One Tree Hill

Racing Like a Pro (2)

Season 5, Episode 2, Aired 1/8/08

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Haley tries to make Nathan understand what is going to happen if he doesn't change his ways. Lucas and Skills prepare Jamie to compete in a race-car competition. Meanwhile, Brooke faces problems at her company and Peyton meets Lucas' new girlfriend. Mouth gets a job, but it doesn't turn out well.moreless

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Chad Michael Murray

Lucas Scott
Sophia Bush

Brooke Davis
Lee Norris

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4 years later in tree hill

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"Perfect"

By Justlikeheaven_, Apr 20, 2010 Report Abuse

another great episode for the 2 part season premiere. wow. omg! ahh......amazing! 2nd episode of season 5. Exellent! This episode was even better than 5.01, even though i loved both. Everybody did an exellent jon on this episode. Cast,Crew. and especcially the writers.
When i first found out Mark Schwahn decided to do a 4 year skip in tree hill. I wasn't too shore how i felt about it. At first i felt like we would be missing a big chunk of their lives, but now that i have watch both "4 year, 6 months,and 2 days" and This episode, "Racing like a Pro", that has made me realize that this season is going to be exellent. Ok, lets start off in how i feel about this episode.
--Brooke finally takes a stand, and decides to run Clothes over Bro's in Tree hill. I thought it was so nice that she takes up the Karen's cafe space.I really like that they are still using it, and same goes for Tric. Brookes scenes with Jamie were adorable.I loved that Jamie basically just met Brooke, and becomes really close to her. I loved Jamie little line that he says to Brooke "Its my life. Im taking a stand. Is that ok?" He is just too cute.But of course he is Nathan and Haleys son. lol
--Haley gets fed up with Nathan behavior that has been going on for the past 4 months. Haley takes a stand with her marriage to Nathan, and it finally got through to him. Nathan is finally realizing that if he doesn't fight, and be strong, he will lose both Haley and Jamie.Im sure he doesn't want that to happen. Thats the Nathan i like. Also, Haley stands up for herself, and is the better person, and tells quentin whos the teacher and whos the student. Principal turner is still here!!! How wierd would that be. Your principal in Highschool is now your boss for work. The principal seems to know everyone pretty well.
--Peyton.Lucas gets Peyton to made a record label in tree hill, and she gets tric. Its good for her. She needs to do what she loves instead of being an assistant to the assistant in LA.
Lets see....Great L/P scenes. To be honest, i am not the biggest Leyton fan, but i really hope they get back together. They are a really good couple. Lucas is definately better with Peyton than Lindsay. I dont like Lindsay. She is not right for him.
--More great Nathan and Jamie scenes in this episode. I loved when Nathan helps jamie quonquer his fear that he had at the race. Thats the dad Nathan needs to be. He needs to be there for Jamie when he needs him most. It was soooo cute in that ending scene when they had that little race. Jamie in the car, and Nathan in the wheelchair.
Amazing 2 hr season finale, i just cant wait until next week!!!!moreless

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It's four years later and the kids of Tree Hill return home after being seperated for 4 years. Nathan's bitter, Haley's the best mom ever, Brooke's a successful desginer, Lucas is a puplished writer with writer's block and Peyton feels lost.moreless

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By polaris1991, Apr 20, 2010 Report Abuse

Wow. Wow. Wow. I am in awe right now. I was so proud while watching these two episodes. I'm serious, I've never felt like this ever before when it comes to a TV show. I was like a proud mama throughout the whole thing. Loved the acting and the writing was flawless! They writers of OTH have done it again. I mean, I didn't even realize how much I had missed it until I watched the premiere. Let's start with Haley. Man, I was so proud of her - yes, I feel very proud today. I don't think it occured to Nathan that Haley has also given up her dream but still she's kicking! She's such a good mom and I just wanted to hug her when she ran out of the classroom! Love the hairstyle - not something I'd do, but definitely a mature 'do. Nathan will always have a special place in my heart but he kind of bugged me. Okay so he's lost his dream, but did he even look at Jamie? Such a beautiful kid. I fully believe that Nathan will never become Dan but I'm starting to fear that he's headed that way. He even called Jamie 'son' at one point. Okay, so Jamie is Nathan's son, but that's what Dan calls Nathan so it's kind of disturbing. Please, Nathan, lose the hair. It looks awful. Oh, and Jamie's officially my new favorite character.

And, Brooke. Oh, everyone's favorite cheerleader. She's successful, famous and beautiful but still I see the Brooke we all know and love from high school. She's still insecure about her feelings and that's what so beautiful about her. She really lets us into her heart. And Peyton - didn't she look kind of young in the flashbacks? You know with the bangs and all that? - realized that Los Angeles is not what she needs to fulfill her dreams. Peyton's such an inspiration. Lucas, Lucas, Lucas. Man, was it just me, or has he gotten EXTREMELY HOT?! Seriously, cause in the fourth season he looked bad. The hair was just all wrong. But now, wow, he looks more and more like Keith everyday. It's crazy! I love Lucas's relationship with Jamie. So cute. Do we see another bond forming like Keith and Lucas had? Hm. Taking the words out of Peyton's mouth, I really, really, really wanted to hate Lindsey, but she was so... nice! I hope she gets more b*tchy later on so I can hate her or something.

I loved Brooke's assistant! You just wanted to hug her or something. However, I'm not sure she'll be back though, too bad. Quentin's an ass, but he's basically Nathan before Haley came along so it'll be interesting to see what will happen with that. Oh, and where's Rachel? I miss her ;). I wonder what happened to her.

I loved the last scene. Maybe Nathan's not so lost after all. Let's just pray he fixes up his hair till the next episode. It's interesting to see that everyone in the gang has kind of lost their inspiration since the high school graduation. Lucas managed to write a whole book but now he has a major writer's block, missing Peyton and Brooke, maybe? Brooke also doubt her career, and Peyton feels like she's lost herself. I think these people need each other so much. They inspire each other. They heal each other. They just need each other. That's true friendship. Wow, this show is no longer a teen drama and that's a good thing. One Tree Hill has never been more heartfelt and deep. This season is going to be great!moreless

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Season 5, Episode 2.

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By Wanted23, Jan 30, 2009 Report Abuse

Haley tries to make Nathan understand what is going to happen if he doesn't change his ways. Lucas and Skills prepare Jamie to compete in a race-car competition. Meanwhile, Brooke faces problems at her company and Peyton meets Lucas' new girlfriend. Mouth gets a job, but it doesn't turn out well. I loved the scene with Brooke in the beginning. She's hot. Hehe, the Brooke and Lindsay scene. I honestly don't know about how the show is now, at least from what I've seen so far. The high school years were a lot better though. I liked when Brooke and Peyton went to visit Nathan and Haley. :) "For every step you take, we kiss." LMAO! Cool episode.moreless

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The whole gang are back in Tree Hill! Is it for good?

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By weloveben, Jun 17, 2008 Report Abuse

I'm going to try and do this episode one character at a time...:

Brooke: My favourite character of all time!! She was really funny this episode! I love the bond she has with Jamie and how she quoted him when she was buying the house. I also love how she told him to stand up for himself and offers him all this great advice and helps him out with him car and outfit! I am soo soo soo glad that she's brought a property in Tree Hill!! And I'm quite glad it's Karen's Cafe!!! Can't wait till she's finally settled down in Tree Hill!!! I was laughing so hard when she threw her phone into the lake!! It was soo adorable how Jamie asked for her when he was scared and how she loves being his godmother!! Aww cuteness!!!

Peyton: Although I'm not a huge fan of Peyton I have to admit she was really sweet to Lucas...I really hope her record label takes off it would be awesome!!

Haley: OMG I felt so sorry for her! That guy was being so mean to her! I'm glad Lucas is going to sort it out!!! It's really sad how her relationship with Nathan is really suffering!! Although I think that school boy is going to be a really good storyline!!!

Nathan: Ugh he's being such a poo!!! I cannot believe he didn't go to Jamie's race... I honestly thought he would turn up!! But I am so so glad that he's making an effort to get better...although I thought that at the end of last episode!!!

Lucas: It's very strange...I am a complete Brooke and Lucas fan but I really like Lindsey! She's so lovely!! And I'm so glad Lucas has started to write again!! He is also soo cute with Jamie!!

Jamie: one word...ADORABLE!! Words can't explain how much I love him!!!

The boys: Skillz was really funny when he took the picture of Brooke!! I felt a bit sorry for Mouth but wasn't the best episode for the boys!!

Absolutely brilliant episode! Don't really want to wait another week for the next one =( love to all OTH fans!moreless

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Oh my gosh! So amazing!

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By VGFreak8, Jun 03, 2008 Report Abuse

Mouth has a job. His new boss, Alice, hates him. She frowns upon his looks and tardiness. Brooke and Lucas encourage Peyton to start her own music label. Jamie wants to be in a soapbox derby race. Skills, Lucas, and Brooke help him build his car. Haley has her first day as a teacher. An obnoxious student, Quentin, harasses her. Quentin is also the star basketball player, but he's selfish and rude. Lucas and Skills must decide who's on the new roster for the Tree Hill Ravens. After Quentin leaves Haley's class and fails the quarter automatically, he doesn't make the team. Brooke decides that she wants to manage her company in Tree Hill and gets Karen's Cafe. Lucas gets Peyton a space for her label. Peyton meets Lindsey and she unfortunately likes her. Nathan is a broken man and Haley threatens him if he doesn't do anything like he's been doing. Jamie is too afraid to race in the derby. Nathan doesn't even go. After hearing Haley's threat, Nathan decides to fight for his life. He starts to walk in the pool. Haley meets Carrie, who will be Jamie's new nanny. Peyton inspires Lucas to start writing again. Nathan and Jamie both go and face their fears by going to the race track and conquering the course.

This episode was fantastic! I really loved it all! Quentin is a real jerk, especially to Haley. I really don't like Lindsey and Lucas together. I want Peyton and Lucas to get back together! I love Brooke and Jamie! Mouth's boss, Alice, is really mean. I don't like her. I hope Nathan continues to act like a real man and a father to Jamie. Lucas is a really good coach! This episode gets a 10 out of 10 from me!moreless

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- In this episode, the intro voice-over was made by Lucas. The closing voice-over was made by Haley. Edit
- Number: 23 Jamie's racer number is 23. Edit
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- Aditional scenes:: -Haley just finished interviewing a nanny, and didn't like it. Peyton and Brooke are there, and Brooke offers to babysit Jamie. -Lucas tells Lindsey that Peyton's back in town, but she doesn't mind. They kiss, and then we flashback to Lucas signing his book in L.A., and noticing Peyton isn't there. Back to the present, they're still kissing, and we see Peyton outside in her car watching them. Edit
- This is the first episode to feature recurring guest stars, Robbie Jones (Quentin Fields), Kelly Collins-Lintz (Alice), and Torrey DeVitto (Carrie). Edit
- Original International Air Dates: Latin America: Sunday, June 8 2008 on FoxLife Norway: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 on TVNorge Greece: Saturday, April 19, 2008 on Star Denmark: Saturday, March 29, 2008 on TV3+ Australia: Sunday, September 7, 2008 on TEN HD Germany: Thursday, July 1, 2010 on VOX Edit
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- Jamie: I'm glad you're my godmother. Brooke: Me too buddy. Edit
- (in class) Haley: Alright. Good morning. This is, um, actually my first official day as a teacher and you're my first official class so.. Congratulations! Edit
- Skills: Soap box car race.Man, when I was a kid I always wanted to do this! Jamie: Me too! Edit
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- Skills: Pimp your ride. This is a reference to the MTV show, Pimp My Ride. Edit
- Episode Title: Racing Like A Pro "Racing Like A Pro" is a song performed by The National, on this year 2007. Edit