Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

 

 

Season 1

 

#1 Pilot Episode (Jan 20, 1998)

Dawson irks his best friend with his attraction to a neighbor, while pal Pacey fixates on their new teacher.

 

#2 Dirty Dancing (Jan 27, 1998)

Dawson causes a scene at the school dance for leading lady Jen, while Joey calls Mrs. Leery on her liaisons.

 

#3 A Prelude to a Kiss (Feb 3, 1998)

Dawson tries to plot the perfect kiss for Jen; Joey is wooed by a stranger; and Pacey graduates to manhood.

 

#4 Carnal Knowledge (Feb 10, 1998)

Dawson uncovers his mom's affair, Joey's lie, and Jen's secret past; Pacey seeks out Dawson's secret tape.

 

#5 Blown Away (Feb 17, 1998)

During a hurricane, Dawson blows off his friends; and Mitch storms out after catching wind of Gale's affair.

 

#6 Look Who's Talking (Feb 24, 1998)

A rumor at Capeside proves fateful for Pacey and his teacher, Tamara; an unfriendly face helps Bessie during labor at the Leerys.

 

#7 Breakfast Club (Mar 3, 1998)

The gang lands Saturday detention, where bitter rivalries arise between Dawson and Pacey; and Joey and Jen.

 

#8 Escape from New York (Mar 10, 1998)

Dawson feels the heat when Jen is visited by an old beau; Joey lets off too much steam at a beach party; the Leery marriage reaches the boiling point.

 

#9 Road Trip (Mar 17, 1998)

Dawson joins Pacey and Billy on a boys' night out; Jen does damage control when a rumor about Joey circulates.

 

#10 Modern Romance (Apr 28, 1998)

Dawson tries to make Jen jealous by taking a date to the fair, but ends up envying Pacey's new fondness for Joey. Meanwhile, Mitch wonders if Gale's affair is really over.

 

#11 Friday the 13th (May 5, 1998)

Dawson's Friday the 13th pranks are a scream, until Jen receives an all-too-scary note and phone call.

 

#12 Beauty Contest (May 12, 1998)

Joey enters a beauty pageant, which causes Dawson to see her in a different light. Meanwhile, Pacey strikes a blow for men's lib by entering the contest, as well.

 

#13 Breaking Away (May 19, 1998)

Joey chooses between Paris and Capeside after a visit to her dad; Jen returns to Dawson after a loved one falls ill; Pacey and Doug bond over their father's feelings about both of them.

 

#14 The Kiss (Oct 7, 1998)

Joey and Dawson try out couplehood, making birthday-boy Pacey and Jen feel left out.

 

#15 Crossroads (Oct 14, 1998)

Jack scores a job at the Ice House; Joey's diary lands her in hot water; Dawson lets Pacey down one time too many; and Abby influences a lonely Jen.

 

 

Season 2

 

#16 Alternative Lifestyles (Oct 21, 1998)

An economics-class project pairs Andie with Pacey, who gains a wealth of knowledge about her past; and Jen with a disinterested Dawson.

 

#17 Tamara's Return (Oct 28, 1998)

Tamara returns to seal a deal with Mitch; Jack makes a good impression on Joey at an art exhibit; Andie goes through Dawson to learn more about a potential paramour.

 

#18 Full Moon Rising (Nov 4, 1998)

A full moon draws Joey to Jack; sets the scene for Pacey and Andie's first date; and tears the Leerys apart.

 

#19 The Dance (Nov 11, 1998)

At Homecoming, Jen sees a golden opportunity when Dawson sees Joey with Jack; Andie is crushed by Pacey. At home, the Leerys make a sad decision about their marriage.

 

#20 The All-Nighter (Nov 18, 1998)

During an all-nighter, Dawson learns more about Joey's crowded love life; Andie hears of an upsetting chapter from Pacey's past; and Jen learns a lesson from a new suitor.

 

#21 The Reluctant Hero (Nov 25, 1998)

Dawson saves Jen from herself at a beer bash; Pacey helps Andie deal with her unstable mom, who teeters on the verge of a breakdown; and Joey enjoys a semi-date with Jack.

 

#22 The Election (Dec 16, 1998)

Andie's past is exposed by student-council opponents Abby and Chris; Jen helps Dawson accept his parents' split; and Jack shuts Joey out after a family crisis erupts.

 

#23 High Risk Behavior (Jan 13, 1999)

Dawson recasts Jen in his love life; Joey is drawn to Jack when she sketches him nude; Pacey sets out to fulfill Andie's dream date and a fantasy of his own.

 

#24 Sex, She Wrote (Jan 20, 1999)

Abby and Chris sleuth to expose who penned a note about one Capeside couple's night of passion.

 

#25 Uncharted Waters (Jan 27, 1999)

On a fishing trip, Pacey reels from his dad's coldness, as Dawson warms up to the errant Mitch - and Jack. Meanwhile, Gale interviews the girls for a news piece about teen fads, and kicks off a trend of reconciliations between her feuding subjects.

 

#26 His Leading Lady (Feb 3, 1999)

The filming of Dawson's new movie stirs up memories for both the filmmaker and for Joey. Meanwhile, Pacey learns Andie's been taking antianxiety drugs.

 

#27 To Be or Not to Be... (Feb 10, 1999)

Jack's private poetry goes public, sparking a debate over his sexuality. And as Pacey targets the teacher who started the mess, Joey tries to beef up her beau's image. Meanwhile, Jen sees Ty's true colors.

 

#28 That Is the Question (Feb 17, 1999)

Mr. McPhee returns amid rampant rumors about Jack's sexuality, which continue to haunt Joey; Pacey targets a cruel teacher; and Ty shocks Jen with his views on gay rights.

 

#29 Be Careful What You Wish For (Mar 3, 1999)

A drunken Dawson attacks Pacey, Joey, Jack and his parents at his own surprise birthday party; Ty uses words that hurt to explain his attraction to Jen; and Abby sets her sights on Jack.

 

#30 Psychic Friends (Mar 10, 1999)

At Capeside's fair, a shutterbug develops a thing for Joey - and Jack; Dawson's film teacher pans his movie; and Jen helps Grams  catch the eye of an old chum.

 

#31 A Perfect Wedding (Apr 28, 1999)

Only a day after his parole, Joey's dad persuades her and Bessie to cater a wedding, which turns out to be a hectic and emotional day for many in Capeside.

 

#32 Abby Morgan, Rest in Peace (May 5, 1999)

A sudden death sends Jen into a tailspin, and Andie is dragged along when she's accused of contributing to accident that caused it.

 

#33 Reunited (May 12, 1999)

Dawson's attempt to wine and dine Joey at a fancy restaurant turns into a three-way collision with his father's date and his mother's "girls' night out" with Jen.

 

#34 Ch...ch...Changes (May 19, 1999)

As Dawson wrestles with his final film project, he stumbles across an unwelcome discovery about a friend's family. Meanwhile, Pacey learns Andie may have to leave Capeside.

 

#35 Parental Discretion Advised (May 26, 1999)

Dawson agonizes over his mother's career decision, as well as the repercussions of what he saw at the Ice House. Meanwhile, Pacey and his father come to blows over his poor school performance and his feelings for Andie; and Jen is stunned when Jack urges her to accept Grams' conciliatory invitation to come back home.

 

 

Season 3

 

#36 Like a Virgin (Sept 29, 1999)

Dawson lands in a boatload of trouble when he falls under the sexy spell of Eve and stumbles into a confrontation with Joey over their break up. Meanwhile, Jen tries out for the cheerleading squad with the intention of denouncing the snobbish head cheerleader and Mitch becomes the school's new football coach.

 

#37 Homecoming (Oct 6, 1999)

Dawson plans a sexcapade with Eve; Pacey wilts when Andie isn't thrilled at his surprise visit; Jack agrees to join the football team on one condition - that Mitch also adds Henry. Meanwhile, Jen fashions unorthodox cheers for her squad and Dawson shoots a PR film for the football team's pep rally.

 

#38 None of the Above (Oct 13, 1999)

Dawson and his pals cast suspicious eyes at one another when an advance copy of the PSAT procured by Eve goes missing. Meanwhile, Jack feels harassed by his teammates and considers quitting the team and Rob asks a reluctant Joey out on a date.

 

#39 Home Movies (Oct 20, 1999)

Dawson's chance to shine clashes with his dad's when he decides to profile Jack for a TV news story and Mitch opposes it, fearing Dawson is distracting his best player from the big game. Meanwhile, Jen balks when she learns the head cheerleader is being "auctioned off" for charity and considers quitting the squad; and Andie fears the principal knows about her PSAT scam.

 

#40 Indian Summer (Oct 27, 1999)

Dawson has a stunning revelation about Eve after he catches her breaking into Grams's; Joey fears Rob has an ulterior motive in taking out Andie; and Jack tries to help Henry get closer to Jen by setting up an "accidental" date.

 

#41 Secrets and Lies (Nov 10, 1999)

Jen is in homecoming queen hell when she clashes with a previous titleholder (K Callan) who also happens to be Henry's close friend; Dawson's mom makes an unexpected appearance; and Andie levels a devastating accusation against Rob that puts Joey and Pacey right in the middle of their conflict.

 

#42 Escape from Witch Island (Nov 17, 1999)

Eerie happenings surround Dawson, Joey, Jen and Pacey when they get trapped on the allegedly haunted Witch Island, where they plan to shoot a documentary about the island's tragic legend. Meanwhile, Andie spins off onto a power trip as the head of the disciplinary committee and makes an unholy alliance with another classmate to institute a new rule in the school.

 

#43 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (Nov 24, 1999)

Parent-child angst dominates the Thanksgiving holiday when Jen's mom Helen returns for holiday dinner at Grams' and Dawson finally learns the outcome of his parents' separation. Meanwhile, Andie and Jack are disappointed when their dad can't make the holiday meal.

 

#44 Four to Tango (Dec 1, 1999)

Jen and Pacey leave behind evidence of yet another unconsummated make-out session when they decide to use Dawson's bedroom; Jack finds an admirer through the Internet; Joey agrees to tutor Pacey in math if he agrees to take dance lessons with her so she can win a scholarship.

 

#45 First Encounters of the Close Kind (Dec 15, 1999)

A student film fest and an Ivy League university tour bring Joey, Dawson and Andie to Boston, where a rival filmmaker trashes Dawson's documentary on "Witch Island." Meanwhile, an overeager Andie tries to snag an unscheduled interview with the dean to press her case for an early admission. Joey learns her tour guide is the opposite of what she expected; and Jack, who's along for the trip, gingerly explores Boston's gay nightlife.

 

#46 Barefoot at Capefest (Jan 12, 2000)

Jack finally meets an attractive, available - and interested - guy; Dawson and Nikki clash over accesss to the film equipment; a fuming Joey accuses Dawson of having a thing for Nikki. Meanwhile, Jen sees a new and more attractive side to Henry when she runs into him at a rock festival.

 

#47 A Weekend in the Country (Jan 19, 2000)

In an effort to jump-start Joey and Bessie's new bed and breakfast, Pacey invites a hard-nosed critic to review the still-unfinished place, and Mitch and Gale book the honeymoon suite, which upsets Dawson. Meanwhile, Andie starts pressuring Jack to move back home, and Henry informs Jen that he'll be taking her out to dinner.

 

#48 Northern Lights (Jan 26, 2000)

Dawson flounders for direction after dropping his film class, and Henry insists upon seeing the school play with Jen after she postpones their dinner date to see Pacey's stage debut. Meanwhile, Pacey panics as opening night approaches, Andie flips when she has to step in for the ailing director and Joey plans on skipping the event for a date with the guy she met during a college tour.

 

#49 The Valentine's Day Massacre (Feb 2, 2000)

Henry corrals Jen into a Valentine's Day date, but fails to tell her about the physical risk he took to make it perfect until the consequences hit him. Meanwhile, Andie invites Jack's ex-girlfriend to join them at a wild party but neglects to tell her that Jack is now gay; and Dawson decides to cut loose at the party and ignore Pacey and Joey's constant bickering over him.

 

#50 Crime and Punishment (Feb 9, 2000)

Joey is crushed when her school mural is defaced. A furious Pacey hunts down the perpetrator, while Dawson chides Joey for not repairing the damaged painting. Meanwhile, Andie is troubled when Principal Green tells her that her PSAT scores could qualify her for a scholarship.

 

#51 Cinderella Story (Mar 1, 2000)

Joey goes to Boston for A.J.'s appearance at a literary event, and gets a surprise when she meets his oldest friend, Morgan, who happens to be a she. Meanwhile, Pacey gets to know the kid he's supposed to mentor, a smart-mouthed 9-year-old whose attitude is uncomfortably familiar. And Gale's restaurant is still in shambles the week before its opening, prompting Dawson to seek help from an unwelcome source.

 

#52 Neverland (Mar 5, 2000)

Pacey is crushed when Joey freaks out over their kiss, so he takes refuge in a guys-only camping expedition with Dawson. Joey opts for a sleepover with Andie and Jen as she tries to figure out her feelings. Meanwhile, Jack's plans for a platonic weekend at home with a gay friend are threatened when he learns his dad won't be leaving town on business after all. And a visit from an old friend reawakens unhealed wounds for Mitch.

 

#53 Stolen Kisses (Apr 26, 2000)

Simmering feelings boil over for Pacey and Joey when they are forced to share a bed during a crowded spring-break weekend with Dawson's Aunt Gwen. Meanwhile, an old friend's visit spurs Gale to pretend she and Mitch are still married.

 

#54 The Longest Day (May 3, 2000)

The truth of Pacey and Joey's romance is revealed through a series of "Rashomon"-style flashbacks that tell the story from Pacey's, Joey's, Jen's and Dawson's perspectives. Also, Will asks Andie out on a date; Grams heads for a weekend away, but not before warning Jen to avoid any hanky-panky with Henry.

 

#55 Show Me Love (May 10, 2000)

Pacey and Dawson's competition during the annual regatta hides an underlying battle for Joey's affections. Meanwhile, Jen reconciles with Henry, and Gale and Mitch's relationship shifts gears.

 

#56 The Anti-Prom (May 17, 2000)

Everyone agonizes over the junior prom, especially Joey, who decides to go with Dawson; Andie, who doesn't have a date; and Jack, who wants to take Ethan. Dawson decides to organize an anti-prom at the restaurant, where everyone can just be themselves. Meanwhile, Henry and Jen are wrestling with the decision of whether to have sex the night of the prom, and Mitch tells Gale he needs her to define their relationship.

 

#57 True Love (May 24, 2000)

Joey chooses between Dawson and Pacey as Dawson prepares for his parents' second wedding and Pacey readies to set sail for a three-month stint in the Florida Keys. Meanwhile, Jen refuses to reconcile with Henry before he heads off for eight weeks of football camp until Grams takes radical action that also aims to give Jack a second chance with Ethan.

 

 

Season 4

 

#58 Coming Home (Oct 4, 2000)

Joey and Pacey return home to face a barrage of questions about whether they had sex; Pacey's sister Gretchen abruptly returns from college without a diploma; and Andie scopes out two potential summer flings.

 

#59 Failing Down (Oct 11, 2000)

Pacey learns his prospects for graduation are dim unless he retakes three courses he failed the previous year - a fact he can't bring himself to mention to Joey. Meanwhile, Henry wants to take a break from Jen and tries to get Jack to help tell her; Joey gets a waitressing job at the yacht club after pretending to be on friendly terms with a board member; and Gretchen goes house-hunting.

 

#60 Two Gentlemen of Capeside (Oct 18, 2000)

Pacey gets his first "A" of the semester, but an assignment with Dawson keeps Joey from celebrating with him on the boat. So Pacey takes Jen for a fun platonic sail - until a storm hits. Meanwhile, Joey asks Dawson why he can't forgive Pacey and Andie prepares for a college interview.

 

#61 Future Tense (Oct 25, 2000)

College concerns weigh heavily on Joey's mind as she gets good and bad news about her prospects, then realizes Pacey doesn't have the grades to attend college. Meanwhile, Andie drives Jack crazy over filling out his college applications; Gretchen gets vague about college plans when Gale interviews her for a bartending job; and Drue throws a fake birthday party for Jen.

 

#62 A Family Way (Nov 1, 2000)

Dawson is stunned to learn his fortysomething mother could be pregnant, and an uneasy Joey feels that she and Pacey are headed for sexual intercourse. She shares her concerns with Jen, who advises her to get prepared by going to the free clinic. Meanwhile, Jack's gig as a soccer coach is endangered by an amorous spectator's aggressive advances, forcing him to weigh whether to tell her he's gay.

 

#63 Great Xpectations (Nov 8, 2000)

Andie gets a letter from Harvard and the news sends her off to a rave with Jack and an uneasy Jen, who had been resisting pleas from Drue to attend. After his parents deliver equally important news, Dawson joins the party with Gretchen - and Pacey and Joey, who wonder why Dawson's been hanging out with Gretchen, his pre-adolescent crush.

 

#64 You Had Me at Goodbye (Nov 15, 2000)

Andie's father suggests the teen take a six-month trip to Italy as a reward for her academic excellence and to relax before she starts college. Meanwhile, Joey needs a peer recommendation for a college application from the person who knows her best, and she's torn between asking Dawson or Pacey to author it.

 

#65 The Unusual Suspects (Nov 22, 2000)

Principal Peskin and Mitch question Dawson, Pacey and Jack after someone puts the senior administrator's boat into the school's swimming pool with the man's dog on board. Meanwhile, Jen agrees to help coach Jack's soccer team as part of her community service.

 

#66 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (Nov 29, 2000)

Dawson views some of Mr. Brooks' old movies and lavishes the former filmmaker with praise, only to be rudely dismissed. Gretchen plans a party at the Leery's home. Elsewhere, Jack suspects that Jen has lost interest in filing her college applications.

 

#67 Self-Reliance (Dec 20, 2000)

Baby-sitting responsibilities and unexpected guests at the bed-and-breakfast cause stress for Joey the night before a big test at school. Jen and Jack attend a gay teens seminar, and Mr. Brooks agrees to participate in Dawson's documentary about the former filmmaker.

 

#68 The Tao of Dawson (Jan 10, 2001)

Dawson decides that the best way to pursue Gretchen is to do nothing at all and let the situation play itself out. Gretchen takes Pacey on a road trip to her former college to retrieve her car, which she loaned to an ex-boyfriend. Meanwhile, Joey is trapped in a storage room with Drue, who was supposed to spend the weekend with his father in New York.

 

#69 The Te of Pacey (Jan 17, 2001)

Joey plans a surprise birthday party for Pacey, who's reluctant to celebrate because of various mishaps that occurred during previous shindigs commemorating his birth. Elsewhere, Gretchen asks Dawson if they can postpone their scheduled first date since they will both be expected to attend Pacey's party.

 

#70 Hopeless (Jan 31, 2001)

To get time off from work for a school trip, Joey agrees to her employer's request that she and Pacey accompany Drue on a date with the daughter of an influential yacht-club member. Meanwhile, Dawson and Gretchen go to a dance club with some of her college friends.

 

#71 A Winter's Tale (Feb 7, 2001)

Joey and Pacey embark on a ski trip with their classmates, but a winter storm strands the travelers near a small-town lodge - and Drue sets up the sleeping arrangements. Meanwhile, Dawson faces a difficult decision regarding the health care of Mr. Brooks, for which Dawson has the legal responsibility to decide.

 

#72 Four Stories (Feb 14, 2001)

Drue fools a chaperone into thinking that Joey and Pacey are already on the bus that will take the ski-trip participants home, and the bus leaves, stranding the couple at a lodge.

 

#73 Mind Games (Mar 28, 2001)

Pacey's obvious attempts to get Gretchen out of the house for the night lead his sister to deduce that he and Joey have slept together and they want to spend another night alone. Gretchen then discovers that Dawson's parents have gone away for the weekend, so she suggests they share some cozy quality time.

 

#74 Admissions (Apr 11, 2001)

Dawson and Joey find out what fate has in store as they learn whether they were accepted to the colleges of their choice. Also, Jen and Jack try to find a school they can both attend as they sift through college brochures.

 

#75 Eastern Standard Time (Apr 18, 2001)

Pacey feels left out when he's the only one at school during Ditch Day at Capeside High. Jen and Joey decide to travel to New York City, where they meet up with Jen's father, while Dawson and Gretchen take a spontaneous trip.

 

#76 Late (Apr 25, 2001)

A very pregnant Gale anxiously awaits her baby's arrival, while Joey wonders what the stork may have in store for her when she too realizes that she is late. Dawson finds out that Gretchen has an interview with Boston Magazine, and Jack worries about Tobey after he misses his volunteer tutoring session.

 

#77 Promicide (May 2, 2001)

The gang faces problems as they prepare for the prom. Jen and Jack fret over dates, only to end up with escorts neither of them want; Joey and Pacey struggle with relationship issues; and Gretchen stresses over attending the high-school event with Dawson.

 

#78 Separation Anxiety (May 9, 2001)

Jen finds out that Grams is planning to sell the house to put her through college; Dawson tries to reconnect with Gretchen; Joey and Pacey attend a Worthington freshman party that has Pacey thinking there might be hope for them after all.

 

#79 The Graduate (May 16, 2001)

Dawson and the gang anticipate their graduation day, but Pacey's temper runs high and his antics might cost him his diploma. Also, Andie comes back from Italy to watch her brother and friends graduate.

 

#80 Coda (May 23, 2001)

The fifth-season finale depicts Dawson's last night in Capeside before leaving for the summer session of film school. His plans include a trip to the movies with Joey, Jen and Jack. Saying goodbye isn't easy, especially for Joey, who struggles with not wanting to let go of one of her best friends.

 

 

Season 5

 

#81 The Bostonians (Oct. 10, 2001)

In the fifth-season opener, the gang takes on college life---except for Pacey, who's lying low as he docks the yacht in Boston Harbor after sailing away the summer.

Joey is struggling in her writing class at Worthington College as she measures her academic dreams against reality and tries to deal with her separation from Dawson, who's continuing his studies at USC with an internship in Hollywood. Elsewhere, at Boston Bay College, Jack and Jen make their way around campus and search for a frat party to attend, as Jack declares that it's time for Jen to meet a new guy and start a “whirlwind college romance.”

#82 The Lost Weekend (Oct. 17, 2001)

Dawson visits Joey in Boston, and all goes well until he gets an unusual message on his answering machine. Meanwhile, Pacey is interested in the restaurant business; and Jen and Jack go to a frat party, where Jen meets a new guy.

 

#83 Capeside Revisited (Oct. 24, 2001)

Joey learns that Pacey is living in Boston and working at a nearby restaurant. Also in town is Dawson, who's not happy in Los Angeles and is thinking about staying on the East Coast. Meanwhile, Jack gets used to being a Sig Ep brother; and Jen and Charlie take their relationship to a new level.

 

#84 The Long Goodbye (Oct. 31, 2001)

Tragedy hits home as the Leery household deals with the aftermath of Mitch's car accident.  Family and friends gather around to lend support as Dawson tries to come to terms with his last encounter with his dad. Through it all, Dawson stays strong, maintaining a tight grip on his emotions in order to support his mother and younger sister. Meanwhile, Pacey puts past grudges aside and comes out of hiding on the boat to join the rest of the Capeside gang in comforting the Leery family. As Dawson's friends try to do and say the right things, Dawson begins to realize that bottling up his feelings may do more harm than good.

 

#84 Use your Disillusion (Nov. 7, 2001)

Dawson takes Joey up on an offer to visit her for a weekend in Boston. Meanwhile, Jack is surprised when his boyfriend visits unexpectedly and makes Jack choose between spending time with him or the fraternity.