The Best Episodes Written By John A. norris

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #1 - Free Fall

   S1:E163/7/2017

   The Governor of Connecticut takes his senior office staff skydiving and dies when his parachute fails to deploy; the owner of the skydiving company is also killed attempting to save the Governor. Bull offers his services to the skydiving company, now run by the owner's daughter, after they are sued by the Governor's widow. Meanwhile, Bull is challenged by the widow's counsel, occassional trial partner Liberty Davis, while Danny investigates possible sabotage.

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   #2 - Nothing Left to Say But Goodbye

   S4:E811/22/2006

   Derek tells Peyton to give Lucas a chance just as Brooke tries to make up with him. Rachel asks Haley to tutor her when she discovers she is failing a class. And Nathan has more trouble with Daunte.

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   #3 - The Other Half of Me

   S8:E132/1/2011

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

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   #4 - Choosing My Own Way of Life

   S6:E610/13/2008

   As Lucas sets out on his book tour, he runs into a person from his past. Nathan finally gets a chance to prove himself on the court, but begins to question his health as he does so. Meanwhile, Haley reaches out to a student; Brooke debates a life-changing decision; and Peyton confronts Mick over his true identity.

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   #5 - We Change, We Wait

   S6:E151/19/2009

   Lucas and Julian have a difficult time finding the right director for their movie. Meanwhile, a present from Lucas confuses Peyton and Brooke battles with romantic complications.

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #6 - How to Dodge a Bullet

   S1:E215/9/2017

   Bull makes a deal with top criminal attorney J.P. Nunnelly to defend Benny when he goes to trial for misconduct in a case related to his former career with the District Attorney's office.

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   #7 - Sacrifice 99 to Fool One

   S1:E74/24/2018

   When the Mystery Woman kidnaps Cameron, the FBI calls on Jonathan Black to help find him – and stop the Mystery Woman from committing her next crime.

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #8 - Brave New World

   S3:E101/11/2006

   Lucas and Peyton take a road trip together to find Ellie. While out of town, Lucas reconnects with a friend from his past. Brooke, Haley and Mouth successfully launch the Clothes Over Bro's website, only to find that demand far exceeds supply. Deb reveals to Nathan that she tried to kill Dan.

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   #9 - The Lonesome Road

   S2:E184/26/2005

   On his way home from seeing Haley, Nathan stops to visit Taylor hoping for some fun and maybe more. Meanwhile, Anna gets a surprise visit from her ex-girlfriend and is inspired to tell her parents about her sexuality. Also, Lucas works with Andy to bring Dan down, Karen puts her foot down with Brooke. Peyton and Jake continue to hide baby Jenny from Nicki.

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    #10 - Ashes of Dreams You Let Die

    S4:E195/30/2007

    As the end of the school year approaches, Peyton considers participating in a music internship in Los Angeles, while Brooke tries to reconnect with Chase through yearbook signatures, and Haley struggles to write her valedictorian speech. Meanwhile, Dan suggests that Lucas get professional help when Karen worries about his obsession with theories about Keith's murder.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - My Way Home is Through You

    S5:E31/15/2008

    Now that Peyton and Brooke are back in Tree Hill, Lindsey worries that the two might threaten her and Lucas' relationship. Meanwhile, Nathan visits Dan in prison (his first visit in four years) and gives him a picture of his grandson. Meanwhile, Haley tries to persuade Quentin to return to school, Brooke opens her store in the old Karen's Cafe and Peyton signs her first band.

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    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Believe Me, I'm Lying

    S7:E410/5/2009

    Nathan’s scandal becomes public. Brooke’s fashion show brings an unexpected responsibility for Millicent, and Haley convinces Quinn to talk to her estranged husband David. Meanwhile, Mouth makes a decision that could threaten his career.

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    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Not Afraid

    S8:E610/19/2010

    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.

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    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Lose Yourself

    S1:E411/7/2018

    While riding the exhilarating wave of a three-game winning streak, Spencer becomes seduced by the Beverly Hills good life leading to an unexpected adventure with Asher. Meanwhile, Coop is also being seduced by a new way of life – gang life – and everything it offers her.

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    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Keep Ya Head Up

    S1:E91/16/2019

    Spencer should be on top of the world – his football team is headed to the playoffs and he can finally be with Layla – but he can’t shake a major tragedy that occurred causing him to question everything. Meanwhile, Coop learns some disturbing information about a friend and Jordan is worried about the results of a drug test that could end his football career for good.

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    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Put Up or Shut Up

    S3:E104/19/2021

    Spencer knows he needs to have the game of his life to follow his dream of playing football. Jordan makes a risky choice when it comes to football. Olivia attends a new Narcotics Anonymous in search of a sponsor.

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    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - High Expectations

    S3:E32/1/2021

    With the first game of the season coming up, Spencer starts to feel the pressure on and off the field; Jordan realizes he needs to step up; Asher keeps trying to talk to Olivia about the summer, but she does everything she can to avoid the issue.

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    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - 6 'N the Mornin'

    S4:E103/7/2022

    With summer ending and their college football careers beginning, Spencer tries to adjust to more than his brutal workout schedule. Olivia is excited for her new job, but it isn't what she anticipated. Patience asks Layla for help with Coop in getting her motivated, but their plan doesn't go as expected. Asher runs into someone from his past and learns what has really been going on. Meanwhile, Grace joins the search committee for a new a principal and has someone in mind for the job.

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    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Legacy

    S1:E132/27/2019

    With playoffs and mid-terms looming, Spencer makes a few shocking discoveries about his father. Coop desperately wants to bring down her enemies, while Jordan makes a connection with his grandfather.

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    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Time

    S5:E112/13/2023

    In an attempt to avoid one big life decision about his relationship with Olivia, Spencer decides to attend the Crenshaw combine with Jordan, even if it means having to avoid another big issue…being in the same place as Billy. Meanwhile, Layla clashes with her father over a decision she made about Keating Records, Olivia contends with success behind a pseudonym, Preach gets a surprise visit from Amina and Asher receives some life changing news. Despite how the day begins, no one is prepared for how it ends.

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    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - My Name Is

    S5:E164/17/2023

    Hoping to revive the GAU football program, Spencer and Jordan take a page from the Billy Baker playbook and revisit some former football stars as potential walk-ons…without Coach Kenny’s blessing. Olivia, Layla and Patience look for an escape from their current life stressors and ultimately rediscover themselves in the process. JJ tries to straddle football and the fraternity, and Coop gets great news but it may cost her something precious.

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    4.4/10(5 votes)

    #22 - At the Bottom of Everything

    S7:E172/15/2010

    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.

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    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - They Reminisce Over You

    S2:E410/28/2019

    When Spencer tries to talk to Layla about what is going on, things don't work out as he had hoped. A high school reunion brings up a lot of memories and unfinished business. Asher turns to Olivia when someone from his past wants to see him.

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    3.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Only Time Will Tell

    S2:E122/10/2020

    Billy and Grace are concerned that Spencer is going to push himself too hard before he is ready, which could make things worse for Spencer in the long run. Determined to secure their football future, Spencer, Darnell and Jordan decide to go on a college football visit, but Darnell’s chance might be taken away by someone close to him. Asher’s teammates and Olivia have been noticing a difference in Asher’s performance and attitude on and off the field, leaving them to wonder why he is pushing himself so hard. Meanwhile, Layla thinks she knows what she wants to do with her future and needs Coop to do it.

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    3.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Life Goes On

    S2:E812/2/2019

    Spencer can't get excited about his football ranking and gets some guidance from Layla; Jordan gets some more news he wasn't expecting; Laura makes a decision about where she and Billy stand; Asher gets some clarity from his parents.

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