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One Tree Hill: The Complete Third Season (Repackage)

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In my junior year of high school ONE TREE HILL premiered after the cancellation of DAWSON'S CREEK and ever since the very first episode I tuned into the series trying to fill the void that DAWSON left. Yet despite the fact that every Thursday morning in Spanish class me and my fellow classmates would spend more time discussing the latest episodes than the verbs we where suppose to be congegating, the series was never really appointment television for me. Although towards the middle of the first season the writers changed part of their staff and the WB put more umpth behind the show and slowly the quality kept building until it reached its penicale in the third season - when ONE TREE HILL became my favorite television on the air (and this being said by a male college sophomore).

Starting in this, the third year, we find the characters very much established as well as their relationships to one another, their histories, and the place in the series as a whole. So right from the beginning of the season everything starts to click together, and once the action starts going and the momentium starts building (around episode four) the season doesn't take a breath.. even in the final moments of the season (literally).

After spending two season's depicted the gang's junior year of High School, Season Three starts out at the beginning of senior year for the gang and everyone is in a different place, trying to live their own lives: Peyton is dealing with loosing Jake, yet again, and to add to her problems her birth mother has come to town with a heartbreaking secret. Brooke returns to tree hill after moving to Los Angeles with her parents, still heartbroken over Lucas, but looking to move on and enjoy her senior year. Nathan and Hailey arn't speaking much, and are living in different homes basically just trying to get through the day without having to deal with one another. Lucas is trying to wrap his head around what happend with Dan in the dealership, and his newly discovered heart problem.

That just adds a summary to the very first couple of episodes and latter on in the season everything is turned upside-down by the untimely death of a major cast member in the mists of a local school shooting (a repercussion from last season's time-capsols), and from their everything starts to escalade into chaos leading up to the can't-take-a-breath seaosn finale (that came really close to being the series finale).

While season three doesn't deal with any of the major things about being a senior (prom, senior trip, college applicatons/exceptances, graduation, and moving on - that is all to be the focus of season four, currently airing on the CW), it is still the strongest season to date and a reason to stay tune for season four!

Season Three Episodes include:

Like You Like an Arsonist
From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea
First Day on a Brand New Planet
An Attempt to Tip The Scales
A Mulititude of Casualties
Locked Hearts and Hand Grenades
Champagne For My Real Friends, Real Pain For My Sham Friends
The Worst Day Since Yesterday
How a Resurrection Really Feels
Brave New World
Return of the Future
I've Got Dreams To Remember
The Wind That Blew My Heart Away
All Tomorrow's Parties
Just Watch The Fireworks
With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept (With Commentary)
Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them?
When It Isn't Like It Should Be
I Slept With Someone In Fall Out Boy And All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me
Everyday is a Sunday Evening
Over the Hills and Far Away
The Show Must Go On (With Commentary)

I have been watching one tree hill since the pilot in season one. (this is a teen on her dad's account) During season 1 I just thought it was a good show worthwhile of watching, but midway of the second season it became a must watch, can't get enough of thing for me.
The complexity of the characters in this show is amazing. You know this characters so well, yet some how they still manage to surprise and amaze you.
This show is the best one I've ever watched and I wouldn't be surprised if it went for ten seasons.

This show is more than a teen "who ends with whom" show...It's reality.
It's drama.
It's emotional. It can leave you breathless.

And this season was the best yet. It dealt with even more issues: Breast Cancer, suicide, forgiveness, trust, death, second chances, love, and above all: finding yourself. Finding out who you want to be.
It's what the teens, as well as the adults, deal with in every episode.
The acting is wonderful; there isn't a bad apple in the bunch. The chemistry between each character is so obvious on screen that one can easily become up.
The music is hand selected, and fits perfectly to the scene...it's not randomly placed.
The writing this season was brillant. The crew really knew where they wanted to go this season.
There were definately tears, even more shockers, and a few shouts of "FINALLY" over the course of this season (Naley reunion), and this is one fan who eagerly awaits Season 4 on the WB's new network.
Great job to the cast and crew...and to the fans, we earned it!

One Tree Hill is a crazy show that I have watched sense season 1 the pilot. It is so weird because the stuff that the characters go through are stuff that high school kids really do deal with. It doesn't matter who you are, there is a character on the show that you can relate to. I loved this season, it is definatly my favorite so far, I love how Nathan went from loving Haley but not showing it in the beginning to them getting remarried. It was insane how close the show for the last half of the season kind of followed my life. The episode were Jimmy had the gun and Keith died, aired on Wednesday, and Thursday at school we had a false bomb threat, then the next day my 18 year old cousin died. It was insane, but it was kind of therapy too, because I could really relate to the way Lucas was feeling. It made you realize that there really are other people out there going through the same exact thing. I think the best episode was the last though, it just kept you wondering. The one thing that I love/hate about One Tree Hill is that they leave you with cliff hangers not just minor ones, MAJOR ones, I mean what other show would leave you with a cliff hanger when there is a 2 week break?!? After the cliff hanger episodes, I'm always "ERRRRRR", but man what a way to leave it. lol. This is a great season and I suggest it to anyone and everyone. If you have never watched the show before, you may be a little lost, but you can catch back up. I suggest that you go back and watch season 1 & 2 at some point, it makes some stuff more understandable as to why it happened, or the way it happened.

season 3 of one tree hill was the best thing ever in australia they're only up to season 1 but me and a few of my friends got it sent from america cause we could'nt wait! i recomend this box set because you won't regret it! it's way better than The O.C season 3 and that's no lie everyone agree's it's the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I personally feel that this show gets better with each season, and its third is no exception. The drama is fascinating and the sweet moments are numerous, especially with such couples on the mend as the epic Nathan and Haley, and also Brooke and Lucas. More guest musicians appear, such as Fall Out Boy and Jack's Mannequin (both featured on the Friends With Benefit soundtrack), and there is also a reappearance of Tyler Hilton as the smarmy Chris Keller - meaning Haley will be singing again (also on the soundtrack). Dan, once again, revels in destroying those around him (literally), and the season finale leaves you hanging on tenterhooks with a plethora of questions swimming in your head. A must for any One Tree Hill lover.

Again, I was amazed that the writers could improve upon season 1 and 2. While so many other shows feature repetitive story lines, one tree hill continues to create drama that is refreshingly original. I particauarly enjoyed watching the relationships between Nathan and Haley and Brooke and Lucas redevelop. The school shooting was painfully real and an accurate depiction of the emotion involved in times of tragedy. I also like that the writers balance the drama with a bit of light comedy- it makes it far more enjoyable. The music and quotations are fantastic! Myone criticism however would have to be the lack of interesting bonus features.. definately something that could be improved for next season. THIS IS A MUST BUY DVD!

It does not get any better than OTH Season 3. By far this is the best season to date, and I'm sure that Season 4 will push the bar even further. I've been a hardcore fan since the series first aired on the WB. The show keeps getting better and better with age. Even if you have never seen this show before, pick up a copy of season 3. OTH is the smartest and most enthralling show out there right now. Enter into the world of Lucas, Peyton, Nathan, Haley, Brooke and immerse yourself into it. Season 3 builds upon itself with each and every episode and does not dissapoint. Season 3 blows up as Dan tries to figure out who his killer is, Peyton deals with her birth mom, Lucas faces his heart condition and his relationship with Brooke, Nathan and Haley are working to figure out where they stand. And enter Rachel, the new bad girl in town. You will also find the best integration of music in a series that really draws out your emotion in connection to each scene. The way that Mark Schwahn uses the music adds that much more depth to each episode. Great Actors, Amazing Storyline, and Amazing Music! This is the season to see!!

What can I say that has not all ready been said about One Tree Hill. I discovered this show on DVD and was quickly addicted to it. Lucas and Hailey are my favorite characters on the show. Brooke brings a great laugh which always light up the moment. The show does not just deal with teen elements but the adults of the show have much of their own drama. This third season along with the first are great. I liked the second season but to me it was not as good as the first and third. If this show was on ABC it would give Grey's Anatomy, Lost and Desperate Housewives a run for their money. Yea, it is that good! If you have not seen ONE TREE HILL check it out!


Season Three Episode List below

1. Like You Like an Arsonist
2. From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea
3. First Day on a Brand New Planet
4. An Attempt to Tip The Scales
5. A Mulititude of Casualties
6. Locked Hearts and Hand Grenades
7. Champagne For My Real Friends, Real Pain For My Sham Friends
8. The Worst Day Since Yesterday
9. How a Resurrection Really Feels
10. Brave New World
11. Return of the Future
12. I've Got Dreams To Remember
13. The Wind That Blew My Heart Away
14. All Tomorrow's Parties
15. Just Watch The Fireworks
16. With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept
17. Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them?
18. When It Isn't Like It Should Be
19. I Slept With Someone In Fall Out Boy And All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me
20. Everyday is a Sunday Evening
21. Over the Hills and Far Away
22. The Show Must Go On

Available Subtitles: Spanish, French
Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
22 episodes on six discs
Commentary on two episodes by series creator Mark Schwahn, executive producer Joe Davola, and cast members
30 minutes of unaired scenes
Anatomy of an Episode: A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of "With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept"
Gag reel

I love this show and it is one of the best shows ever! The music, characters, and story lines are amazing. There is no other show like this one, I am so happy that it has been renewed for another season. I can not wait until I get this DVD.