Tree Hill – Season 3
22 episodes
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In the season 3 Opener, Everything Starts Where It Ends, the season opens where season 2 left off. With Jamie having his heart attack, and Sophia, realizing she has feelings for him again. Sophia arrives at the Scott residence to realize that Jamie's on the floor in pain, but as soon as she calls 911, he falls unconscious. While falling into a short-term coma and fighting for his life, Jamie has two dreams: one with Kat and the other with Sophia, but each dream may shape who he may become once he wakes up. Michael is kidnapped by his estranged father, and has to escape, but his feeling towards his dad is clouding his judgment to leave. Lily tries to find Michael, but gets caught up with helping her mom with Tric, but in a twist never seen coming…Kyle is there helping Karen, but the offer Karen gave him is even more shocking, Kyle is going to be staying with them. Nathan's decision to come back to coaching is about to be tested when Skills is named new head coach under the ruling of the new head of the athletic department, Jim Sterling; Nathan gets upset and angry, but soon discovers that his son is in the hospital. At episodes end Haley wants to go back to music, but decides to retire and give Peyton's offer to Kat. Haley then gets a call from Nathan about Jamie. Dan tries to trace the message he received last season, and find out who could have done it. Michael is let go by his father.
In episode 2, The Reason I Go On, Jamie is still in a coma, which leads Nathan and Haley to their breaking points once they learn of the results: Jamie had a heart attack due to early onset HCM and his addiction to weed acted as the catalyst. As Jamie is still in the hospital, the remaining summer won't be fun for Lily, Sophia, Kat, Michael, and Kyle as Senior Year approaches. Michael keeps the secret that his father kidnapped him from everyone, but Kyle overhears him and trying to be good on his behalf, has to stay quiet as well. Kat ponders on Peyton's offer to recording an album, but with Jamie in the hospital, it makes it harder for her to make a decision. Lily is still upset and angry with her mom for letting Kyle stay with them, but Karen tells her the truth – that she released Kyle and the real reason why she let him stay. Peyton's pregnancy is about to be a stain on Kat's chances to record an album, so Haley decides she can record it. Still stunned about him and Peyton having a baby, Lucas has a lot on his mind and questions if he is ever going to finish his new book. At episodes end Kat decides to make the record. Jamie wakes up from his coma, but first Jamie finishes his dream with both girls asking, "which one of us are you going to choose?", Jamie wakes up and sees someone standing at his bedside, and responds…"You!"…and the episode ends.
In episode 3, Blessings from A Blackened Sky, It's revealed Dan is the person who was there when Jamie opened his eyes from his coma, Dan tries to help him, yet Jamie declines as he responds: "You killed my great uncle and you killed my brother….I HATE YOU! STAY OUT OF MY LIFE!" and throws a pillow, a hospital cup and tray at him. Dan realizes that Jamie is like his two sons, and leaves. Jamie gets angry and starts to cry because of the people he's lost because of Dan. Haley gives Kat guidelines for making a album and a few pointers, but Haley's quick obsession test Kat's nerves. Brooke and Peyton have a huge reunion, while Lucas is occupied with Tric, Peyton asks if Brooke could hang out with her BFF like they did in High school…instantly Brooke says yes. Nathan is so upset with Skills being the head coach, and he attempts to prove to Jim Sterling that he has made the Tree Hill Ravens the best High School basketball team ever under his guidance; with hearing this Skills decides to rebound. Sophia gets a new job as a waitress at the local bookstore/coffee shop and meets a new co-worker, Will Chambers. Michael goes on a downward spiral when his father, Pete, tries to contact him since the kidnapping.
In episode 4, Anthem for the Underdog, As Senior Year begins, Jamie is stuck on bed rest and is confronted by Nathan and Haley about the drug addiction. Lily tries to brave the new world as seniors without Jamie's support, yet in another twist Kyle helps her out. Kat also tries to brave the new world as a starting musician as she begins her first track with Haley and Peyton. Michael continues to ignore his father and seeks a bedridden Jamie for advice, when he confesses to him that his father was the one who kidnapped him. Nathan and Skills play rivalry games on each other trying to nab the head coaching position. While Peyton and Haley are occupied Brooke wants to have fun, and wants Lucas to also have fun. Dan's investigation on who's sending him the text messages reaches new levels, when he successfully traced the phone. Sophia starts having a hard time with work, but Will comes in to help her and show her the ropes. At episodes end Dan finds out the phone is prepaid. Lily and Kyle become good friends. Michael tells his friends it's over, but unknown to them, he is keeping his father's letters. Skills winds up getting the official head coaching position leaving Nathan to confront Mr. Sterling. Will asks Sophia if she wants to have lunch with him someday…. and she accepts.
In episode 5, Feel This, Sophia and Will have lunch together, but Sophia doesn't get the same connection she did with Jamie. Lily visits Jamie at home, and Kyle tags along, and Jamie is shocked to see him out of jail. Karen and Andy plan on renewing their vows. Lucas and Peyton find out that they are having a baby girl, but could Peyton find out news that she doesn't want to hear. Michael gets another letter from his father and is almost caught by his mom. Sophia visits Jamie and they both share a kiss and feel the spark between them, but ignore it. Dan receives another message, "Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock!" Nathan reels with the repercussions of his confrontation with Mr. Sterling and is nervous he is going to get arrested. At episodes end Sophia makes another date with Will, the police show up at the Scott house to arrest Nathan for aggravated battery, and Jamie gets out of bed for the first time in 3 days.
In episode 6, All Kinds of Time, Jamie gets bored while recuperating at home and calls Peyton to bring him something to do. While on the phone Peyton asks Jamie what his favorite color is and he says, "Green". Haley does everything she can to help Nathan who is in lock-up, until his lawyer gets there. Mr. Sterling keeps adding on to the story of what Nathan did to him, when it was only a punch in the face. Karen and Andy set a date for their ceremony, May 3rd. Dan gets another message "Tick-Tock", little does the culprit know, Dan installed security cameras. Peyton arrives in Jamie's bedroom carrying paint cans, brushes, rollers, and different color pencils, a sketch pad, some charcoal, and a book of famous and life changing quotations. What does Peyton have is store for Jamie. At episodes end. Sophia and Will go on another date. Jamie picks up a new habit thanks to Peyton and her artistic ability. Nathan is released but is put on house arrest for 30 days, Haley's in for a ride of her lifetime. Dan finds out who has been threatening him and decides to do the right thing.
In episode 7, Empty Room/Empty Apartment, This episode picks up where episode six ended. Haley walks into Jamie's room and finds him painting his room, and she says, "Your father has been put on house arrest for 30 days, your going back to school in 7 and you just had a heart attack and your now painting your room, I'm gonna lose my shit!" The episode flash-forward to the next morning and Sophia comes to visit Jamie only to realize what he has done. Lily and Kyle grow a special bond between each other and share a "friendly" kiss. Peyton gets her blood test back and the results are tearful. At episodes end Peyton tells Lucas she has a tumor in her breast. But is it benign or malignant? Dan goes to the cops and shows him the videos and messages he has been getting and a warrant for the arrest of Darius Hunter is officially out!
In episode 8, Fight For All The Wrong Reasons, Dan is on a mission to get back at Darius, but plans change when a rumor about Dan, a women, and another child spreads through town and everyone questions their beliefs. Jamie's close to returning to school since his heart attack, but is he close to returning to basketball, especially now since their current point guard is benched? Lily and Kyle grow closer to each other, as do Sophia and Will. Kyle and Will talk about a double date with the girls. Only to find out that Jamie and Michael are at the same place. Haley and Kat start having some early issues with the first track. Nathan is still pissed at Skills, but to get over his anger Nathan decides to take a nap and has a dream where he gets a little guidance from….Whitey " Your fighting for all the wrong reasons, Nathan" Lucas takes Peyton on a road-trip to not only ease the problems he has with his new book, but also Peyton's sudden condition, and her pregnancy. Karen discovers Lily is growing closer to Kyle. In the end Peyton text Karen about taking her place as recording manager until she has the baby, and Karen accepts
In episode 9 , The Worst Day Ever, Back at school for the first time since his heart attack, Jamie starts having a bad day and the true reason for this is not what he thinks. Lily wants to learn more about Kyle, but learning that Michael is in distress she wants to help him; Kyle noticing she is going to do this, knows why Michael is distressed and decides to help her help him. Will takes Sophia to meet his parents, but when she notices something about them, she questions her relationship with Will. Nathan takes Whitey's advice considerably and tries accepting Skills as the head coach, but still can't get out of his house, so he calls Skills for talks on how to change the team. Haley realizing her problem with the track is that Kat can't accept; Kat wants to accept it, but can't really focus on those vocals; however, a face from Haley's past comes back to haunt her and Kat…Chris Keller.
In episode 10, Welcome to My Life, Chris wants to help Kat like he did with Haley, but Haley doesn't want his help and tries to shut him out, yet Kat feels he might be the only one to save her. Nathan is close to getting out of house arrest, but he wants Jamie to do some favors for him. Michael is still depressed and Lily and Kyle try to help him, yet his attitude is starting to take a toll towards his friends. With Will away for the weekend Sophia gets the chance to hang out with Jamie. Darius comes back to Tree Hill and comes up with a plan to get rid of Dan all together, but what Dan doesn't know is that Darius isn't the person who sent him "Your time is up!" Back from their road-trip, Lucas gets a call that will change his career as Peyton gets the true breast cancer results that will change her life, Lucas's life, and their baby's. Karen, taking Peyton's place as record manger until the baby's arrival, seeks new bans for Tric. And does so by booking, Simple Plan.
In episode 11, Someone That You're With (mid-season finale), Nathan finally come out of house arrest and decides to take a jog only to discover a man stalking Michael's house, who is he and why did he run away after being spotted; Nathan decides to be a bodyguard for Michael. Michael learns of this and can't tell anybody that the man is his father, and tries to do whatever to be safe. Knowing her uncle is protecting Michael, Lily thanks Kyle for helping her… and Kyle replies back by kissing her. Peyton tells Lucas that her cancer is malignant (non-threatening) to her and the baby, but Lucas tells her that the publisher that wanted his book declined it, but why? Lucas gets upset and Peyton comforts him. Sophia hiding the fact that she hung out with Jamie, and dates Will. At episodes end Andy moves back into Karen's house now that the two are renewing their vows. Will tells Sophia that he wants to be her boyfriend; and she responds……
In episode 12, Asking For It!, We find out what Sophia answered to Will, "Uh, I got to go". Lucas does everything he can to get his book published. Nathan spots the same man outside Michael's house and quietly walks up behind him and asks him what he is doing, with the man replying " I only want to see my son,". Nathan confronts Michael about his father. Jamie goes back to school and takes it easy at basketball practice when he starts to get palpitations, but how easy will Skills be on him? Haley and Kat work on the last stages of her first track, but with Chris around Haley knows something will go array. Dan and Darius come face to face for the first time.
In episode 13, All We Are, While at school Jamie is taken out of class and brought home. Peyton was rushed to the hospital. Braxton Hicks Contractions. Everyone worries because of the critical condition the baby is in during the 2nd trimester. Lucas talks to Peyton's doctor and finds out that Peyton must stay on bed rest for her third trimester. Nathan and Haley deal with the fact that their baby's due date would be coming up soon and that Haley lost her baby. The Ravens have a basketball game and Jamie nerves are bothering him. Will and Sophia talk about the situation they are in and say that its too soon because she may have feelings for someone else and she just wants to make sure before she makes a mistake in their relationship. Lily and Kyle have sex and Nathan offers Michael and out by offering him to move into the Scott's guest bedroom. Michael accepts, after noticing his father stalking him.
In episode 14, Coming To Terms, Today is Haley's due date and the silence has taken over in the Scott house: Shades shut, lights dimmed, phone unplugged, and doors locked. Lucas visits Haley and does everything he can, but with Peyton on bed rest at home there's not much he can do. Nathan talks to Skills about the team and comes face to face with Mr. Sterling since the courtroom. At episodes end the Ravens win the last game before playoffs and after the game Sophia runs up to Jamie and hugs him but the spark that is lit between the two results in a kiss, Will witnesses it and the episode ends.
In episode 15, Under Pressure, Now that the Raven's are steady in the playoffs a party is thrown on the beach and Sophia goes with Jamie and Lily and Kyle. Now best-friends Michael and Will decide to play the field and get over the women they love. While at the party Jamie and Will get into a drunken fight over Sophia. But have a good laugh about it before the night is over. Nathan and Haley have sex in the shower back at home and Darius comes up with a plan to eliminate Dan all together. Deb turns up in Tree Hill and finds out about Karen and Andy's plan to renew their vows and insisted on hosting their after party.
In episode 16, Let Me Take You There, Nathan continues to help Skills with the Ravens. Jamie and Sophia have sex. Deb and Karen discuss wedding plans. Lucas and Nathan decide to throw a bachelor party for Andy. Peyton still remains on bed-rest. Haley is introduced to a 17 year-old name Bridget Owens thanks to the workings of Chris. Bridget and Kat bond and become instant friends. Sophia and Lily arrive at cheer practice and Michael and Will are there, but why? Darius is spotted going to the local hunting shop by Dan. At episodes end Jamie and Sophia are in a very steady relationship and Nathan and Skills get ready for the State Championship.
In episode 17, Some Kind of Wonderful Nothing The day has arrived for the Ravens to play for the State title once again. Nathan and Skills believe they're ready for another win. Jamie gets injured during the 2nd period. Sophia, Lily and the rest of the squad start to worry. Kat and Bridget stay back to work in the studio on a song that both Chris and Haley agreed on for a duet, but instead of work the two talk and grow closer together. The Ravens lose the state championship game and Nathan blames Jamie, because of his injury. At episodes end Jamie tries talking to Nathan but gets no response. Dan find out that Darius bought a .9 millimeter gun.
In episode 18, I Kissed A Girl Bridget and Kat hang out at the beach and grow intensely closer, but will that spark eventually be lit? Nathan is still ignoring Jamie, so Jamie returns that favor and brings up a past time of Nathan's point shaving. Haley and Chris both agree that Kat and Bridget are working really well together and Chris says once again, "Chris Keller's work here is done,". Kyle and Lily are finally confronted by both Karen and Andy about there sudden relationship. At episodes end Bridget and Kat share a kiss in the studio and Haley witnesses it, on surprise. Deb tells Karen she booked a reception hall for her and Andy. Chris Keller leaves town.
In episode 19, One More Day, Andy's bachelor party day is here and Karen worries about how it will be. Haley deals with the repercussions of witnessing the kiss between Bridget and Kat, but doesn't mention it to anyone besides Nathan, but could Jamie over hear it. Dan discovers a shocking secret about one of his notes and a letter Jamie wrote to him, they are the same handwriting, looks like "Your number is Up!" was sent by Jamie. While in the middle of the bachelor party it comes to an immediate halt as Lucas gets a phone call from Haley saying Peyton has gone into labor, and is at the hospital. Darius breaks into Dan's house. At episodes end everyone shows up at the hospital for Peyton and Dan and Darius come face to face for one last showdown.
In episode 20, Hear You Me, Lucas arrives to Peyton's bedside. Darius pulls out his gun and threats Dan with it, but has Dan already called 911? Jamie and Sophia arrive at the hospital at 2:57 am to find everyone in the waiting room. Lucas update to everyone that nothing has changed yet. Lily and Kyle wonder about their relationship and Karen and Andy are told by Lucas to join him and Peyton. A police car comes flying around a corner and Darius hears it and wonders if Dan calls the cops, bingo, he did. 3:08 am. No change on Peyton as the baby is resisting to come out. As police cars fly up to Dan's house Darius pulls the trigger and hits Dan right in the chest. Darius runs out the back door only to get caught by a police officer and is arrested. 3:15 am Dan arrives at the hospital and is immediately put into surgery. Peyton and the baby's heart rate are both slightly dropping. Jamie and Sophia connect in a way they never have. Lily and Kyle agree no matter what nothing will change between them. 3:22:58 second the baby finally gives up and the doctors tell Peyton to start pushing. Dan surgery has had many complications. 3:23:33 Lucas and Peyton welcome into their family their baby daughter, yet to be named. In OR 3 Dan Scott is pronounced dead at 3:23:33. and the episode ends.
In episode 21, Thnks Fr Th Mmrs Shockingly everyone shows up at Dan's funeral to pay their respects, but how forgiving are both Nathan and Lucas after saying, "looks like the bastard got what was coming to him," Jamie is shocked because he can't believe what happened. Everyone finds out that Darius killed Dan, and that it wasn't a suicide. Sophia and Jamie hang-out at the beach were they discover Kat and Bridget flirtatiously playing in the water. Prom tickets are sold at school on Monday. Deb and Karen are finally done with Karen's renewal ceremony plans. Nathan tells Lucas about the time that Dan died and Lucas's (yet-to-be-named) daughter was born, 3:23:33. At episodes end the Prom dates have been picked, the tickets have been sold and the formal wear has been picked up, all that's left to do is Prom. Lucas tells Peyton about Dan's death time and they both believe that Dan somewhat helped with the birth and decide to name their newly born daughter Ellie Danielle Scott.
In episode 22, Touch Me I'm Going To Scream pt.1 (Season Finale) In the Third Season Finale, a lot will change, including: A break-up, a fight, a new romance, a mysterious person shows up in Tree Hill, and even…a death! The episode opens with a montage of the ending scene, but not giving away what has happened. Back to normal time. Its 4:30 in the afternoon and the gang gets ready for Prom, should be a night to remember, literally! Sophia and her parents arrive at Jamie's house for pictures. While getting ready it looks like Jamie brought along the "green stuff " and it's not money. 7:30 Jamie and Sophia meet up with Kyle and Lily at Karen's house for some more pictures. While there the limo pulls up barring Michael, Will, Bridget, and Kat, and some beer. 7:56 the gang arrive at the school, Kyle and Lily arrive a little late, Kyle wanted to drive his own car. Sophia mentions that she dropped off her car earlier for the ride to the after party. 9:45 Nathan and Haley are at home watching movies and start to talk about their high school prom(s). Lucas and Peyton struggle with being parents. Deb talks to Karen about her ceremony in two weeks and Andy comes up with a plan that could change everything. During Prom, 10:37 pm., Will invites Michael and Jamie into the bathroom where the three of them take a few shots of Jack Daniels, and Jamie pulls out a joint for everyone to smoke. After their own little party in the bathroom Jamie and Sophia start to dance. Kat and Bridget feel a spark between them when a slow dance song come on, causing Sophia to get close to Jamie. Lily and Kyle decide that its too weird now that Karen put everything that has happened between the two of them into perspective and decide to be best-friends instead. While dancing, Sophia smells smoke on Jamie and ask if he has been smoking pot again, but then smells the alcohol on his breath, but Jamie only replies, "What?...It's Prom!". Sophia slaps Jamie in the face and walks out of the gymnasium. A mysterious person boards a plane to Tree Hill and they are not alone. Jamie asks Kyle for his keys and runs after her. Jamie jumps into Kyle's car and speed away chasing Sophia. Sophia is heartbroken and tears up while driving home. Jamie tries to call Sophia but no answer because her phone is back at Prom. Jamie drops his phone on the floor mat. Sophia speeds around a curve. The screen goes black and all you hear is a car crash into something: tires screech, and a loud crash is heard, at the episode's end the sound of a car's horn going off.