The BEST episodes of One Tree Hill season 6

Every episode of One Tree Hill season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of One Tree Hill season 6!

Half-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott trade between kinship and rivalry both on the basketball court and in the hearts of their friends in the small, but not so quiet town of Tree Hill, North Carolina.

Last Updated: 12/10/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
Remember Me as a Time of Day
star
8.27
584 votes

#1 - Remember Me as a Time of Day

Season 6 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/18/2009

Tree Hill bids goodbye to the past while anticipating the future: Lucas and Peyton prepare for the birth of their child with the help of a surprise visitor, Dan nears his end, and Brooke works with Victoria to relaunch Clothes Over Bro's. Meanwhile, Nathan returns to Tree Hill to face Haley and Jamie after being released from the Chiefs.

Directors: Mark Schwahn
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Show Me How to Live
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8.06
516 votes

#2 - Show Me How to Live

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/4/2009

The families of Tree Hill draw closer as Lucas bonds with Jamie while working on Peyton's car, Sam develops a connection with Victoria, and Brooke and Haley throw Peyton a baby shower. Meanwhile, Nathan's ambitions seem closer than ever when he learns that an NBA scout will be watching his next game.

Directors: James Lafferty
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Things a Mama Don't Know
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7.98
420 votes

#3 - Things a Mama Don't Know

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/5/2009

Peyton shares some startling news with Lucas, who discovers that Julian has been keeping another secret about the movie. While searching for runaway Sam, Brooke is forced to confront her lingering feelings over her attack. Nathan struggles with his new professional environment.

Directors: Michael J. Leone
Writer: Karin Gist
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Screenwriter's Blues
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7.91
411 votes

#4 - Screenwriter's Blues

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/2/2009

As Lucas begins to start casting for his movie, Peyton begins to put together plans for their wedding. Meanwhile, Dan gives Jamie advise when he has his first school crush; Brooke is introduced to the actress that will play her in Lucas' movie; Nathan receives exciting news; and Haley is forced to make a tough decision at work.

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You Have Got to Be Kidding Me (Autopsy of the Devil's Brain)
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7.86
417 votes

#5 - You Have Got to Be Kidding Me (Autopsy of the Devil's Brain)

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/24/2008

Brooke is shocked to find out that Samantha is in her room with a boy named Jack. Along with that, Julian asks her to make some clothes for the movie. Peyton tries to get Mia to focus on her follow-up album. Lucas is excited when he travels to Hollywood to meet the director of the movie. Meanwhile, Nathan gets the chance for a pro-basketball try-out. Haley takes Jamie to his school's talent show and Millicent confronts Mouth about Gigi.

Directors: Mark Schwahn
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.
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7.85
430 votes

#6 - Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/15/2008

When tragedy strikes in Tree Hill, Nathan and Haley experience difficulties breaking the news. Brooke still hurt over the robbery, questions her friendship with Peyton, and Lucas and Skills finally meet Quentin's mother.

Directors: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
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7.81
499 votes

#7 - Bridge Over Troubled Water

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/22/2008

Brooke takes a trip to New York with Victoria. Peyton begins connecting with Mick Wolf, who begins telling stories about her parents. Haley continues having problems with a student and Nathan is confronted by a vision of Quentin.

Directors: Terrence Coli
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Searching for a Former Clarity
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7.80
409 votes

#8 - Searching for a Former Clarity

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/23/2009

As Lucas and Julian face a setback in their film production, Peyton and Haley team up to help Mia with her new single. Meanwhile, Brooke faces a crisis when Sam is arrested; and Jamie learns the truth about Dan and Keith.

Directors: Joe Davola
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Choosing My Own Way of Life
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7.73
415 votes

#9 - Choosing My Own Way of Life

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/2008

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.

Directors: Clark Mathis
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Sympathy for the Devil
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7.70
484 votes

#10 - Sympathy for the Devil

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/3/2008

Sam teaches Jamie about money. Brooke must decide whether to date Owen again, since he broke her heart the last time. Nathan comes face to face with an old rival. Meanwhile, Lucas' novel forces him to make jeopardizing decisions, and Peyton meets the movie producer, Julian.

Directors: Bradley Walsh
Writer: Mike Daniels
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Forever and Almost Always
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7.70
525 votes

#11 - Forever and Almost Always

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/11/2009

Lucas and Peyton's wedding day finally arrives, bringing some surprise guests along with it. Haley finds herself playing an unexpected role in the ceremony, as Skills and Brooke try to control Jamie and Nick. Meanwhile, Nathan continues to hope to be drafted into the NBA.

Directors: Greg Prange
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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A Hand to Take Hold of the Scene
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7.68
446 votes

#12 - A Hand to Take Hold of the Scene

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/12/2009

News of Peyton's condition spreads like wildfire through Tree Hill. Brooke tries to suss out Julian's intentions. Mouth and Millicent strive to keep their relationship going. Meanwhile, Peyton and Lucas babysit Jamie and his friend when Nathan and Haley spend a night out together.

Writer: Mike Daniels
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We Change, We Wait
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7.67
488 votes

#13 - We Change, We Wait

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/19/2009

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.

Directors: Les Butler
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A Kiss to Build a Dream On
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7.64
463 votes

#14 - A Kiss to Build a Dream On

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/27/2009

Nathan and Haley both face their dreams as he questions his ambition to play in the NBA and she receives an offer from Nick Lachey. Meanwhile, Brooke learns something that could change Sam's life forever, Jamie attends his first school dance, and Lucas remembers an old road trip he had with Peyton.

Directors: Erica Dunton
Writer: Karin Gist
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You've Dug Your Own Grave, Now Lie in It
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7.63
494 votes

#15 - You've Dug Your Own Grave, Now Lie in It

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/29/2008

Nanny Carrie continues to wreck havoc when she puts both Haley and Jamie's life at risk. Lucas reunites with Lindsey for a business meeting. Meanwhile, Brooke struggles for power at "Clothes Over Bros" after Victoria continues making unexpected decisions.

Directors: William H. Brown
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Our Life is Not a Movie or Maybe
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7.60
440 votes

#16 - Our Life is Not a Movie or Maybe

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/27/2008

Lucas' novel receives interest from a suprising person, as does Mouth as he meets his new intern. Jamie begins to develop a crush on Sam and her rebellious ways, while someone becomes enamored with Brooke. Meanwhile, Haley and Nathan discuss his return to baskeball as his comeback begins to look more like a reality.

Writer: Mark Schwahn
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One Million Billionth of a Millisecond on a Sunday Morning
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7.60
472 votes

#17 - One Million Billionth of a Millisecond on a Sunday Morning

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/8/2008

Tree Hill residents are surprised to learn that a couple will indeed get married. Brooke tries to adjust to life after the robbery at "Clothes Over Bros". Nathan and Haley receive devastating news and Nanny Carrie's return creates more blanks than answers, after she kidnaps Dan - whose life is in jeopardy.

Directors: Greg Prange
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Touch Me I'm Going to Scream
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7.59
513 votes

#18 - Touch Me I'm Going to Scream

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/1/2008

In the sixth season premiere, Tree Hill residents must make a decision that will change their lives forever. Lucas finally pursues his dream with the woman he loves, Brooke must face a reunion with her mother, Mouth makes a revelation, Nathan and Haley must face a ghost from their past and the news of Dan's accident is slowly beginning to spread.

Directors: Stuart Gillard
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Even Fairy Tale Characters Would Be Jealous
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7.58
410 votes

#19 - Even Fairy Tale Characters Would Be Jealous

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/10/2008

Tension arises backstage at Peyton's USO show as Lucas deals with Peyton and Julian's past. While Haley tries to find a way to ease her stage fright, Nathan grapples with a decision that could forever change his career. Meanwhile, Brooke receives a call that could end her relationship with Sam and Millicent confronts Mouth over Gigi.

Directors: Janice Cooke
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I Would for You
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7.57
468 votes

#20 - I Would for You

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/20/2009

The parents of Tree Hill face difficult challenges: Lucas finds himself fighting to stay calm when Peyton's pregnancy faces further problems, Nathan and Haley clash over the decision to pull Jamie out of school, and Victoria returns to tempt Brooke back into the business. Meanwhile, Mouth continues to mend his relationship with Millie.

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You and Me and the Bottle Makes Three Tonight
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7.54
480 votes

#21 - You and Me and the Bottle Makes Three Tonight

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/16/2009

Peyton and Lucas deal with shocking news about Peyton's pregnancy as Brooke and Julian face a crossroads in their relationship. Meanwhile, Nathan and Haley celebrate their anniversary, with Dan and Deb babysitting Jamie; and Mouth and Millie work to redefine their relationship.

Directors: Greg Prange
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Messin with the Kid
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7.50
436 votes

#22 - Messin with the Kid

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/20/2008

Nathan and Haley must team up to help Jamie deal with a school bully. Meanwhile, Lucas and Peyton continue to adjust to life as a live-in couple. Elsewhere, Mouth tries to get his old job back.

Directors: Greg Prange
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Letting Go
star
7.36
438 votes

#23 - Letting Go

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/30/2009

While Julian makes Brooke a surprising offer, Lucas takes Nathan and Jamie to an important place from his past. Meanwhile, Peyton prepares for the future; Sam and Jack go up against the principal who fired Haley; and Skills and Mouth go on a road trip to help Mouth forget Millie.

Directors: Paul Johansson
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We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me)
star
7.20
395 votes

#24 - We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me)

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/17/2008

Lucas falls asleep and dreams of a 1940s Tree Hill were he owns Karen's Cafe. Here, Dan is a dangerous mobster and everyone is entangled in his web: Brooke owes him money, Mouth is searching for proof that would link him to Keith's murder, Haley is his former lounge singer, and Lucas is in love with his step-daughter Peyton.

Directors: Joe Davola
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