The BEST episodes of One Tree Hill season 8

Every episode of One Tree Hill season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of One Tree Hill season 8!

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: 9/14/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
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7.98
571 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Mark Schwahn
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Mouthful of Diamonds
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7.69
550 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Michael J. Leone
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Lists, Plans
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7.66
520 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Joe Davola
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Where Not to Look for Freedom
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7.65
587 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Joe Davola
Writer: Mark Schwahn
Watch Now:Apple TV
I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here
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7.61
537 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Steven Goldfried
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Drinks We Drank Last Night
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7.61
732 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Paul Johansson
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The Other Half of Me
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7.59
701 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Greg Prange
Watch Now:Apple TV
Quiet Little Voices
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7.54
658 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Austin Nichols
Writer: Mark Schwahn
Watch Now:Apple TV
Valentine's Day is Over
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7.54
564 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Paul Johansson
Writer: Mark Schwahn
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get
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7.50
500 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: Les Butler
Writer: Mark Schwahn
Watch Now:Apple TV
Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace
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7.46
555 votes

#11 - 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.

Directors: Bethany Joy Lenz
Watch Now:Apple TV
Flightless Bird, American Mouth
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7.41
722 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: Mark Schwahn
Writer: Mark Schwahn
Watch Now:Apple TV
Luck Be a Lady
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7.39
661 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: Les Butler
Watch Now:Apple TV
Holding Out for a Hero
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7.39
631 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.

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The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul
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7.38
741 votes

#15 - 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.

Directors: Greg Prange
Writer: Mark Schwahn
Watch Now:Apple TV
This is My House, This is My Home
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7.32
564 votes

#16 - 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.

Directors: Mark Schwahn
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Nobody Taught Us to Quit
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7.13
650 votes

#17 - 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.

Directors: James Lafferty
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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The Space in Between
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7.10
843 votes

#18 - 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.

Directors: Greg Prange
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Asleep at Heaven's Gate
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6.97
856 votes

#19 - 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.

Directors: Mark Schwahn
Writer: Mark Schwahn
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Not Afraid
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6.94
659 votes

#20 - 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.

Directors: Sophia Bush
Watch Now:Apple TV
We All Fall Down
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6.93
718 votes

#21 - 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.

Watch Now:Apple TV
I Can't See You, but I Know You're There
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6.88
730 votes

#22 - 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.

Directors: Joe Davola
Writer: Mark Schwahn
Watch Now:Apple TV