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The Best Episodes of One Tree Hill Season 7

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 7 - I and Love and You
    8.8/10(461 votes)

    S7:E7

    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

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  2. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 18 - The Last Day of Our Acquaintance
    8.5/10(367 votes)

    S7:E18

    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

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  3. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 12 - Some Roads Lead Nowhere
    8.4/10(366 votes)

    S7:E12

    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

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  4. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 22 - Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said the Last Time I Saw You
    8.4/10(404 votes)

    S7:E22

    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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  5. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 8 - I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight
    8.1/10(367 votes)

    S7:E8

    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

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  6. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 14 - Family Affair
    8.1/10(332 votes)

    S7:E14

    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
    Writers:Mike Herro, David Strauss

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  7. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 15 - Don't You Forget About Me
    8.1/10(385 votes)

    S7:E15

    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

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  8. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 16 - My Attendance Is Bad But My Intentions Are Good
    8.0/10(329 votes)

    S7:E16

    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

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  9. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 10 - You Are a Runner and I Am My Father's Son
    7.8/10(332 votes)

    S7:E10

    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

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  10. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 11 - You Know I Love You, Don't You
    7.8/10(338 votes)

    S7:E11

    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

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  11. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 21 - What's in the Ground Belongs to You
    7.8/10(316 votes)

    S7:E21

    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

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  12. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 6 - Deep Ocean Vast Sea
    7.7/10(333 votes)

    S7:E6

    Haley considers taking matters into her own hands as Nathan’s scandal threatens his endorsement deals. Julian gives Alex another chance, and Brooke reconnects with Chase. Millicent questions whether she has what it takes to be a model. Meanwhile, Clay lets Quinn in on a big secret.

    Director:Janice Cooke
    Writer:Mike Daniels

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  13. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 13 - Weeks Go by Like Days
    7.7/10(332 votes)

    S7:E13

    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

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  14. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 17 - At the Bottom of Everything
    7.7/10(328 votes)

    S7:E17

    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

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  15. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 19 - Every Picture Tells a Story
    7.7/10(320 votes)

    S7:E19

    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

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  16. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 3 - Hold My Hand as I'm Lowered
    7.6/10(345 votes)

    S7:E3

    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

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  17. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 4 - Believe Me, I'm Lying
    7.6/10(335 votes)

    S7:E4

    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.

    Director:Gregory Prange
    Writer:John A. Norris

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  18. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 9 - Now You Lift Your Eyes to the Sun
    7.6/10(336 votes)

    S7:E9

    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

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  19. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 1 - 4:30 AM (Apparently They Were Travelling Abroad)
    7.5/10(423 votes)

    S7:E1

    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

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  20. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 5 - Your Cheatin' Heart
    7.5/10(338 votes)

    S7:E5

    Haley is thrust into the spotlight and storm of Nathan’s growing scandal. Against her better judgement, Brooke allows Julian to continue working with Alex. Millicent gets a new job, which may cause trouble for Mouth. Meanwhile, Clay and Quinn grow closer.

    Director:Peter B. Kowalski
    Writers:Mike Herro, David Strauss

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  21. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 20 - Learning to Fall
    7.5/10(313 votes)

    S7:E20

    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
    Writers:Shaina Fewell, Renee Intlekofer

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  22. One Tree Hill Season 7 Episode 2 - What Are You Willing to Lose
    7.2/10(351 votes)

    S7:E2

    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

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"I and Love and You" is the best rated episode of "One Tree Hill" season 7. It scored 8.8/10 based on 461 votes. Directed by James Lafferty and written by Mark Schwahn, it aired on 10/26/2009. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Last Day of Our Acquaintance".