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One Tree Hill (season 8)
Season 8
Region 2 DVD cover
No. of episodes22
Release
Original networkThe CW
Original releaseSeptember 14, 2010 (2010-09-14) –
May 17, 2011 (2011-05-17)[1]
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The eighth season of One Tree Hill, an American television series, premiered on September 14, 2010. After successful ratings for the early episodes of the season on The CW, the network ordered a back-order of nine episodes, bringing the total episode count to twenty-two.

Season eight features the return of the original opening credits and the original opening theme song "I Don't Want to Be" covered by various artists each week, while the original version is featured sporadically. Schwahn wrote 13 out of the 22 episodes, including the final six episodes of the season.

The series stars James Lafferty, Bethany Joy Lenz, Sophia Bush, Austin Nichols, Robert Buckley, Shantel VanSanten, Jackson Brundage, Lee Norris, Jana Kramer, and Lisa Goldstein. Antwon Tanner returns in a recurring capacity while Paul Johansson reprised his role as Dan Scott for two episodes. Stephen Colletti was upgraded to series regular status from the fourteenth episode, after appearing in a recurring role since season four. After months of speculation, Schwahn revealed that Murray and Burton would definitely not be back for the season, as a deal could not be reached.

The season opened to a 1.1 Adults 18–49 rating and 2.14 million viewers. The thirteenth episode of the season, "The Other Half of Me" which saw Brooke get married achieved season highs in all categories with a 1.2 Adults 18–49 rating, a 2.4 in Women 18–34 and 2.42 million viewers making it the most watched episode since December 2009. The season averaged 1.8 million viewers. It was released on DVD in the UK on October 29, 2011.

Overview

Brooke and Julian are engaged but she has to deal with financial problems at Clothes Over Bros, thanks to Victoria. Nathan makes a huge decision regarding his career. Haley finds out she is pregnant again, this time with a girl. Clay and Quinn's lives hang in the balance when they are left for dead after Katie shoots the both of them. A new love triangle starts between Chase, Alex, and Mia. Mouth tries to get close to Millicent once more. Meanwhile, Dan talks Quinn out of a terrible mistake when she visits him at his diner on the outskirts of Tree Hill.

Cast and characters

See also: List of One Tree Hill characters

Episodes

See also: List of One Tree Hill episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1531"Asleep at Heaven's Gate"Mark SchwahnMark SchwahnSeptember 14, 2010 (2010-09-14)3X63512.14[2]
1542"I Can't See You, But I Know You're There"Joe DavolaMark SchwahnSeptember 21, 2010 (2010-09-21)3X63521.86[3]
1553"The Space in Between"Greg PrangeMark SchwahnSeptember 28, 2010 (2010-09-28)3X63531.83[4]
1564"We All Fall Down"Peter B. KowalskiWilliam H. BrownOctober 5, 2010 (2010-10-05)3X63541.97[5]
1575"Nobody Taught Us to Quit"James LaffertyMark SchwahnOctober 12, 2010 (2010-10-12)3X63551.91[6]
1586"Not Afraid"Sophia BushJohn NorrisOctober 19, 2010 (2010-10-19)3X63561.90[7]
1597"Luck Be a Lady"Les ButlerDavid Strauss & Mike HerroNovember 2, 2010 (2010-11-02)3X63571.82[8]
1608"Mouthful of Diamonds"Michael J. LeoneMark SchwahnNovember 9, 2010 (2010-11-09)3X63581.70[9]
1619"Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace"Bethany Joy LenzNikki SchiefelbeinNovember 16, 2010 (2010-11-16)3X63591.90[10]
16210"Lists, Plans"Joe DavolaJohnny RichardsonNovember 30, 2010 (2010-11-30)3X63601.81[11]
16311"Darkness on the Edge of Town"Mark SchwahnMark SchwahnDecember 7, 2010 (2010-12-07)3X63612.20[12]
16412"The Drinks We Drank Last Night"Chad GravesShaina FewellJanuary 25, 2011 (2011-01-25)3X63621.90[13]
16513"The Other Half of Me"Greg PrangeJohn A. NorrisFebruary 1, 2011 (2011-02-01)3X63632.42[14]
16614"Holding Out for a Hero"Peter B. KowalskiMike Herro & David StraussFebruary 8, 2011 (2011-02-08)3X63641.60[15]
16715"Valentine's Day Is Over"Paul JohanssonMark SchwahnFebruary 15, 2011 (2011-02-15)3X63651.65[16]
16816"I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here"Steven GoldfriedRachel Specter & Audrey WauchopeFebruary 22, 2011 (2011-02-22)3X63662.01[17]
16917"The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get"Les ButlerMark SchwahnMarch 1, 2011 (2011-03-01)3X63671.60[18]
17018"Quiet Little Voices"Austin NicholsMark SchwahnApril 19, 2011 (2011-04-19)3X63681.41[19]
17119"Where Not to Look for Freedom"Joe DavolaMark SchwahnApril 26, 2011 (2011-04-26)3X63691.45[20]
17220"The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul"Mark SchwahnMark SchwahnMay 3, 2011 (2011-05-03)3X63701.25[21]
17321"Flightless Bird, American Mouth"Greg PrangeMark SchwahnMay 10, 2011 (2011-05-10)3X63711.30[22]
17422"This Is My House, This Is My Home"Mark SchwahnMark SchwahnMay 17, 2011 (2011-05-17)3X63721.48[23]

Production

I could never say no given what this has been. Every year it’s, ‘Do we think it can get picked up again? Do we think it can go?’ And every year… we pick it up. You never count Mark out. Every year he comes back, and he's made the show better.

—Dawn Ostroff on the possibility on continuing the series past season eight.[24]

The series was officially renewed for en eighth season on May 20, 2010.[25] It was also announced the show would move to Tuesday's at 8:00 p.m. Eastern/7:00 p.m. Central, as a lead-in to Life Unexpected.[25] The season premiered on September 14, 2010.[26] Entertainment Weekly first reported that there would be a crossover event with Life Unexpected. In the crossover, Haley and Mia traveled to Portland (where Life Unexpected is set) to sing in a music festival hosted by Cate's radio station. Haley and Cate met and were "surprised to learn that they share a similar back story [as] mothers." The CW was hoping that the crossover event would make One Tree Hill's viewers want to check out Life Unexpected. The episode aired October 12.[27]

The original theme song of the show, "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw and original credit format will return for this season. Mark Schwahn has decided to introduce a new style of the theme song every week by selecting different artists to perform it such as Kate Voegele and members of Fall Out Boy. This will be the first season in 3 years to feature the opening credits.[28]

On September 23, The CW ordered an additional 6 scripts for One Tree Hill, with its production order still at 13.[29] On October 22, 2010, the show was picked up for a full-season, which will total at 22 episodes.[30][31]

Cast

Everybody had the best intentions. But at the end of the day, it just didn’t work out.

—Mark Schwahn on Murray and Burton not returning.[32]

At the beginning of the season, Mark Schwahn said "there are a lot of people we'd like to bring back," specifically Paul Johansson and Danneel Harris.[33] Sophia Bush also revealed that she would like to see Harris return.[33] Sharon Lawrence signed on for a multi-episode arc to play Julian's mother who comes to Tree Hill to help plan Brooke and Julian's wedding. She has been described as a "monster-in-law".[34] Laura Izibor also joined the cast as a musician in the same capacity as Kate Voegele.[35] Kid Cudi will guest star in one episode for a concert Haley hosts at TRIC.[36] Dave Navarro will also guest star as himself.[37]

E! Online confirmed that there are plans for Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton to return to the series in Season 8. Schwahn has said that the actors busy schedules may prevent a return in time for Brooke's wedding, but hopes they can return later in the season.[38] On December 7, 2010, Kristin Dos Santos reported that Murray and Burton would definitely not be back for Brooke's wedding, but they are still expected to return.[39] However, in a January 2011 interview, Hilarie Burton stated that she will not be returning to the show due to her busy schedule.[40] Despite rumors to the contrary, Bethany Joy Galeotti has said she will be with the series until the end.[41] Paul Johansson reprised his role as Dan Scott for one episode.[42] Stephen Colletti was upgraded to series regular status from episode 14,[43] after appearing in a recurring capacity since season four.

Movieline reported that The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron would appear in the 14th episode of the season. He played Tommy, a student in Nathan's business class, whom he formed a bond with.[44] Leven Rambin of Grey's Anatomy began a recurring role in episode 16. She played a young woman that Brooke crossed paths with as she explored adoption options.[45] Mark Schwahn confirmed that Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton would definitely not be in the final few episodes of season 8. He said on the matter, "Quite frankly, we just couldn’t make a deal."[32]

Story

I think that's what the fans want. They want to see Lucas and Peyton come back one more time and they want to see everybody together again. I think that's a healthy reward for the fans, after watching for so long. At this point, eight seasons in, what I want is to see the fans get what they want.

—James Lafferty on a possible Murray and Burton return.[46]

Before season eight began, Mark Schwahn said there would be fewer crazy storylines and the show would return to its roots focusing on the core group of regulars and some guest stars, rather than the 30 or so from season 7. He was also hopeful for a Lucas and Peyton return for Brooke's wedding and the birth of Haley's baby.[28] He has also mentioned the new love triangle he was developing, "Alex (Jana Kramer) has moved on to a new guy and a new triangle. She took a liking to Chase (Stephen Colletti) after he and Mia (Kate Voegele) broke up, but in the final episode, Mia made it clear via text that she regretted the decision to end it with him. This season, viewers will see who Chase really wants to be with. The Chase-Alex-Mia situation is front and center at the beginning of the season."[28]

Brooke Davis is happier than ever; preparing to marry Julian Baker. Nathan prepares for his second season in the NBA; The Scott family are expecting their second child and Haley feels the baby will be a girl. Also, Quinn and Clay's lives hang in the balance.[47] Robert Buckley has said Clay will be suffering from a chest wound.[48] Both Clay and Quinn were later released and struggle with life back at the beach house. Entertainment Weekly reported that Victoria and Millicent will jeopardize the future of Brooke's company.[49] They began lying to investors about Clothes Over Bro's finances to fund the men's line, causing Brooke to be arrested.[50] She later made the decision to give up the company and her personal fortune in order to pay back investors in full, causing a new rift between her and Victoria[51] as Victoria only went to prison so Brooke could keep her company.[51]

Nathan abandoned basketball after finding out his back was getting worse.[51] Quinn goes after Katie Ryan when she returns to Tree Hill from a photography trip to Africa, where she had detoured to track Katie down.[52]

A major hurricane struck Tree Hill,[53] leaving Brooke and Jamie's life in danger.

Reception

The season opened to a 1.1 adults 18–49 rating and 2.14 million viewers.[2] The thirteenth episode of the season, "The Other Half of Me" which saw Brooke get married achieved season highs in all categories with a 1.2 adults 18–49 rating, a 2.4 in women 18–34 and 2.42 million viewers making it the most watched episode since December, 2009.[14] The twentieth episode of the season hit series lows in viewers (1.24m) and in Adults 18–49 (0.6).[19] The season averaged 1.76 million live viewers and a 0.9 rating in adults 18–49. With live+7 day DVR viewing factored in, the season averaged 2.13 million viewers and a 1.1 rating.[54]

DVD release

The DVD release of season eight was released nearly 5 months after the season had completed broadcast on television. It has been released in Region 1 and Region 2 and Region 4. As well as every episode from the season, the DVD release features bonus material such as audio commentaries on some episodes from the creator and cast, deleted scenes, gag reels and behind-the-scenes featurettes.

The Complete Eighth Season
Set details Special features
  • 22 episodes
  • 924 minutes (Region 1); 928 minutes (Region 2); 881 minutes (Region 4)
  • 5-disc set (R1,R4), 6-disc set (R2)
  • 1.78:1 aspect ratio
  • Languages:
    • English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles:
    • English, Spanish French (Region 1)
  • Audio commentaries
  • Deleted scenes
    • Episodes: 13, 14, 22
  • Gag reel
  • "Welcome to One Tree Hell": A Ghoulishly Fun Look at the Halloween Episode
  • "It Is a Big Deal": The Making of One Tree Hill's Midseason Finale
  • "Season GrEight!": Memories of the Eighth Season
Release dates
 United States  United Kingdom  Australia
December 20, 2011 November 7, 2011 February 1, 2012

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