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The Best Episodes of One Tree Hill Season 8

Every episode of One Tree Hill Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of One Tree Hill Season 8!

The Best Episodes of One Tree Hill Season 8

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...

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  1. 9.2/10(518 votes)

    #1 - Darkness on the Edge of Town

    S8:E11

    A storm strikes Tree Hill, putting everyone's life in danger.

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    Director:Mark Schwahn
  2. 8.8/10(381 votes)

    #2 - The Drinks We Drank Last Night

    S8:E12

    After a wild night out on the town for her bachelorette party, Brooke and the girls try to piece together the night before amidst the wreckage of the day after.

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    Director:Chad Graves
  3. 8.6/10(357 votes)

    #3 - This Is My House, This Is My Home

    S8:E22

    As Brooke and Haley prepare to re-open Karen’s Café, Nathan and Clay hit the road looking for new prospective clients. Meanwhile, Chase leaves for the Air Force leaving behind a disappointed Alex and Chuck, and Mouth and Millicent begin their new morning show together.

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    Director:Mark Schwahn
  4. 8.5/10(318 votes)

    #4 - The Other Half of Me

    S8:E13

    Brooke and Julian’s wedding day is finally here. Dreams become reality, secrets are revealed and wedding hookups are inevitable.

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  5. 8.3/10(309 votes)

    #5 - Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace

    S8:E9

    The gang gathers at Nathan and Haley’s to spend Thanksgiving with friends and family.

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  6. 8.2/10(350 votes)

    #6 - Asleep at Heaven's Gate

    S8:E1

    As the gang returns from Utah, Brooke and Julian are engaged, Haley learns that she is pregnant, Nathan must leave for training camp, and Clay and Quinn are assaulted and shot by Katie.

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    Director:Mark Schwahn
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  8. 8.1/10(301 votes)

    #7 - The Space in Between

    S8:E3

    As the situation at the hospital worsens; Nathan makes a huge decision regarding his career. Brooke and Julian take Jamie for the day, while Victoria and Millicent hatch a plan.

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  9. 8.1/10(277 votes)

    #8 - Flightless Bird, American Mouth

    S8:E21

    Nathan, Jamie, Clay, Julian, Chase and Chuck have a camp-out on the Rivercourt. Meanwhile, Brooke, Quinn, Alex and Lauren take a trip to Puerto Rico.

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  10. 8.0/10(279 votes)

    #9 - Nobody Taught Us to Quit

    S8:E5

    Nathan considers leaving the NBA; Victoria and Brooke try to handle the company's financial problems; Chase learns a secret about Alex.

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  11. 7.9/10(308 votes)

    #10 - I Can't See You, But I Know You're There

    S8:E2

    Clay and Quinn discover they’ve been shot, and as they fight to live, Nathan and Haley struggle with the situation..... Meanwhile, Julian tries to preoccupy Jamie, and Brooke's legal troubles mount.

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    Director:Joe Davola
  12. 7.9/10(306 votes)

    #11 - Not Afraid

    S8:E6

    As Halloween approaches in Tree Hill, Brooke and Julian get an unexpected visitor, and Nathan begins a new career. Meanwhile, Clay and Quinn struggle with life back at the beach house, and Haley and Mia host an open mic night at Tric.

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  13. 7.9/10(287 votes)

    #12 - Luck Be a Lady

    S8:E7

    As the wedding approaches, Brooke tries to connect with Sylvia, while Julian looks for his best man at a guys' poker night. Meanwhile, Nathan struggles in his new job, while Haley's counseling abilities are challenged, and Skills returns to town with a new friend.

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  14. 7.9/10(299 votes)

    #13 - Lists, Plans

    S8:E10

    Brooke and Julian go skydiving, while Haley sets up a concert at Tric featuring Kid Cudi. Meanwhile, Quinn sneaks out of town to visit a familiar face.

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  15. 7.9/10(263 votes)

    #14 - The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get

    S8:E17

    As Haley’s due date approaches, she takes steps to ensure that all her friends and family will be ready when the time comes. Brooke and Julian also prepare to begin a family, while Chuck turns to Chase for help with a problem.

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    Director:Les Butler
  16. 7.9/10(277 votes)

    #15 - The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul

    S8:E20

    As Nathan, Julian and Clay coach Jamie’s first little league game, the situation regarding the accident comes to a head. Meanwhile, Chase asks Alex to take a drug test for him, and Quinn gets an offer to shoot in Puerto Rico.

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  17. 7.8/10(294 votes)

    #16 - We All Fall Down

    S8:E4

    Brooke deals with the mounting financial problems at Clothes Over Bro's; Julian starts a new film project; Alex and Chase spend an afternoon together.

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  18. 7.8/10(280 votes)

    #17 - Mouthful of Diamonds

    S8:E8

    Nathan’s career as an agent takes a big step forward when he visits Atlanta, while Haley consoles Jamie regarding his new braces. The drama between Brooke and Sylvia finally comes to a head, and Chase makes a decision regarding Mia and Alex.

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  19. 7.8/10(255 votes)

    #18 - Where Not to Look for Freedom

    S8:E19

    While Haley stays at home to take care of the new baby, Quinn organizes a concert at Tric. Meanwhile, Brooke gets an offer to return to Clothes Over Bros, and Nathan sets his sights on exposing Professor Kellerman.

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    Director:Joe Davola
  20. 7.7/10(316 votes)

    #19 - Holding Out for a Hero

    S8:E14

    Brooke, Quinn and Haley decide to use their talents for the greater good. Meanwhile, Julian takes on a directing job and helps out a friend, and Chase mentors Chuck.

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  21. 7.7/10(284 votes)

    #20 - Valentine's Day Is Over

    S8:E15

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

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  22. 7.7/10(262 votes)

    #21 - I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here

    S8:E16

    As the girls plan a surprise baby shower for Haley, the guys participate in try-outs for Jamie’s baseball team. Meanwhile, Brooke and Julian pursue adoption... while Mouth gets Millicent ready for her first day at work.

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  23. 7.7/10(286 votes)

    #22 - Quiet Little Voices

    S8:E18

    The big day has finally arrived and the gang gathers at the hospital to await the birth of Haley and Nathan’s baby. While they wait, they reminisce about the memories they have shared over the years.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Darkness on the Edge of Town" is the best rated episode of "One Tree Hill" season 8. It scored 9.2/10 based on 518 votes. Directed by Mark Schwahn and written by Mark Schwahn, it aired on 12/7/2010. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Drinks We Drank Last Night".