7.6/10377 votes#1 - 4:30 AM (Apparently They Were Travelling Abroad)
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2009
A year has passed since Lucas and Peyton left Tree Hill, and the Tree Hill gang move forward after achieving their goals. Nathan has completed his first year in the NBA, Haley has taken over Red Bedroom Records, and Brooke continues to run Clothes Over Bro's while moving forward in her relationship with Julian.
Director: Clark Mathis
Writer: Mark Schwahn
7.5/10314 votes#2 - What Are You Willing to Lose
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2009
While recording her new album, Haley must work to save Red Bedroom Records and enlists Mia's help to do so. Meanwhile, Brooke, with Millicent's help, searches for the new face of her clothing line; Clay defends Nathan as the scandal continues to grow; Julian and Brooke decide to move in together; and Dan returns to Tree Hill with a new bride in tow.
Director: Les Butler
Writer: Mark Schwahn
7.7/10308 votes#3 - Hold My Hand as I'm Lowered
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2009
While Clay and Nathan are at odds over how to handle the worsening scandal, Haley begins to doubt Nathan and believe that Renee's accusations may be true. Quinn and Brooke put together a photo shoot, and Mouth goes to the next level in his battle with Skills. Meanwhile, Alex makes Julian an offer.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Mark Schwahn
7.7/10299 votes#4 - Believe Me, I'm Lying
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2009
Nathan’s (James Lafferty) scandal becomes public. Brooke’s (Sophia Bush) fashion show brings an unexpected responsibility for Millicent (Lisa Goldstein), and Haley (Bethany Joy Lenz) convinces Quinn (Shantel VanSanten) to talk to her estranged husband David (guest-star Scott Holroyd”). Meanwhile, Mouth (Lee Norris) makes a decision that could threaten his career.
Director: Gregory Prange
Writer: John A. Norris
7.6/10302 votes#5 - Your Cheatin' Heart
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2009
Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) is thrust into the spotlight and storm of Nathan’s (James Lafferty) growing scandal. Against her better judgement, Brooke (Sophia Bush) allows Julian (Austin Nichols) to continue working with Alex (Jana Kramer “Entourage”). Millicent (Lisa Goldstein) gets a new job, which may cause trouble for Mouth (Lee Norris). Meanwhile, Clay (Robert Buckley) and Quinn (Shantel VanSanten) grow closer.
Director: Peter B. Kowalski
Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss
7.8/10298 votes#6 - Deep Ocean Vast Sea
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2009
Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) considers taking matters into her own hands as Nathan’s (James Lafferty) scandal threatens his endorsement deals. Julian (Austin Nichols) gives Alex (guest star Jana Kramer) another chance, and Brooke (Sophia Bush) reconnects with Chase (guest star Stephen Colletti). Millicent (Lisa Goldstein) questions whether she has what it takes to be a model. Meanwhile, Clay (Robert Buckley) lets Quinn (Shantel VanSanten) in on a big secret.
Director: Janice Cooke
Writer: Mike Daniels
8.9/10408 votes#7 - I and Love and You
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/2009
Dan brings Renee onto his television show, leaving Nathan and Haley powerless to stop him from revealing the truth of her pregnancy to the world. Quinn examines what went wrong with David, and Sara and Clay discuss their past. Meanwhile, Brooke comes clean with Julian about her true desires.
Director: James Lafferty
Writer: Mark Schwahn
8.2/10327 votes#8 - I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2009
Julian agrees to a weekend camping trip but struggles to fit in with Nathan and the guys. Back in Tree Hill, Brooke and Haley spend Girl’s Night doing a little bonding of their own, and Quinn helps Clay come to terms with a tragic loss. Meanwhile, Dan and Rachel’s past catches up to them.
Director: Michael J. Leone
Writer: Terrence Coli
7.7/10303 votes#9 - Now You Lift Your Eyes to the Sun
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/2009
Haley returns to the stage and Brooke receives life-changing news. Meanwhile, Dan Scott returns to Tree Hill much to the chagrin of Nathan, who is about to sign a new NBA contract with the help of his agent Clay.
Director: Sophia Bush
Writer: Karin Gist
7.9/10298 votes#10 - You Are a Runner and I Am My Father's Son
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 11/16/2009
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.
Director: Paul Johansson
Writer: Mark Schwahn
7.9/10302 votes#11 - You Know I Love You, Don't You
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 11/30/2009
Nathan and Haley’s careers bring about a tough decision for the family, and Julian divulges a secret to Alex that leads to a confrontation with Brooke. Meanwhile, Clay tries to resuscitate his career as an agent, and Jamie learns the truth about Skills’ new job. And a fresh-from-jail Millie finds an unlikely supporter in Victoria.
Director: Gregory Prange
Writer: William H. Brown
8.5/10323 votes#12 - Some Roads Lead Nowhere
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 12/7/2009
As Nathan and Haley prepare for the family’s move to Barcelona, Brook struggles to accept Julian’s reaction to Alex’s crisis. Quinn helps Clay hatch a plan to win back Nathan as a client. Meanwhile, Millie’s downward spiral puts her and Mouth at a crossroads, and Dan Scott’s pronouncement shocks Rachel and his audience.
Director: Mark Schwahn
Writer: Mark Schwahn
7.8/10296 votes#13 - Weeks Go by Like Days
Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2010
The Scott family joins Haley on the last leg of her tour, while Brook and Julian reconnect after their 6-week break. Clay and Quinn try to figure out how to move forward after his public declaration of love, and a post-rehab Alex tries to make amends with herself and the people she's let down.
Director: Joe Davola
Writer: Karin Gist
8.2/10295 votes#14 - Family Affair
Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 1/25/2010
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.
Director: Paul Johansson
Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss
8.2/10344 votes#15 - Don't You Forget About Me
Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 2/1/2010
In the chaos surrounding an 80's alumni dance at the high school, Haley's birthday is forgotten, Jamie is left home alone, and Nathan and Clay are stranded 200 miles from Tree Hill. Meanwhile, Brooke's appearance at the dance with Alexander forces Julian to relive his dorky adolescence in an episode dedicated to the memory of John Hughes.
Director: Les Butler
Writer: Terrence Coli
8.0/10293 votes#16 - My Attendance Is Bad But My Intentions Are Good
Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 2/8/2010
Brooke and Julian try to find a balance between their personal lives and work as the movie shoot begins. Nathan and Haley receive a surprise visit, and Clay supports Quinn as she faces some unexpected news., Alex sets her sights on Alexander, and Millicent finds herself struggling with temptation.
Director: Jessica Landaw
Writer: Nikki Schiefelbein
7.9/10289 votes#17 - At the Bottom of Everything
Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 2/15/2010
Nathan tries to help Haley and Jamie confront Lydia's seemingly hopeless situation, while Brooke and Julian navigate their volatile relationship in the midst of a hectic movie shoot. Meanwhile, Clay and Quinn spend some time apart, and Miranda tries to prove to Grubbs that she's the right person to produce his album.
Director: Bethany Joy Lenz
Writer: John A. Norris
8.7/10328 votes#18 - The Last Day of Our Acquaintance
Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 2/22/2010
As Brooke angrily deals with Alexs tryst with Julian, Lydias condition worsens, prompting Quinn and Haley to try to reconnect with Taylor. Clay is forced to deal with Katies unsettling advances, and Nathan helps Jamie come to terms with Lydias impending death.
Director: Joe Davola
Writer: Mike Daniels
7.9/10282 votes#19 - Every Picture Tells a Story
Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 4/26/2010
On the eve of Quinn’s big gallery opening, an uninvited guest ambushes Clay. Nathan spends the day with Jamie, while Haley struggles with life after her mother’s passing. Brooke and Julian each receive a shocking surprise. Meanwhile, Skills learns the truth about Lauren and Mouth.
Director: Chad Graves
Writer: William H. Brown
7.8/10275 votes#20 - Learning to Fall
Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 5/3/2010
Nathan and Haley struggle with the aftermath of her mother's death, while Brooke deals with the fallout of Alexander's tryst with Victoria. Alex discovers a secret about her leading man, Josh, that could derail Julian's film, and Clay is confronted by an unhinged Katie.
Director: Gregory Prange
Writer: Shaina Fewell, Renee Intlekofer
7.9/10282 votes#21 - What's in the Ground Belongs to You
Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 5/10/2010
Nathanstruggles to reach an increasingly despondent Haley, while Quinn leads Jamie on a Tree Hill treasure hunt. Julian shows his finished film to Brooke, and Clay is forced to deal with a deranged Katie.
Director: Peter B. Kowalski
Writer: Mark Schwahn
8.5/10358 votes#22 - Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said the Last Time I Saw You
Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 5/17/2010
Haley tries to overcome her depression by joining Nathan, Jamie and the rest of the Tree Hill gang on a trip to Utah for the premiere of Julian's film.
Director: Mark Schwahn
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Season 7 Ratings Summary
"4:30 AM (Apparently They Were Travelling Abroad)" is the best rated episode of "One Tree Hill" season 7. It scored 7.6/10 based on 377 votes. Directed by Clark Mathis and written by Mark Schwahn, it aired on 9/14/2009. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "What Are You Willing to Lose".