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The Best Episodes of One Tree Hill Season 7

Every episode of One Tree Hill Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of One Tree Hill Season 7!

In Tree Hill, North Carolina two half brothers share a last name and nothing else. Brooding, blue-collar Lucas is a talented street-side basketball player, but...
Genre:Drama
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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 378 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".

  • 4:30 AM (Apparently They Were Travelling Abroad)
    7.6/10378 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

  • What Are You Willing to Lose
    7.5/10315 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

  • Hold My Hand as I'm Lowered
    7.7/10309 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

  • Believe Me, I'm Lying
    7.7/10300 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

  • Your Cheatin' Heart
    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

  • Deep Ocean Vast Sea
    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

  • I and Love and You
    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

  • I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight
    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

  • Now You Lift Your Eyes to the Sun
    7.7/10302 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

  • You Are a Runner and I Am My Father's Son
    7.9/10297 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

  • You Know I Love You, Don't You
    7.9/10301 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

  • Some Roads Lead Nowhere
    8.4/10323 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

  • Weeks Go by Like Days
    7.8/10295 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

  • Family Affair
    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

  • Don't You Forget About Me
    8.2/10343 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

  • My Attendance Is Bad But My Intentions Are Good
    8.0/10292 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

  • At the Bottom of Everything
    7.9/10288 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

  • The Last Day of Our Acquaintance
    8.6/10327 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

  • Every Picture Tells a Story
    7.9/10281 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

  • Learning to Fall
    7.7/10274 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

  • What's in the Ground Belongs to You
    7.9/10281 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

  • Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said the Last Time I Saw You
    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