A month ago you all voted.
Now it’s time to reveal which of the three “One Tree Hill” would-be series finales and one actual finale is your preferred series-ender.
Drum roll, please…
::drum roll::
The winner is SEASON 6!
And it was a landslide. Seventy-seven percent of voters chose season 6. Another 15% said season 4, and 8% said season 9. Poor season 8 didn’t get any votes at all.
Well, you’ll get no argument from me: Season 6 is my preferred “One Tree Hill” series finale too!
Teen Drama Links for July 1, 2025
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Reminder: All lists and articles relate to the teen dramas or teen drama stars in some way.
“40 Actors Who Came Shockingly Close To Starring In ‘The Office,’ ‘Mean Girls,’ And Other Iconic TV Shows And Movies” (BuzzFeed)
“26 Fictional Women Who Had Everyone Suddenly Realizing They Might Not Be As Straight As They Originally Thought” (BuzzFeed)
“Millennials Are Revealing The Trends From 30 Years Ago That They’re Certain Gen Alpha Will Steal Anyyyy Minute Now, And It’s Wildly Accurate” (BuzzFeed)
“If You Can Match 11/15 Of These Famous TV Characters To Their Dating Profiles, You Officially Have Better Critical Thinking Than 90% Of People” (BuzzFeed)
“‘She Has All But Vanished’: 19 Once-Super Popular Celebs Who Are Massively Underrated Today” (BuzzFeed)
Most of the people listed haven’t “vanished” at all — if you just know where to look.
“Who Is Jensen Ackles’ Wife? All About Danneel Ackles” (People)
“5 Cocktails from Your Favorite ‘90s Shows to Make You Feel Like the Main Character” (Better Homes & Gardens)
“32 TV Shows That Lost Their Lead Character During Their Run” (Cinemablend)
Related: Teen Drama Actors Who Left Their Series (TDW)
“10 Genius TV Show Twists I’m Still Thinking About Years Later” (Screen Rant)
“10 Biggest TV Show Plot Twists Of All Time That No One Saw Coming” (Screen Rant)
“These 9 TV Shows Tried To Continue Without Their Main Character — And It Didn’t Work” (Screen Rant)
Catch the mistake here?
“From Costars to Best Friends: 13 Lifelong Friendships That Started on Set” (People)
See the error here?
“The Most Nostalgic TV Show of Every Year of the ‘90s, Ranked” (Collider)
“HBO’s Canceled Teen Drama Is Even More Disappointing After Watching Prime Video’s New Summer Thriller” (Screen Rant)
“Here’s What Throwback TV Show to Watch Based On Your Zodiac Sign” (Cosmopolitan)
Spot the mistakes here?
“Whatcha Say: why Jason Derulo’s debut single is forever 2009” (Ticketmaster Discover)
Related: Let’s Compare Scenes: “Hide and Seek” & “Whatcha Say” (TDW)
“A Tribute to the Beloved Primetime TV Stars We’ve Lost During the First Half of 2025” (Soaps.com)
Best of the Rest
Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills, 90210) is releasing a book next year called I Choose Me. (People)
Garth continues to exploit a line of dialogue she did not write. (TDW)
Garth was on “Busy This Week,” hosted by Busy Philipps (Audrey, Dawson’s Creek). (QVC+)
Walton Goggins, who appeared on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” continues to make headlines…
“Walton Goggins Is Enjoying The Ride” (Mr. Porter)
“Walton Goggins and Kaitlyn Dever Are Out for Revenge” (Vanity Fair)
“Walmart Unveils Bold Ad Campaign To Update Its Image Starring Walton Goggins” (Forbes)
“Walton Goggins Teams Up With Jimmy John’s For A Steamy New Menu — And That's Not All” (Delish)
Vanessa Lachey (Camille, BH90210) and Nick Lachey, who appeared on “One Tree Hill,” are selling their Encino home. (TMZ)
“The Waterfront,” created by Kevin Williamson (creator, Dawson’s Creek), topped Netflix’s viewing list. (Netflix)
Jeffrey Stepakoff (co-executive producer, Dawson’s Creek) did an interview about his work with the Trillith Institute. (Simply Buckhead)
“Doctor Odyssey,” starring and executive-produced by Joshua Jackson (Pacey, Dawson’s Creek), was effectively canceled with the cast’s options expiring yesterday. (Deadline)
ABC, however, maintains the show’s future is still up in the air. (The Hollywood Reporter)
Jackson and Mighty Ducks co-star Marguerite Moreau (Reed, The O.C.) participated in the NHL Draft together on behalf of the Anaheim Ducks. (E! Online / Instagram / Instagram)
Philipps called a rumor about a group dinner with her, Jackson, Katie Holmes (Joey, Dawson’s Creek), and Michelle Williams (Jen, Dawson’s Creek) “totally made up.” (Parade)
Philipps did an interview about her business and brand-building pursuits. (Entrepreneur)
Jensen Ackles (CJ, Dawson’s Creek) did more interviews tied to “Countdown.”
“Jensen Ackles Teases Supernatural Reunion in The Boys; Talks Action-Packed Countdown” (The Tonight Show)
“‘Countdown’ Star Jensen Ackles Unpacks That Premiere Reveal in Ticking-Time-Bomb Series” (The Hollywood Reporter)
“Countdown creator Derek Haas and star Jensen Ackles discuss that opening cameo” (Entertainment Weekly)
“‘Countdown’ Star Jensen Ackles Breaks Down Mark’s Huge Secret: ‘There’s No Fixing That’” (The Wrap)
“Jensen Ackles on [Spoiler]’s surprise appearance on ‘Countdown’ and the ‘Supernatural’ reunion on ‘The Boys’” (Gold Derby)
“‘Countdown’ Star Jensen Ackles Says He Found Freedom In Playing A Cop With A Brain Tumor: ‘This Guy’s A Maverick, He’s Going To Push The Envelope’” (Decider)
“Jensen Ackles Isn’t Just a Hero on TV — He’s the Twist You Didn’t See Coming” (Collider)
Also: “‘She’s Manning the Helm’: ‘Supernatural’s Jensen Ackles Gives Massive Update on ‘One Tree Hill’ Revival” (Collider)
“Jensen Ackles Details The Explosive Stunt That Blew Him & His Co-Star Across The Set Of New Action Series Countdown” (Screen Rant)
“Jensen Ackles Calls Costar Eric Dane ‘Incredibly Resilient’ amid ALS Diagnosis: ‘He Is Fight, Not Flight’” (People)
“From ‘Countdown’ to ‘The Boys,’ Jensen Ackles loves being a throwback tough guy” (USA Today)
…and more.
Ken Marino (Professor Wilder, Dawson’s Creek) was on the “Comedy Means Business” podcast. (Deadline)
Doug Liman (executive producer, The O.C.) will direct and produce an adaptation of The Stand. (The Hollywood Reporter)
Tate Donovan (Jimmy, The O.C.) participated in a dramatic reading at the Aspen Ideas Festival. (Instagram)
Here are more interviews Chris Carmack (Luke, The O.C.) and Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) did for The Stranger in My Home…
“Early 2000s icons Bush, Carmack finally share screen in ‘Stranger’” (UPI)
“Grey’s Anatomy’s Sophia Bush & Chris Carmack Show New Sides in The Stranger in My Home” (ComingSoon.net)
Also: “Netflix’s One Tree Hill Reboot Gets Status Update From Sophia Bush” (ComingSoon.net)
“Sophia Bush and Chris Carmack discuss ‘The Stranger in My Home’” (TheHollywoodNews.com)
“EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Sophia Bush & Chris Carmack On Creating Their Chemistry For ‘The Stranger In My Home’” (uInterview)
“Grey’s Anatomy Fans Are Still Stuck On A Life-Or-Death Cliffhanger, But Chris Carmack’s Comments Give Me Hope For Link’s Survival” (Cinemablend)
“Sophia Bush Has Thoughts On Going Back To Her One Tree Hill Cheerleading Roots For Her New Movie” (Cinemablend)
Max Greenfield (Young Sandy, The O.C.) will star in Netflix’s Don’t Say Good Luck. (Deadline)
Bella Thorne (Young Taylor, The O.C.) is selling her Topanga Canyon home. (TMZ)
Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Joe, The O.C.) was on “Late Night.” (YouTube)
James Lafferty (Nathan, One Tree Hill) and Barbara Alyn Woods (Deb, One Tree Hill) have signed on for the “Tree Hill Is Your Home” convention. (Instagram / Instagram)
Bush was on the “Dear Chelsea” podcast. (Apple Podcasts)
Bush was on also on “Vital Voices Live.” (YouTube)
Austin Nichols (Julian, One Tree Hill) discussed the “One Tree Hill” revival and I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel in a new interview. (Entertainment Tonight)
Jana Kramer (Alex, One Tree Hill) will star in an adaptation of the upcoming novel The Christmas Ring. (The Tennessean)
Kramer did interviews to promote her new single with Jessie James Decker.
“Jana Kramer and Jessie James Decker Waited Until They Were ‘Done with Kids’ Before Recording New Song” (People)
“Jana Kramer Talks What Happened in Real Life to Inspire ‘Girl Anthem’ Duet With Jessie James Decker” (Us Weekly)
“How Jessie James Decker Helped Jana Kramer Navigate Online Hate” (E! Online)
“Jana Kramer has taken jobs that challenged her ‘moral compass’ to pay for child support” (Fox News)
I hate linking to this outlet…
“Jana Kramer on new music with Jessie James Decker, wants Lainey Wilson collab” (CW34)
Also: “Exclusive: Jana Kramer’s Michigan tour guide to her favorite hometown hot spots” (FOX31)
Tyler Hilton (Chris, One Tree Hill) has joined the lineup for Friends With Benefit’s “Happy Hallowthankmas” event. (Facebook)
Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) reunites with Zuzanna Szadkowski (Dorota, Gossip Girl) in a new Betty Booze ad. (Instagram)
Penn Badgley (Dan, Gossip Girl) and Meghann Fahy, who appeared on “Gossip Girl,” will star in a film adaptation of You Deserve Each Other. (The Hollywood Reporter)
Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl) “Had a Gossip Girl Reunion with Leighton Meester After a Run-in at a Beyoncé Concert.” (People)
Jessica Szohr (Vanessa, Gossip Girl) was on the “Weddings-ish with Jove” podcast. (Apple Podcasts)
Sebastian Stan (Carter, Gossip Girl) was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. (Deadline)
The invitation follows Stan’s Oscar nomination earlier this year.
“Grosse Pointe Garden Society,” starring Melissa Fumero (Zoe, Gossip Girl) and featuring Daniella Alonso (Anna, One Tree Hill), was canceled by NBC after one season. (Deadline)
Boop! The Musical, starring Erich Bergen (Paul, Gossip Girl), will close on Broadway later this month. (Deadline)
“Ransom Canyon,” created by April Blair (executive producer, Gossip Girl spinoff), was renewed by Netflix for a second season. (Deadline)
Kathryn Gallagher (Heidi, Gossip Girl spinoff) will star in Ordinary Girl in a Tiara for The CW. (Variety)
Keke Palmer (Elizabeth, 90210) did more interviews to support her new album.
“Keke Palmer Dissects ‘Just Keke’ Visual Album and Why She’s Found It ‘So Hard Being a Person and a Product’” (Billboard)
“Keke Palmer Gets Raw On ‘Just Keke’: How The Multi-Hyphenate Reclaimed Her Narrative & Entered Her ‘Awareness Era’” (Grammy.com)
“It’s Your Girl, Keke Palmer: The Meme Queen On Parasocial Relationships, Public Breakups and Spilling Her Own Tea” (Betches)
“What’s In Keke Palmer’s Bag? Mom Essentials and Tons of Snacks” (Vogue)
“Keke Palmer’s advice to queer people: ‘Don’t judge yourself’” (Out)
“Dolls, Perfidy and ‘Tea, Boo’: Enter the Keke Palmer Cinematic Universe” (Gay Times)
Brandy (Marissa, 90210) is going on a joint headlining tour with Monica. (CBS News / Billboard)
Also: “Brandy and Monica on Ariana Grande’s Remix, Teasing New Music and The Boy Is Mine Tour” (The Tonight Show)
Kim Kardashian, who appeared on “90210,” is in talks to star in and produce a movie inspired by the Bratz dolls. (Deadline)
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