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One Tree Hill

Some Roads Lead Nowhere

Season 7, Episode 12, Aired Dec 07, 2009

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Quinn helps Clay form a plan to convince Nathan to rehire him, but they may be too late as Nathan and Haley prepare to leave Tree Hill behind in their move to Barcelona. Brooke struggles to accept Julian's reaction when Alex undergoes another crisis. Meanwhile, Millie's downward spiral threatens her relationship with Mouth, and Dan makes an announcement that shocks Rachel and his studio audience.moreless

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Sophia Bush

Brooke Davis
Robert Buckley

Clay Evans
Jackson Brundage

James "Jamie" Lucas Scott
Paul Johansson

Daniel "Dan" Scott
Shantel VanSanten

Quinn James
Bethany Joy Galeotti

Haley James Scott

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Mid-Season Finale

9.0

"Superb"

By GilmoreFan86, Mar 31, 2012

Season 7's mid-season finale.

I loved this episode!! The whole Brooke and Julian taking a break thing sucks. I'm glad Alex is okay, but it really sucks how Julian wants to spend all this time with her. He read Lucas' book right, so he should know better.

I loved the Clay and Quinn stuff this episode!! It was so sweet how she was helping him help Nathan and I loved her tryout for the cheerleaders. It was so funny. She was doing good for awhile until the other girl stopped and she had to do it on her own. But I just love that Clay was able to work it out to have Nathan play for the Bobcats again. And I'm glad he plans on falling "insanely in love" with Quinn!!

Haley is going on tour and Nathan and Jamie are going with them. Finally she is pursuing her dream and doing it the right way.

I'm sort of glad Dan left Tree Hill. Or at least I'm glad he ended his show and his relationship with Rachel because it was all really creepy.moreless
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I can't believe I'm saying this, but this show is back.

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By ImNoSuperman32, Aug 23, 2010

After all of the doubt and uproar over this season without CMM and Hilarie, OTH has finally proven us all wrong. This is my first review on here EVER, which shows you how much this episode inspired me. Everything was perfect tonight. It was a powerful episode from Dan finally turning into a human & redeeming himself to Brooke's storybook ending with Julian yet again turning into pain. And Clay, despite being somewhat of a dorky character, is a pretty good character and totally kicked some butt. Although in the real NBA that deal would have never happenned, but who's counting? I'm still not sure how I feel about him and Quinn, but they're still great additions to the show reguardless. I got a great sense of Deja Vu watching Haley pack a bag onto the bus. I felt like she was going to look up and see Chris Keller, haha.

Dan really stole the show though. He finally realized the fraud life he'd lived, and it was almost sad to see him leave. I think they need him on the show - I wish they'd keep him. It was also great to see Nate kind of show him forgiveness at the end.

I'm torn on Brooke's story a bit. Seeing Julian sort of "pick" Alex isn't very realistic because it's clear that Brooke is lightyears above Alex in every category. However, Brooke's sadness is very believable and you just have to feel bad for her.

And finally, the MUSIC of the episode really added to the powerful emotion the episode held. We often look past this aspect, but my god I think the music is one of the biggest characters in the show. Great score tonight.

In conclusion, the acting was phenominal tonight, and this show is in top form again. It's a wonderful sight to see with all of the average episodes dating back to season 5. With these new characters, I truly believe this thing could last another season, but you still have to bring Leyton back for the end, because the show really was all about them in the beginning, but that's a story for another time. Great work.moreless
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I LIKE the blond Alexander, the designer. he is yummy

9.5

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By alicealdea, Dec 15, 2009

I like the blond Alexander the knew designer for COB. Not just the looks but also the accent. I think Brooke can use a novelty in her life. I am starting to dislike Julian. He is not good for Brooke if he is more interested in Alex than her. I want to see what they have in store for us in January. this show could use a new spin, also getting rid of dan was a very good idea because i don't see his use anymore. did i say that i want to see more and more of the new designer?moreless
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Solid.

7.5

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By thefanof, Dec 08, 2009

Alex lives! Don't get me wrong, I'm excited about that, but it seems like the show changed its mind about killing her off at the last second. Why was Julian going over there? And how did she survive after a deep cut for so long?

This episode had some solid moments, and a happy ending, but as a whole right things are just a bit too boring. There is no real drama, this whole everybody loves everybody is irritating, not to mention I was disappointed with Brooke not going crazy on Millicent like she should have tonight.

Enjoyable, but this season is just missing something.moreless
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TRIVIA (1)
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- Goof: Julian couldn't enter Alex's hotel room without a key
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- Clay: Sometimes I think we waste our words and we waste our moments, and we don't take the time to say the things that are in our hearts when we have the chance.
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NOTES (3)
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- This episode marks the final appearance of Antwon Tanner (Skills) and Paul Johansson (Dan Scott) as series regulars, although they are still listed in the main credits in the next episode.
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- Original International Air Dates: United Kingdom: Monday, August 30, 2010 on E4/E4 HD Norway: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 on FEM
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- Featured Music: "Blue Skies" by Noah and the Whale "As Much As I Ever Could" by City and Colour "Mother" by Jack Savoretti "Three Rounds and a Sound" by Blind Pilot "The One Step" by Jean Grae "Mama Said Knock You Out" by LL Cool J "We Don't Eat" by James Vincent McMorrow "Until You Won Me Over" by Trent Dabbs "Horizon" by Rachel Yamagata "Waiting" by City and Colour "Brooklyn" by WAKEY!WAKEY!
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- Episode Title: Some Roads Lead Nowhere This is a reference to the idiom "All roads lead to Rome" which means that many different methods will produce the same result.
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