Episodes: 22 | Released: 2009 | Certificate: 15 | Genre: Drama | Director: Clark Mathis
Actors: James Lafferty
, Bethany Joy Galeotti
, Paul Johansson
, Sophia Bush
, Lee Norris
Nathan learns of a shocking accusation that could threaten his career, much to the chagrin of his sports agent, Clay. Brooke prepares to launch a new fashion line, and Julian decides to produce a big movie. Haley's sister, Quinn, makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Jamie celebrates his 7th birthday.
While in the process of recording her new album, Haley battles to protect Red Bedroom Records with the help of Mia. Brooke casts the new face of her clothing line, and Clay defends Nathan against a growing scandal. Julian and Brooke decide to move in together. Meanwhile, Dan unveils his new bride.
Clay and Nathan disagree on how to handle an ever-worsening scandal, and Haley begins to wonder if Renee's accusations have merit. Quinn and Brooke organize a photo shoot, and Mouth ups the stakes in his battle with Skills. Meanwhile, Alex makes Julian an interesting proposition.
Nathan's scandal becomes public. Brooke's fashion show brings an unexpected responsibility for Millicent. Haley convinces Quinn to talk to her estranged husband, David. Meanwhile, Mouth makes a decision that could threaten his career.
Haley is thrust into the spotlight and storm of Nathan's growing scandal. Against her better judgment, 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.
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.
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.
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 Girls' 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.
Haley returns to the stage and Brooke receives life-changing news. Meanwhile, Dan 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.
Nathan reaches the breaking point with Clay, causing a rift between Haley and Quinn, and Brooke comes clean with Julian with her worries regarding his growing connection to Alex. Meanwhile, Skills pursues a new career in L.A. and Millicent's drug problem worsens.
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. Plus, Millie, who is fresh out of jail, finds an unlikely supporter in Victoria.
As Nathan and Haley prepare for the family's move, Brooke 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.
The Scott family joins Haley on the last leg of her tour, while Brooke and Julian reconnect after their six-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.
Nathan tries to keep Haley calm after Taylor shows up at their house with Quinn's ex-husband, David, in tow. Clay gets a chance to prove his commitment to Quinn by helping her through a dinner with David and Haley. Meanwhile, Julian sticks up for Alex on the set of their movie, and Brooke leans on Alexander to ease her heartache.
Chaos surrounds an '80s themed 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.
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.
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.
As Brooke angrily deals with Alex's tryst with Julian, Lydia's condition worsens, prompting Quinn and Haley to try to reconnect with Taylor. Clay is forced to deal with Katie's unsettling advances, and Nathan helps Jamie come to terms with Lydia's impending death.
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.
Nathan and Haley struggle with the aftermath of Haley's mother's death, while Brooke deals with the fallout of Alexander's tryst with Victoria. Meanwhile, Alex discovers a secret about her leading man, Josh, that could derail Julian's film, and Clay is confronted by an unhinged Katie.
Nathan struggles 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.
In the seventh season finale, 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.
