Best One Tree Hill Characters

Brooke is one of the strongest and most courageous characters I have ever seen. Her character development in this show is absolutely amazing. The way she grew throughout the show encourages me to be a stronger and better version of myself. I hope to have even a fraction of the courage she has.

Brooke is one of the best characters of all time. She improved so much and, for me, is the principal reason that I watched the series.

When we start watching OTH, we begin to love several people. But Brooke we learn to love along the episodes, and we can't even think about this show without her.

Quite possibly one of the best characters I've seen. The development of him as each episode progresses is simply unmatched by other characters aside from Brooke. Hands down, one of the best male TV characters.

Peyton is my favorite character of OTH. She is such a badass woman who stood up for herself and passed all the trauma she faced with courage. She is determined, adorable, strong, compassionate, a good friend, and a great partner. Dear P. Sawyer, my heart is for you.

He is an amazing father and a great husband. Even though he and Haley have been through a lot, they always try to make it better.

Finally, one lead female character that is not your typical girly-girl. Complex character. Angsty, badass, strong, and independent. Cool choice in art and music. Awesome sense of dark and sarcastic humor.

Inspires other people when personally going through the toughest periods in life. Stands up for what is correct in spite of social stigmas and so dearly holds her beloved people closest to her heart. Hilarie Burton's portrayal of her, especially during her toughest times, melts my heart every time.

My favorite character of all time by far. I love the rest of the OTH girls (Brooke and Peyton), but Haley's strength just inspires me. She goes through a lot, but she always gets past it, especially when her mother passed away in Season 7.

She is such an amazing wife and mother. She is also a great teacher, music producer, singer, songwriter, and co-owner of Karen's Cafe. I love her relationship with Nathan (Naley is awesome), but I also love her friendship with Lucas, Brooke, and Peyton. Haley is the best! Number 1! (Plus, Bethany Joy Lenz's acting is amazing.)

He has evolved to be a great person. He survived through the most difficult times without losing his way. He has always listened to his heart and made the right choice. His profound love for his close ones also hit the right chord.

Caring, funny, adorable character.
He's always doing what his heart tells him to do and mostly making the right decisions.

OTH is special because of the diversity of characters. They're all so different and special, and they're all role models (besides Dan and Nanny Carrie).

Lucas Scott WAS One Tree Hill. He was the most central character to the series, and his journey was the one we were meant to follow. I can't remember another likable character on TV as Season 1 Lucas Scott.

Dan Scott is and will always be my favorite.

Even though he was the worst father possible to either one of his sons, he never stopped pushing them to do better. From Season 1 to 9, he was a great character. Every time he came on, I got excited because I knew there would be some great drama coming.

*SPOILER*

But when he died, I cried during the whole episode and even after. I loved Dan Scott's character. One Tree Hill wouldn't be the same without Dan Scott.

He's my favorite. He started out being nasty to Lucas and was an idiot to Nathan, not giving him the chance to live his own life. I started to dislike him when he killed Keith, then he and Karen got close.

But after he saved Jamie twice from Carrie, he became my favorite character. I knew from the start it wasn't him who kidnapped Nathan, and how he took a bullet for his son. Dan learned how to be a father. Then, when Nathan, Deb, and Haley forgave Dan and shared that moment before he died, it was the best.

Overall, best person on the show. So sweet, thoughtful, and smart. I loved his friendship with Brooke. He's a loyal friend.

Mouth was the best. So loyal and caring.

Jamie is the cutest person ever! I love how he is so mature for his age, yet he still brings a childlike innocence to the show. His relationships with all of the other characters are amazing! And I love how awesome his parents are at raising him, especially Nathan when he's trying not to be Dan.

He is so cute and funny and always brightens up the show. I love how weird he can be, like at the poker game and his high fives. Love him!

It's too bad that he died in Season 3, but all in all, he was a great character.

Peyton: Find anything good over there, Skills?
Skills: Oh, I'm just pretending to be looking so I can hear all your business.

(Also Skills)

If anyone has just cause why this couple shouldn't get married, please say so now.
Skills: Don't nobody say nothing!

(Skills again)

Skills: Same old story. Whitey trying to keep a brother down. Look, someone gotta tell the old man they don't call me Skills because I'm really good at picking splinters outta my ass.
Nathan: They don't call him Skills because he's really good at picking splinters outta his ass.
Whitey: Alright, "Skills," let's see what you got. God forbid Whitey should keep you down.

He has so many great lines.

Hot and cute! And he is a much better lover than Lucas. He is funny and caring and has the most amazing smile ever. Plus, he's Brooke's man.

He started out as a guy you would hate to a guy you would love. His time on the show was short but important. He had such an impact on all the characters after he died. Q was an amazing character, and he will be missed.

Let's be real, Chris Keller is quite a scene stealer and the only good thing to come out of Season Nine.

Deep down, he was a nice guy, and I always wanted to see a Rachel/Chris Keller relationship.