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One Tree Hill S4E20 — The Birth and Death of the Day
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One Tree Hill•Season 4•Episode 20

The Birth and Death of the Day

8.8/10 · 530 votesJun 6, 200742 min

Ranked #6 of 21 in Season 4•+0.4 vs season avg

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As graduation approaches, Haley prepares for the recital of her valedictorian speech and motherhood. Nathan must adjust to life without basketball, while Brooke makes a confession that may have great consequences. Lucas confronts Dan after Karen's life is threatened.

Directed byGregory Prange
Written byMark Schwahn
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Cast12

Chad Michael Murray

Chad Michael Murray

Lucas Scott

James Lafferty

James Lafferty

Nathan Scott

Bethany Joy Lenz

Bethany Joy Lenz

Haley James Scott

Sophia Bush

Sophia Bush

Brooke Davis

Hilarie Burton Morgan

Hilarie Burton Morgan

Peyton Sawyer

Lee Norris

Lee Norris

Marvin 'Mouth' McFadden

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Whitey Durham

Moira Kelly

Moira Kelly

Karen Roe

Paul Johansson

Paul Johansson

Dan Scott

Danneel Ackles

Danneel Ackles

Rachel Gatina

Barbara Alyn Woods

Barbara Alyn Woods

Deb Scott

Antwon Tanner

Antwon Tanner

Antwon 'Skills' Taylor

Crew12

G

Gregory Prange

Director

M

Mark Schwahn

Writer

J

J. David Brightbill

Second Assistant Director

C

Chad Graves

First Assistant Director

J

Jeff Cahn

Assistant Editor

S

Stephen Thompson

Gaffer

M

Michael Stern

Editor

F

Frank Godwin

Camera Operator

D

Doug Nicely

Location Manager

M

Michael Rayle

Sound Mixer

R

Rachel Kick

Key Makeup Artist

C

Carol Cutshall

Costume Designer

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Episode Summary

"The Birth and Death of the Day" is episode 20 of One Tree Hill season 4. It scored 8.8/10 from 530 votes, ranking #6 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Gregory Prange and written by Mark Schwahn, it aired on June 6, 2007.

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