One Tree Hill (season 4)

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One Tree Hill Season 4
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Country of origin	United States
Network	The CW
Original run	September 27, 2006 – June 13, 2007
No. of episodes	21
DVD release date	Region 1: December 18, 2007[1] Region 2: April 7, 2008[2] Region 4: June 4, 2008[3] (TBA)
Previous season	Season 3
Next season	Season 5

Season four of One Tree Hill, an American teen drama television series, began airing on September 27, 2006. The season concluded June 13, 2007, after 21 episodes. This is the first season to air on the newly formed CW television network. Season four regular cast members include Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Galeotti, Paul Johansson, Sophia Bush, Barbara Alyn Woods, Lee Norris, Danneel Harris, Barry Corbin and Moira Kelly.

This season focuses on the final half of senior year at Tree Hill High School. The season begins with the effects of the car accident from the season three finale, and continues with Prom to graduation. Storylines included meeting Peyton's (Burton) internet stalker and the pregnencies of Haley (Galeotti) and Karen (Kelly). The Tree Hill Ravens play the much anticipated State Final, and the characters react to the revelation that Dan (Johansson) was the person who killed Keith (Craig Sheffer). In this season, most episodes were named after rock albums rather than after songs.

Season four rose in ratings, averaging 2.9 million viewers weekly, becoming #136 in the Nielsen Ratings system.^[4]

Contents 1 Episodes 2 New and returning characters 3 Reception 3.1 U.S. Nielsen ratings 4 DVD release 5 References

[edit] Episodes

Title	Writer(s)	Director	Airdate	Ep #
"The Same Deep Water as You"	Mark Schwahn	Greg Prange	September 27, 2006	1
In the fourth season premiere, the residents of Tree Hill must deal with the aftermath of the shocking accident that left everyone without words. Nathan and Rachel are okay while Cooper still remains in a coma. In the midst of all the chaos, Dan extends his help to Karen now that she is pregnant, Lucas and Peyton's friendship continues to grow stronger, and once rivals Brooke and Rachel move past their differences and manage to become good friends. Brooke has a difficult decision to make about her relationship with Lucas and Skills decides to try out for the Ravens. This episode is named after a song by The Cure [5]
"Things I Forgot at Birth"	Mark Schwahn	Greg Prange	October 4, 2006	2
It's her eighteenth birthday, but Brooke soon realizes that she has no one but Rachel to celebrate it with. Meanwhile, Nathan continues to struggle with memories of the accident and Dan continues to be haunted by remorse over his actions against Keith. This episode is named after a song by Absentee (band).
"Good News for People Who Love Bad News"	Mike Herro and David Strauss	John Asher	October 11, 2006	3
Peyton spends more time getting to know her newfound brother, Derek. Meanwhile, Lucas gives up on his love for Brooke and Rachel tries to start a romance with Nathan. This episode is named after an album by Modest Mouse.
"Can't Stop This Thing We've Started"	Terrance Coli	Bethany Rooney	October 18, 2006	4
Rumor surfaces that Brooke might be pregnant, causing Karen to worry as she fears that the baby might be Lucas'. Meanwhile, Rachel continues to get closer to Nathan when she confesses that she saw Keith during the accident. This episode is named after a song by Bryan Adams.
"I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness"	Mark Schwahn	Stuart Gillard	October 25, 2006	5
Nathan gets two surprises in a row, and everyone is eager to share their advice with him; Deb also shares something she picked up; and Brooke decides to celebrate. Peyton's stalker attacks her and her real brother saves her along with Lucas. This episode is named after the band I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness.
"Where Did You Sleep Last Night?"	William H. Brown	Paul Johansson	November 8, 2006	6
Nathan struggles with money problems and reluctantly asks Dan for help; Brooke learns the new man in her life is also her new English teacher; Peyton gets help from an unexpected source; and Lucas returns to the Ravens just in time to help the team advance in the playoffs for the state championship. This episode is named after a song by Nirvana (band).
"All These Things That I've Done"	Adele Lim	David Jackson	November 15, 2006	7
Peyton returns to school, but she breaks down; Brooke's fashions are a hit at the local show; Nathan is cornered into a no-win situation by Dante; Deb takes drastic action for her addiction. This episode is named after a song by The Killers (band).
"Nothing Left to Say But Goodbye"	John A. Norris	Janice Cooke	November 22, 2006	8
Declan tells Peyton to give Lucas a chance just as Brooke tries to make up with him; Nathan has more trouble with Duante; Rachel asks Haley to tutor her when she discovers she is failing a class. This episode is named after a song by Audioslave.
"Some You Give Away"	Mark Schwahn	Greg Prange	November 29, 2006	9
As the Ravens prepare for the championship, Lucas learns Nathan intends to throw the game and decides on a risky plan to even the odds; Karen insists Deb show up for her son's final game and tries to help her get there; Dan makes a last plea with Duante. This episode is named after a song by La Rocca.
"Songs to Love and Die By"	Mark Schwahn	John Asher	December 6, 2006	10
After a cardiac incident, Lucas has a dream in which the spirit of Keith visits and shows him how much one life can affect the lives of others, with a nod to “It's a Wonderful Life.” Elsewhere, Hayley is the victim of an accident and Dan helps out Nathan. This episode is named after an album by 8mm (band).
"Everything in Its Right Place"	Dawn Urbont	Michael Lange	January 17, 2007	11
The aftermath of the series of unfortunate events at Tree Hill begins. Lucas returns to his everyday life, following his heart attack, and tries to rekindle his relationship with Peyton. However, things are rougher for Haley when she discovers that Nathan had more involvement in her accident than she could have ever imagined. This episode is named after a song by Radiohead.
"Resolve"	Michelle Furtney-Goodman	Moira Kelly	January 24, 2007	12
Haley finds herself frustrated over her injuries while Skills and Mouth help Nathan find a job as a stripper in order to earn money for the senior prom. Meanwhile, Brooke betrays Rachel in order to get with a new guy and Lucas and Peyton finally reach happiness in their relationship. This episode is named after a song by Foo Fighters.
"Pictures of You"	Mark Schwahn	Les Butler	February 7, 2007	13
A class assignment reveals the deepest secrets and desires of Lucas and the students at Tree Hill High. Worried about college prospects, Skills turns to Haley, while Nathan wrestles with Deb's suicide attempt. Chase learns that Brooke cheated on her calculus exam, while nudity and drugs run rampant in the halls of the school. This episode is named after a song by The Cure.[6]
"Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers"	William H. Brown	Janice Cooke	February 14, 2007	14
Haley confronts Brooke regarding the stolen calculus test. Lucas and Peyton consider taking their relationship to the next level as Peyton and Brooke grow closer. In Deb's absence, Nathan throws a senior party at the Scott House where a sex tape from Nathan's past surfaces. This episode is named after an album by The National (band).
"Prom Night at Hater High"	Mike Herro and David Strauss	Paul Johansson	February 21, 2007	15
It's Prom day, and emotions are flying high at Tree Hill. An emotional Haley confronts Nathan about the sex tape and asks for a list of all his past sexual encounters. Meanwhile, an angry Peyton asks Lucas to skip the dance altogether, but he refuses to take no for an answer. Finally, Brooke and Peyton let out all their tension in a confrontation that can tear them apart forever. This episode is named after a song by The Long Winters.
"You Call it Madness, But I Call it Love"	Terrence Coli	Thomas J. Wright	May 2, 2007	16
It's Prom night, but things start to go awry as Lucas discovers who was the person in the hallway when Keith was killed, and psycho Derek holds Peyton hostage at her own house. Meanwhile, Haley and Nathan vow to be romantic with each other throughout the night, and Dan continues to win over Karen's affections. Within Reason guess star to perform during the Prom. This episode is named after a song by Nat King Cole.
"It Gets the Worst at Night"	Mark Schwahn and Jim Lee	Greg Prange	May 9, 2007	17
When Mouth and Rachel's road trip goes wrong; the other teens go out to their rescue. While on the trip, Nathan and Haley get a second chance to enjoy their Prom and Peyton and Lucas decide to take their relationship to the next level. Finally, Brooke reveals the truth about the stolen calculus exam to Haley. This episode is named after an album and a song by Lucero (band).
"The Runaway Found"	Mark Schwahn	David Jackson	May 16, 2007	18
Brooke and Peyton finally rekindle their friendship, Nathan's past mistakes continue to haunt him and Haley, and Lucas hears a shocking confession from the witness to Keith's murder. This episode is named after an album by The Veils.
"Ashes of Dreams You Let Die"	John A. Norris	Michael Lange	May 30, 2007	19
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. This episode is named after an album by B.J. Thomas.
"The Birth and Death of the Day"	Mark Schwahn	Greg Prange	June 6, 2007	20
As graduation approaches, Haley prepares for the recital of her valedictorian speech and motherhood, Nathan must adjust to life without basketball, Brooke makes a confession that may have great consequences, and Lucas confronts Dan after Karen's life is threatened. The song Times Like These from the Foo Fighters is heard during the graduation scene. This episode is named after a song by Explosions in the Sky.[7]
"All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone"	Mark Schwahn	Mark Schwahn	June 13, 2007	21
Dan must face the harsh consequences of his decision to murder Keith as Karen and Haley's pregnancies complicate the lives of Nathan and the graduating seniors of Tree Hill High. Lucas wrestles with his post-high school options, and Peyton and Brooke prepare to spend the summer in Los Angeles together.This episode is named after an album by Explosions in the Sky.

[edit] New and returning characters

Antwon Tanner became a series regular as Antwon "Skills" Taylor, after guest starring in the first three seasons. Danneel Harris was also added to the main cast as Rachel Gatina, after guest starring in 18 episodes of season three. Craig Sheffer reprised his role as Keith Scott for two episodes, having been part of the main cast for the first three seasons.

Bevin Prince returned as cheerleader Bevin Mirskey, with Shawn Shepard returning to portray the school's principal, Principal Turner. Cullen Moss and Vaughn Wilson reprised their roles as Junk Moretti and Ferguson "Fergie" Thompson. Michael Trucco once again portrayed Nathan's uncle, Cooper Lee. Allison Scagliotti-Smith returned to develop her character, Abby Brown, who had appeared in one episode of season three. Tyler Hilton reappeared as Chris Keller for one episode. Amber Wallace guest stared as Glenda Farrell and Kelsey Chow returned as Mouth's co-announcer Gigi Silveri.

New cast members include Matt Barr who portrayed Ian Banks, Peyton's stalker. Stephen Colletti was cast as Chase Adams, a clean teen who Brooke would later date. Elizabeth Harnois was brought in to play Shelly Simon who started the clean teen club, and would later become involved with Mouth. Rick Fox was added as Daunte Jones, a loan shark who selects Nathan to be his victim. Once it was revealed that Ian Banks was not Peyton's brother like he pretended, Ernest Waddell appeared as Derek Sommers, the true brother of Peyton. Reynaldo Valentin portrayed teacher, Nick Chavez, who briefly dated Brooke. CariDee English had a guest role as Tia, after winning a challenge in America's Next Top Model.

[edit] Reception

Season	Timeslot	Season premiere	Season finale	TV season	Rank	Viewers (in millions)
4	Wednesday 9/8C	September 27, 2006	June 13, 2007	2006-2007	#136[4]	2.9[4]

[edit] U.S. Nielsen ratings

"18–49 (Rating/Share)" refers to the rating and share of viewers aged between 18 and 49. Whereas "rating" and "share" refer to all viewers. In the "running average", the viewers in millions are stated, and below is the rating and share for all viewers.

Episode number Production number	Title	Original airing	Rating	Share	Total viewers	18–49 (Rating/ Share)	Rank per week	Running average	Season average
68 4.01	The Same Deep Water as You	September 27, 2006	2.4[8]	3[8]	3.64m[8]	1.7/4[8]	#75	3.64m 2.4/3	2.98m 2.0/3
69 4.02	Things I Forgot at Birth	October 4, 2006	2.1[9]	3[9]	3.09m[9]	2.0/4[9]	#76	3.37m 2.3/3
70 4.03	Good News for People Who Love Bad News	October 11, 2006	2.2[10]	3[10]	3.28m[10]	1.5/4[10]	#82	3.34m 2.3/3
71 4.04	Can't Stop This Thing We've Started	October 18, 2006	2.1[11]	3[11]	2.95m[11]	1.4/4[11]	#89	3.24m 2.2/3
72 4.05	I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness	October 25, 2006	2.4[12]	4[12]	3.57m[12]	1.6/4[12]	#78	3.31m 2.3/3
73 4.06	Where Did You Sleep Last Night?	November 8, 2006	2.3[13]	4[13]	3.52m[13]	1.5/4[13]	#79	3.34m 2.3/3
74 4.07	All These Things That I've Done	November 15, 2006	2.2[14]	3[14]	3.25m[14]	1.3/3[14]	#78	3.33m 2.3/3
75 4.08	Nothing Left to Say But Goodbye	November 22, 2006	1.9[15]	3[15]	2.53m[15]	1.0/3[15]	#86	3.23m 2.2/3
76 4.09	Some You Give Away	November 29, 2006	2.7[16]	4[16]	4.21m[16]	1.8/5[16]	#72	3.34m 2.3/3
77 4.10	Songs to Love and Die By	December 6, 2006	2.7[17]	5[17]	4.24m[17]	1.9/5[17]	#72	3.43m 2.3/4
78 4.11	Everything in Its Right Place	January 17, 2007	1.6[17]	2[17]	2.20m[17]	1.0/2[17]	#91	3.32m 2.3/3
79 4.12	Resolve	January 24, 2007	1.6[18]	2[18]	2.26m[18]	0.9/2[18]	#92	3.23m 2.2/3
80 4.13	Pictures of You	February 7, 2007	2.0[19]	3[19]	2.85m[19]	1.3/3[19]	#89	3.20m 2.2/3
81 4.14	Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers	February 14, 2007	1.7[20]	3[20]	2.25m[20]	1.1/3[20]	#86	3.13m 2.1/3
82 4.15	Prom Night at Hater High	February 21, 2007	1.9[21]	3[21]	3.15m[21]	1.5/4[21]	#86	3.13m 2.1/3
83 4.16	You Call it Madness, But I Call it Love	May 2, 2007	2.1[22]	3[22]	3.28m[22]	1.5/4[22]	#82	3.14m 2.1/3
84 4.17	It Gets the Worst at Night	May 9, 2007	2.0[23]	3[23]	2.95m[23]	1.5/4[23]	#89	3.13m 2.1/3
85 4.18	The Runaway Found	May 16, 2007	1.8[24]	3[24]	2.71m[24]	1.1/3[24]	#91	3.11m 2.1/3
86 4.19	Ashes of Dreams You Let Die	May 30, 2007	1.5[25]	2[25]	2.06m[25]	0.9/3[25]	#96	3.05m 2.0/3
87 4.20	The Birth and Death of the Day	June 6, 2007	1.6[26]	3[26]	2.11m[26]	0.9/2[26]	#96	3.01m 2.0/3
88 4.21	All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone	June 13, 2007	1.7[27]	3[27]	2.50m[27]	1.1/3[27]	#92	2.98m 2.0/3

[edit] DVD release

The DVD release of season four was released after the season has completed broadcast on television. It has been released in Region 1. 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 Fourth Season
Set details [1]			Special features [1]
21 episodes 880 minutes (Region 1); 840 minutes (Region 2) [2] 6-disc set 1.78:1 aspect ratio Languages: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) Subtitles: English, Spanish French (Region 1)			Audio commentaries "Some You Give Away" - with creator/executive producer/writer Mark Schwahn, and actor Rick Fox "It Gets the Worst at Night" - with creator/executive producer/co-writer Mark Schwahn and executive producers Joe Davola and Greg Prange. "All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone" - with creator/executive producer/writer/director Mark Schwahn and actors James Lafferty, Lee Norris and Stephen Coletti. Deleted scenes Episodes: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 Gag reel "One Tree Hill In Your Town" "Tree Hill's Charity Basketball Game Highlights" "Tree Hill High Time Capsule"
Release Dates
United States	United Kingdom	Australia
December 18, 2007 [1]	April 7, 2008 [2]	June 4, 2008 [3]

[edit] References

v • d • e One Tree Hill Episodes Season 1 • Season 2 • Season 3 • Season 4 • Season 5 Main characters Lucas Scott • Nathan Scott • Peyton Sawyer • Haley James Scott • Brooke Davis • Dan Scott • Deb Lee • Mouth McFadden • Skills Taylor • Rachel Gatina • Whitey Durham • Jamie Scott • Keith Scott • Karen Roe Notable recurring characters Bevin Mirskey • Tim Smith • Jake Jagielski • Cooper Lee • Chris Keller • Anna Taggaro • Felix Taggaro • Andy Hargrove • Jules • Ian Banks  • Taylor James Related articles Tree Hill  • Mark Schwahn  • "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw Media DVD releases • Soundtracks