"A Rush of Blood to the Head"SeasonEpisode908General informationAiredFebruary 29, 2012Written byJohnny RichardsonDirected byGreg PrangeCastEpisode images"A Rush of Blood to the Head" is the eighth episode of ninth and final season of One Tree Hill and the 182th episode produced in the series. It aired on February 29, 2012. Haley receives news of a possible tragedy. Dan's search for Nathan leads him back to his dark past. Clay has a breakthrough in his treatment. Brooke and Julian deal with Xavier. Chase's concern for Chuck pushes him to his limits.
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The ninth and final season of One Tree Hill, an American television series created by Mark Schwahn for The WB Television Network was officially renewed by The CW for a ninth season on May 17, 2011. Two days later, the network announced that the ninth season would serve as the series' final season. Premiering on January 11, 2012, the series aired its 13 episodes uninterrupted.
The CW officially renewed One Tree Hill for a ninth season on May 17, 2011.[15] On May 19, 2011, Dawn Ostroff confirmed that the 13 episodes for season nine will be the last for the series.[16] In the official announcement of The CW's schedule, they confirmed the series stars and the executive producers for the final season. Mark Schwahn, Joe Davola, Greg Prange, Mike Tollin, and Brian Robbins will all continue in their roles on the show.[17] Deadline reported that the final season will begin mid-season and air its 13 episodes uninterrupted, leading into the series finale.[18]
Production for the season began on July 7, 2011, at the Screen Gems Studios, Wilmington, North Carolina. While further scenes are shot in downtown Wilmington, including Wallace Park and Pure Gold Gentlemen's Club.[19] The Corning manufacturing site on North College Road is also being used as the location for some scenes based in Tree Hill's hospital, police station and TV studio.[20] A two-day shoot for some scenes in the season was also held at Kinston Regional Jetport.[21] Paul Johansson will direct at least one episode in the season.[22] At the Television Critics Association summer press tour, president of entertainment at The CW, Mark Pedowitz said "At this point it's the final 13," about the possibility of extending the season. He added, "You never want to say never," revealing that he did speak to executive producer Mark Schwahn and that they agreed that 13 episodes is the best number to close the series with.[23] One Tree Hill filmed its final scenes on November 16, 2011.[24]
In an interview with Carina Mackenzie of Zap2it, Sophia Bush revealed she was the first person to be approached for season nine, and the first to sign on.[28] "The idea that we would do this as 13 final episode[s] and almost shoot like it a miniseries really appealed to me," she says. "On a professional level, if we had shot 22 episodes, it would be one more year we'd be shooting through pilot season and unavailable for other things." When discussing the shows series finale and she being upset about the end, she said, "On the same side of the coin, most shows don't last this long. Most shows don't make it 6 years let alone 9, so I really feel like it's all just been a gift."[29] In another interview, Bethany Joy Galeotti revealed her own reasons for returning, "It was a really tough decision, but I have a few friendships here that I wasn't ready to walk away from yet. Season 8 ended with like a booze-on-stage-8 kind of party. I was kind of like 'This can't be how we say goodbye. At least let's come back for 13 more episodes.'"[30]
TV Line revealed that James Lafferty will appear in half of the season.[41] Zap2it later reported that he will remain a series regular,[42] and revealed he will appear in exactly seven episodes.[43] Chelsea Kane has been cast in a recurring role as Tara, a rival café owner to Haley and Brooke.[44] Lisa Goldstein will continue on the series as a regular.[45] Jana Kramer will only appear in the first two episodes,[46] due to the actress' musical commitments.[47] Barbara Alyn Woods will be reprising her role as Deb Lee after taking a break from season six to spend time with her kids.[48] Zap2it later reported that she will return for two episodes. Describing the circumstances around her return, they said she hasn't always been the most maternal person, but will prove she can still be "mom" when the situation demands it.[49]
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 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]
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]
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.
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]
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.
Chad Michael Murray comes back as Lucas Scott for an episode, and both Barbara Alyn Woods and Craig Sheffer reprise their roles as Deb and Keith, respectively. When the series announced that this season would be the final, it saw a rise in viewership with fans tuning in every week to say goodbye to their favorite characters from the last nine years.
In the first episode of the ninth season, Brooke and Julian are learning how to function on very little sleep now that they are new parents to twin boys. Nathan has been traveling for work, leaving Hayley to parent their children alone.
The series finale kicks off with Brooke, Hayley, and Nathan visiting their past, high school selves to show how far these core characters have come over the course of nine seasons. It's a nostalgic episode, to say the least. 2ff7e9595c