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One Tree Hill
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The Desperate Kingdom of Love

  • Episode aired Sep 21, 2004
  • TV-14
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
527
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Barbara Alyn Woods in One Tree Hill (2003)
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After Lucas and Keith learn that Dan had a heart attack and is still in the hospital, they decide it is best for them to return to Tree Hill. When Deb learns about Haley and Nathan's marriag... Read allAfter Lucas and Keith learn that Dan had a heart attack and is still in the hospital, they decide it is best for them to return to Tree Hill. When Deb learns about Haley and Nathan's marriage, she grows hostile. Meanwhile, angry that Lucas left Tree Hill without saying goodbye, P... Read allAfter Lucas and Keith learn that Dan had a heart attack and is still in the hospital, they decide it is best for them to return to Tree Hill. When Deb learns about Haley and Nathan's marriage, she grows hostile. Meanwhile, angry that Lucas left Tree Hill without saying goodbye, Peyton and Brooke try to mend their friendship.

  • Director
    • Gregory Prange
  • Writers
    • Mark Schwahn
    • James Patrick Stoteraux
    • Chad Fiveash
  • Stars
    • Chad Michael Murray
    • James Lafferty
    • Hilarie Burton Morgan
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    527
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gregory Prange
    • Writers
      • Mark Schwahn
      • James Patrick Stoteraux
      • Chad Fiveash
    • Stars
      • Chad Michael Murray
      • James Lafferty
      • Hilarie Burton Morgan
    • 1User review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray
    • Lucas Scott
    James Lafferty
    James Lafferty
    • Nathan Scott
    Hilarie Burton Morgan
    Hilarie Burton Morgan
    • Peyton Sawyer
    • (as Hilarie Burton)
    Bethany Joy Lenz
    Bethany Joy Lenz
    • Haley James Scott
    Paul Johansson
    Paul Johansson
    • Dan Scott
    Sophia Bush
    Sophia Bush
    • Brooke Davis
    Barbara Alyn Woods
    Barbara Alyn Woods
    • Deb Scott
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Whitey
    Craig Sheffer
    Craig Sheffer
    • Keith Scott
    Moira Kelly
    Moira Kelly
    • Karen Roe
    Huey Lewis
    Huey Lewis
    • Jimmy James
    Bess Armstrong
    Bess Armstrong
    • Lydia James
    Matthew Laurance
    Matthew Laurance
    • Doctor
    • (as Matthew Lawrence)
    Avis-Marie Barnes
    Avis-Marie Barnes
    • Marion
    Heather Shore
    Heather Shore
    • Nurse
    R. Keith Harris
    R. Keith Harris
    • Surgeon
    • (as Keith Harris)
    Joseph Gallison
    Joseph Gallison
    • Minister
    • (as Joe Gallison)
    Leesa Castaneda
    Leesa Castaneda
    • Nurse #2
    • (as Leesa Halstead)
    • Director
      • Gregory Prange
    • Writers
      • Mark Schwahn
      • James Patrick Stoteraux
      • Chad Fiveash
    • All cast & crew
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    10zissisalkiviadis

    I love it!

    Oh my gosh! OMG! i have been searching through the internet for some One Tree Hill fan sites and i came up yo IMDb.. i just had to comment on this show! It is completely brilliant! I so love it!... Its so emotional,so moving! I live in Greece so i have only seen the first season (the second starts next Saturday) and believe you me i v cried a lot.. i have never been crying for any movie scene like death scenes or battle scene but the moment Lucas called Nathan "little Bro" I just couldn't help it...Peyton,Haley they are all so great! As a matter of fact i consider this show ever better than The O.C... A!thanks for letting me share with you that..

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    • Trivia
      The episode is named after a song by PJ Harvey.
    • Goofs
      When Hailey is having the flashback of Nathan asking her to marry him, you can hear her say, "Well maybe so", yet her mouth doesn't move. And, when Nathan tells her that he never wants to be normal with her, his mouth isn't moving except when he says "normal".
    • Quotes

      Nathan Scott: [Nathan walks in the apartment and sees haley crying] Haley, whats wrong?

      Haley James: Um... I was just alphabetising our CD's

      [Takes CD's off the table]

      Haley James: and um... we don't have any doubles. Not one.

      Nathan Scott: [He sees that she had taken off her wedding ring and put it onto a CD case] So what?

      Haley James: So, 'Natalie Merchant' after 'NOZ' and 'Wilco' before the 'Wu-Tang Clan'?

      Nathan Scott: So you listen to crummy music. I can live with that.

      Haley James: [sadly] We made a mistake Nathan.

      Nathan Scott: Haley...

      Haley James: No. I'm-I'm not ready for this. I just, I just really wanna go home to my room

      [Starts dumping CD's in boxes]

      Haley James: You know, I'm not a wife; I'm not even a senior!

      Nathan Scott: Haley. Haley, listen this is not a mistake.

      Haley James: [crying] How can you be sure because there is nobody that thinks this thing can work.

      Nathan Scott: I do.

      [He picks up her wedding ring]

      Nathan Scott: I promise you Haley. I will always be there for you, I will always protect you. OK?

      [Haley nods slightly]

      Nathan Scott: I will always protect you. Always.

      [He puts the ring back onto her finger]

    • Soundtracks
      Just As Well
      (uncredited)

      Performed by Emily Sparks

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Tollin/Robbins Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      • 44m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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