EPISODE 201                                                                                                     PAGE 1 · 2 · 3 · 4

Episode Title: The Desperate Kingdom of Love
Prod. No: #2T5251| Original US Airdate: September 21, 2004

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 marriage, she grows hostile. Meanwhile, angry that Lucas left Tree Hill without saying goodbye, Peyton and Brooke try to mend their friendship.

NOTE: Barbara Alyn Woods (Deb Scott) now appears in the opening credits.

EPISODE 202

Episode Title: The Truth Doesn't Make A Noise
Prod. No: #2T5252 | Original US Airdate: September 28, 2004

With the assistance of Peyton and Brooke, Lucas throws Nathan and Haley a wedding reception. Although Haley's parents support Nathan and Haley's marriage, Deb has a difficult time accepting it. Meanwhile, Dan's recent heart attack causes him to try and mend his relationships with Deb and Lucas.

NOTE: Lee Norris (Mouth) is now listed as a guest star. Brett Claywell (Tim Smith) appears very briefly at the party but has no lines which is why he isn't credited. We find out that Haley's father's name is Jim James. His full name would be James James.

EPISODE 203

Episode Title: Near Wild Heaven
Prod. No: #2T5253 | Original US Airdate: October 5, 2004
 
Although Nathan and Haley are already married, Tim insists on throwing Nathan a post-wedding bachelor party, while Brooke throws Haley a bachelorette party. Meanwhile, Lucas tries to decide whether he should visit Dan in the hospital. Karen decides to go back to school. Nathan gets a job working for Keith at Dan's dealership.

EPISODE 204

Episode Title: You Can't Always Get What You Want
Prod. No: #2T5254 | Original US Airdate: October 12, 2004
 
Brooke's smug new neighbor (guest star, Michael Copon) quickly makes his presence felt among the Tree Hill gang, and even comes to Brooke's rescue when she is arrested for shoplifting. Nathan and Haley have their first post-wedding argument when he buys her a gift rather than a much-needed car. Lucas' attempt to help Dan with rehab ends in disaster when Dan reverts to his old ways. Peyton tries to organize an all-ages club and is tempted to try cocaine to seal the deal.

EPISODE 205

Episode Title: I Will Dare
Prod. No: #2T5255 | Original US Airdate: October 19, 2004
 
Felix organizes a "dare night" to test the limits of his new classmates. While out playing the game, Lucas meets a mysterious new girl, Anna. Peyton tearfully  confesses to the church that she recently tried cocaine and Keith is caught off guard when a beautiful woman (guest star, Maria Menounos) comes to the shop and begins flirting with him. Meanwhile, Karen goes on a date with Andy, her younger professor.

NOTE: Barry Corbin (Coach Whitey) , Paul Johansson (Dan Scott) , and Barbara Alyn Woods (Deb Scott) did not appear in this episode.

EPISODE 206

Episode Title: We Might As Well Be Strangers
Prod. No: #2T5256 | Original US Airdate: October 26, 2004
 
After Dare Night resulted in new arrangements; a midnight meteor shower finds Lucas sharing a romantic night with Anna. Andy surprises Karen with a dinner and Keith cooks for Jules on their first date. Brooke finds herself forming a mutually beneficial relationship with Felix and Peyton sets out to find an opening act for her club.