We're still more than one week away from the premiere of One Tree Hill season 7, but the CW has released the first four minutes of the new year for fans to enjoy now.

Obviously there are some big changes and challenges ahead for One Tree Hill.  They've lost Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton, but rounding out the cast by adding some new characters, including Nathan's agent Clay and Haley's sister Quinn.

Below you can check out four whole minutes of One Tree Hill's seventh season to see Haley cutting a new record, Nathan's practicing, Brooke and Julian making out on the beach, and find out exactly how much time has passed since the end of season 6 and what's up with Dan, who takes over the opening narration usually reserved for Lucas in the past.



I'm pretty sure I could watch Paul Johansson all day long, and I'm eager to find out how he's still alive and kicking.  Will he become the man he tried to change into, or will he go back to his old evil ways with a new lease on life?

Also, I smell something fishy with Clay.  There's no reason to have that random phone call from his mother unless he has some sort of family connection to someone we've seen before on this show.  My guess?  He's Nanny Carrie's brother and becomes Nathan's agent as a secret plot to exact revenge.  Probably not, but you have to admit, that would be really cool.

One Tree Hill season 7 premieres Monday, September 14 at 8pm on the CW.



-John Kubicek, BuddyTV Senior Writer
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