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Episode Title: 4 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days
Prod. No: #3T6801 | Original US Airdate: January 8, 2008

Four years after the season four finale, Tree Hill is a new place. Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) is a struggling writer who is about to embark on a new coaching career with Skills (Antwon Tanner). Peyton (Hilarie Burton) is at the beginning of a budding music venture, while Brooke’s (Sophia Bush) fashion line is at a crossroads. Meanwhile, Nathan (James Lafferty) and Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) are young parents trying to find their way. Much has changed in four years, but in many ways, the journey is just beginning.

NOTE: Barry Corbin, Barbara Alan Woods, Daneel Harris and Moira Kelly are no longer in the credits and Jackson Brundage has been added. However, Paul Johansson (Dan Scott) is credited, but does not appear in the episode. The opening credits with Gavin DeGraw's "I Don't Want To Be" is now gone. Part 1 of the 2-hour Season Premiere.

EPISODE 502

Episode Title: Racing Like a Pro
Prod. No: #3T6802 | Original US Airdate: January 8, 2008

Tensions run high as Lucas must face his past and choose his future, while he discovers the demands of being the coach of the Tree Hill Ravens. Haley's decision to hire a nanny (guest star, Torrey DeVitto,"Beautiful People") brings much-needed help into their home, while her first day of teaching turns out differently from what she expects. Jamie sets his sights on a Soap Box derby race and enlists Skills to help him out. Meanwhile, Mouth's excitement about his new job is tempered by his demanding new boss.

NOTE: Paul Johansson is credited, but does not appear in the episode. However, he steps behind the camera to direct. Part 2 of the 2-hour Season Premiere.

EPISODE 503

Episode Title: My Way Home Is Through You
Prod. No: #3T6803 | Original US Airdate: January 15, 2008

Lucas' editor (guest star, Michaela McManus, "The Beautiful Lie") wonders about the timing of his recent creative inspiration. Brooke and Peyton make business plans, while Mouth  tries to win points with his boss Alice (guest star Kelly Collins Lintz, "Surface"). Lucas and Skills finally make some headway with the Ravens, while Nathan tries to wrestle free from Dan's legacy.

EPISODE 504

Episode Title: It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
Prod. No: #3T6804 | Original US Airdate: January 22, 2008

As Brooke makes plans for Clothes Over Bro's, Peyton has her hands full when the musician (guest star, Kevin Federline) she just signed turns out to be problematic. Haley's interest in music leads her back to the recording studio. Nathan's efforts to corral defiant player Quentin (guest star, Robbie Jones) are unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Mouth's relationship with his boss grows heated.

EPISODE 505

Episode Title: I Forgot to Remember to Forget
Prod. No: #3T6805 | Original US Airdate: January 29, 2008

In an episode set three years in the past, Lucas visits Peyton in Los Angeles with an offer that will change their relationship forever. Under pressure from Victoria (guest star, Daphne Zuniga, "Melrose Place"), Brooke must make a difficult decision about the future of her clothing line. Whitey is concerned when Nathan's temper flares on the night of the college basketball championship. Haley struggles to balance the pressures of school and being a new mom.

NOTE: This is the first episode of season five that Barry Corbin (Coach Whitey Durham) is seen in.

EPISODE 506

Episode Title: Don't Dream It's Over
Prod. No: #3T6806 | Original US Airdate: February 5, 2008

Lucas confronts Peyton about her harsh treatment of Lindsey (guest star, Michaela McManus). Brooke intervenes when Victoria (guest star, Daphne Zuniga) meddles with Peyton's record label. Nathan grows closer to Jamie's (guest star, Jackson Brundage) live-in nanny, Carrie (guest star, Torrey DeVitto), while Haley is challenged by her difficult student Quentin (guest star, Robbie Jones). Mouth is torn between loyalty to his co-workers and his illicit affair with his boss Alice (guest star, Kelly Collins Lintz, "Surface").