Lindsey Strauss is a fictional character portrayed by Michaela McManus in the TV series One Tree Hill.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled 4 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days (season 5), they were 24 years old.
They appear in 17 episodes out of a total of 187 aired and have accumulated 831 positive votes.
Episodes17
4 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days
episode S5.E1 january 2008As promised, Lucas, Brooke, Nathan, Haley, Peyton and their Tree Hill gang meet up after 4 years of being apart. Haley and Nathan still live in Tree Hill with their now 4 year-old son, James Lucas Scott. Nathan's dreams of being a NBA star were smashed. Peyton has just quit her job in the record industry. Brooke is living in New York. Her multi-million dollar clothing line, Clothes Over Bros, has given her a successful career in fashion design. Lucas comes back Tree Hill with his new girlfriend, Lindsay, suffering writer's block. The group rekindles to see how much their lives have changed since the simple years of high school
Racing Like a Pro
episode S5.E2 january 2008Nathan's depression hits rock-bottom, to the point of ignoring Jamie, so Hayley warns she may leave him. Uncle Lucas steps in as father figure when Jamie enters a go cart competition. Lucas takes the coach job for his high-school team the Ravens, assisted by Skills, but most promising player Quentin Fields is an arrogant idiot, who must be suspended due to his misbehavior in Hayley's class. Nathan nearly drowns himself but hen decides to pick himself up for Jamie's sake. Brooke decides to invest in a record label for house-mate Peyton to run. Nathan and Hayley hire a foxy nanny.
My Way Home Is Through You
episode S5.E3 january 2008Haley tries to encourage a student, who is a troublemaker, to join the Ravens. Nathan goes and vists Dan in prison, without Lucas aware. Brooke is edgy after her manager, tracks her down in Tree Hill. Peyton finds new talent for the reopening of Tric, with the help of Haley. Lucas lets Peyton be the manager of Tric. Linsday, Lucas's girlfriend is worried after meeting Brooke and Peyton.
Its Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
episode S5.E4 january 2008Brooke buys Karens Cafe, and turns it into a Clothes Over Bro's boutique. Everyone goes to the opening of the store, including Brooke's Manager mother, who has seemed to track her down. Lucas and Peyton cause friction at the opening.
I Forgot to Remember to Forget
episode S5.E5 january 2008In a flashback of three years into the past, an event between Lucas and Peyton changes their relationship forever. Brooke has to decide about the fate of her fashion line since Victoria is putting pressure on her. Whitey has doubts about Nathan as he has a sudden temper problem before a championship game because of Haley who is trying to find the balance between her school and motherhood.
Don't Dream It's Over
episode S5.E6 february 2008Nurse Carrie isn't just an ideal playmate for Jamie, who has nightmares since Skillz told him too much about Dan. Her charms should make Haley jealous, but she doesn't realize yet that Carrie really lusts for the hunky husband. Mouth is deputized by the night-shift to ask for better working conditions from their boss Alice; he actually may earn a TV reporter spot as her "play thing". Peyton clashes instantly with Brooke's bossy mother, Victoria, who scares her new label's only star, Mia, and calls Brooke too dumb to run the fashion business herself. Lucas considers proposing to Lindsay and won't accept Peyton's claim that he 'gave up on their true love' during or after his 'ambush proposal'.
In da Club
episode S5.E7 february 2008It's a Tree Hill reunion as the entire gang gathers at Tric to see musical group The Honorary Title perform. Victoria turns up at the club which infuriates Brooke. Meanwhile, Brooke sets up her assistant Millicent with Mouth but Alice ruins the set-up for him by threatening to have him fired if he kisses Millicent. Peyton arranges for Mia to sing at Tric and Lucas proposes to Lindsay which stuns Peyton.
Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want
episode S5.E8 february 2008Lucas proposes to Lindsey and Peyton is the first one to know the news. Haley is upset at Lucas and Peyton for witnessing their kiss before he proposed to Lindsey. Next day Lindsey shows her ring to Haley and Brooke. Mouth finds out that Alice has been fired for sleeping with an unnamed employee and continues to pursue Millicent and finally wins her over when they watch a televised ballet recital. Carrie continues in the pursuit of Nathan and Brooke is intrigued by Owen and wants to get to know him better but cannot understand why he doesn't respond to the instant Brooke charm.
For Tonight You're Only Here to Know
episode S5.E9 february 2008It's the first game of the season and it's Mouth's big chance to impress with his coverage of the game. Meanwhile, Haley, Brooke, Peyton, Lindsey and Mia get locked in the Tree Hill High library and a lot gets said particularly between Lindsey and Peyton. Elsewhere, Nathan and Lucas endeavor to tell both Haley and Lindsey about their indiscretions.
You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side
episode S5.E11 march 2008Missing Nathan gives Jamie nightmares about Dan, who is indeed paroled. Lucas and Lindsay decide to 'coincidentally' have separate stag and hen nights at the same place, so Nathan and Haley are bound to meet. Brooke arranges a hot blind date for Peyton, but the joke is on her as Owen's chosen mate is Chase, Brooke's former 'clean teen' lover. Jamie's tireless efforts to get his mom and dad to make up In turn make Haley realize she shouldn't have tried to change Nathan. Ruthless business adviser and absent mother Victoria pushes Rachel out, to Brooke's disgust.
Hundred
episode S5.E12 march 2008Lindsay's big day, the wedding to Lucas, has finally arrived. The old gang reunites, remembering their own loves and/or marriages, even Karen and Andy from New Zealand. Haley still isn't ready to let Nathan back. At the altar Lindsay finally realizes the Comet in Lucas' book refers to Peyton's car and their first love, and runs out. Crazy Carrie kidnaps Jamie, pretending she was rehired as his nanny. Because Haley saw Dan and refused him entry, Nathan sends the police look for his dad. In fact Dan followed Carrie and finds his grandson.
Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace
episode S5.E13 april 2008Brooke is visited by an adoption agency and has an interview to find out if she would be a suitable mother. Lucas flies out to see Lindsey who says she will edit his novel. Dan gets Jamie back and bonds with him at School. Nathan and Haley have a good counseling session and decide to take up their hobbies of basketball and music again. Peyton is visited by Max and still has feelings for Lucas.
Life Is Short
episode S5.E15 april 2008Lindsey returns to Tree Hill for Jamie's fifth birthday party, giving Lucas hope for their relationship. Brooke and Peyton prepare for life with a new baby. Meanwhile, Dan tries to insinuate himself back into the lives of his family, ultimately divulging a grave secret to Nathan and Haley.
Cryin' Won't Help You Now
episode S5.E16 may 2008Lucas confronts Dan's announcement about his life expectancy of only 6 months without a heart transplant. He calls Dan a liar until the cardiologist confirms it. Nathan wrestles with his feelings, and Jamie's burning desire to get acquainted with his 'cool' grandfather, while Dan begs for a last chance to repair his shattered family. Nathan and Jamie come up with a daring alternative for the injured Ravens. Mouth suddenly gets a triple break as sports presenter.
What Comes After the Blues
episode S5.E18 may 2008Brooke has to deal with giving up her baby Angie. Haley's career takes a turn for the better and Peyton is visited by somebody from her past. Meanwhile, Dan awaits a new heart as Lucas makes a decision on who he wants to be with. Elsewhere Mouth makes the decision to move to Omaha when Millicent agrees to go with him.
Touch Me I'm Going to Scream: Part I
episode S6.E1 september 2008The girl of Lucas' dreams shows up at the airport. Nathan's comeback is halted by news that could change his career, while Dan's life hangs in the balance. Marvin and Millicent wrestle with leaving Tree Hill, as Brooke and Victoria's battle over Clothes Over Bros comes to a surprising head.
You've Dug Your Own Grave, Now Lie in It
episode S6.E5 september 2008Nathan thinks it's a godsend to be invited for a job interview by manager Bobby Irons of the NBA D-league team Fort Wayne, until he hears it's for a coaching job. Haley finally grants Jamie a last chance to say dying grandpa Dan goodbye, but it's a dangerous set-up by crazy nanny Carrie, which only lush granny-nanny Debby works out. An incompatible date in a promotion tour for his book forces Lucas to tell Lindsay he's about to marry Peyton.
- 4 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days
- Racing Like a Pro
- My Way Home Is Through You
- Its Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
- I Forgot to Remember to Forget
- Don't Dream It's Over
- In da Club
- Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want
- For Tonight You're Only Here to Know
- You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side
- Hundred
- Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace
- Life Is Short
- Cryin' Won't Help You Now
- What Comes After the Blues
- Touch Me I'm Going to Scream: Part I
- You've Dug Your Own Grave, Now Lie in It
Best moments10
- It's the first game of the season and it's Mouth's big chance to impress with his coverage of the game. Meanwhile, Haley, Brooke, Peyton, Lindsey and Mia get locked in the Tree Hill High library and a lot gets said particularly between Lindsey and Peyton. Elsewhere, Nathan and Lucas endeavor to tell both Haley and Lindsey about their indiscretions.
- Lindsay's big day, the wedding to Lucas, has finally arrived. The old gang reunites, remembering their own loves and/or marriages, even Karen and Andy from New Zealand. Haley still isn't ready to let Nathan back. At the altar Lindsay finally realizes the Comet in Lucas' book refers to Peyton's car and their first love, and runs out. Crazy Carrie kidnaps Jamie, pretending she was rehired as his nanny. Because Haley saw Dan and refused him entry, Nathan sends the police look for his dad. In fact Dan followed Carrie and finds his grandson.
- It's a Tree Hill reunion as the entire gang gathers at Tric to see musical group The Honorary Title perform. Victoria turns up at the club which infuriates Brooke. Meanwhile, Brooke sets up her assistant Millicent with Mouth but Alice ruins the set-up for him by threatening to have him fired if he kisses Millicent. Peyton arranges for Mia to sing at Tric and Lucas proposes to Lindsay which stuns Peyton.
- The girl of Lucas' dreams shows up at the airport. Nathan's comeback is halted by news that could change his career, while Dan's life hangs in the balance. Marvin and Millicent wrestle with leaving Tree Hill, as Brooke and Victoria's battle over Clothes Over Bros comes to a surprising head.
- Brooke has to deal with giving up her baby Angie. Haley's career takes a turn for the better and Peyton is visited by somebody from her past. Meanwhile, Dan awaits a new heart as Lucas makes a decision on who he wants to be with. Elsewhere Mouth makes the decision to move to Omaha when Millicent agrees to go with him.
- Lucas confronts Dan's announcement about his life expectancy of only 6 months without a heart transplant. He calls Dan a liar until the cardiologist confirms it. Nathan wrestles with his feelings, and Jamie's burning desire to get acquainted with his 'cool' grandfather, while Dan begs for a last chance to repair his shattered family. Nathan and Jamie come up with a daring alternative for the injured Ravens. Mouth suddenly gets a triple break as sports presenter.
- Lindsey returns to Tree Hill for Jamie's fifth birthday party, giving Lucas hope for their relationship. Brooke and Peyton prepare for life with a new baby. Meanwhile, Dan tries to insinuate himself back into the lives of his family, ultimately divulging a grave secret to Nathan and Haley.
- Brooke is visited by an adoption agency and has an interview to find out if she would be a suitable mother. Lucas flies out to see Lindsey who says she will edit his novel. Dan gets Jamie back and bonds with him at School. Nathan and Haley have a good counseling session and decide to take up their hobbies of basketball and music again. Peyton is visited by Max and still has feelings for Lucas.
- As promised, Lucas, Brooke, Nathan, Haley, Peyton and their Tree Hill gang meet up after 4 years of being apart. Haley and Nathan still live in Tree Hill with their now 4 year-old son, James Lucas Scott. Nathan's dreams of being a NBA star were smashed. Peyton has just quit her job in the record industry. Brooke is living in New York. Her multi-million dollar clothing line, Clothes Over Bros, has given her a successful career in fashion design. Lucas comes back Tree Hill with his new girlfriend, Lindsay, suffering writer's block. The group rekindles to see how much their lives have changed since the simple years of high school
- Missing Nathan gives Jamie nightmares about Dan, who is indeed paroled. Lucas and Lindsay decide to 'coincidentally' have separate stag and hen nights at the same place, so Nathan and Haley are bound to meet. Brooke arranges a hot blind date for Peyton, but the joke is on her as Owen's chosen mate is Chase, Brooke's former 'clean teen' lover. Jamie's tireless efforts to get his mom and dad to make up In turn make Haley realize she shouldn't have tried to change Nathan. Ruthless business adviser and absent mother Victoria pushes Rachel out, to Brooke's disgust.
- For Tonight You're Only Here to Know
- Hundred
- In da Club
- Touch Me I'm Going to Scream: Part I
- What Comes After the Blues
- Cryin' Won't Help You Now
- Life Is Short
- Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace
- 4 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days
- You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side