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Dawson's Creek

1998TV-146 seasons7.3 / 10

It's the end of something simple. And the beginning of everything else.

Dawson's Creek is an American teen drama that portrays the fictional lives of a close-knit group of teenagers through high school and college.

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Synopsis

Dawson's Creek is an American teen drama that portrays the fictional lives of a close-knit group of teenagers through high school and college.

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Episode 1

Like a Virgin

44m8.0 / 10

Dawson returns from spending the summer in Philadelphia with his mother, and on his way home meets a beautiful young woman who brings trouble to his otherwise ho-hum life. Meanwhile, Joey, who has frozen Dawson out all summer, realizes she is still reeling from their unexpected break-up when she sees him again, but may have found an unexpected new friend for their junior year; Jen gets more than she bargained for when she takes on the fascist head cheerleader; Mitch accepts a new position as Capeside High's varsity football coach; and although Pacey tries to be brave, he has had a lonely summer without Andie.

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Directed by Gregory PrangeWritten by Tammy Ader, Tamy AderGuest stars Brittany Daniel, Vanessa Dorman, Aubrey Dollar, Edwin Modlin II, Niklaus Lange, Amelia Martin, Fred Maske, Kelly Cheston

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Episode 2

Homecoming

44m8.0 / 10

Dawson is recruited by his dad and Principal Green to produce a film for the football pep rally, but the stars of the film end up being Dawson and his lady friend Eve, not the Capeside Minutemen. Meanwhile, Pacey has enlisted Joey for assistance in bringing Andie back to Capeside, but their long-awaited reunion doesn't go exactly as Pacey had intended; and Jack comes to an unexpected understanding with his father who has returned to Capeside to be with Jack and Andie.

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Directed by Melanie MayronWritten by Greg BerlantiGuest stars Chris Demetral, Brittany Daniel, David Dukes, John Bennes, Michael Pitt, Aubrey Dollar, Edwin Modlin II, Kelly Cheston

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Episode 3

None of the Above

45m7.0 / 10

Dawson is stunned when Eve presents him with a sneak peak at the PSAT test and everyone is tempted to cheat including Joey, whose scholarship is dependent on her SAT scores, and Andie, who is desperately fighting for acceptance to Harvard. But when the test is stolen, it's Pacey that Dawson accuses since he sees Pacey slipping back to his old ways. Meanwhile, Jack is insistent that the football team is purposely beating him down because he is gay.

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Directed by Patrick R. NorrisWritten by Bonnie Schneider, Hadley DavisGuest stars Brittany Daniel, Michael Pitt, Aubrey Dollar, Niklaus Lange, Kelly Cheston, George Mims, Christy Jo Wilburn, Camille Chambers

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Episode 4

Home Movies

43m8.0 / 10

Father and son are at odds when Dawson moves forward with a news piece for his mom's Philadelphia station using Mitch's star player, Jack, as his subject matter even though Mitch is vehemently opposed. Meanwhile, Joey and Pacey find themselves in cahoots when they must pay the price for ditching class; Andie jumps to conclusions and panics about the reasons Principal Green wants to meet with her; and Jen goes to great lengths to remove herself as head cheerleader but is shocked at the end results.

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Directed by Nick MarckWritten by Jeffrey StepakoffGuest stars Michael Pitt, Aubrey Dollar, Edwin Modlin II, Kelly Cheston, George Mims, David Bridgewater, Devin Odom, Lindsay Leb

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Episode 5

Indian Summer

44m7.0 / 10

Dawson plays detective when Eve's mysterious ways, including breaking and entering and stealing, cause him to wonder about her reasons for being in Capeside, but the secrets he uncovers may drastically change the lives of others close to him. Meanwhile, Joey's misgivings of Rob lead her to crash his date with Andie but her good will backfires on her; and Jack goes against Jen's wishes and sets up a rendezvous for Henry.

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Directed by Lou AntonioWritten by Gina Fattore, Tom KapinosGuest stars Brittany Daniel, Dylan Neal, Michael Pitt, Niklaus Lange, Lou Criscuolo, Felecia Rafield

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Episode 6

Secrets & Lies

44m6.0 / 10

Dawson is torn about telling Jen the scandalous secret he has about Eve and even more distressed when his mom unexpectedly returns from Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Andie accuses Joey of sabotaging her chance to reunite with Pacey; and Jen shocks the entire town with the entertainment she has hired for the Annual Homecoming Queen Gala and shocks the very shy Henry even more when she asks him to be her escort.

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Directed by Gregory PrangeWritten by Greg Berlanti, Alex GansaGuest stars K Callan, Michael Pitt, Dan Martin, Richard K. Olsen, Edwin Modlin II, Niklaus Lange, Barbara Weetman, Thomas Joseph Martovitz Jr.

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Episode 7

Escape from Witch Island

44m7.0 / 10

In a bone-chilling installment, Dawson recruits Joey, Pacey and Jen to be his guerrilla crew on a documentary for history class about Witch Island, a local spot shrouded in mystery for its reputation for being haunted by witches. They are haunted by tall tales of witches and love lost that has Dawson and Joey questioning their own romance and Jen and Pacey considering a new kind of friendship. Back at school, Andie takes her job on the school disciplinary committee a little too seriously when she tries taking back the halls of Capeside.

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Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Tom KapinosGuest stars Saycon Sengbloh, Vanessa Dorman, Liz Vassey, Nikki Griffin, Edwin Modlin II, Wayne Péré, Derrick Justin, Obba Babatundé

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Episode 8

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

44m

When Jen's mom unexpectedly arrives in Capeside on Thanksgiving morning, Dawson confronts her about her secret past, and makes a decision to help bridge the gap between the estranged mother and daughter. Meanwhile, Jen continues to pursue a new type of friendship with Pacey, and Mitch and Gail make known the future of the Leery family.

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Directed by Jim CharlestonWritten by Heidi FerrerGuest stars Mel Harris

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Episode 9

Four to Tango

44m

Dawson is suspicious of Pacey's awkward behavior and misconstrues his actions when he learns Pacey has been spending time with Joey. Meanwhile, after rethinking the offer, Pacey cannot move forward with his no-strings-attached relationship with Jen, and Andie urges Jack to meet a gay student from a neighboring town who contacted him via the internet after seeing Dawson's news story.

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Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Gina FattoreGuest stars Jason Davis, Amy Parrish, Tony Schnur, Gloria Cristal

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Episode 10

First Encounters of the Close Kind

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Dawson, Joey, Jack & Andie spend the weekend at a Boston university for an advanced look at college and where Dawson has entered his "Blair Witch" documentary in a student film festival. Elsewhere on campus, due to a clerical error, Joey's weekend guide is not what she expected; Andie's pursuit for an advanced admissions interview, leads her to some inspirational advice from an unlikely source; and Jack takes a risk and explores the local gay community.

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Directed by Gregory PrangeWritten by Leslie RayGuest stars Thunderbird Dinwiddie, Bianca Lawson, Marla Gibbs, Robin Dunne, Greg Provance, Richard Dorton, Adam Kaufman, Jonathan Allore

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Episode 11

Barefoot at Capefest

43m

Dawson experiences an identity crisis when Principal Green's daughter Nikki emerges as another aspiring young director, and Joey experiences her own crisis when Dawson won't open up to her about the pain of his parents' divorce. Meanwhile, Jack's first efforts to hit on another guy are rebuffed, Pacey and Andie uncomfortably find themselves sharing the same after school activity, and Jen realizes that she may have passed up the chance at something special with Henry.

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Directed by Jan EliasbergWritten by Bonnie Schneider, Hadley DavisGuest stars Bianca Lawson, Michael Pitt, Lee Norris, Moe Michaels, Adam Kaufman, Stephen Michael Ayers, Caleb Burress, Tyrone Hicks

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Episode 12

A Weekend in the Country

45m7.0 / 10

Joey's friends and their families work together to make sure that the opening of Potter's Bed & Breakfast is a success and that she and Bessie don't lose everything they have after Pacey surprises them with a visit from a prestigious travel critic. Throughout the weekend, Jen admits her concerns to Grams about getting close to Henry; Jack considers moving back home after hearing Andie's loving plea; and Dawson tries to understand the connection between his parents even after their divorce.

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Directed by Michael KatlemanWritten by Jeffrey StepakoffGuest stars Michael Pitt, Obi Ndefo, Carl McIntyre, Kelly Jones Gabriele, Jeffrey Stepakoff, Lisa Mae Fincannon

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Episode 13

Northern Lights

44m7.5 / 10

Dawson makes the radical move of dropping out of film class to spend some time re-evaluating his teenage years. Back at Potter's, Joey is torn between attending Pacey's opening night and her date with A.J., who has come to Capeside for the evening. At the play, Andie must take over as director when the faculty director takes ill; and Jen agrees to meet Henry, but she throws him another block by bringing Grams as her date.

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Directed by Jay TobiasWritten by Gina FattoreGuest stars Bianca Lawson, Michael Pitt, Robin Dunne, Kelly Cole Childers, Stephen Michael Ayers, Maribeth Ayers, Chris Hill

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Episode 14

The Valentine's Day Massacre

44m7.0 / 10

Joey questions Dawson's state of mind when he and Pacey decide to lead their friends to a secret location party hosted by a group infamous for their complete and utter debauchery. Back at home, Jack's ex-girlfriend arrives from Rhode Island nursing a broken heart but is unaware of Jack's coming out last year and Jen's first date with Henry is a Valentine's Day she won't soon forget.

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Directed by Sandy SmolanWritten by Tom KapinosGuest stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Dylan Neal, Michael Pitt, Jennifer Keddy, Robert Boris, Alison Robertson, Chris Plouffe, Michael Hagerty

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Episode 15

Crime and Punishment

43m

Joey is chosen to be part of a group of students to paint a school mural, but when hers is defaced before the unveiling, Dawson offers words of encouragement while Pacey takes action and risks suspension when he goes in search of the culprit. Meanwhile, when Andie's PSAT scores rank among the best in the country, she gambles with everything she has worked for and comes clean to Principal Green about the previously stolen test; and Pacey moves in with Deputy Doug when their sister and her kids move back into the Witter house.

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Directed by Joe NapolitanoWritten by Gina Fattore, Alex GansaGuest stars Dylan Neal, Obi Ndefo, K.C. Poe, Andy Francis, Estes Tarver, April Mills, Michael Hagerty, Obba Babatundé

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Episode 16

To Green, with Love

43m

Joey relies on the support of Pacey and A.J. to rally the students in protest against the school superintendent after he forces Principal Green to resign for expelling the student who destroyed Joey's mural. Meanwhile, Dawson and Gail both go back to their respective places in back and in front of the camera to produce a piece about the ongoing school protest which ruffles more than a few feathers of the school board hierarchy.

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Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Gina Fattore, Greg BerlantiGuest stars Jessica Collins, Bianca Lawson, Lee Norris, Lawrence Pressman, Robin Dunne, Obi Ndefo, J. Michael Hunter, Dawn Spinella

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Episode 17

Cinderella Story

44m

When Joey turns to Pacey for rescuing after she flees Boston halfway through her visit with A.J., the two old friends may finally confront their growing feelings for each other. Meanwhile, to avoid suspension, Pacey becomes a mentor to a young boy and must contend with a little version of himself with a big attitude; and behind Gail's back, Dawson asks Mitch to help with the opening of her new restaurant.

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Directed by Janice CookeWritten by Jeffrey StepakoffGuest stars Jonathan Lipnicki, Deborah Kellner, Robin Dunne, Andrea Powell, Hank Troscianiec, Corey A. Jackson, Nick Prange, Karen Kirschenbauer

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Episode 18

Neverland

43m

Pacey hopes taking Dawson to their favorite childhood camping spot will help ease the pain when he tells Dawson about his new feelings for Joey. Meanwhile, Joey deals with the emotional fallout from her kiss with Pacey by spending girls' night out with Jen and Andie, but to Jen's surprise they stumble upon a birthday party for Henry that she wasn't invited to.

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Directed by Patrick R. NorrisWritten by Maggie FriedmanGuest stars Jonathan Lipnicki, Dylan Neal, David Dukes, Michael Pitt, Adam Kaufman, Patrick Stogner, Raymond J. Revnyak Jr., Alex Wharff

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Episode 19

Stolen Kisses

44m7.0 / 10

Dawson invites Joey, Andie and Pacey to spend Spring Break in the mountains at his aunt's home, but the trip is filled with tension as Joey and Pacey continue to battle about their feelings for each other and Andie becomes intrigued with the gang's childhood friend Will who is visiting. Meanwhile, back in town, Jen becomes surprisingly territorial when another woman flirts with Henry.

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Directed by Gregory PrangeWritten by Tom KapinosGuest stars Julie Bowen, Sarah Lancaster, Michael Pitt, Rodney Scott, Hank Troscianiec, Sam Robinson, William Flaman, Dale Wolfe

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Episode 20

The Longest Day

45m

In a story that replays the same day's activities from three different perspectives (as in the 1999 movie ""Go""), Joey and Pacey vacillate on the ways to tell Dawson about their feelings for each other. But when the truth does come out, Dawson's reaction is the one they hoped they wouldn't get. Meanwhile, Andie, who thought she was over Pacey enough to date, accepts a date with Capeside visitor Will, but their first date is ruined when she also learns about Joey and Pacey.

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Directed by Perry LangWritten by Gina FattoreGuest stars Jonathan Lipnicki, Dylan Neal, Michael Pitt, Rodney Scott, Christina McDowell

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Episode 21

Show Me Love

43m

As Capeside prepares for the annual spring regatta, Dawson and Pacey compete for the winning trophy, only Joey is tired of feeling like the prize. Meanwhile, after many weeks of mixed messages, Gale makes the first move with Mitch, and after Jen finally forgives Henry for his one-track mind, he gives Jen the most romantic night of her life.

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Directed by Morgan J. FreemanWritten by Liz Tigelaar, Holly HendersonGuest stars Michael Pitt, Rodney Scott, McKenzie Calhoun, Edwin Modlin II

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Episode 22

The Anti-Prom

44m

Dawson, Joey and Andie prepare their own unique prom when they learn that the committee has scrutinized Jack's selected date. Dawson, who has invited Joey to be his date, uses the special evening to try to win her back and make Pacey jealous; Andie persuades Pacey to be her escort but her evening ends by consoling him about his love life uncertainties; Jen becomes outraged with Henry when he reveals he is leaving Capeside for the summer; and Gail and Mitch celebrate their new found romance.

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Directed by Gregory PrangeWritten by Maggie FriedmanGuest stars Corri English, Michael Pitt, Adam Kaufman

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Episode 23

True Love

44mfinale

After an emotional day filled with love, tears and wedding vows, Joey ultimately must choose between her love for Dawson and her new feelings for Pacey. Across town, Grams talks about love and regret with Jen, while Jack and Andie make a decision to drive all night so that Jen can see Henry one last time.

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Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Gina Fattore, Tom KapinosGuest stars Dylan Neal, David Dukes, Michael Pitt, Adam Kaufman, Obi Ndefo, Harold Bergman, Burgess Jenkins, Chuck Kinlaw

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about Dawson's Creek

Cast

James Van Der BeekDawson Leery
Katie HolmesJoey Potter
Michelle WilliamsJen Lindley
Joshua JacksonPacey Witter
Meredith MonroeAndie McPhee
Kerr SmithJack McPhee
Busy PhilippsAudrey Liddell
Mary-Margaret HumesGail Leery

Credits

Created by
Kevin Williamson

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
128
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • The WBUnited States
  • Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
  • Outerbanks EntertainmentUnited States
  • Columbia TriStar TelevisionUnited States
  • Granville Productions
  • Procter & Gamble ProductionsUnited States

Themes

boston, massachusettscoming of agefriends in lovefriendshipgrowing upsmall townteen dramateenage romance