One Tree Hill (season 4) | |
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One Tree Hill Season 4 DVD cover
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Country of origin | United States |
No. of episodes | 21 |
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Original network | The CW |
Original release | September 27, 2006 | – June 13, 2007
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The fourth season of One Tree Hill began airing on September 27, 2006. The season concluded on June 13, 2007, after 21 episodes. This is the first season to air on the newly formed The CW television network.
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.
This season focuses on the final half of senior year at Tree Hill High School. Nathan and Haley find out that they are going to have a baby. Lucas starts writing a novel, while also questioning what really happened on the day of the school shooting. Nathan gets involved with some shady characters after he and Haley start having money problems. Peyton finds out she has a brother, but he may not be who he says he is. Brooke becomes friends with Rachel and starts a relationship with newcomer Chase. Dan tries to get close to Karen and help her with Keith's baby.
The residents of Tree Hill must deal with the aftermath of the shocking accident. 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. Previously 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. Skills decides to try out for the Ravens.
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. Dan continues to be haunted by remorse over his actions against Keith.
Peyton spends more time getting to know her newfound brother, Derek. Lucas gives up on his love for Brooke. Rachel tries to start a romance with Nathan.
A rumor surfaces that Brooke might be pregnant, causing Karen to worry as she fears that the baby might be Lucas'. Rachel continues to get closer to Nathan when she confesses that she saw Keith during the accident.
Nathan gets two surprises in a row, and everyone is eager to share their advice. Brooke decides to celebrate. Peyton's stalker attacks her and her real brother saves her with Lucas' help.
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. Lucas returns to the Ravens just in time to help the team advance in the playoffs for the state championship.
Peyton tries to go back 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 Daunte. Deb takes drastic action to support her addiction.