Dawson Leery, Joey Potter, and Pacey Witter are life long friends, whose lives start to rapidly change when a new girl, Jen Lindley, moves in next door to Dawson and the foursome start high school. Chronicling the passage from adolescence to young adulthood, they are joined by two other newcomers to Capeside: brother and sister Jack and Andie McPhee and, when they go to college, by Audrey Liddell. Set in the fictional town of Capeside, MA., Dawson's Creek is the coming of age story of a close knit group of friends on the verge of adulthood.
Film buff / Steven Spielberg obsessive Dawson Leery finds his best friend Joey, growing jealous of his attraction to a newly arrived neighbors granddaughter. While his friend Pacey falls for a mystery older woman ,who in turn finds out is a new teacher at his school.
Dawson has his own taste of jealousy , as Jen accepts an invitation to a Capeside dance from Cliff ,the school Quarterback. Joey tells Mrs.Leery she knows about her affair. Pacey gets under Tamara's skin about her public flirting
Dawson tries to manufacture the perfect romantic kiss with Jen. This while he tries to stay in the background ,working on the film class's movie.Joey is swept away by a young, wealthy ,handsome stranger.Pacey takes the next step with Tamara.
Dawson finds out about his mothers affair, then discovers Joey knew about it. He then turns to Jen, but soon regrets doing so after she tells him some of her past.Pacey and Tamara continue to see each other.
As a major hurricane moves inland towards Capeside, everyone takes refuge at the Leery House.With tensions already high, the flames are fanned when Mitch learns of Gale's affair.Dawson takes his emotions out on Joey and Jen.Elsewhere Pacey tries to sabotage his brother's , Deputy Doug's moves on Tamara.
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.
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.
Jen is surprised by a visit from Billy, an ex from her NYC days.That leaves Dawson wondering exactly where he stands with her.Joey has a few extra drinks at a beach party that ends with a Dawson kiss.Mitch and Gale feel the tension as they try to rebuild their own marriage.
Looking to cause trouble, Billy takes Dawson and Pacey on a boys night out. As Dawson tries to put Jen to one side, he meets another woman. Back at school Joey becomes the subject of a nasty rumor and Jen tries to help her with payback.
In an unlikely move to prove they can still remain friends Dawson and an unwitting sidekick go on a double date with Jen and Cliff. While working on a school project together Pacey grows closer to Joey, much to Dawson's confusion.
Friday the 13th is a traditional time for Dawson to try to scare the life out of his friends and this year he plans a seance.News reports of The LadyKiller ,a serial killer possibly heading towards Capeside add to the tension. Jen starts to receive letters and a phone call that go beyond a harmless prank.
Joey and Pacey enter a beauty competition; Jen regrets her breakup with Dawson.
Joey debates leaving for France to study for a semester. Then goes to see her father in prison. This makes Dawson finally act on his feelings for Joey.Jen is hit hard by a family loss.
Dawson and Joey have kissed....so what's next? Jen finds herself on the edge of this blossoming romance, and doesn't like it.Pacey meets and plays a prank on new girl at school Andie...who then turns the tables on him.Mitch goes to a divorce lawyer.
An entry in Joey's journal leaves Dawson fretting so much, he completly forgets Pacey's 16th Birthday and their plans. Jen encouraged by Abby finds herself sharing the fact she wants Dawson back.Andie's brother Jack gets a job at the Ice House.Gail is stunned by Mitch's alternative to divorce- an open marriage.
After being away all summer, Dawson returns to face a decision about Joey; Jen uses cheerleading tryouts to teach someone a lesson.
Dawson's first sexual encounter with Eve causes a great surprise; Pacey discovers that Andie was unfaithful to him.
Dawson is faced with an ethical dilemma when Eve gives him a copy of a major college entrance exam.
There is uncertainty in the air when Pacey and Joey return to Capeside after their journey that lasted all summer.
Joey is looking for a new job and gets one at the Yacht Club pretending to know a very affluent family. She is tricked by her boss's son, Dru, who discovers her lies. Mitch (no also a counselor at the school) tells Pacey he's not going to graduate unless he makes up for his bad grades. Pacey doesn't want Joey to know, but Mitch tells Dawson, who tells Joey, showing that he still cares about Pacey. Pacey and Joey have a fight, and Pacey admits he need help.
Dawson is a freshman film student in Los Angeles, while Joey starts college at an Ivy League university in Boston. Instead of focusing on the new lives they have worked a lifetime for, they find themselves distracted by the distance between them and their unsettling last kiss.
Pacey gets a job at a bar and meets an attractive Hispanic waitress named Karen. Although Karen has a very non-friendly boyfriend, that doesn't stop Pacey from feeling attracted to her. 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.
Dawson returns to Boston after working as an assistant director in Los Angeles over the summer and reunites with Joey who has spent a relatively angst-free summer in Capeside. Audrey and Pacey return from L.A. with a surprise passenger, Audrey's childhood friend Jack Osborne.
Dawson & Joey's reunion leads to an evening of truth and intimacy, which is ruined when Dawson receives a phone call from another woman. Pacey gets a job interview that could change his life. Sparks fly between Jen and CJ, a handsome new peer counselor she meets at school.
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An economics class project sets Dawson and Jen as a married couple, Pacey and Andie as husband/wife and Joey as a single parent.Jen uses this project as an obvious attempt to get closer to Dawson. Pacey gets to learn more about Andie's family circumstances and Joey finds a role model and inspiration for her future. Mitch and Gail try out their open marriage.
Tamara Jacobs, the teacher Pacey had a liason from last year returns to Capeside they have an awkward reunion of sorts. At the same time Andie confides in Dawson she may like Pacey. Joey strikes out on her with her drawing and art appreciation.A handsome fisherman comes between Abby and Jen.
As a full moon hits Capeside, everyone begins to act a little off.Pacey is concerned when he sees Andie's homelife:Dawson becomes affected by his parents marriage problems:Jen agrees to a date with Vincent and Jack shares a kiss with a surprised Joey
At the Homecoming Dance, Dawson witnesses a moment between Joey and Jack and hears about their kiss.This seemingly leads to the end of their new romance and maybe even their friendship.Pacey goes to the dance with Andie but spots an old crush...
With an important English test around the corner, the group gather for an all night study session at wealthy and on the make Chris Wolfe's house.During the night secrets are revealed and friendships/relationships changed.
Pacey steps up for Andie when her mother has a psychotic break in a public place.While Joey goes on a kind of date with Jack, Dawson joins Jen at another wild party and saves her from a dark situation.Dawson tries to come to terms with his father moving out
Andie runs for student council and enlists Pacey and Joey's help.What she hasn't planned for is rival Abby who as a campaign tactic, exposes Andie's " Crazy Mum".Pushed to the edge, Andie has a decison to make.Jen trying to help Dawson channel his inner teenager for his next movie script, only makes him feel more helpless in his parents divorce Worried about his sister Jack shuts out Joey.
Sitting through auditions for Dawson's next movie prompts a conversation between Jen and Dawson that could change the nature of their current friendship. Pacey sets out to fullfill Andie's dream/fantasy surrounding how she will loose her virginity. Jack poses nude for Joey and inadvertantly shows his feelings for her.
Chris and Abby find an anonymous note on the classroom floor suggesting the writer and the receiver had sex the night before.Staying true to character Abby sets out to expose who exactly 'did it'.She calls the three suspect couples together: Jack & Joey , Jen and Dawson or was it Andie and Pacey?
Dawson and Mitch go on a father-son fishing trip with Pacey and his critical, alcholic father Sheriff John Witter, whose favorite pastime seems to be putting pacey down at every opportunity.With tensions high, Dawson then learns that Jack has been invited along.Back on dry land, Gail invites Jen, Joey, Andie and Abby to help her put together a news report on teenage girl behavior.Conlicts are provoked, porn is seen and truths are told.
As Dawson films his new movie, memories are rehashed.Especially when the actress portraying Joey, Devon takes things a little too far in observing Joey.Pacey discovers Andie's prescription drug use.
Jack is forced to read his poem out loud for an English assignment.However the nature of the work, leaves the Capeside gossip mill working overtime...is Jack gay?While Joey ponders how to talk to him about this..Pacey trying to defend Jack goes too far with an overbearing teacher and then questions the lack of support from Andie.
An unexpected visit from their estranged father makes Andie happy, but forces Jack to confront his own feelings, his father's attitude towards him and then to tell Joey.Pacey decides to make a stand against an abusive teacher , but there are unimagined consequences.
Prompted by the advice of Andie's thereapist , she and Dawson ,on his sixteenth bithday have a night of underage drinking and blues.At the Leery House, Joey is organizing a surprise party for Dawson.However she has her own surprise when she finds recently outed Jack in the arms of Abby.Jen decides her differences with Ty are too much.
Dawson tries to get a professor's opinion on his movie, and Joey seeks to date someone who is actually interested in Jack.
A Capeside wedding forces Joey to confront his family's reputation.
Abby drowns, forcing Joey to face the death of his mother and causing Jen to lose faith in everything.
Dawson and Joey's romantic dinner is ruined by the presence of his parents; Pacey suspects Andie of being unfaithful to him.
Dawson looks for a subject for the end of his film class, and Andie and Jack's father insists on taking them from Capes.
Dawson fights Mr. Potter's drug trade, and Pacey confronts her father.
Dawson's documentary about Jack, a gay soccer star from Capeside.
Dawson tries to unravel the mystery surrounding Eve, and Joey's boss begins to take an interest in Andie.
Jen hosts a tea for the former Capeside Prom Queens; Andie tries to get Pacey back.
Dawson summons his friends to make a documentary about a local witch legend.
Jen's mother arrives unexpectedly for Thanksgiving.
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.
In Boston, where Dawson participates in a film festival, Andie and Joey visit the university campus while Jack explores the gay scene in the city.
Jack seeks his first gay experience; Dawson discovers that a rival is sympathetic to his parents' divorce.
They all organize to make a good impression after Pacey arranged for an influential travel writer to visit the Potter sisters' inn.
Pacey's stage fright threatens to ruin the opening night of the school play; Joey agrees to date a college student.
Pacey convinces Dawson and his friends to attend a crazy Valentine's Day party.
Pacey seeks revenge after a vandalism attack on the mural Joey made at school; Andie's guilt for being unfaithful intensifies after learning the results of her college entrance exam.
Joey organizes his friends and family to support the battered principal at Capeside High School.
Joey learns that there is someone else in A.J.'s life, Dawson tries to help his mother open the new restaurant.
As Pacey prepares to tell Dawson about her feelings for Joey, she tries to avoid another kiss.
A spring break trip to see Dawson's aunt brings Pacey and Joey even closer; Andie falls in love with Pacey's old friend, while Jen becomes jealous when another woman chases Henry.
Joey and Pacey break the news to Dawson.
Dawson and Pacey use a regatta to wage war for Joey's affection.
Dawson organizes an alternative prom.
Dawson realizes that he is the one who stands in the way of Joey's happiness; Grandma insists that Jen and Jack repair their love lives before it's too late.
A hurricane that threatens Pacey and Jen forces Dawson and Joey to try to save their lives.
Everybody starts to think about their future, and how they are getting into college. Joey's concerned about Pacey not having grades good enough to get into college. Drue makes everybody think it's Jen's birthday so he can make a party. Andie takes over Jack's applications and drives him crazy with her obsession over it. Gretchen is applying for a job as bartender at Mrs. Leery's restaurant, and doesn't exactly tell what happened (or what will happen) with college.
Gail drops a bomb at Dawson saying that she might be pregnant. Joey seeks advice from Jen, now that she has the feeling sexual intimacy with Pacey is approaching. Jen tells her to go to the clinic as prevention. Jack is in an awkward situation when a girl is making moves on him, and he feels pressured to tell her he's gay.
Andie gets accepted into Harvard in advance, but accomplishing what should be the biggest thing in her life doesn't exactly makes her happy. She decides to explore different paths in her life by going to a rave. In the party, Drue gives Jen drugs, and she gives it to Andie. She tries ecstasy, which has a reaction with her anti-depressives and makes a disastrous combination, which almost leads her to death. Mitch and Gail decide to keep their baby, and things get awkward during the celebration when Gretchen brings Pacey and Joey with her.
The opportunity to take some time off before going to college prompts Andie to try and get everyone together before she leaves.
Dawson, Pacey and Jack are all prime suspects in the masterful senior prank against Principal Peskin, but after their interrogations reveal seemingly air-tight alibis, another culprit surfaces.
Dawson asks Mr. Brooks' advice on becoming a director. Joey takes Pacey to a dinner hosted by an exclusive college.
Joey can't find a moment alone to study or deal with her feelings. Dawson's collaboration with Brooks begins, rejuvenating his film making spirit. Jen takes Jack to a "Gay-Straight Coalition" meeting but she seems to fit in with the crowd more than Jack does.
Pacey tries to ruin Dawson's efforts to woo his sister; Drue's mischief will end with him and Joey locked in a closet.
Joey decides to help throw a surprise birthday party for Pacey with his mother, not knowing about Pacey's 'birthday curse'. The party goes haywire as Pacey's family makes everyone feel uncomfortable, and Pacey a loser. Dawson becomes upset when he feels that Gretchen doesn't want anyone to know about their relationship and postpones their first real date to go to the party.
Dawson is uncomfortable meeting Gretchen's friends; Joey and Pacey decide to help Drue out of an important date.
While his friends wrestle with sex during a ski trip last year, Dawson discovers that he was given power over Mr. Brooks's life.
As Pacey and Joey discuss their first sexual experience, Brooks's death clarifies Dawson and Gretchen's relationship; a psychologist pressures Jen about her past.
The results of the Senior Polls have ramifications for Dawson, Joey, and Pacey, as the three try to ignore the tauntings of pollmaster Drue Valentine. While Pacey and Joey try to eke out some time alone together, Dawson finds his night alone with Gretchen more awkward than he'd expected. Gretchen learns that Joey lied to Dawson about sleeping with Pacey and is angry and Joey is forcing her to lie to her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Jack's suspicious when Jen drags him on some mysterious errands, and his suspicions are confirmed when he realizes just what she's up to.
Joey's enthusiasm for college is tarnished when he learns how much it will cost him.
School Kick Day sends Dawson and Gretchen on a trip to Maine; Jen takes Joey to New York to confront her father.
As Gale struggles with an overdue baby, Joey worries that she might be pregnant.
While fueling a couple of potential romances, Capeside's prom threatens the future of two more.
Gretchen's return to college forces Dawson to make an important decision; Jen resists when Grandma wants to sell the house to pay for college.
The Class of 2001 graduation brings friends and family together as you prepare to separate them.
Accepted early to USC, Dawson finds his last night in Capeside has arrived much sooner than everyone had originally anticipated. While Dawson looks forward to spending the evening with Joey, Jack and Jen, Mitch has other ideas. Meanwhile, Dawson's not the only goodbye Jen has in store for her, as she bids farewell to the house she's been sharing with Grams. Finally, Joey says goodbye to Dawson in her own way.
Dawson is hit with tragedy after he heads home to Capeside to break the news to his parents that he is dropping out of USC to be with Joey, who is in shock herself after she realizes Pacey has been in Boston for weeks.
Lifelong friends Dawson, Joey and Pacey put past grudges behind them in the wake of the tragic death of one of their fathers. Along with Jack, Jen and Grams, each tries to find the words and actions to comfort their friend.
Dawson takes Joey up on her invitation for a weekend in Boston, but the two have reservations once there. Meanwhile, Jack is surprised when his boyfriend Tobey shows up unexpectedly forcing Jack to choose between fraternity hell week and spending time with Tobey.
Dawson is having trouble with anxiety attacks since his father's death, so he tries to escape reality on a night of debauchery with Jack and his fraternity brothers, which ends with Dawson's accusing Joey of causing his father's death. Meanwhile, Jen seeks revenge on Charlie; Audrey's mom visits; and Pacey makes a discovery about Danny.
Jen helps Dawson go to the shrink he ran away from last week. Dawson still thinks that the whole idea of sharing his thoughts with a complete stranger is weird, but he is surprised with how much he learns from it. Back home, he has to handle the problem with his father will, which does not include Lily. Meanwhile, Joey is working on a project about old love letters written by an obscure writer, and with the help of Audrey's audition tape for "The Real World: Ibiza", she manages to catch something no one of the fellow students caught. Pacey confronts Karen about the risks she is taking for having an affair with Danny, and Karen is hurt when Danny's wife shows up at a dinner party and he blows her off completely.
Dawson takes Jen on a road trip to a small film festival in New Hampshire where his documentary is being honored. The spotlight is intoxicating for both of them as they share one of the single most momentous events in a boy's life. Meanwhile, Jack brings Joey and Audrey to a frat party under false pretenses; and Pacey takes Karen on a non-romantic date.
After watching scary movies, Joey, Pacey and Jack talk about their creepiest experiences and urban legends. Joey shares her story of how she was almost attacked by the librarian on Halloween and saved by the creepy man she was running from. Jack tells the story of when he was helping clean the frat house basement and found a guy strapped, who later he found out to be a ghost. Pacey reveals that he was chased by a black car while giving Karen a ride home, but there was nobody driving the car. Grams arrives and says she has the scariest story: the time when Jen got locked out of the radio booth.
Pacey offers to cook for the gang on their weekly dinner (an event they always plan on doing but always fail to). Jen and Dawson return early and decide to keep what happened between them, but they are caught by everyone making out at the door. The dinner goes on in a very awkward way for everyone as Audrey and Dawson worry about Joey. But surprisingly she seems to be fine with it. Charlie also drops by, causing some tension for Dawson. At the end, they all decide that keeping their long lasting friendships is more important than having a weekly dinner, and Joey confesses to Pacey how she really feels about the whole Dawson-Jen thing.
Joey and Audrey go to a nightclub to celebrate both Joey's grades and fall break. There, Audrey tries to convince Joey to have some real fun. Charlie is also there and he hits on Joey, who turns him down for what he did to Jen. But Charlie doesn't give up so easily and dares Joey to do something wild. She accepts the dare and goes on the stage to sing with the band. Excited about it, she kisses Charlie. Meanwhile, Pacey sees himself hanging out with Audrey after he joins the ladies at the club to celebrate his new promotion. And Dawson and Jen go back to Capeside, where they have their first fight over what Dawson will do with his life. At the end he decides to move in to Grams's attic in Boston and move on with his life.
Dawson and Jen realize that living together is not as much fun as they hoped to be. Between ruined toothbrushes and bathroom overcrowding, they're getting on each other's nerves. Jen faces a new challenge at work after she turns her regular show into an advice show. She mainly gives advice to other girls with problems, and makes statements on men that hurt Dawson's feelings. She comes home expecting a fight, but Dawson surprises her saying he won't fight or lie or cheat on her. Meanwhile, Melanie (Pacey's summer flame) shows up offering Pacey a job working with her uncle's new boat around the Greek Islands. After a lot of thinking, Pacey decides not to go, since he has developed a successful life in Boston working at the Civilization. Jack moves into the fraternity house and gets his own room, but has some problems staying there after he discovers he was supposed to be rooming with another guy who felt uncomfortable living with a gay guy.
It's Dawson's first day in his new film school. Oliver (the somewhat obnoxious filmmaker Dawson met on the film festival) starts showing him around and wastes no time in asking Dawson to direct a movie he wrote. Reluctant to direct someone else's work, Dawson starts giving notes to Oliver on the script, and ends up accepting the job, thanks to Jen's incentive. Jen, on the other hand, is having some problems of her own. Her current state of happiness from the wonderful relationship with Dawson is reflecting on her on-air performance. Now she has to go back to the sharp-tongued, edgy advices she used to give instead of the romantic, love-themed ones. Meanwhile, Elliot finally has the courage to ask Joey out, but Joey makes second plans for a gathering with professor Wilder. She makes a fake excuse not to go out with Elliot, and her evening takes an unexpected turn when she and professor Wilder kiss. Elsewhere, Jack is reprehended by his brothers for being on academic probation.
Directing Oliver's movie is not an easy task. First, Dawson has to deal with Audrey's (who took the leading part) complaints about Oliver's kissing skills. Then he has to recast the other lead role after watching the footage and discovering that Oliver stinks as an actor. Now they have to find someone who can act, is hot, charismatic in less then 6 hours. They can't think of anyone but Charlie, who fits the profile like a glove (for Jen's desperation). During the shooting Audrey has a crisis and locks herself in the bathroom because she kissed Pacey and felt like she was betraying her best. They have to call Joey (who was over at Professor Wilder's house to solve their issue) for help, and after her blessing Audrey is back on the set so they can finally finish the shooting. Meanwhile, Jack is fed up with his brothers and decides to move out of the fraternity house after he and Eric have a moment and later Eric accuses him of trying to kiss him to the other guys.
Joey is held up and forced to clean up her account by a street mugger, who is accidentally run over by a car just after mugging Joey. The merciful girl from Capeside stands by her aggressor, checking up on him and trying to get an ambulance and get him to the hospital after seeing the similarities between him and her own father. When the cops and paramedics arrive, Joey faints and is taken to the hospital. After recovering, she accidentally meets the mugger's estranged wife and daughter. Joey stands by her dying mugger as she tries to learn more about her own father. After his death, she makes a choice of sparing the guy's little daughter's feelings by telling her he jumped in front of the car to save her life.
Jen and Audrey are tempted to risk their new relationships with Dawson and Pacey after interviewing a couple of cute musicians. Meanwhile, Pacey's caught by surprise when he realizes Jack has taken him to a gay bar, and Dawson's curious upon seeing Joey's reaction when she catches Professor Wilder on a date.
Charlie asks Joey to sing with his band at a distant club, which requires Pacey to give them a ride. Pacey and Charlie hate each other, and it takes a patient Audrey to keep them from going at each other's throats. Joey is nervous and isn't well received by the audience, until Charlie helps her with a duet. Still, he doesn't give up putting his moves on her. Audrey and Pacey, on the other hand, seem to be more and more in synchrony. Meanwhile, Dawson, Jen, Jack and Grams drive up to Capeside for Lily's 1st birthday, and Dawson finds out his mother has a significant other. Meanwhile, Jen confesses to Jack that she wants to break up with Dawson, while he is conflicted with the possibility of loving Joey again.
Oliver tells Dawson he's arranged a screening for their movie, which is yet to be finished. Dawson freaks out, but Joey comforts him saying the movie is brilliant. Everybody attends to the screening and solve their conflicts while waiting for it to start. Dawson meets a handful woman, and after exchanging insults she reveals herself to be Amy Lloyd, movie critic for Boston Weekly, whom Oliver secretly invited for the screening. She storms out of the theater, and it's up to Dawson to bring her back. They go out for coffee, have a heart-to-heart talk and even make out! Meanwhile, Joey is scared about her feelings towards Charlie and goes to Jen for advice. Jen says it doesn't matter if the guy is a jerk; at the end of her life there might always be a Clifton Smalls (the new African American boyfriend of Grams). Pacey asks Audrey how many men she's slept with, and she tests him by saying 27, then 57, when it was really only 5. Pacey passes the test and tells Audrey he's in love with her.
It's Spring Break and the gang goes down to Miami to party! But not everything is a reason to celebrate. Audrey and Pacey go through their first relationship test when Audrey's high school boyfriend (and her first true love) shows up with tickets for the M2M concert at an MTV event. She is torn with the memories of the past, and eventually kisses Chris, who confessed to Pacey still being in love with her. Nevertheless, Pacey stays cool about it and asks Audrey to be his official girlfriend after she confesses she loves him not Chris. Meanwhile, Dawson and Oliver hit to road to NY to meet a film agent who's interested on their movie, but never make it there. Dawson starts to tell Oliver his story with Joey and decides to surprise her in Miami, looking to reactivate their romance. But when he gets there, all he finds is a suicidal Jack (who's failing out of school and is suffering with the fact that Tobey's got a new boyfriend) and Pacey, who tells him his story with Joey is over.
Charlie's band lands a deal for a tour and Charlie asks Joey to go with him, but she doesn't want to leave college in the middle of the semester. Charlie then decides to quit the band and stay with her, which freaks Joey, who thinks they're jumping too many steps. She breaks up with him so he can go with his band on tour. Meanwhile, Oliver and Dawson finally get to NY to meet with an agent, but Oliver ruins the meeting. Dawson threats to end their partnership and begs for another chance. Civilization is sold and Alex Pearls takes over as the new manager. She promotes Pacey as head chef and fires Audrey. Pacey tries to get Audrey her job back, but all he gets is an inadvertent kiss from Alex.
Pacey's new boss proposes more professionalism in the workplace and promises to leave behind her attraction towards him, even offering Audrey her job back. Audrey suspects something is going on between them and refuses to return to Civilization. Later, Alex drops by at Pacey's and Audrey walks on them talking about their kiss. She storms out in anger, leaving the future of their relationship unknown while Pacey struggles with the growing attraction he feels for Alex. Meanwhile, Dawson runs into Amy Lloyd, the movie critic, and they end up in bed together. After sex, they talk about movies and she lends him her movie. Joey and Jack focus on studies, and while she has problems concentrating, he has to catch up an entire semester and even goes back to the fraternity house asking for help. Luckily, Eric (the same guy that caused Jack his expulsion) shows up at Grams with the needed notes.
Pacey leads a revolt against Alex at Civilization. Dawson, Joey, and Audrey return to Capeside, leaving Audrey to wonder about their pasts. Joey decides to see her father for the first time since his latest incarceration, while Dawson finally pays a visit to his father's grave. Jack and Jen wonder how they'll spend the summer.
As summer approaches, everyone gets ready for various travels. Dawson prepares to head out for LA with Audrey, while Jack and Jen get ready for their Costa Rica vacation. Left behind in Capeside for the summer, Joey and Pacey lament their fates - until they make a crucial last-minute decision that changes everything.
Joey accidentally sends an emotional email addressed to Dawson throughout the Worthington campus; Pacey's first week on the job gives him a hard lesson in corporate greed and ambition.
Dawson finds himself in an awkward situation when he is put between Joey and the intoxicated leading lady of his film. Audrey allows herself to be taken in by another man's charm.
Dawson's manages to 'get the girl' when a producer visits the "Wicked Dead" movie set to fire Natasha and close down production. Audrey is excited when asked to be the lead singer of Emma's band but is crushed when Pacey misses the gig. Joey demands the truth from Eddie.
When Dawson assists Todd in throwing a blow-out Halloween party, Todd and Natasha have Dawson believing he is seeing the ghost of a legendary film actress. Jen becomes suspicious about C.J., and Joey gets stuck taking Professor Heston's daughter to a haunted house with Eddie.
Audrey gets drunk before her band performs and worries her friends, especially CJ who suspects a deeper problem. Meanwhile, Eddie and Joey agree to go on a real date; Pacey hits it off with a beautiful woman while on a business trip to New Orleans, and is shocked to discover that she's a call girl; and when Professor Freeman announces that he's leaving he and Jack have a heart-to-heart talk about their future.
Dawson comes through with No Doubt concert tickets, but he and Natasha's first public date ends in a brush with the law. Joey and Eddie have to sneak into the concert, while Pacey come to blows with CJ at the concert when it is revealed that he slept with Audrey.
Natasha is drawn to a handsome new actor who arrives to the set. Meanwhile, Joey spends the night at Eddie's apartment but misses Professor Heston's final exam. Pacey invites Emma to his office party and sparks between the two turn to passion.
Dawson and Gail invite everyone back to Capeside for Christmas, but Dawson confronts Natasha about her one-night stand; Joey's happiness with Eddie turns sour when her father expresses his disapproval; Jen spends her time consoling a dumped Grams and Audrey gets loaded.
Back in LA, Dawson is asked by the studio to direct re-shoots but is conflicted about being disloyal to his mentor. Meanwhile, Joey hasn't heard from Eddie since Christmas and finds his apartment empty; Pacey starts skipping work to spend time with Emma; Jen's insecurities as a peer counselor are compounded when C.J. is assigned to train her.
Joey follows Eddie to his family home where they face up to their true emotions and the obstacles they must overcome to be together. Back in Boston, Pacey is invited to an exclusive party where he receives a promotion and is recruited to be part of a special project but is tipped off that the project maybe not be ethical. Audrey returns from Los Angeles and is welcomed back into the band, but blows her chances by getting drunk just before taking the stage.
Joey convinces Eddie to cross the country to take Audrey to rehab; Dawson discovers that directing in Hollywood will be more difficult than he thought.
Pacey and Jack throw a party full of surprises; Visiting Audrey in rehab, Dawson first meets a filmmaking legend.
After agreeing to pose as Pacey's sister at a business party, Joey demands to be taken home. When Pacey makes a quick stop at a local K-Mart they are accidentally locked inside the store. They're forced to spend the night there and talk about their friendship and relationship, both past and future. After the night is over they are both left to ponder what the future has in store for them.
Professor Hetson recruits Joey to babysit his daughter, Hayley; Dawson visits Capeside High; Pacey returns to Capeside after his father has a heart attack.
Joey fills in as Joey's secretary; Dawson heads to L.A. to try and sell his teen movie idea.
Joey is surprised by Eddie's return; Jen gets devastating news; Dawson asks Pacey to invest in his film.
Audrey returns from rehab; Jen abruptly dumps C.J.; Eddie wonders why Joey won't sleep with him since they reconcile; The gang has their problems exposed to an audience when Dr. Drew and Adam Corolla bring their Lovelines show to Boston.
Pacey's investment advice for Dawson's ends up costly Dawson his life savings; Jack and David reach a crossroads; Joey decides to take a leap with Eddie but is left heart broken.
Pacey has to return to Capeside and inform Dawson that their investment in the stock market is gone; Jen's mother makes a visit to Boston where Grams needs to tell her about her cancer.
Joey rallies the group to help make Dawson's film; Pacey returns to live with his brother after losing his job.
After five years, the gang reconvenes in Capeside for Gail's wedding but one of them faces a health crisis.
The gang rallies around one of their own as they face a major health concern.