Hanging By A Moment

Season 1, Episode 13, Aired
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On their way to pick up Karen from the airport, Keith and Lucas' car collides with an oncoming vehicle and an unconscious Lucas is left fighting for his life. Having witnessed the accident, Dan races Lucas to the hospital and must acknowledge that Lucas is his son in order to save his life. Meanwhile, a guilt-ridden Peyton decides to tell Brooke about the kiss she and Lucas shared.moreless
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  • Hanging By a Moment

    1.5
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    By Khusak, Nov 10, 2011 Report Abuse
    This is the first One Tree Hill Episode I've watched. I was appalled by the sheer lack of substance. It's definitely a soap opera dressed up as a show for high schoolers. This is not reflective of what high school is even like, and the poor morals displayed are literally heartbreaking. The magnitude of relationships that are based on 'feelings' is not only inappropriate, but also a very poor example to viewers. America needs to move past their 'if it doesn't make me happy, it must not be right'. The whole Lucas and Peyton thing made me cringe. I can honestly not understand what moves people to continually watch this show. You may not understand how much what you pollute your mind with will seep into your life, but I promise you it's more than you'd like to know. Lord, if this is what our high schoolers are really like and what they really watch, please help them.

    I watched it for an assignment (I'm in college), and will never watch it again.moreless

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  • this was a good ep

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    By cube2k8, May 21, 2010 Report Abuse
    in this ep of the show one tree hill on the way to the air port keith gets into accident and lucas is tring to fight for his life in there and dan must say he is the father to save lucas life. also in this ep emotions are high between peyton and brook so peyon who feels guitly decides to tell brook about the kiss she shared with lucas when they went to see the remains if they were his. this was a good ep i thought . and that is why igave it a 9 it was that goodmoreless

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  • Lucas and Keith in car accident. Karen comes back. Deb decides to divorce Dan. Dan finally admits Lucas is his son when Lucas needs emergency surgery.

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    By Amy1986, Apr 16, 2009 Report Abuse
    Oh man. This episode was amazing. When Lucas and Keith get hit, it just hits me in the gut. It makes me cry when Dan tells the doctor that Lucas is his son. Haley and Nathan great together, so far, until Nathan screws it up. Peyton and Lucas cute together, and Lucas wants to tell Brooke. Haley angry at Lucas because Lucas kissing Peyton while still with Brooke. Keith drinking before car accident upsets me, because he shouldn't have been drinking- Keith admits to Deb how he feels about karen.... but never gets a chance to tell Karen himself. Awesome show!moreless

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  • Season 1, Episode 13.

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    By Wanted23, Dec 17, 2008 Report Abuse
    On their way to pick up Karen from the airport, Keith and Lucas' car collides with an oncoming vehicle and an unconscious Lucas is left fighting for his life. Having witnessed the accident, Dan races Lucas to the hospital and must acknowledge that Lucas is his son in order to save his life. Meanwhile, a guilt-ridden Peyton decides to tell Brooke about the kiss she and Lucas shared. Cool episode! I liked when Lucas wouldn't wear the necklace. I also liked Haley's little basketball dream. I think they'll use any excuse to get James Lafferty naked. I liked when he was teaching Haley how to shoot a basket. Brooke is so hot. I feel so bad for her. :( Great episode.moreless

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  • Hanging by a Moment is the thirteenth episode of the first season of and of the whole series. This episode aired on February 10, 2004 on the WB. In this episode we see one of the first omg moments when Lucas and Keith got in a crash.moreless

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    By nsalaices, Jul 25, 2008 Report Abuse
    This episode to me is average because the whole crash was shocking but only the aftermath was important. I mean I didn't get why the main character got in a crash in the first season. It would be unique to kill him off in the first season but the show would then have fewer reviews. Well I like the fact that finally Dan admits to being Lucas' father. I really didn't get Peyton in this episode because she doesn't care about her best friend or the guy she supposedly likes. Well Brooke is really understanding in the episode and I like her more then Peyton in this episode.moreless

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    • Whitey's Life List: Coach for 20 Years Win 500 Games (which he later in the episode changes to "Win 600 Games") Make a Difference Edit
    • In the last shot, when the heart monitor is on-screen, the monitor says "adult", even though the doctor explicitly asked Dan if Lucas was a minor. Edit
    • In this episode we learn that Whitey's real name is Brian. Edit

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    • Featured Music: "The One You Want" by The Get Up Kids "Inside Of Love" by Nada Surf "Everybody Wants You" by Josh Kelley "Leaving Trains" by James William Hindle "Don't Confess (This Thing That Breaks My Heart)" by Tegan and Sara "All I Can Do" by Sandstorm Thomas "Pink Bullets" by The Shins "Brief Intermission" by Rob Momary "Most Of The Time" by Josh Canova Edit

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    • Keith: It seems like just yesterday I was kissing her goodbye at the airport. Lucas: Wait, you were kissing my mother? Keith: Yeah, saying goodbye. Lucas: Okay Keith, could you just do me a favor and keep the PDA to a minimum? Keith: You think maybe you could keep that tattoo covered up for a while? Like, say, the rest of your life... Edit
    • Whitey: I promised Camilla I'd win 500 games then walk away. We were going to grow old together. Nathan: You're already old, coach. Besides, who's going to yell at me, huh? Whitey: I'm not supposed to yell at you, Nathan, you're supposed to learn things. Nathan: Yeah, but what fun would that be? You love yelling at me. Whitey: I do not! Whitey: Yes, you do. You love to yell at me and I love to make you yell. Whitey: Well, if you'd listen once and a while, you knucklehead! (Nathan gives him the "I told you" look) Edit
    • Nathan: Knock down this shot like I know you can. (Haley shoots and misses) It's okay. This calls for drastic measures, though. You're gonna be fine. Try it granny style. Edit

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    • Episode Title: Hanging By A Moment This is a song by Lifehouse from the band's first album, No Name Face, released in 2000. Edit

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