"Pilot" #100
EMOTIONS IN MOTION -- At the onset of their sophomore year of high school, Dawson Leery (James Van Der Beek) and his best friend, Josephine "Joey" Potter (Katie Holmes), battle with the knowledge that their lifelong friendship may be changing. Adding to Joey's confusing emotions is the arrival of the radiant Jennifer Lindley (Michelle Williams), who appears to be "the girl next door," but has an air of mystery surrounding her as she harbors a dark secret from her past. Rounding out the clique is Pacey (Joshua Jackson), whose gift for sarcasm is topped only be an over-confident knack for stumbling awkwardly unprepared into adult situations. Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Kevin Williamson wrote the episode directed by Steve Miner.

"Dance " (Formerly titled "Dirty Dancing") #101
A FIRST FOR EVERYTHING -- Dawson (James Van Der Beek) experiences his first bout of jealousy when Jen (Michelle Williams) accepts a date with Cliff the superjock (guest star Scott Foley); after their first kiss, Tamara (Leann Hunley) does her best to elude Pacey (Joshua Jackson) but they once again find themselves in a compromising situation; and Joey (Katie Holmes) makes it clear to Dawsonıs mother (Mary-Margaret Humes) that she knows her secret. John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Kevin Williamson wrote the episode directed by Steve Miner.

"Kiss " (Formerly titled "A Prelude to a Kiss") #102
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES -- Dawson's (James Van Der Beek) dream of a perfect, storybook first kiss with Jen (Michelle Williams) may finally be coming true, but his plans may not go according to schedule when Jen discovers a secret that breaks up the romantic moment; at school, Dawson has the opportunity to join the film class as a silent observer, but can't keep quiet when he sees the film is in trouble; Joey (Katie Holmes) finds herself swept away by Anderson Crawford (guest-star Ian Bohen), an attractive, wealthy preppy whose family has docked their sailboat in Capeside; and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and Ms. Jacobs' (guest star Leann Hunley) secret rendezvous may no longer be so secret. Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Rob Thomas wrote the episode directed by Michael Uno .

"Discovery " (Formerly titled "Carnal Knowledge") #103
HIDDEN TRUTHS -- On the day of Dawson's (James Van Der Beek) parents' twentieth wedding anniversary, he spots his mother (Mary-Margaret Humes) with another man. Later, Dawson turns to his best friend Joey (Katie Holmes), rather than his girlfriend Jen (Michelle Williams), when he needs a friend to confide in about his suspicions. Upon turning to Joey he feels betrayed when she confesses she has known about his mother's dishonesty. Jen finally reveals to Dawson her dark past about her life in New York and based on his surprise reaction, she turns to an unlikely source for advice. Meanwhile, Pacey and Ms. Jacobs (guest star Leann Hunley) continue to grow closer but they are having a hard time keeping their tryst a secret after Dawson unknowingly captures their romance on videotape. Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Jon Harmon Feldman wrote the episode directed by Steve Miner.

"Hurricane" (Formerly titled "Blown Away") #104
CAPESIDE UNDER SIEGE -- When the Leerys, the Potters, Jen (Michelle Williams) and her grandmother (Mary Beth Peil) are confined to the Leery house during a hurricane, temperaments run high when Dawson (James Van Der Beek) angrily confronts his mother about her affair; Gale (Mary-Margaret Humes) confesses the error of her ways, shattering Mitch's (John Wesley Shipp) world; and Jen's grandmother exchanges acrimonious words with Bessie (Nina Repeta) and Bodie (guest star Obi Nfedo) about their relationship and their unborn child. Meanwhile, across town, Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and Tamara (guest star Leann Hunley) struggle to keep their emotions under control as they weather out the storm in her house with Pacey's older brother, Deputy Doug Witter (guest star Dylan Neal). Katie Holmes also stars. Kevin Williamson and Dana Baratta wrote the episode directed by Lou Antonio.

"Baby" (Formerly titled "Look Who's Talking") #105
HUSH LITTLE BABY-- As Bessie (Nina Repeta) goes into labor at the Leery household, Joey (Katie Holmes) turns to Dawson (James Van Der Beek) for solace when her sister's anguish floods her with memories of her mother's death; Jen (Michelle Williams) must put aside her religious differences with Gram (Mary Beth Peil), who must overcome her own racial judgements, when they are the only ones who must deliver the baby. Meanwhile, when rumors of Pacey's (Joshua Jackson) closeness with Miss Jacobs (guest star Leann Hunley) begin to spread, the school board calls for an emergency meeting to decide her fate. Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesly Shipp also star. Steve directed the episode written by Jon Harmon Feldman.

"Detention" (Formerly titled "The Breakfast Club") #106
TRUTH OR DARE -- Emotions run rampant I the halls of Capeside High when Dawson (James Van Der Beek), Joey (Katie Holmes), Jen (Michelle Williams) and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) are all saddled with Saturday detention. But the detention rapidly evolves into a game of truth or dare forcing the friends to face their true feelings for each other, revealing that sometimes a kiss is just a kiss ­ and sometimes itıs more. Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Mike White wrote the episode directed by Alan Arkush.

"Boyfriend" (Formerly titled "Escape from New York) #107
MY BOYFRIEND'S BACK -- Jen's ( Michelle Williams) ex-boyfriend from New York (guest star Eion Bailey) shows up in Capeside to win her back, and from Dawsonıs (James Van Der Beek) callow point of view it seems to be happening; Pacey (Joshua Jackson) convinces an overworked and tired Joey (Katie Holmes) to crash a party and her evening ands in unforeseen results; and Gale (Mary-Margaret Humes) and Mitch (John Wesley Shipp) continue to work on bringing romance back into their shattered marriage. Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Michael Fields directed the episode written by Jon Harmon Feldman and Dana Baratta and story by Charles Rosin and Karen Rosin.

"Road Trip" (Formerly titled "In the Company of Men") #108
BOYS WILL BE BOYS -- Dawson (James Van Der Beek), heartbroken after his break-up with Jen (Michelle Williams), allows himself to be coerced into an impetuous road trip with Pacey (Josh Jackson) and Jen's ex-boyfriend, Billy (guest star Eion Bailey). Meanwhile, Jen and Joey (Katie Holmes) find common ground confronting an arrogant Jock (guest star Eric Balfour). Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nin Repeta also star. Steve Robman directed the episode written by Rob Thomas.

"Double Date" (Formerly titled "Modern Romance") #109
CIRCLE OF LOVE -- Dawson (James Van Der Beek), sulking over his break-up with Jen (Michelle Williams) and the knowledge that she has a date with Cliff (guest star Scott Foley), masterminds a double date to stay close to Jen. Meanwhile, Pacey (Joshua Jackson) starts to see Joey (Katie Holmes) in a new light and shares his feelings with Dawson, who then reevaluates his own feelings about their childhood friend. Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Jon Harmon Feldman wrote the episode directed by David Semel

"The Scare" (Formerly titled "Friday the 13th") #110
"SCREAM" WRITER KEVIN WILLIAMSON BRINGS HORROR TO CAPESIDE -- It's Friday the 13th in Capeside and Dawson (James Van Der Beek) revels in his infamous blood curdling practical jokes. Meanwhile, news hits the sleepy town that young women are being brutally murdered, and Jen (Michelle Williams) fears she might be the next victim when she receives a frightening anonymous phone call; and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) brings a peculiar woman (guest star Jennifer McComb), who does not know she is being stalked, to Dawson's where all guests have encounters of the scariest kind. Katie Holmes, Mary- Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Rodman Flender directed the episode written by Mike White.

"Beauty Contest" (Formerly titled "Pretty Woman") #111
NEVER JUDGE -- Joey (Katie Holmes) becomes the center of amorous attention when she enters a local beauty competition to earn money towards her future education; meanwhile, to the pageant judges' dismay, Pacey (Joshua Jackson) enters the pageant on the grounds that he is as qualified as any female contestant. Furthermore, on the eve of the extravaganza, Dawson (James Van Der Beek) is surrounded by romance when Jen (Michelle Williams) confesses her regrets about breaking off their relationship and Joey unburdens her heart. Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Dana Baratta wrote the episode directed by Arvin Brown.

"Decisions" (Formerly titled "Breaking Away")#112
A HEART-STOPPING SEASON FINALE -- When Dawson (James Van Der Beek) learns that Joey (Katie Holmes) might leave Capeside, he is forced to confront his true feelings for his childhood friend. But even though Joey has longed for Dawson for years, she must now decide if this is her one true love. Elsewhere, Jen (Michelle Williams) and Grams (Mary Beth Peil) concede their religious differences to mourn the death of a cherished family member. Joshua Jackson, Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp and Nina Repeta also star. Dana Baratta and Mike White wrote the episode directed by David Semel.