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Episode Title: The Hero Dies In This One
Prod. No: #2T5263 | Original US Airdate: February 8, 2005

When Michelle Branch & Jessica Harp from the band "The Wreckers" perform at TRIC, Haley realizes her passion is to pursue her music career. Meanwhile, Lucas decides to move in with Dan, straining his relationships with both Karen and Nathan. Brooke runs for student council president, but quickly realizes she is taking on more than she bargained for. Peyton and Jake's friendship grows stronger.

NOTE: Barbara Alyn Woods (Deb Scott) does not appear in this episode. Katherine Bailess (Erica Marsh) stars with Bethany Joy Galeotti (Haley James-Scott) in "Bring it On Again".

EPISODE 214

Episode Title: Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows
Prod. No: #2T5264 | Original US Airdate: February 15, 2005

Nathan descends into an emotional crisis as his marriage with Haley unravels. Karen continues to question Lucas' reasoning for moving in with Dan and Deb. Brooke becomes Student Council President with a little help from Mouth. Meanwhile, after much sexual tension, Jake and Peyton share their first kiss.

NOTE: Craig Sheffer (Keith Scott) does not appear in this episode.

EPISODE 215

Episode Title: Unopened Letter To The World
Prod. No: #2T5265 | Original US Airdate: February 22, 2005

When Tree Hill High does a time capsule project, the gang confesses their most intimate secrets to an anonymous video camera. Nathan's anger over Haley's absence continues to grow, landing both Lucas and Nathan in jail. Peyton and Jake's feelings for each other heat up, while Felix throws Brooke a party to celebrate her student body president. Meanwhile, when brought to court, Lucas opts to live with Dan and Deb rather than Karen.

NOTE: This episode is dedicated in "In Loving Memory of My [Mark Schwahn] Father, Richard Schwahn 1943-2005." Bethany Joy Galeotti (Haley James-Scott) does not appear in this episode. Michael Copon (Felix Taggarro) and Daniella Alonso (Anna Taggarro) both take uncredited roles in this episode. We find out that Mouth's real name is Marvin McFadden, and Felix and Anna's last name is Taggarro.

EPISODE 216

Episode Title: Somewhere A Clock is Ticking
Prod. No: #2T5266 | Original US Airdate: March 1, 2005

It's Keith and Jules' wedding day and the event has turned the town upside down. Brooke asks Lucas to take her to the wedding as his date, Nathan makes an important decision involving his marriage to Haley, and Jake and Peyton take a big step in their relationship. Meanwhile, Karen and Andy discover Jules' secret relationship with Dan.

NOTE: Emmanuelle Vaugier (Nicki) reprises her role from last season.

EPISODE 217

Episode Title: Something I Can Never Have
Prod. No: #2T5267 | Original US Airdate: April 19, 2005

Keith has a violent confrontation with Dan after learning Dan paid Jules to sleep with Keith. Anna turns Felix in to the school authorities after discovering he was the one who defaced Peyton's locker. Meanwhile, Lucas and Brooke discuss the possibility of her leaving Tree Hill for good, while Nathan decides to go get Haley and bring her home.

NOTE: Paul Johansson (Dan Scott) steps behind the camera to direct this episode. Michelynne McGuire was the winner of the WB show "The Starlet". Barbara Alyn Woods (Deb Scott) and Barry Corbin (Coach Whitey) did not appear in this episode.

EPISODE 218

Episode Title: The Lonesome Road
Prod. No: #2T5268 | Original US Airdate: April 26, 2005

On his way home from seeing Haley, Nathan stops to visit Taylor hoping for some fun and maybe more. (The fans get to vote on what happens) Meanwhile, Anna gets a surprise visit from her ex-girlfriend and is inspired to tell her parents about her sexuality. Also, Lucas works with Andy to bring Dan down, Karen puts her foot down with Brooke and Peyton and Jake continue to hide baby Jenny from Nicki.

NOTE:  Craig Sheffer (Keith Scott), Bethany Joy Galeotti (Haley James-Scott) does not appear in this episode, but Haley's voice is played on an answering machine.