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One Tree Hill

  • TV Series
  • 2003–2012
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
92K
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POPULARITY
328
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Sophia Bush, James Lafferty, Bethany Joy Lenz, Chad Michael Murray, and Hilarie Burton Morgan in One Tree Hill (2003)
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Half-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott trade between kinship and rivalry both on the basketball court and in the hearts of their friends in the small, but not so quiet town of Tree Hill, North... Read allHalf-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott trade between kinship and rivalry both on the basketball court and in the hearts of their friends in the small, but not so quiet town of Tree Hill, North Carolina.Half-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott trade between kinship and rivalry both on the basketball court and in the hearts of their friends in the small, but not so quiet town of Tree Hill, North Carolina.

  • Creator
    • Mark Schwahn
  • Stars
    • Chad Michael Murray
    • James Lafferty
    • Hilarie Burton Morgan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    92K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    328
    19
    • Creator
      • Mark Schwahn
    • Stars
      • Chad Michael Murray
      • James Lafferty
      • Hilarie Burton Morgan
    • 289User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 27 nominations total

    Episodes187

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    One Tree Hill: Season 6
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    Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray
    • Lucas Scott
    • 2003–2012
    James Lafferty
    James Lafferty
    • Nathan Scott…
    • 2003–2012
    Hilarie Burton Morgan
    Hilarie Burton Morgan
    • Peyton Sawyer…
    • 2003–2009
    Bethany Joy Lenz
    Bethany Joy Lenz
    • Haley James Scott…
    • 2003–2012
    Sophia Bush
    Sophia Bush
    • Brooke Davis…
    • 2003–2012
    Lee Norris
    Lee Norris
    • Marvin 'Mouth' McFadden…
    • 2003–2012
    Paul Johansson
    Paul Johansson
    • Dan Scott
    • 2003–2012
    Antwon Tanner
    Antwon Tanner
    • Antwon 'Skills' Taylor
    • 2003–2012
    Barbara Alyn Woods
    Barbara Alyn Woods
    • Deb Scott…
    • 2003–2012
    Jackson Brundage
    Jackson Brundage
    • Jamie Scott
    • 2008–2012
    Lisa Goldstein Kirsch
    Lisa Goldstein Kirsch
    • Millicent 'Millie' Huxtable…
    • 2008–2012
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Whitey…
    • 2003–2011
    Moira Kelly
    Moira Kelly
    • Karen Roe…
    • 2003–2009
    Austin Nichols
    Austin Nichols
    • Julian Baker
    • 2008–2012
    Craig Sheffer
    Craig Sheffer
    • Keith Scott
    • 2003–2012
    Robert Buckley
    Robert Buckley
    • Clay Evans
    • 2009–2012
    Shantel VanSanten
    Shantel VanSanten
    • Quinn James…
    • 2009–2012
    Stephen Colletti
    Stephen Colletti
    • Chase Adams
    • 2007–2012
    • Creator
      • Mark Schwahn
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    User reviews289

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    Reviewers say 'One Tree Hill' is celebrated for relatable themes and complex character dynamics, focusing on love, friendship, and personal growth. The show excels in portraying teenage issues like drugs and family turmoil, appealing to both teens and adults. Key performances from Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush are highlighted, along with engaging plot twists. However, some critique its predictability and unrealistic scenarios. Despite this, the series is often praised for its emotional depth and compelling storylines.
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    ggdollzfanatic

    I'm in love

    I am in love with this show. I absolutely adore Chad Michael Murray, and am so glad I made the time to sit down and watch this show on its' premiere night. I haven't missed an episode since. This show is full of lessons for teens with a crappy attitude towards life, and it doesn't hurt that Chad is one of the characters teaching us these lessons. Yes, the story line is a little crazy and hectic, but deep down, there is a lot of love between characters. Hilarie and Chad look wonderful together on screen and have an undeniably great chemistry. James and Chad have a good chemistry as well, and I can't wait to see how their relationship evolves. I am hoping that they will become better friends. I wouldn't miss an episode for any reason. I am obsessed, and I'm perfectly alright with that.
    9Freemheart

    More than a story

    I didn't have the time to catch the tv spots when by any reason a finished watching the first episode just a few weeks after the beginning of The O.C., but there's a great difference between both, even when they have a great cast, good scripts, One tree hill feels like something fresh and at the same time more emotional. Some episodes have incredible and beautiful stories, that reminds movies like "stand by me" or the first episodes of dawson's creek, it's that kind of innocence and at the same time deep drama where the whole cast make a terrific(unforgettable) work. It's the kind of show who you wanna watch for more than two hours a day feeling every episode just like a minute of the day. A real pure jewel for TV.
    8Melissa_1982

    Should have ended with season 7

    This show started out really well, and got better with each season. It was one of my favorite shows. Until season 8. From season 8 and on, I've been embarrassed to admit that I still watch this show.

    The characters Chase, Quinn, Clay and Alice are pointless. I have no interest in any of their stories. I miss the core OTH group and the relationships between them. That group of friends gave the show its heart and soul. There are so many new characters on this show that it lost its intimacy and charming nature. The show now seems shallow and dull.

    Also, to the writers - please stop using the phrases "you know that" and "you goof," as in "I love you, you know that" and boyfriends/girlfriends referring to each other as "you goof". It's no longer cute, and it is bordering somewhere between extremely annoying and downright obnoxious. I cringe every single time I hear these phrases.

    I gave this show a 7, which would have been a 10 if it had ended with season 7... and would have been a 2 if it had started with season 8.

    UPDATE: Season 9 makes up for the crappiness of season 8. Stick it out. You wont regret it. I'm raising my rating to an 8.
    hollywood_beauty7

    love this show it's the best !!

    I guess all of you heard about this great show called "One Tree Hill". If you asked my opinion IT'S THE BEST !!!!!!! But those of you that hate this show, i tell you Don't have a taste !

    The characters in this show are very real, they do a great job in acting their roles. Like Lucas is the nice caring guy, Nathan the spoilt rich guy, Peyton the lonely pretty girl and Brooke the cheerful, cute, popular girl! But the adult actors are very good too.

    By the way, this is a nice site that i made about One Tree Hill. It's : www.one-tree-hill-121.piczo.com, hope you like it. Please sign in the guest book and tell me what u think. And what do u think to make it better Lets make this cool website the best about one tree hill (for those of you who love it!!)

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    yevonwm

    This show rocks!

    Once you've seen dawsons creek, saved by the bell and the OC - it becomes pretty obvious what producers of these shows are thinking. Take a set of issues provided by someone high up in the network, add some attractive 20-something actors who pretend to be teenagers and come up with a thin way to link the two. Except, this show is the best written teen drama I've ever seen. It's a laugh a minute, it doesn't try to ride the charisma or the attractiveness of the actors/actresses, it has genuinely funny short-term plots and climaxes to long-term plots. Not having American TV, I have to watch this type of teen show specifically from buying the DVD and this one is really engaging show-to-show, not jus a weekly dose to shut up fans. The slightly over-played basketball references about 'the game' are a bit tedious and so's the obscene over-emphasis on Dan Scott being an ass but this type of scene is usually followed by a funny pick-me-up scene. Definitely worth a watch.

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    • Trivia
      Music was such a huge part of the show that the fictional club Tric was written into the show in Season 2 so the writers could feature more bands and artists.
    • Goofs
      Lucas's tattoo disappears and reappears after the car crash. Most of the time it is covered though because he is wearing his basketball uniform.
    • Quotes

      Haley James: Remembering what?

      Nathan Scott: Your hair. You wore it that way the first day you tutored me.

      Haley James: You remember how I wore my hair the first day I tutored you?

      Nathan Scott: Of course.

      Haley James: What else do you remember?

      Nathan Scott: I remember the ugly-ass poncho that you wore.

    • Connections
      Featured in College (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      I Don't Want To Be
      (Theme Song)

      Performed by Gavin DeGraw

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ravens
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros. Television
      • Tollin/Robbins Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital

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