One Tree Hill:

One Tree Hill: Hate is Safer Than Love

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Lucas is crushed by devastating news from Lindsay, and when his star player is targeted on the court by the opposing team, his pent-up frustration boils over. Meanwhile, Brooke's baby undergoes emergency surgery, Haley reconsiders her decision to cut a new album and Dan learns that he is second on the donor list. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Mark Schwahn

Director:: Stuart Gillard

Stars:: Chad Michael Murray (Lucas Scott); James Lafferty (Nathan Scott); Hilarie Burton (Peyton Sawyer); Bethany Joy Galeotti (Haley James-Scott); Sophia Bush (Brooke Davis); Paul Johansson (Daniel "Dan" Scott); Lee Norris (Marvin "Mouth" McFadden); Antwon Tanner (Antwon "Skills" Taylor); Jackson Brundage (James "Jamie" Scott)

Recurring Role:: Robbie Jones (Quentin Fields); Kate Voegele (Mia Catalano); Barbara Alyn Woods (Deborah "Deb" Lee-Scott)

Guest Star:: Lee Spencer (News Director); Angela Ray (Nurse #2); Chris Beetem (Dr. Copeland); Kevin Otos (Doctor); Wilbur Fitzgerald (Bill); Antonio Todd (Coach Todd); Gil Newsom (Ref); Kevin Ryan (Ronnie); Nancy Young (Nurse); Steffan Schollaert (Cameraman)

Quentin's jersey number is 44. edit »
The preview for this episode was a scene that was cut out of the episode.

Peyton and Lucas were promoted in what looked like a sex scene. In reality, Peyton fell on top of a drunk Lucas while putting him on the bed and attempting to take his clothes off to get him ready for bed.

They were wearing the same clothes in the cut-out promo scene as the "I hate you" scene of the episode that should have followed the promo scene. edit »
Peyton's ringtone,"These problems matter," is a song from Family Guy that pokes fun at One Tree Hill's teen super drama. edit »
Mouth's "coverage" of the Ravens game is simply ludicrous. For one thing, the camera he's carrying is an EFP - electronic field production. Though small and lightweight, they are not as high-quality as the ENG (electronic news-gathering) cameras that most any television station would use. Mouth is also taking notes while the game is going on, which is silly because any sports reporter would know to never stop filming - you never know what could happen, and you wouldn't want to run the risk of not getting it on tape. For this reason, stations typically send out a team of a videographer and a reporter to cover something as involved as a sports game. edit »

International Airdates:
- Denmark: Saturday, June 7, 2008 on TV3+
- Norway: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 on TVNorge
- Latin America: Sunday, September 21, 2008 on Fox Life
- United Kingdom: Monday, September 29, 2008 on E4 edit »
Music Featured In This Episode:
"Don't Forget Sister" - Low vs Diamond
"One More Time" - AutoVaughn
"In My Arms" - Plumb
"Elephants As Big As Whales" - PlayRadioPlay!
"High School Is Such a Serious Thing" - Seth McFarlane
"News to Me" ft. Keith Goodwin - We Are Castles
"Run (I'm a Natural Disater)" - Gnarls Barkley
"Heart Attack" - Low vs Diamond
"10,000 Stones" - Adrianne
"Damn (Robotekks Remix)" - David Kater
"Hallelujah" - Kate Voegele edit »

Deb: (sees Skills is her date) Antwon! Oh no.
Skills: Oh yeah.
Deb: You said you were older.
Skills: Hey, you said you was younger.
Deb: I showed you... things.
Skills: (smiling) Yes, you did. edit »
Lucas: So, uh, what's going on with you and Owen?
Brooke: Nothing, apparently. What's going on with you and Lindsey?
Lucas: Nothing apparently. edit »
Brooke: I never told her I love her. I just... I never said it.
Lucas: I'm sure when Angie's in your arms she knows it. edit »
Dr. Copeland: It's Ethan, by the way... My first name.
Brooke: Thank you, Ethan.
Dr. Copeland: You're welcome, Brooke. edit »
Mia: You know what works? Get him drunk.
Peyton: Oh, says the eighteen-year-old.
Mia: I'm just saying. You know how it is... guys always tell the truth when they're wasted.
Peyton: Says the eighteen-year-old.
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Rock the Vote:

Rock the Vote is a non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 1990. Rock the Vote works to engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities. edit »
Mia: So am I allowed to ask what's going on with you and Lucas? Or is that like saying 'Voldemort'?

Mia is referring to Voldemort from the Harry Potter series. No one is supposed to refer to Voldemort by name. edit »
Episode Title: Hate Is Safer Than Love

"Hate Is Safer Than Love" is a song performed by Ben Godwin. edit »

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Hate is Safer Than Love
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
I Couldn't Believe It! ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
The nerve of him... ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
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QueenofShiba
member since: Jan 17, 2008
Hate is Safer Than Love
The Bottom Line: "Out of character"
ok the most shocking thing about this episode was that lucas actually says i hate you to Peyton!!! While she was trying to help him when he got drunk at Tric as he was getting over his Lindsay! After she had told him that she's been seeing someone! ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Average"
Tolerable. ...Continue »
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