One Tree Hill

While One Tree Hill underwent a cast shake-up prior to the premiere of season seven, one face has remained a constant on this CW hit since its premiere:

Lee Norris as Marvin "Mouth" McFadden.

TV Fanatic spoke with the talented, affable young actor today. We asked him about Mouth's future, his dream job - and whether or not he's jealous of co-star Robert Buckley's shirtless scenes...

TV Fanatic: Does it bother you that Clay (Buckley) has probably had more shirtless scenes already this season than Mouth has had in over six years?
Norris: [Laughs] It does not. In fact, I encourage the writers to keep that ratio up. If I had Rob's six-pack, I might feel differently, but I'm definitely okay with it for now.

TV Fanatic: What was it like to go through the cast shake up at the end of last season and beginning of this season?
Norris: It's been good. We miss [Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton] and it was tough to say goodbye to them after six year. But at its core, One Tree Hill is an ensemble show. There are lot of key characters still around and there are a lot of interesting stories to tell about them.

TV Fanatic: Talk about your new castmates.
Norris: Rob is a likable, good-looking guy. The show has done a great job revealing his character's background over the last few weeks. It's hard not to root for a guy like Clay.  And Shantel VanSanten and Jana Kramer are just so beautiful, funny and talented. It's been easy balancing the old and the new.

TV Fanatic: What's it been like to have starred for so long alongside other show veterans like Sophia Bush and James Lafferty?
Norris: We were just talking about how it's been seven years now. That's longer than high school or college. It's crazy when you think about it, but how many people get to work with their best friends every day and do something they love? It's a cliche, but we really are like a family.

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Next week's episode of One Tree Hill, which was directed by Sophie Bush, focuses on Brooke and some shocking news that will play a role in her relationship with Julian.

Granted, we've given it away in our headline above, but watch the clip below to see a sweet exchange between Brooke and Haley:

Also featured on Monday's installment of the show: Nathan find out that that Dan's back in town; while Haley returns to the stage.

As always, return to TV Fanatic after the hour airs for the latest One Tree Hill quotes and music from the episode. In the meantime, check out pics from it below:

Nathan took some time away this week on One Tree Hill.

What did you think of the episode, which also focused on Brooke and Haley bonding, as well as Quinn assisting Clay with a tragic loss?

As you weigh in with thoughts on the installment, head over to our One Tree Hill music section and check out the latest singles played on the show. A few samples:

• Musical Youth - "Pass The Dutchie"
• Ryan Calhoun - "Break Me Down"
• Shane Alexander - "Feels Like the End"

Check out the funny scene below from Monday night's new episode of One Tree Hill.

The installment is titled "I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight" and it features Nathan taking his son on a camping trip. At least he thought the trip would just be between himself and his son.

But Haley has something to say about that plan...

As always, make sure you visit TV Fanatic soon after the hour concludes for the latest One Tree Hill quotes. Enjoy!

Last night's episode was labeled a "turning point" one One Tree Hill producers.

Did it live up to that billing? That's a matter of opinion for fans to debate and decide.

But this is a matter of fact: as usual, the series featured a slew of new singles throughout the hour. You can purchase them in our One Tree Hill music section; or by clicking on the iTunes icons below.

Here's a sampling of the latest songs heard on the series:

• Dashboard Confessional - "Belle of the Boulevard"
• Colbie Caillat - "I Won't"
• The Avett Brothers - "I And Love And You"

There's no Major League Baseball playoff game on tonight; nor is there even a new episode of House.

Therefore, viewers have no excuse not to tune in to "I and Love and You," a new hour of One Tree Hill that producer Mark Schwahn refers to as an emotional turning point for the show.

The installment will delve deeply into Clay's background, as fans will meet a woman named Sara.

Also, the Nathan love-child storyline will remain a focus when Renee is featured on Dan's talk show. Star James Lafferty even directs the episode.

Check out Schwahn's preview of the "I and Love and You" below:

I love you and your son loves you and nothing that happens in the next hour is gonna change that.
- Haley to Nathan

On Monday night's new episode of One Tree Hill, Haley and Nathan prepare for the worst when Renee makes an appearance on Dan's talk show.

What dirty secrets will she expose? Tune in to find out. But how does Haley comfort her man, prior to the interview? Watch a clip below from "I and Love and You."

As always, we'll update our One Tree Hill music section and include the latest One Tree Hill quotes from this episode soon after it ends. Enjoy!

On this week's episode of One Tree Hill, Nathan’s scandal really got in the way of his professional and personal life, while Brooke reconnected with Chase.

As usual, we've added a number of singles from the episode to our music section. There's a sampling below, as readers can simply click on the iTunes link to purchase any of these songs:

• OK Go - "I Want You So Bad I Can't Breathe"
• The Temper Trap - "Love Lost"
• Black Gold - "Plans and Reveries"

We've also compiled the latest One Tree Hill quotes from the most recent installment. Check out a few below:

Haley: I don't want to see you lose your dream.
Nathan: Lose her? She's right here. I'm never letting go of her. | permalink

Nathan [to Haley]: If you think I'm capable of that, you do what you have to do. But I can guarantee you if you've lost faith in me, all the money in the world isn't going to fix it. | permalink

Brooke: Alex "my butt is the size of a cumquat" Dupree... She's so manipulative and materialistic and self-serving, and naked and...
Chase: Brookish? | permalink

He's gone from a bad boy to the ultimate family man.

But has Nathan cheated on Haley? That's the question hanging over One Tree Hill these days.

In a new interview with TV Guide, star James Lafferty says he's "excited" about season seven developments so far. Here are excerpts from the article:

On the Nathan/Renee storyline: I was excited [because] it's rare nowadays that the Nathan and Haley relationship is threatened in any way. They used to have their ups and downs when they were in high school, married, and lately they've been a pretty rock-solid foundation. At no point did I actually think it would break them up, which would cause mutiny from the fans, so for me it was exciting because I knew it would be a great story to tell.

On the return of Rachel as Dan's wife: I was a little shocked, as I'm sure the audience was. People think no one in Tree Hill can date outside the same pool of people, but it's actually amazing how well that relationship works and where they're going with it. What they actually do with that relationship is going to be something that the audience is really captivated by.

On future Naley children: I don't know actually, but I don't think it's ever out of the question. Nathan and Haley have their hands full with Jamie, but I think that would be an exciting thing for the fans to see.

A new episode of the show airs tonight. Remember to visit TV Fanatic this week for the latest One Tree Hill quotes from it.

Did Nathan cheat?

That's the question One Tree Hill fans are left to ponder, as we head into next week's episode of the show, titled "Deep Ocean Vast Sea."

According to James Lafferty: "This is a story line that presents a real hurdle, a mountain for [Nathan and Haley] to climb and they have to get through it together. Together they have to carry the whole family unit through the situation, and there's an immense amount of trust. At no point did I actually think it would break them up."

The clip below doesn't deal with this situation, but it is a scene from Monday night's episode:

During the installment:

• Haley ponders taking Nathan’s scandal into her own hands, as his endorsement deals are in trouble; 
• Julian gives Alex another shot;
• Millicent wonders if she can be a model;
• Clay tells Quinn a big secret.

We'll update our site with the latest One Tree Hill music, quotes, photos and more after the episode ends. We hope you enjoy it.