TV-14
1998
6 Seasons
drama
kid
Dawson's Creek:
Confronting issues of mortality, infidelity, homosexuality and betrayal, Dawson's Creek presents the poignant stories of teenagers growing up in a rapidly changing world.
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Episodes
In a rapidly changing world, four teenagers come of age in a small Massachusetts coastal town.
1. Dawson's Creek
A pair of childhood friends must cope with their emerging sexuality.
2. Dirty Dancing
Dawson worries about his first kiss with Jen, especially when she attends a scho...
3. A Prelude to a Kiss
As he's forced to work on a rival's film, Dawson plots to record his own first k...
4. Carnal Knowledge
After videotaping Tamara's sexual encounter with an unknown partner and then lea...
5. Hurricane
Preparations for a big hurricane expose the truth about Mrs. Leery's affair.
6. Baby
As word of Pacey's affair with Tamara gets out, Bessie must seek help from grams...
7. Breakfast Club
The brewing conflicts among Dawson and his friends erupt during their detention.
8. Escape From New York
Jen's old boyfriend arrives unexpectedly and Dawson's parents struggle with thei...
9. In the Company of Men
Jen's old boyfriend takes Dawson and Pacey to a nightclub; upon finding herself ...
10. Modern Romance
Dawson arranges a double date with Jen and her new boyfriend; an extra credit as...
11. Friday the 13th
While Dawson is preparing to celebrate Friday the 13th, a serial killer is rumor...
12. Pretty Woman
Joey and Pacey both enter a local beauty pageant.
13. Breaking Away
An offer for Joey to study abroad forces her and Dawson to reconsider their feel...
The Kiss
Dawson and Joey wonder where their relationship is heading.
Crossroads
Dawson invades Joey's privacy; Pacey's friends don't remember his birthday.
Alternative Lifestyles
Jen tries to seduce Dawson away from Joey; Mitch remains angry about Gale's affair.
Tamara's Return
Dawson can't relate to Joey's interest, though Jack does; Tamara Jacobs (Leann Hunley) returns to Capeside, throwing Pacey for a loop.
Full Moon Rising
Mitch and Gale's marriage continues to deteriorate.
The Dance
The gang hopes for a perfect night at the homecoming dance; Mitch and Gale separate.
The All-Nighter
Everyone participates in a questionnaire about romance, love and sex.
The Reluctant Hero
Dawson receives a prestigious film award just when his personal life falls to pieces.
The Election
Class elections take an ugly turn; Jen offers to help Dawson's screenwriting with insights into teen life.
High Risk Behavior
Dawson and Jen's collaboration on a steamy movie script may make him act on impulse; Jack offers to pose for a nude sketch for Joey.
Sex, She Wrote
Curious Abby becomes a sleuth when she discovers a discarded, unsigned love letter; Pacey gives Andie the cold shoulder.
Uncharted Waters
Dawson and Pacey go on a father-son fishing trip; differences cause a brawl when Jen, Joey and Abby help Gale with a news piece on teen trends.
His Leading Lady
Dawson finds a girl to play Joey in his film; Jen befriends an intriguing stranger.
To Be or Not To Be...
The gossip mill works overtime after Jack bares his soul reading a poem aloud in class that he wrote as an assignment.
...That is the Question
Jack confronts his innermost secrets; Pacey stands up to an abusive teacher.
Be Careful What You Wish For
Joey plans a surprise birthday party for Dawson who is out with Pacey and Andie, having a night of recklessness and the blues.
Psychic Friends
A new teacher (Madchen Amick), a movie studio executive on sabbatical, critiques Dawson's movie; Joey meets a gorgeous photographer (Nick Stabile).
A Perfect Wedding
Joey's father caters a posh wedding; Dawson and his mother talk about her desire to win back Mitch from his new love (Madchen Amick).
Abby Morgan, Rest in Peace
The death of a Capeside teen spawns differing emotions among her peers; Andie recalls something about her dead brother.
Reunited
Dawson takes Joey to a fancy restaurant, where a mix-up forces them to dine with Mitch and his date, Nicole (Madchen Amick); Andie's mental state deteriorates.
Ch...ch...ch...changes
Dawson interviews Joey's father for his film-class final project; Joseph McPhee (David Dukes) arrives to take Andie and Jack back to Providence with him.
Parental Discretion Advised
Dawson wrestles with the knowledge that Joey's father is dealing drugs again.
Like a Virgin
Dawson meets a young woman who brings trouble into his life; Joey may have found a new friend; Jen challenges the head cheerleader; Mitch becomes the varsity football coach.
Homecoming
Dawson produces a film for the football pep rally; Joey helps Pacey bring Andie back to Capeside.
None of the Above
Everyone is tempted to cheat when Eve (Brittany Daniel) presents a sneak peek of the PSATs.
Home Movies
Dawson finds himself at odds with his father over a news piece using Mitch's star player as the subject.
Indian Summer
Dawson investigates Eve (Brittany Daniel) and discovers information which could change the lives of people in Capeside.
Secrets and Lies
Dawson contemplates revealing to Jen the truth about Eve; Jen shocks the community with the entertainment she hires for the annual homecoming queen gala.
Escape From Witch Island
Dawson and friends set out to make a documentary on Witch Island.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Jen's estranged mother appears on Thanksgiving morning.
Four to Tango
Dawson becomes suspicious of Pacey when he finds out he has been spending time
with Joey; Andie urges Jack to meet a gay student from a different town
First Encounters of the Close Kind
Dawson's friends support his documentary in a film festival at Boston University.
Barefoot at Capefest
Dawson experiences an identity crisis when Principal Green's daughter emerges as another aspiring director.
A Weekend in the Country
Everyone works to make sure the opening of Potter's Bed & Breakfast is a success.
Northern Lights
Dawson drops out of film class to spend time re-evaluating his teenage years.
The Valentine's Day Massacre
The friends attend a party held by a group infamous for debauchery; Jack's ex-girlfriend arrives from Rhode Island.
Crime and Punishment
Someone defaces Joey's school mural before its unveiling.
To Green, with Love
Joey rallies a student protest in response to the superintendent's forcing Principal Green to resign.
Cinderella Story
Pacey rescues Joey when she cuts short her trip to Boston; Pacey becomes a mentor to a young boy (Jonathan Lipnicki).
Neverland
Pacey tries to tell Dawson how he feels about Joey.
Stolen Kisses
Dawson plans a trip for spring break.
The Longest Day
Joey and Pacey vacillate on ways to tell Dawson about their feelings for each other.
Show Me Love
Dawson and Pacey compete for the trophy in the spring regatta; Gale makes the first move with Mitch.
The Anti-Prom
Romantic conflicts and uncertainties abound on prom night.
True Love
Joey is torn between Dawson and Pacey; Grams and Jen talk.
Coming Home
Joey and Pacey return from a romantic summer on the high seas; Andie has a fling with a French boy (Jason Daniel Roberts).
Falling Down
On the first day of school, Pacey learns that he may not be able to graduate
with his friends and pulls away from Joey
The Two Gentlemen of Capeside
Pacey goes sailing to cope with his jealousy and gets caught in a storm.
Future Tense
Fear of the future leads Joey to drink heavily at Jen's birthday party.
A Family Way
Joey visits a clinic for advice about her sexual health after considering her relationship with Pacey.
Great Xpectations
Andie mixes an ecstasy pill with her antidepressant medicine.
You Had Me at Goodbye
Andie announces she is leaving Capeside.
The Unusual Suspects
Dawson, Pacey and Jack are suspects in a prank against Principal Peskin.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Joey sees Dawson kiss a new girl at a Christmas party.
Self Reliance
Dawson contemplates revealing to Jen the truth about Eve; Jen shocks the community with the entertainment she hires for the annual homecoming queen gala.
The Tao of Dawson
Unenthused Pacey takes action after Dawson announces his love for Gretchen.
The Te of Pacey
Joey plans a surprise party for Pacey's birthday, but Pacey wants the occasion to be quiet.
Hopeless
Dawson joins Gretchen and her college friends for a night on the town; Pacey and Joey go on a disastrous double-date that forces them to confront their sexual relationship.
A Winter's Tale
Unsupervised mayhem ensues during Joey and Pacey's senior class trip; Dawson must decide whether or not to take Mr. Brooks off life support.
Four Stories
An awkward morning follows Joey and Pacey's passionate night, and things become more difficult when Dawson asks what happened.
Mind Games
Pacey learns that Joey lied to Dawson about their night together on the ski trip.
Admissions
Dawson offers Joey money for college after she has been refused financial aid; Joey's guilt over lying to Dawson about Pacey may keep her from accepting money.
Eastern Standard Time
Joey and Jen are destined for New York to confront Jen's estranged father; Dawson and Gretchen have a romantic adventure.
Late
Joey fears she may be pregnant; Dawson welcomes a new baby sister.
Promicide
At the senior prom, Pacey confronts Joey about his feelings, and depressed Jen drinks too much alcohol.
Separation Anxiety
Dawson decides to leave town with Gretchen (Sasha Alexander); Joey and Pacey consider the end of their relationship.
The Graduate
The friends prepare for graduation, but Pacey's temper may cost him the opportunity.
Coda
Preparing to leave for a summer film-program, Dawson struggles to say goodbye to Joey, who wants him to stay with her.
The Bostonians
Dawson begins college in Los Angeles, while Joey begins college in Boston.
Flight 62 to Los Angeles
Dawson arrives to visit Joey, and is misled by Audrey when she decides to set her sights on him herself. Jen's compassion gets her to help Charlie and be on the college radio station.
Capeside Revisited
Dawson returns to Capeside to inform his parents that he is dropping out of college to be with Joey.
The Long Goodbye
The death of a father has Dawson, Joey and Pacey putting past grudges behind them.
Use Your Disillusion
Dawson visits Joey in Boston for a weekend; Jack's boyfriend Tobey (David Monahan) makes a surprise visit.
High Anxiety
Dawson blames Joey for causing his father's death.
Text, Lies, and Videotape
Dawson considers leaving Joey to honor his father's last wish.
Hotel New Hampshire
Dawson and Jen attend a small film festival honoring his documentary.
Four Scary Stories
Working as nighttime DJ at the radio station, Jen fields calls from listeners with terrifying tales.
Appetite for Destruction
Pacey throws a dinner party to bring together the dissolving group of friends.
Something Wild
Joey's wild side comes out when she starts seeing Jen's two-timing ex-boyfriend (Chad Michael Murray).
Sleeping Arrangements
An old flame offers Pacey the chance of a lifetime; Jack moves into the fraternity house; Jen discusses her love life with Dawson on the radio.
Something Wilder
Joey begins dating two men -- a cute classmate and an English professor; Jack instigates a fight with his fraternity brothers.
Guerilla Filmmaking
Dawson's student film puts new and old lovers to the test.
Downtown Crossing
After trying to rob Joey, a man gets hit by a car in a hit-and-run, so she accompanies him to the hospital.
In a Lonely Place
Jen and Audrey risk their new relationships with Dawson and Pacey during a night out with musicians.
Highway to Hell
Joey joins Charlie's band as lead singer and ends up in a motel with Pacey and Audrey.
Cigarette Burns
Joey's opinion of Charlie changes after watching him in Dawson's film; Audrey tests Pacey's true feelings for her, while Dawson woos a film critic (Meredith Salenger).
100 Light Years From Home
Charlie follows Joey to Florida, where Dawson is also heading to profess his love for her; Audrey's first love (Chris Hartford) comes between her and jealous Pacey.
Separate Ways
Pacey's new boss (Sherilyn Fenn) fires Audrey and tries to seduce him; Charlie passes on a chance for stardom in order to be with Joey.
After Hours
Audrey catches Pacey with his admiring boss; Dawson encounters an old friend while at a movie.
The Abby
Pacey pushes his new boss (Sherilyn Fenn) over the edge by staging a protest in front of investors; Dawson visits his father's grave; Joey tries to see her father, unaware he has been paroled.
Swan Song
Dawson and Audrey head to Los Angeles for the summer, leaving Joey and Pacey behind in Capeside; while planning to depart for Costa Rica with Jen, Jack crosses paths with someone special.
The Kids are Alright
Dawson spends an intimate evening with Joey, which is marred when he receives a telephone call from another woman.
The Song Remains the Same
Dawson and Joey feel awkward after their first night together; Audrey's father sets up Pacey with a job interview.
The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest
After Joey stays up all night composing an e-mail to Dawson, she accidentally sends it to everyone on campus.
Instant Karma
Dawson is caught between Joey and his intoxicated leading lady (Bianca Kajlich); Audrey resents playing second fiddle to Pacey's career and allows herself to be charmed by another man.
The Impostors
When a producer arrives at the movie set to close down production, Dawson's quick thinking saves the day and wins him the girl.
Living Dead Girl
Dawson believes he sees the ghost of a legendary screen actress strangled on set; Joey and Eddie take a professor's daughter to a haunted house
Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell
Audrey gets drunk before her band takes the stage; Eddie and Joey go on a real date; professor Freeman (Sebastian Spence) has a heart-to-heart discussion with Jack.
Spiderwebs
Dawson and Natasha have a brush with the law at a No Doubt concert; Pacey takes a swing at C.J. after learning he slept with Audrey.
Everything Put Together Falls Apart
Dawson is jealous when Natasha is attracted to a new actor (Eddie Cahill); Joey jeopardizes her scholarship by missing a final exam.
Merry Mayhem
Dawson and his mother invite everyone to Capeside for Christmas; Joey's father disapproves of Eddie; Pacey returns home with a new car and costly gifts; Audrey quaffs alcohol while downing pills.
Day Out of Days
The studio asks Dawson to direct reshoots of ``Wicked Dead'' after Todd refuses; Joey finds Eddie's apartment empty; doubting his new life, Pacey begins skipping work to spend time with Emma.
All the Right Moves
Joey and Eddie confront their emotions for each other; Pacey is recruited for a project he discovers may not be ethical.
Rock Bottom
Natasha refuses to do a nude scene at Dawson's behest; Joey and Eddie take Audrey to a clinic in Los Angeles; Jen and C.J. set Grams up with a lusty suitor.
Clean and Sober
While visiting Audrey, Dawson spots a big-time producer (Alicia Coppola) and follows her into a therapy session; Jack agrees to marry Emma so she can get her green card.
Castaways
Joey and Pacey spend the night together locked inside a department store.
That Was Then
Pacey rushes to Capeside when his father is admitted to the hospital; Dawson returns to his high-school film class as a guest speaker.
Sex and Violence
Pacey hires Joey to be his assistant, but her presence causes turmoil in the office; a studio head wants to turn Dawson's coming-of-age story into a teen sex movie.
Love Bites
Jen is devastated when she learns Grams has cancer; Pacey agrees to chaperone Harley's school dance with Joey.
Lovelines
Joey and Eddie's relationship is played out during a counseling center benefit featuring special guests Dr. Drew Pinsky and Adam Carolla.
Catch-22
When Pacey sells stock just days before a federal ruling, he gets accused of insider trading.
Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road
Joey is moved by Dawson's script about three friends; Dawson's movie-making dreams are dashed when Pacey admits he lost Dawson's money; Jen invites her mother (Mimi Rogers) to Boston to divulge important news.
Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption
Joey rallies the gang to help Dawson begin production on his independent film; inspired Pacey strives to raise the money Dawson needs.
All Good Things
Dawson, Joey, Pacey, Jen and Jack come together in Capeside after five years for a wedding; a heartbreaking secret is revealed; Joey finally chooses between Dawson and Pacey.
Must Come to an End
Dawson, Joey, Pacey, Jen and Jack come together in Capeside after five years for a wedding; a heartbreaking secret is revealed; Joey finally chooses between Dawson and Pacey.
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Dawson's Creek
Genres
drama, kid
Episodes
6 Seasons Available (128 Episodes)
Release Year
1998
About This Series
Confronting issues of mortality, infidelity, homosexuality and betrayal, Dawson's Creek presents the poignant stories of teenagers growing up in a rapidly changing world as it follows the relationships of a tight-knit group of friends in a small Massachusetts town to college in Boston and beyond.
Cast and Crew
Starring: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Mary Peil, Kerr Smith, Meredith Monroe, Busy Philipps
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