The Best Episodes Directed By Paul Johansson

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Letting Go

   S6:E193/30/2009

   While Julian makes Brooke a surprising offer, Lucas takes Nathan and Jamie to an important place from his past. Meanwhile, Peyton prepares for the future; Sam and Jack go up against the principal who fired Haley; and Skills and Mouth go on a road trip to help Mouth forget Millie.

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Bridge Over Troubled Water

   S6:E49/22/2008

   Brooke takes a trip to New York with Victoria. Peyton begins connecting with Mick Wolf, who begins telling stories about her parents. Haley continues having problems with a student and Nathan is confronted by a vision of Quentin.

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   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want

   S5:E82/19/2008

   Brooke continues to pursue Owen. Haley sees something happening in Peyton's office. Quentin needs to change his negative approach in order to succeed in the season-opening game. Mouth tries to win Millicent back.

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   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #4 - Something I Can Never Have

   S2:E174/19/2005

   Keith gets violent with Dan after learning that Dan paid Jules to fall in love with Keith. Anna turns Felix in to the school authorities after learning that he was the one who vandalized Peyton's locker. Lucas and Brooke discuss Brooke's possible move. Meanwhile, Nathan chances Haley in the hope of bringing her home. Brooke decides to move in with Karen.

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #5 - Where Did You Sleep Last Night?

   S4:E611/8/2006

   Nathan struggles with money problems and reluctantly asks Dan for help. Elsewhere Brooke learns the new man in her life is also her new English teacher. Peyton gets help from an unexpected source, and Lucas returns to the Ravens just in time to help the team advance in the playoffs for the state championship.

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   7.3/10(3 votes)

   #6 - When It Isn't Like It Should Be

   S3:E184/5/2006

   Rachel invites the gang for a weekend getaway at her family's cabin. Craziness will ensue, including a game of "I Never" which will cause characters to do things they normally wouldn't, and a nasty little issue Mouth has been harboring toward Rachel will surface. Meanwhile, Karen will confront Dan about Keith's death. Could she suspect the truth?

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   7.3/10(3 votes)

   #7 - Racing Like a Pro

   S5:E21/8/2008

   Haley tries to make Nathan understand what is going to happen if he doesn't change his ways. Lucas and Skills prepare James 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.

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   7.3/10(3 votes)

   #8 - Valentine's Day Is Over

   S8:E152/15/2011

   Secrets, sex games and shoelaces are all involved as the couples of Tree Hill celebrate Valentine's Day.

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   7.0/10(3 votes)

   #9 - Champagne for My Real Friends, Real Pain for My Sham Friends

   S3:E711/16/2005

   The fantasy draft dates begin, Lucas finds himself with Rachel and a very familiar setting. Brooke is on a double date with an unusual couple. Mouth and Peyton hang out again. And Peyton regrets the things she says to Ellie. Karen and Deb take the campaigning for mayor, to a new level, to bring down Dan. Nathan gets mad when Chris gets close to Haley.

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10. 

    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Life is Short

    S5:E154/28/2008

    Nathan and Haley throw a birthday party for Jamie. Deb hired a clown, and Haley is not happy with it since it's a creepy one. Lindsey returns to Tree Hill for Jamie's birthday, which gives Lucas hope that the relationship will be rekindled. When Dan arrives, Deb's mood swings fast and in the meantime Brooke and Peyton attend the party with baby Angie.

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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Family Affair

    S7:E141/25/2010

    Nathan tries to keep Haley calm after Taylor shows up at their house with Quinn’s ex-husband in tow. Julian sticks up for Alex on the set of their movie, and Brooke leans on Alexander to ease her heartache. Meanwhile, Clay gets a chance to prove his commitment to Quinn by helping her through a dinner with her sister and David.

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    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - You Are a Runner and I Am My Father's Son

    S7:E1011/16/2009

    Nathan reaches the breaking point with Clay, causing a rift between Haley and Quinn. Brooke comes clean with Julian about her worries regarding his growing connection to Alex. Meanwhile, Skills pursues a new career in LA and Millicent’s drug problem worsens.

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    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Love the Way You Lie

    S9:E31/25/2012

    Dan helps a struggling Haley at Karen’s Café. Meanwhile, Quinn discovers that Clay is hiding something from her, and Chase tries to mend a broken heart. Brooke is let down by her lunch plans with her dad, and Julian makes a life-changing mistake.

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    5.8/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Prom Night at Hater High

    S4:E152/21/2007

    It's Prom day, and emotions are flying high at Tree Hill. An emotional Haley confronts Nathan about the sex tape and asks for a list of all his past sexual encounters. Meanwhile, an angry Peyton asks Lucas to skip the dance altogether, but he refuses to take no for an answer. Finally, Brooke and Peyton let out all their tension in a confrontation that can tear them apart forever.

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