The second season of '' One Tree Hill'', an American

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television series, began airing on September 21, 2004, on

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television network. The season concluded on May 24, 2005, after 23 episodes. Season two increased in ratings, averaging 4.34 million viewers and ranking #129 with 1.9 rating, and was the highest rated season. ''

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'' released the complete second season, under the title of '' One Tree Hill: The Complete Second Season'', on September 13, 2005, as a six-disc boxed set.

Cast and characters

Regular

* Chad Michael Murray as

Lucas Scott Lucas Eugene Scott is a fictional character and the main protagonist from The WB /CW television series ''One Tree Hill'' created by Mark Schwahn and portrayed by Chad Michael Murray. Lucas is a talented basketball player and writer. He is rival ...

James Lafferty James Martin Lafferty (born July 25, 1985) is an American actor, director, and producer. He is best known for his portrayal of Nathan Scott on The WB/ CW teen drama television series ''One Tree Hill'' (2003–2012). Early life Lafferty was born ...

Nathan Scott Nathan Royal Scott is a fictional character from the CW television series ''One Tree Hill'' created by Mark Schwahn and portrayed by James Lafferty. Following Lucas Scott's departure, Nathan became the main character and central figure of the sh ...

* Hilarie Burton as Peyton Sawyer * Bethany Joy Lenz as

Haley James Scott ''One Tree Hill'' is an American television series created by Mark Schwahn for The WB in 2003. After its third season, The WB and UPN merged to form The CW, which then became the broadcaster for the show in the United States. Schwahn served as ...

Paul Johansson Paul Joseph Otto Johansson (born January 26, 1964) is an American-born Canadian actor and director in film and television, best known for playing Dan Scott on the WB/ CW series, ''One Tree Hill'', and for his role as Nick Wolfe on the short l ...

as Dan Scott *

Sophia Bush Sophia Anna Bush Hughes (born July 8, 1982) is an American actress. She starred as Brooke Davis in The WB/ CW drama series ''One Tree Hill'' (2003–2012), and as Erin Lindsay in the NBC police procedural drama series ''Chicago P.D.'' (2014– ...

Brooke Davis Brooke Davis may refer to: * Brooke Davis, in the US TV series ''One Tree Hill'', played by Sophia Bush * Brooke Davis (writer) Brooke Davis is a novelist and the author of the best selling novel ''Lost & Found'' (2014). She grew up in Bellbra ...

* Barbara Alyn Woods as Deb Scott * Barry Corbin as Whitey Durham * Craig Sheffer as Keith Scott * Moira Kelly as

Karen Roe ''One Tree Hill'' is an American television series created by Mark Schwahn for The WB in 2003. After its third season, The WB and UPN merged to form The CW, which then became the broadcaster for the show in the United States. Schwahn served as ...

Recurring

Tyler Hilton Tyler James Hilton (born November 22, 1983) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Hilton began his professional career in music in 2000. '' Rolling Stone magazine'' compared him to his contemporary, Howie Day, while others have compared H ...

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Kieren Hutchison Kieren Robert Hutchison (born 9 October 1974) is a New Zealand actor. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand. Career Hutchison is best known for playing the roles of Jonathon McKenna in the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'', Andy Hargrov ...

as Andy Hargrove *

Lee Norris Lee Michael Norris (born September 25, 1981) is an American actor, best known for his roles as Stuart Minkus on ''Boy Meets World'' and its spin-off ''Girl Meets World'', as well as Marvin "Mouth" McFadden on ''One Tree Hill''. Norris appear ...

Mouth McFadden ''One Tree Hill'' is an American television series created by Mark Schwahn for The WB in 2003. After its third season, The WB and UPN merged to form The CW, which then became the broadcaster for the show in the United States. Schwahn served as ...

* Daniella Alonso as

Anna Taggaro ''One Tree Hill (TV series), One Tree Hill'' is an American television series created by Mark Schwahn for The WB Television Network, The WB in 2003. After its third season, The WB and United Paramount Network, UPN merged to form The CW, which ...

Michael Copon Michael Copon is an American actor and producer. He is known for playing Felix Taggaro in the television series ''One Tree Hill'', Vin Keahi in the television series '' Beyond the Break'', and Lucas Kendall in ''Power Rangers Time Force''. Ea ...

as Felix Taggaro * Bryan Greenberg as

Jake Jagielski ''One Tree Hill'' is an American television series created by Mark Schwahn for The WB in 2003. After its third season, The WB and UPN merged to form The CW, which then became the broadcaster for the show in the United States. Schwahn served as ...

* Maria Menounos as Jules Chambers *

Brett Claywell Brett Quillen Claywell (born April 11, 1978, Greensboro, North Carolina) is an American actor best known for playing the roles of Tim Smith on The WB/ CW series ''One Tree Hill'', and Kyle Lewis on the ABC soap opera ''One Life to Live''. Biog ...

Tim Smith Tim, Timothy or Timmy Smith may refer to: Musicians *T. V. Smith (born 1956), British singer and songwriter *Tim Smith (Cardiacs) (1961–2020), English singer-songwriter and frontman of Cardiacs *Timmy Trumpet (born 1982), Australian DJ and produ ...

Vaughn Wilson Vaughan L. Wilson (born December 24, 1976) is an American actor best known for playing the role of "Fergie Thompson" on the CW's hit show ''One Tree Hill One Tree Hill may refer to: * "One Tree Hill" (song), a 1987 song by U2 referencing One T ...

as Fergie Thompson *

Katherine Bailess Katherine Bailess (born April 24, 1980) is an American actress, singer, and dancer best known for playing the role of Erica Marsh on the CW's hit show ''One Tree Hill'', Life and Death Brigade member Stephanie on ''Gilmore Girls'', and Kyle H ...

as Erica Marsh * Antwon Tanner as Skills Taylor * Bevin Prince as

Bevin Mirskey ''One Tree Hill'' is an American television series created by Mark Schwahn for The WB in 2003. After its third season, The WB and UPN merged to form The CW, which then became the broadcaster for the show in the United States. Schwahn served as ...

* Cullen Moss as Junk Moretti *

Lindsey McKeon Lindsey McKeon is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Marah Lewis on '' Guiding Light'' and Taylor James on ''One Tree Hill''. She previously starred on '' Saved by the Bell: The New Class'' as Katie Peterson from 1996–2000. L ...

as Taylor James *

Emmanuelle Vaugier Emmanuelle Frederique Vaugier (, ; born June 23, 1976) is a Canadian film and television actress. Vaugier has had recurring roles as Detective Jessica Angell on '' CSI: NY'', Mia on ''Two and a Half Men'', Dr. Helen Bryce on '' Smallville'', F ...

Nicki Nicki is a given name, and may refer to: Film and television * Nicki Aycox (1975-2022), American actress best known for her roles as Syl on the series ''Dark Angel'' and Stella Vessey on the dramedy ''Ed'' * Nicki Chapman (born 1967), English tel ...

*Shawn Shepard as Principal Turner * Bess Armstrong as Lydia James *Sarah Edwards as Theresa * Michael Trucco as

Cooper Lee ''One Tree Hill'' is an American television series created by Mark Schwahn for The WB in 2003. After its third season, The WB and UPN merged to form The CW, which then became the broadcaster for the show in the United States. Schwahn served a ...

Episodes

Ratings

Home media

The DVD release of season two was released after the season has completed broadcast on television. It has been released in Regions 1, 2 and 4. As well as every episode from the season, the DVD release features bonus material such as audio commentaries on some episodes from the creator and cast, deleted scenes, gag reels and behind-the-scenes featurettes. The words "The WB Presents" were printed on the packaging before the "''One Tree Hill''" title, although they were not included on international releases as The WB was not the broadcaster.

References

{{One Tree Hill One Tree Hill (TV series) seasons 2004 American television seasons 2005 American television seasons