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'One Tree Hill': Chad Michael Murray returns for Season 9
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Drumroll, please! The CW has confirmed that Chad Michael Murray will return to "One Tree Hill" for a guest star appearance in Season 9. Though his on-screen wife Hilarie Burton's return is looking less and less likely given her commitment to USA's "White Collar," we're thrilled that at least one half of "Leyton" will be back in Tree Hill one last time.The last time we saw Lucas Scott, he was riding off into the sunset with his family, and the only explanation we got for his absence was the Season 7 premiere title: "4:30 A.M. (Apparently They Were Traveling Abroad)" from the Roger Waters song.
After missing Brooke's wedding, the birth of his niece, and Haley's mother's funeral over the last few years, we can't help but wonder what finally does bring Luke back to town. It may not be the most pleasant of family reunions, considering Dan Scott (Paul Johansson) is in Tree Hill full-time once again, and their relationship was still tense when Lucas skipped town.
Though episode number isn't confirmed, we're hearing that Murray's episode may not, in fact, be the series finale, as many have speculated. With any luck, it will be an episode that also features his on-screen brother James Lafferty, whose role this season has been cut back to seven episodes. We're dying to see them reunited.
"One Tree Hill" will return to The CW's schedule in 2012.
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ONE SLEEZY HILL is more like it !!!
Who cares if Peyton doesn't come back? They already ruined this show by firing them, the damage is done...
Happy to see Lucas returning to Tree Hill, at least for an episode. OTH used to be a show about two brothers and their relationship. That was the core, and that is what is missing now.
(PS. you have a typo: "...and the only explanation we got for his absence was the Season 4 premiere title..." I think that's season 7.
It was 7
I'm thrilled! I hope Hilarie will indeed come back for at least one guest appearance...it would be a shame for her to be absent. Hilarie--I'll keep watching you on White Collar too! :)
about fuckin time
Rumor has it, Hilarie wasn't invited to make an appearance. I think that is kind of a low blow if it's true since they've invited practically all the other major players back (Paul, Barbara, Tyler, Chad...)
I'm not surprised that Hilarie might not come back but i hope she does. For years I waited and hoped that they would get together and they did. But I hope Lucas' return is not a sign that they're having problems. Maybe they could have her talk to everyone on the phone.
I for one am glad that HB will not be returning. Moreover, I'm relieved that more people are seeing that douchebag Hilarie Burton for what she really is. One day if there is an E! story, EVERYTHING about her shenanigans will come out and that will be a glorious day. Up until now, Chad and has gotten the brunt of the fans anger and rightfully so in some respects, but he's actually not the villian that people make him out to be. I find it hilarious that Hilarie has been leading the fans on since last year but never had any intention to return. It's laughable that now they didn't even extend an invite her way. Good, it serves her and pissy attitude right.
Im really glad that Lucas is returning to One Tree Hill , even if it is for one episode. I have been waiting a long time for this.I wish Peyton was coming back. But if she is happy where she is , then she should stay.