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The Movie: One of the WB's (now the CW, where "One Tree Hill" airs on Wednesday nights) latest efforts to strike a chord with audiences, "One Tree Hill" stars Chad Michael Murray (who I'm convinced has never taken a picture where he doesn't look angry) and James Lafferty as Lucas and Nathan Scott, two brothers who both play basketball, but have trouble finding other similarities with one another - aside from the fact that they share a father - Dan Scott (Paul Johansson) - but not the same mother. The series is a melodrama that focuses on the two brothers, as well as the people important to them in their lives - mothers Karen Roe (Moira Kelly) and Deb Scott (Barbara Alyn Woods) and love interests Haley James (Bethany Joy Lenz), Brooke Davis (Sophia Bush), and Peyton Sawyer (Hilarie Burton). As with other WB shows like "Everwood", "One Tree Hill" remains a solid drama due to fine performances and, in this case, the ability to walk the line and keep from going over the top and turning too sappy or sentimental. The characters are well-realized and although I'm not a real fan of this kind of genre, I can see why this show has been a hit since it started a couple of years ago. Season 3 46. 3- 1 5 Oct 05 Like You Like an Arsonist - How I spent my summer vacation. Haley gives up the concert tour and comes home. Nathan gives up on Haley and attends High Flyers camp. And Brooke agrees to be Lucas' girlfriend - with one small caveat. 47. 3- 2 12 Oct 05 From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea Brooke throws a wild surf-and-sand party to celebrate the start of senior year. Meanwhile, Peyton's relationship with her biological mother grows more troubled. 48. 3- 3 19 Oct 05 First Day on a Brand New Planet Dan tries to get Coach Durham fired before the basketball season begins. Looking back: Dan starts putting the pieces together concerning what happend the night of the fire. 49. 3- 4 26 Oct 05 An Attempt to Tip The Scales Dan finds a sudden dedication to public service, and Deb takes advantage on the situation. At Tric, a masquerade party featuring the band Fall Out Boy may reunite Haley and Nathan. 50. 3- 5 2 Nov 05 A Mulititude of Casualties Red is Hot. A redhead named Rachel joins the cheerleaders. She has all the moves- and she puts them on Lucas. Call is basketbrawl: Fighting breaks out during the season kickoff gala. 51. 3- 6 9 Nov 05 Locked Hearts and Hand Grenades Pick a guy and he's yours. Brooke's Fantasy Boy Draft sparks trading and scheming for the "right" to date Nathan, Lucas, Skills...even Mouth. Dan must deal (unfairly, of course) with a surprise mayoral opponent. 52. 3- 7 16 Nov 05 Champagne for My Real Friends, Real Pain for My Sham Friends First came the draft, now domes the date night, and the happiest pairing is (surprise!) Peyton and Mouth. Things aren't happy for Deb and Karen: They spent the evening stranded on a billboard. 53. 3- 8 30 Nov 05 The Worst Day Since Yesterday Lucas worries that his meds are making him a drag on the team. Brooke worries that her tryst with Chris ruined her chances with Lucas. Karen worries that she'll lose the mayor's race...until Mouth shows up with a surprise. 54. 3- 9 7 Dec 05 How a Resurrection Really Feels Dan and Karen face voters, Nathan and Chris hold 'em and fold 'em in a high-stakes poker game, and Brooke launches her clothing line, Clothes Over Bro's. 55. 3-10 11 Jan 06 Brave New World Lucas hits the road with Peyton, who's searching for Ellie. Nathan learns what really happened the night of the fire. And Brooke's clothing website debuts. In no time, she has 43 orders... and only four dresses. 56. 3-11 18 Jan 06 Return of the Future Keith returns, receiving a warm welcome form Lucas and Karen- and an attempted murder accusation from Dan. In fact, Dan keeps poisoning every well of happiness he finds, particularly Nathan nad Haley's. 57. 3-12 25 Jan 06 I've Got Dreams to Remember When the Tree Hill High School guidance counselor asks everyone where they're going to college, the answers range from "Stanford" to "fashion school" to "what's the point?" 58. 3-13 1 Feb 06 The Wind That Blew My Heart Away The electric power is out- the emotional power is on. A violent storm finds Nathan with Haley, Lucas with Brooke, Mouth with Rachel, Peyton with Ellie, Karen with Keith, and Dan with an evil plan. 59. 3-14 8 Feb 06 All Tomorrow's Parties Everyone has a great time the Charlotte cheerleading tournament, meeting old friends and making new ones. Meanwhile, Brooke is 600 miserable miles away, partying with a Manhattan model with a heroin habit. 60. 3-15 15 Feb 06 Just Watch The Fireworks Remeber the time capsule videos, how private they were, and how they wouldn't be opened for 50 years? Sorry, guys, make that one year. Who revealed them? And Why? The suspicions, recriminations and hurt feelings begin. 61. 3-16 1 Mar 06 With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept The fallout form the time capsule release takes a deadly turn: A student humiliated by the revelations comes to campus- with a gun. Lucas and Nathan risk their lives to save their friends. 62. 3-17 29 Mar 06 Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them Two Deaths, many lives shattered. Students and parents grapple with the tagedy that has stunned Tree Hill. Inconsolable Karen blames Lucas. And Dan is haunted by specters of himself and Keith as children. 63. 3-18 5 Apr 06 When It Isn't Like It Should Be A weekend in the country - a perfect place and a perfect time for healing. Rachel hosts her classmates at her parent's elegant woodland retreat. Back in Tree Hill. Karen turns her grief and fury on Dan. 64. 3-19 12 Apr 06 I Slept With Someone In Fall Out Boy and All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me Lucas finally reveals his heart condition, and Brooke discloses a big fat secret from Rachel's past. Also, Peyton plans to meet up with Pete from Fall Out Boy. Instead, unexpectedly, she sees... 65. 3-20 19 Apr 06 Everyday Is a Sunday Evening With Lucas off the team, the success or failure of the Ravens falls on Nathan's shoulders. Peyton's reunion with Jake is bittersweet. And Mouth and Brooke plot payback against Rachel. 66. 3-21 26 Apr 06 Over the Hills and Far Away Haley discovers that asking Brooke to design a simple , elegant wedding dress is like asking a Tasmanian Devil to chill. Peyton and Lucas return to Tree Hill wondering about thier fututres. 67. 3-22 3 May 06 The Show Must Go On Nathan and Haley's wedding is a time of great joy. And great sadness. Peyton and Brooke fall out, Dan learns the truth about the fire, and Rachel gets publicly drunk... and publicly bitter. BR> The DVD VIDEO: "One Tree Hill" is presented in 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen by Warner Brothers. The episodes here are transfered nicely to disc, with only the occasional issue at times here-and-there. Sharpness and detail are mostly very good, although some low-light scenes and other moments can occasionally look slightly softer than the remainder. Some minor edge enhancement on occasion and a few traces of pixelation during the darker scenes are the extent of the issues present on this release. Colors remained bright and vivid, with - aside from a moment or two - no smearing. SOUND: The stereo soundtrack delivers music, dialogue, effects and ambience crisply and clearly. EXTRAS: Commentary tracks are included for: "With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept" (Mark Schwahn, Joe Davola, Colin Fickes, Sophia Bush, Lee Norris, and Lindsay Wolfington) and "The Show Must Go On" (Mark Schwahn, Joe Davola, Sophia Bush, Lee Norris, and Lindsay Wolfington). Both tracks provide an informative, engaging discussion of working on the episodes (especially the very emotional "With Tired Minds..."), stories from the set, thoughts on how specific scenes turned out and more. In the case of both tracks, everyone participates well, gives their unique perspective on what it takes to make the show and there are few gaps of silence. Also included are: a short "making of" for "With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept", deleted scenes for many episodes and a gag reel. Final Thoughts: "One Tree Hill"'s third season set offers a nice helping of supplemental features and very good audio/video quality. Recommended. |