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One Tree Hill: Hanging by a Moment

Karen returns home from her cooking class in Europe and as Keith and Lucas drive to pick her up from the airport, Keith's vehicle crashes into an oncoming car leaving Lucas fighting for his life. After seeing the accident, Dan rushes Lucas to the hospital and is forced to acknowledge Lucas as his son in order to let the doctors perform life-saving surgery. Meanwhile, Peyton debates whether or not to tell Brooke about the kiss she shared with Lucas at the hotel.


Episode Info


Episode number: 1x13
Production Number: 177512
Airdate: Tuesday February 10th, 2004

Director: John Behring
Writer: Mark Schwahn

Alternate Airdates:


  • Currently 9.9/10
9.9/10 (7 Votes cast)
Guest Stars
Ann CusackAnn Cusack
As Family Therapist
Recurring
Barbara Alyn WoodsBarbara Alyn Woods
As Deb Scott
Recurring
Paula TrickeyPaula Trickey
As Carrie

Co-Guest Stars
Andrew MassetAndrew Masset
As Doctor Ryan
Recurring
Brett ClaywellBrett Claywell
As Tim
Recurring
Dorothy Recasner BrownDorothy Recasner Brown
As Doctor Hale
Recurring
Greg Thompson (1)Greg Thompson (1)
As Doctor Adams
Recurring
Lee NorrisLee Norris
As Mouth
Recurring
Main Cast
Chad Michael MurrayChad Michael Murray
As Lucas Scott
James LaffertyJames Lafferty
As Nathan Scott
Hilarie BurtonHilarie Burton
As Peyton Sawyer
Bethany Joy LenzBethany Joy Lenz
As Haley James Scott
Sophia BushSophia Bush
As Brooke Davis
Paul JohanssonPaul Johansson
As Dan Scott
Craig ShefferCraig Sheffer
As Keith Scott
Moira KellyMoira Kelly
As Karen Roe
Barry CorbinBarry Corbin
As Coach Whitey Durham
Episode Notes
This is the first appearance of Moira Kelly (Karen) since "The Search For Something More". Moira briefly left the show for the birth of her child.



Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
The Get Up KidsThe One You WantLucas and Peyton talk about the motel
James William HindleLeaving TrainsKeith and Deb talk about Dan
Josh CanovaMost Of The TimeClosing scene
Josh KelleyEverybody Wants YouHaley asks Lucas for basketball help
Nada SurfInside Of LoveLucas and Peyton kiss at school
Rob MomaryBrief IntermissionDan and Carrie cook dinner
Sandstrom ThomasAll I Can DoPeyton asks Haley for advice at the cafe
The ShinsPink BulletsKeith arranges flowers; Nathan looks at the folder
Tegan & SaraDon't Confess (This Thing That Breaks My Heart)Brooke tells Peyton she's fallen for Lucas


Episode Quotes
Lucas: You're looking for betrayal? Look to yourself!
Haley: What's that supposed to mean?
Lucas: Nathan.
Haley: I did that for you!
Lucas: Me!? Are you thinking your doing it for me everytime you're sticking your tongue down his throat?
Haley: Next time you see me, don't talk to me!
Lucas: Fine!
Haley: Fine!

Lucas: Look Haley, can I tell you something?
(Brooke bounces into the room)
Brooke: Hey boyfriend. Hey tutor girl.
Haley: Hey Tigger.

Nathan: What's wrong?
Haley: I had a little disagreement with Lucas.
Nathan: About me?
Haley: No. Um, just the way he's been acting. He's really disappointing me. (Nathan laughs) What?
Nathan: Nothing it's just, kind of ironic.
Haley: What's ironic?
Nathan: Lucas being a jerk.
Haley: How is that ... how is that ironic?
Nathan: Well 'cause that used to be my role right? I mean this whole thing started 'cause I was just trying to mess with Lucas. It's kinda weird, that's all. (Haley looks away, hurt)

(about Lucas in the hospital after the accident)
Doctor: He's a minor?
Dan: Yes.
Doctor: He's going to need surgery.
Dan: Whatever you need to do, doc.
Doctor: You're his legal guardian?
(pause)
Dan: He's my son.

Haley: Yeah, I saw you kissing Peyton, which is a real jackass move considering the fact that you have a girlfriend named Brooke.
Lucas: I know.
Haley: What you're doing is wrong. You know, I don't like the person you're becoming.



Episode Goofs
When Whitey is talking to Nathan in his office, the clock on the wall by the door isn't running; the second hand never moves during the scene.

Before the accident, Lucas clearly has his seatbelt on, but when Dan pulls him from the Jeep he no longer has it on.



Cultural References
Episode Title: Hanging By a Moment

"Hanging By a Moment" is a song by Lifehouse from their No Name Face album.

Lucas: Look Haley, can I tell you something?
(Brooke bounces into the room)
Brooke: Hey boyfriend. Hey Tutor girl.
Haley: Hey Tigger.

Tigger is the bouncy tailed character in the Pooh series of books and movies.



Analysis
This episode is the first time in which Dan claims Lucas as his son and refers to Lucas as his son instead of "that kid" or by his first name. His actions of pulling both Keith and Lucas from the wreckage and taking them to the hospital in order to save their lives shows a part of Dan that hasn't been seen in previous episodes -- deep down Dan does have fatherly feelings towards Lucas and brotherly feelings towards Keith despite his deliberately hurtful actions in the past.



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