face her new mother and get to know her; Dan uses blackmail to become mayor but things don't turn out as easy as he thought they would when Deb gets in his way.

26 Oct 200542m
A Multitude of Casualties
S03E05
7.0

A Multitude of Casualties

The Ravens begin basketball practice. New team captain Nathan clashes with Lucas over Haley, and a new cheerleader sets her sights on Lucas. Elsewhere, Dan's mayoral bid takes a surprising turn when an unlikely opponent emerges, Karen.

02 Nov 200543m
Locked Hearts and Hand Grenades
S03E06
6.7

Locked Hearts and Hand Grenades

Brooke makes a "Fantasy Boy Draft," after all of the cheerleaders are fighting over the same guys. Haley and Peyton continue to argue over Nathan. Dan butts heads with Karen because the election is drawing nearer. Lucas is trying to keep up with the fast pace of basketball.

09 Nov 200542m
Champagne for My Real Friends, Real Pain for My Sham Friends
S03E07
7.0

Champagne for My Real Friends, Real Pain for My Sham Friends

The fantasy draft dates begin, Lucas finds himself with Rachel and a very familiar setting. Brooke is on a double date with an unusual couple. Mouth and Peyton hang out again. And Peyton regrets the things she says to Ellie. Karen and Deb take the campaigning for mayor, to a new level, to bring down Dan. Nathan gets mad when Chris gets close to Haley.

16 Nov 200543m
The Worst Day Since Yesterday
S03E08
7.7

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.

30 Nov 200542m
How a Resurrection Really Feels
S03E09
7.8

How a Resurrection Really Feels

It is revealed that Lucas knows who tried to kill Dan and he confronts the guilty party. Brooke, Peyton and Haley find themselves behind bars. Peyton finds her guilty conscience on the surface. Chris Keller convinces Nathan to be his wingman at a high-stakes poker game. The residents of Tree Hill finally choose a mayor.

07 Dec 200543m
Brave New World
S03E10
7.7

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 Jan 200643m
Return of the Future
S03E11
7.0

Return of the Future

The Ravens lose their second game in a row, so Whitey teaches them a tough lesson. Peyton and Ellie look for support for their album and hope to attract Nada Surf to the project. Meanwhile, both Dan and Haley upset Nathan, while Brooke plans a romantic thank-you for Lucas.

18 Jan 200642m
I've Got Dreams to Remember
S03E12
8.3

I've Got Dreams to Remember

As the students meet with the school counselor to plan for the future, Nathan and Haley realize they want to attend different colleges across the country from one another and Brooke discovers Rachel's reasons for submitting her designs to Rogue Vogue. Meanwhile, Ellie and Peyton bond as they finish the benefit album.

25 Jan 200642m
The Wind That Blew My Heart Away
S03E13
8.3

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.

01 Feb 200642m
All Tomorrow's Parties
S03E14
7.7

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 mother's cancer, 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.

08 Feb 200642m
Just Watch the Fireworks
S03E15
7.0

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. 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.

15 Feb 200643m
With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept
S03E16
7.0

With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept

Due to the aftermath of the release of the time capsule, chaos breaks out. Someone is holding students of Tree Hill hostage with a gun, shooting. While lives hang in the balance, Nathan and Lucas put themselves at risk to protect their friends and loved ones. Young lives are shattered and two lives will end.

01 Mar 200643m
Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them
S03E17
8.3

Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them

The aftermath of the school shooting and the death of Jimmy Edwards 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.

29 Mar 200642m
When It Isn't Like It Should Be
S03E18
7.3

When It Isn't Like It Should Be

Rachel invites the gang for a weekend getaway at her family's cabin. Craziness will ensue, including a game of "I Never" which will cause characters to do things they normally wouldn't, and a nasty little issue Mouth has been harboring toward Rachel will surface. Meanwhile, Karen will confront Dan about Keith's death. Could she suspect the truth?

05 Apr 200643m
I Slept with Someone in Fall Out Boy and All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me
S03E19
7.7

I Slept with Someone in Fall Out Boy and All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me

Lucas attempts to play in the first game after Keith's death, but cannot bring himself to do it; Nathan and Haley prepare to renew their vows, while Mouth tries to get closer to Rachel; Peyton receives a surprising offer; and Brooke finds a way to get revenge on Rachel.

12 Apr 200643m
Everyday Is a Sunday Evening
S03E20
8.3

Everyday Is a Sunday Evening

Nathan deals with a player who is a rival both on and off the court. Meanwhile, Brooke and Mouth look to get even with Rachel. Dan has a run-in with Cooper; and Peyton comes to a major decision.

19 Apr 200643m
Over the Hills and Far Away
S03E21
7.3

Over the Hills and Far Away

Haley argues about her wedding dress with Brooke during the rehearsal dinner. Elsewhere Karen and Lucas arrive back in town. And Peyton is surprised by what she finds...

26 Apr 200643m
The Show Must Go On
S03E22
8.0

The Show Must Go On

Nathan worries about Haley as they prepare to renew their vows. Peyton and Brooke's friendship becomes strained and Deb confesses to Dan about the fire.

03 May 200644m