8.2/10342 votes#1 - Asleep at Heaven's Gate
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2010
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.
Director: Mark Schwahn
Writer: Mark Schwahn
7.9/10300 votes#2 - I Can't See You, But I Know You're There
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2010
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.
Director: Joe Davola
Writer: Mark Schwahn
8.1/10292 votes#3 - The Space in Between
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2010
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.
Director: Gregory Prange
Writer: Mark Schwahn
7.8/10284 votes#4 - We All Fall Down
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2010
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.
Director: Peter B. Kowalski
Writer: William H. Brown
8.0/10270 votes#5 - Nobody Taught Us to Quit
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2010
Nathan considers leaving the NBA; Victoria and Brooke try to handle the company's financial problems; Chase learns a secret about Alex.
Director: James Lafferty
Writer: Mark Schwahn
7.9/10297 votes#6 - Not Afraid
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2010
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.
Director: Sophia Bush
Writer: John A. Norris
7.9/10277 votes#7 - Luck Be a Lady
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2010
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.
Director: Les Butler
Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss
7.8/10272 votes#8 - Mouthful of Diamonds
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2010
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.
Director: Michael J. Leone
Writer: Mark Schwahn
8.3/10299 votes#9 - Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2010
The gang gathers at Nathan and Haley’s to spend Thanksgiving with friends and family.
Director: Bethany Joy Lenz
Writer: Nikki Schiefelbein
7.9/10289 votes#10 - Lists, Plans
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 11/30/2010
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.
Director: Joe Davola
Writer: Johnny Richardson
9.2/10499 votes#11 - Darkness on the Edge of Town
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/2010
A storm strikes Tree Hill, putting everyone's life in danger.
Director: Mark Schwahn
Writer: Mark Schwahn
8.7/10371 votes#12 - The Drinks We Drank Last Night
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 1/25/2011
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.
Director: Chad Graves
Writer: Shaina Fewell
8.5/10306 votes#13 - The Other Half of Me
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 2/1/2011
Brooke and Julian’s wedding day is finally here. Dreams become reality, secrets are revealed and wedding hookups are inevitable.
Director: Gregory Prange
Writer: John A. Norris
7.6/10310 votes#14 - Holding Out for a Hero
Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 2/8/2011
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.
Director: Peter B. Kowalski
Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss
7.7/10278 votes#15 - Valentine's Day Is Over
Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 2/15/2011
Secrets, sex games and shoelaces are all involved as the couples of Tree Hill celebrate Valentine's Day.
Director: Paul Johansson
Writer: Mark Schwahn
7.7/10256 votes#16 - I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 2/22/2011
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.
Director: Steven Goldfried
Writer: Rachel Specter, Audrey Wauchope
7.9/10257 votes#17 - The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get
Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 3/1/2011
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.
Director: Les Butler
Writer: Mark Schwahn
7.7/10279 votes#18 - Quiet Little Voices
Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 4/19/2011
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.
Director: Austin Nichols
Writer: Mark Schwahn
7.8/10251 votes#19 - Where Not to Look for Freedom
Season 8 Episode 19 - Aired 4/26/2011
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.
Director: Joe Davola
Writer: Mark Schwahn
7.8/10271 votes#20 - The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul
Season 8 Episode 20 - Aired 5/3/2011
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.
Director: Gregory Prange
Writer: Mark Schwahn
8.0/10272 votes#21 - Flightless Bird, American Mouth
Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 5/10/2011
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.
Director: Gregory Prange
Writer: Mark Schwahn
8.5/10351 votes#22 - This Is My House, This Is My Home
Season 8 Episode 22 - Aired 5/17/2011
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.
Director: Mark Schwahn
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Season 8 Ratings Summary
"Asleep at Heaven's Gate" is the best rated episode of "One Tree Hill" season 8. It scored 8.2/10 based on 342 votes. Directed by Mark Schwahn and written by Mark Schwahn, it aired on 9/14/2010. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "I Can't See You, But I Know You're There".