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Dawson's Creek

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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.

Created by:
Kevin Williamson
Cast:
James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
The WB

Episode guide

Seasons

6 available

Season 1

Episodes

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Episode 1

★ 7.7

Pilot

1998-01-20 · 44m

Film-buff Dawson finds his best friend, Joey, growing jealous of his attraction to a neighbor's granddaughter. Meanwhile, pal Pacey falls in love with a mystery woman, who is really a teacher at Capeside.

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Episode 2

★ 7.0

Dance

1998-01-27 · 45m

Dawson casts Jen as the new leading lady in his film, but creates a messy off-camera scene during her date at the school dance. Meanwhile, Joey confronts Mrs. Leery about her liaisons; and Pacey gets under Tamara's skin with his public flirting.

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Episode 3

★ 10.0

Kiss

1998-02-03 · 44m

While working on the film class's movies, team player Dawson has a hard time being stuck in the background. Meanwhile as he plots to give Jen the "perfect kiss", Joey is swept away by a handsome stranger and Pacey tries to graduate to manhood.

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Episode 4

★ 7.0

Discovery

1998-02-10 · 44m

Dawson turns to Jen after learning of his mom's affair, and Joey's knowledge of it. But he regrets doing so when she tells him some of her problems; meanwhile Pacey and Tamara continue to tempt fate with their fling.

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Episode 5

★ 7.0

Hurricane

1998-02-17 · 44m

When a major hurricane moves inland, all take refuge in the Leery home, where Dawson rages at Jen about her past, and Mitch storms out after learning of Gale's affair. That leaves a tormented Dawson to deal with their fallout. Meanwhile, Pacey ruins his brother's chances to get with Tamara at her beach house.

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Episode 6

★ 7.5

Baby

1998-02-24 · 43m

Capeside is abuzz with rumors of a teacher's indiscretion, rumors that prove fateful for Pacey and Tamera. Meanwhile, Joey and Jen get a life lesson when Bessie is aided by an unlikely source when she gives birth in Dawson's living room.

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Episode 7

★ 7.0

Detention

1998-03-03 · 45m

In what is said to be one of the best episodes, the gang, after committing various violations at school, gets stuck together for an 8 hour Saturday detention, where Dawson and Pacey turn against each another; and Joey offers a tearful partial explanation for her anger toward Jen.

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Episode 8

★ 7.0

Boyfriend

1998-03-10 · 44m

Dawson feels the heat when Jen is visited by an old boyfriend; Joey lets off a bit too much steam at a beach party and ends up in a sticky situation; and tensions between Mitch and Gale reach the boiling point as they attempt to rebuild their marriage.

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Episode 9

★ 7.0

Roadtrip

1998-03-17 · 44m

Hoping to get over Jen, Dawson agrees to join Pacey and Billy in a boys night out and finds what he is looking for in another woman. Meanwhile Jen handles damage control after Joey becomes the subject of a rumor at school.

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Episode 10

★ 8.0

Double Date

1998-04-28 · 44m

A double date finds Jen and Cliff joined by Dawson and a savvy sidekick who calls him on a plot to make Jen jealous. But it's Dawson turn to turn green when Pacey grows close to Joey working on a project.

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Episode 11

★ 8.5

The Scare

1998-05-05 · 43m

In honor of Friday the 13th, Dawson, plans a séance for the gang, they are all spooked by reports of a serial killer heading towards Capeside.

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Episode 12

★ 9.0

Beauty Contest

1998-05-12 · 44m

Joey and Pacey enter a beauty competition; Jen regrets her breakup with Dawson.

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Episode 13

★ 9.5

Decisions

1998-05-19 · 45m

In the season finale, Dawson and Joey confront their true feelings. Joey, visits her father in prison, and debates leaving to go to France.

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Cast

James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek

Dawson Leery

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Joey Potter

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams

Jen Lindley

Joshua Jackson

Joshua Jackson

Pacey Witter

Kerr Smith

Kerr Smith

Jack McPhee

Busy Philipps

Busy Philipps

Audrey Liddell

Mary Beth Peil

Mary Beth Peil

Evelyn 'Grams' Ryan

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