February 3, 2004: Crash Course in Polite Conversation
	If viewers think Nathan has it rough dealing with his ultracompetitive dad, wait till they meet Dan's old man. Talk about the apple not falling far from the tree! When Dan's parents show up for an unannounced visit, his overbearing father, Royal, makes the origins of his son's boorish behavior painfully clear. But while Royal may help explain Dan's and Nathan's oversize egos, Lucas's even-tempered disposition makes an argument for the other side of the nature vs. nurture debate. Who said that a teen soap couldn't delve into psychological theory? Episode rated: 8.11 Click here for pictures of this episode Click here for trailer of this episode
	February 10, 2004: Hanging by a Moment   Lucas and Peyton find they can no longer hide their feelings for each other, but they don't have the heart to break it to Brooke. Elsewhere, Haley frets over failing gym class and asks Nathan for help; Keith anxiously awaits Karen's return home; Whitey questions his desire to continue coaching. Episode rated: 8.25 Click here for pictures of this episode Click here for trailer of this episode February 17, 2004: I Shall Believe   Karen is angry at Keith for causing the car accident, and he realizes he may have ruined his chances of starting a relationship with her. Meanwhile, Haley feels guilty about her last fight with Lucas and can't bring herself to visit him in the hospital. Episode rated: 7.94 Click here for pictures of this episode Click here for trailer of this episode February 24, 2004: Suddenly Everything Has Changed   Lucas breaks up with Brooke, but doesn't tell her about his feelings for Peyton. Elsewhere, the drama of Deb and Dan's separation intensifies; and Nathan learns he has the right to choose which parent he wants to live with. Episode rated: 7.85 Click here for pictures of this episode Click here for trailer of this episode March 2, 2004: The First Cut Is the Deepest   Grammy-winning singer Sheryl Crow appears as herself and performs. Also: Dan buys Nathan a car to try to win his loyalty; Lucas meets a fun-loving female college student (Emmanuelle Vaugier) at a bar; and Dan offers to buy Keith's garage, claiming he wants to help him avoid financial ruin. Episode rated: 8.21 Click here for pictures of this episode Click here for trailer of this episode April 6, 2004: Spirit in the Night   Tensions run high on a weekend trip to a basketball tournament when Lucas has to share a hotel room with Nathan and Brooke is forced to room with Peyton. Meanwhile, the cheerleading squad needs a temporary substitute and gets an unlikely replacement; Karen starts to patch things up with Keith. Episode rated: 7.91 Click here for pictures of this episode Click here for trailer of this episode April 13, 2004: To Wish Impossible Things   When members of the basketball team participate in a bachelor auction, Haley urges Peyton to bid on Nathan to keep him away from other girls. Meanwhile, Haley wins a night with Lucas, while Brooke chooses Mouth, the last bachelor remaining. Episode rated: 8.37 Click here for pictures of this episode Click here for trailer of this episode April 20, 2004: How Can You Be Sure   Lucas copes with some stressful news and gets advice from an unlikely source. Elsewhere, Nikki continues to try to spend time with her daughter; and Nathan discovers Haley's tattoo. Episode rated: 7.95 Click here for pictures of this episode Click here for trailer of this episode April 27, 2004: What Is And What Should Never Be   Peyton is tired of apologizing to Brooke and tells her their friendship is officially over. Elsewhere, Haley plans a party for Nathan; Keith gets a teaching interview in Charleston, N.C.; and Nathan gets a job at the mall after he's forced to give Dan the money he got for selling his car. Episode rated: 7.79 Click here for pictures of this episode Click here for trailer of this episode May 4, 2004: The Leaving Song   Lucas learns that Dan wanted joint custody of him when he was a child, but that Karen decided against it. Elsewhere, a substitute coach fills in for Whitey, whose eye surgery causes him to miss the team's first playoff game; and Brooke and Peyton spend the day together to try to patch up their relationship, but things go horribly awry. Episode rated: 7.84 Click here for pictures of this episode Click here for trailer of this episode May 11, 2004: The Games That Play Us   In the first-season finale, Dan's at the coaching helm as Lucas and Nathan compete in the playoffs for a shot at the state championship game. Meanwhile, Brooke betrays Peyton's trust; Haley decides she's ready to sleep with Nathan; and Deb makes her divorce official. Episode rated: 8.21 Click here for pictures of this episode Click here for trailer of this episode [back to 1st page] [back to the episode page] [back to the show page]