This is the first season 5 appearance of Paul Johansson (Dan Scott).

At the prison, Dan mentions it's been four years, six months and two days since the last time he saw Nathan. "4 Years, 6 Months and 2 Days" is the title of the season premiere.

Ratings: 2.74 million viewers

Lucas: (voiceover) My name is Lucas Scott. Four years ago, I graduated from high school with my friends. Brooke Davis went to New York City and found success. Peyton Sawyer went to Los Angeles. I wrote a novel and fell for my editor, Lindsey. Recently, we've come home. Now Brooke's opening a local boutique for her fashion line. Peyton Sawyer is starting her own record label. My best friend Haley started teaching, but it hasn't been easy. Nor has it been easy for her husband, Nathan, who in a moment of anger watched his dream of playing professional basketball vanish. A lot has changed since high school, but in many ways, our journey is just beginning.

Peyton: Brooke, this place looks great. Think if I can't sign any bands soon, maybe I can get a job here?
Brooke: I'm sorry, darling, you're not nearly bitchy enough to work in one of my stores.

Dan: Tell me about the accident.
Nathan: It was a moment of anger. I had a chance to walk away, and I didn't do it. And now my punishment is ... I get to regret it every day for the rest of my life.
Dan: Join the club.

Haley: I think your team looks really good.
Lucas: The J.V. is the team in white. The blue yeah, those are mine. We're a work in progress.
Haley: Awkward. I'm gonna go to class now. I'll see you later.
Lucas: Haley, how's my little brother doing?
Haley: He's a work in progress.

Haley: What is this?
Nathan: It's the beginning.
Haley: Of what?
Nathan: Of the way it's going to be from now on. I know it's going to take a lot more than dinner, but I figure it's a start right?
Haley: I missed you.

When Mouth walks into his boss's office, the door is wide open, but when they start kissing, the door is shut without either Mouth or Alice shutting it.

When Haley is coming home, it's raining outside. However, right after dinner Nathan and Jamie play basketball outside and everything is dry.

Episode Title: My Way Home is Through You

"My Way Home is Through You" is the title of a song by My Chemical Romance.