EPISODE GUIDE: SEASONS 4-6

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~*~Season 4~*~

• Episode 401, 04 Oct 00
  COMING HOME: Joey and Pacey return from a blissful and romantic summer traveling the east coast aboard Pacey's boat, the ‘True Love.’ Now they have to face their senior year at Capeside High and before classes begin, they must confront their friends and the one question that's on everyone's minds…Did they or didn't they? Regardless, a lot has changed and the lovers wonder if Capeside was better off without them. Dawson has every intention of avoiding the happy couple forever, but Jen orchestrates an encounter between them at an end of summer party. While struggling with the fact that her boyfriend, Henry, has suddenly been sent away to school, Jen helps Dawson realize that he must confront his feelings and his friends' relationship sooner or later. While all may not be forgiven, the bond between Dawson and Joey has not yet been forgotten.
• Episode 402, 11 Oct 00
  FALLING DOWN: Reality never hits harder than when summer's over, and that time has come for the new senior class of Capeside High. As if going back to school and facing college admissions weren't bad enough, Pacey finds out that he took off on his summer sail before discovering that he failed three of his junior year classes. Jen not only has to deal with a long distance relationship, she gets dumped by Henry and worse yet, she gets the news from Jack. While she lashes out at the bearer of bad news, Pacey panics about his future and tries to hide his failure from Joey. Joey, meanwhile, is worried about how to pay for the ivy league college she hopes to get into, and gets busy wrangling a job at the town's tony yacht club.
• Episode 403, 18 Oct 00
  TWO GENTLEMEN OF CAPESIDE: The winds of change are blowing through Capeside as a violent storm threatens lives and forces an unlikely hero to come forward. While the Farmer's Almanac may have predicted foul weather, skies are clear and it seems like a beautiful school day. When Dawson and Joey get excited over a current reading assignment, ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona,’ a story similar to their own, Drue suggests that the two prepare a debate about the merits of the play. However, Drue's plan backfires and he too gets stuck working on the assignment with Dawson and Joey at the Yacht Club. Unfortunately, this means Joey can not take a celebratory sail with Pacey to mark his first ‘A’ of the school year. Instead, Jen decides to voyage out with Pacey in an effort to lift her spirits. However, their jaunt turns disastrous when a violent storm with hurricane force winds tempts the fate of the ‘True Love’ and the safety of those aboard. Dawson Leery finds himself in the ironic position of having the best chance to rescue castaways, as only he might be able to predict what Pacey's next move will be.
• Episode 404, 25 Oct 00
  FUTURE TENSE: The pressure is on as Capeside's class of 2001faces the college application process and battles the ‘senior slump.’ Andie's applications are signed, sealed, and delivered in hope for early acceptance into Harvard, while Jack looks forward to the football season. However, an accident during practice lands him in a sling making him a permanent bench warmer -- and his sister's constant nagging about the future does not help his pain. In a twisted attempt to gain popularity, Drue throws his old friend Jen a ‘retroactive’ birthday party. As Jen well knows, while a lot has changed a ‘birthday’ present from Drue proves that he's still bad news.
• Episode 405, 01 Nov 00
  A FAMILY WAY: Gale sees no relief in sight from her bout with the flu until a pregnancy test reveals her true condition. Dawson is less than trilled that the Leery family may be adding another member, until he learns that his parents are planning to terminate the pregnancy. Feeling hurt and confused, Dawson confides in Gretchen who seems particularly uncomfortable with this topic. Finally Gretchen reveals her reason for returning to Capeside--she too got pregnant while at school and had a miscarriage. Not wanting to face similar issues and fearing that she may no longer be able to fend off Pacey, Joey decides to visit a free clinic to become more sexually responsible. Unfortunately, Bessie jumps to the wrong conclusion when she stumbles upon Joey's birth control stash.
• Episode 406, 08 Nov 00
  GREAT XPECATIONS: Despite having achieved her life's dream by gaining early acceptance to prestigious Harvard University, Andie doesn't feel elated. While many of her friends have not even begun the application process, Andie just can't seem to truly enjoy this hard-earned prize. Upon learning that an underground rave has been planned just in time for her to celebrate this monumental achievement, she hopes that a new experience might help her reignite feelings numbed by anti-depressants. She experiments with a dangerous drug, with serious consequences.
• Episode 407, 15 Nov 00
  YOU HAD ME AT GOODBYE: While Andy puts off going back to school after her close call at the Rave, she does find time to reestablish a new kind of friendship with Pacey. Joey doesn't mind because she's too preoccupied with the problem of having to decide who is to write her ‘the person who knows me best’ essay for her college applications. Torn between the two men in her life, there seems to be no right answer. Jen, meanwhile, is feeling that no one knows her anymore. She's become a pariah even to her closest friends, especially Jack, since the episode with Andie has branded her as the responsible party.
• Episode 408, 22 Nov 00
  THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS: It's the Senior prank of the century when Principal Peskin's (guest star comic actor Harry Shearer) boat and golden retriever end up in the school swimming pool with ‘Class of 2001’ inscribed on the sail. Jack immediately becomes a suspect when all of Capeside High witnesses the dog make a beeline for him. Two other rather unusual suspects are also under investigation --Dawson and Pacey. As Mitch's son, Dawson has access to his father's master keys to the school. Pacey might also be responsible, having lost his ‘True Love,’ and having access to the storage facility at the yacht club. Fortunately, all three suspects have airtight alibis and another culprit surfaces.
• Episode 409, 29 Nov 00
  KISS KISS BANG BANG: Jen reveals an important decision she's made with regards to college. Jack and Grams, in turn, make a decision on their own. When Dawson comes up empty with answers to an important question, he turns to Brooks for inspiration. When Pacey accompanies Joey to a formal party for prospective Worthington College students, the Dean is impressed... with Pacey
• Episode 410, 20 Dec 00
  SELF RELIANCE: When Bessie and Bodie take a weekend away, Joey's hoping to get some studying done...but fate seems to be against her. Between her responsibilities at the B&B and Pacey's affections, Joey's hard pressed to find a moment alone... and as if that wasn't enough, she's trying to cope with her feelings about having seen Dawson kiss Gretchen. Pacey's got his own issues with that ‘kiss’... and he's convinced Dawson and Joey need closure, once and for all. Meanwhile, Dawson's collaboration with Brooks begins, rejuvenating Dawson's filmmaking spirit, and Jen takes Jack to a ‘Gay-Straight Coalition’ meeting in the hopes that he'll meet some gay friends... but Jen seems to fit in with the crowd more than Jack does.
• Episode 411, 10 Jan 01
  THE TAO OF DAWSON: Pacey's a bit unnerved when Dawson admits that he has feelings for Gretchen. So, when Pacey takes a road trip with his sister, he hastily encourages her to hook up with her fun-loving ex, whom they're en route to see. But he's conflicted when he discovers his sister's college boyfriend isn't the person Pacey always believed him to be. Meanwhile, Joey has an even worse weekend when she's stuck in a storage room with her worst enemy... Drue Valentine. Left alone in Capeside, Dawson watches love bloom between Grams and Brooks... but worries that Grams is destined to lose another loved one sooner than she thinks.
• Episode 412, 17 Jan 01
  THE TE OF PACEY: When Joey helps plan a surprise party for Pacey's birthday, she ends up getting more surprises than she bargained for. Meanwhile, Pacey's family creates a nightmare situation for all involved. Dawson's disappointed that Gretchen keeps putting off their first official date, and is dismayed when she insists they keep their relationship under wraps. Forced to miss the party finishing up her community service, Jen's mood brightens when she winds up working with Tobey.
• Episode 413, 31 Jan 01
  HOPELESS: Mrs. Valentine agrees to allow Joey a couple days off work for the senior trip... on an unusual condition. She and Pacey are forced to spend the evening with Drue and Anna Evans, a wealthy teen from another school... and make sure that Drue is on his best behavior. This is, naturally, easier said than done, and Joey's more than a little concerned when Anna seems more interested in Pacey than in Drue... Meanwhile, Dawson's humiliated when an evening out with Gretchen and her friends only serves to accentuate the gap between their ages, and Tobey extends an invitation to Jack.
• Episode 414, 07 Feb 01
  WINTER'S TALE: While the rest of the class is on the ski trip, Dawson stays behind to care for a near-death Mr. Brooks, but he's overwhelmed when he's asked to make an impossibly hard decision. Meanwhile, there's a lot more than skiing going on when the senior trip doesn't go exactly as planned. The evening takes an unexpectedly romantic turn for best friends Jack and Jen... while Pacey and Joey find their own ways to keep warm on the cold, snowy night.
• Episode 415, 14 Feb 01
  FOUR STORIES: The morning after, Joey and Pacey discover they've overslept and missed the bus back to Capeside. While they wait for the next one, the couple find themselves confronted with the tensions that accompany the latest development of their relationship. Meanwhile, as punishment for breaking into her hotel mini-bar during the class ski trip, Mr. Kasdan decides to send Jen to a psychologist where she can discuss her ‘inner teen issues.’
• Episode 416, 28 Mar 01
  MIND GAMES: 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. 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.
• Episode 417, 11 Apr 01
  ADMISSIONS: Joey receives some good college news. But while Joey glows, Dawson is forced to face a crushing rejection. Joey's elated mood, however, is tempered by a sobering realization...until Dawson proposes a surprising solution.
• Episode 418, 18 Apr 01
  EASTERN STANDARD TIME: As Senior Ditch Day arrives, Joey is excited to find herself accompanying Jen on an excursion to New York under the auspices of attending a college meeting. But it's not long before Joey realizes that they're there for an entirely different reason.
• Episode 419, 25 Apr 01
  LATE: As Gale's delivery date approaches, the girls throw a baby shower for her...but it's an experience that throws Joey for a loop when she realizes it's possible that she could be pregnant, and Pacey is nowhere to be found. While Dawson awaits the arrival of his new sibling, Dawson and Gretchen wonder what their future holds when Gretchen considers an out-of-town job... Meanwhile, Jack faces an unexpected situation when he learns that Tobey falls victim to a vicious crime.
• Episode 420, 02 May 01
  PROMICIDE: As everyone gets ready for this year's senior prom, some bad news causes Gretchen to reflect on her life, and Joey worries about Pacey's odd behavior. Meanwhile, Jen and Jack meddle in each others' lives... resulting in some interesting prom dates. At the prom Joey and Pacey confront once unspoken issues, and the festivities cause conflict for Gretchen, as she questions her relationship with Dawson, while an unhappy Jen is rescued by an unlikely individual.
• Episode 421, 09 May 01
  SEPARATION ANXIETY: As the school year draws to a close, changes abound for the class of 2001. While Joey and Dawson deal with their respective break-ups, Jen makes a startling decision about her future. In his own way, Jack helps Jen to rethink it. Meanwhile, Dawson has his own decision to make with regards to Gretchen when an unusual opportunity comes their way. And when Mr. Kubelik from Worthington asks Joey to bring Pacey with her to a party for incoming freshman, which fills the pair with hope that they might be able to have a future together after all.
• Episode 422, 16 May 01
  THE GRADUATE: As graduation approaches, Joey has a tough time preparing her speech, and Dawson helps her find some bittersweet inspiration. Pacey wonders if he's going to graduate at all, and he worries that his last final will be the toughest one. Meanwhile, Andie McPhee returns home for the cap and gown ceremony, and is surprised to meet Jack's new boyfriend, Tobey, and a devious Drue convinces Jen to help him pull a hilarious senior prank.
• Episode 423, 23 May 01
  CODA: 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.

~*~Season 5~*~

• Episode 501, 10 Oct 01
  THE BOSTONIANS: Joey, Jen and Jack discover the new world that is college. Though Joey is thrilled to be at Worthington University, she finds her roommate, Audrey's wild behavior makes for an uncomfortable living situation. And while Jen and Jack adjust to life at Boston Bay College, Dawson faces the tough realities of the film industry in Los Angeles. Joey's unsettled feelings for Dawson manifest themselves in a creative writing project for her handsome English teacher, David Wilder who pushes her to face the reality of her relationship. Meanwhile, Jen is the only one that knows Pacey has returned from his Caribbean adventure and has docked in Boston.
• Episode 502, 17 Oct 01
  THE LOST WEEKEND: Worried that she's overextended herself, Joey decides to drop her English class in spite of her teacher, David Wilder, who believes he sees her potential. Joey is annoyed when the very long Drop/Add line gets in the way of her spending the day with Dawson, but Audrey steps up to help and keeps Dawson occupied by taking him on a somewhat unconventional campus tour. Meanwhile, sparks fly when Jen ‘accidentally’ runs into Charlie at the radio station, while Doug pushes Pacey to apply for a job at a local restaurant where he shares a few sparks of his own with an attractive waitress, Karen. Dawson's just about ready to go back to L.A. when he checks his machine and hears Joey's message.
• Episode 503,24 Oct 01
  CAPESIDE REVISITED: Dawson reluctantly admits to his parents that he's decided not to return to USC. Though Gale doesn't mind having Dawson closer to home, Mitch is disappointed to see Dawson give up pursuing his dream so that he can explore his ambiguous relationship with Joey. When Jack is asked to pledge the Sigma Ep fraternity, he's surprised to learn that it wasn't for the reasons he'd thought it was. Jen and Charlie's relationship progresses, but Jen worries that she doesn't know enough about him. When Joey unexpectedly runs into Pacey, Jen's forced to admit she knew he was in Boston. A curious Joey pays a visit to her ex. As Mitch leaves the grocery store, a single moment changes the Leery family forever.
• Episode 504, 31 Oct 01
  THE LONG GOODBYE: Mitch's untimely death affects all the former Capesiders in different ways. Dawson attempts to cope by channeling his energy into funeral arrangements and caring for Gale and Lily. But Dawson's grief is tainted by his conviction that Mitch died disappointed in his son's decision not to return to USC, and it's only a matter of time before his tough exterior begins to crack. Meanwhile, Pacey, Jen and Joey search for ways to help their friend through the toughest time of his life, and Joey's saddened when it seems she's the last person Dawson wants to talk to.
• Episode 505, 7 Nov 01
  UUSE YOUR DISILLUSION: Still grieving from the loss of his father, Dawson finally accepts Joey’s invitation to visit her in Boston. Unsure how to deal with Dawson, Joey finds herself repeatedly doing the wrong thing. Meanwhile, Tobey pays Jack a surprise visit, but the timing couldn't be worse, as Jack is in the middle of Hell Week with his fraternity. Tobey begins to doubt he's a priority with Jack. Meanwhile, when Charlie's unavailable, Jen drags Pacey to a Shakespeare play... but en route to the play, she's suprised to see Charlie entertaining another woman.
• Episode 506, 14 Nov 01
  HIGH ANXIETY: On Doctor's orders to visit a therapist to deal with his anxiety, Dawson heads up to Boston, but quickly decides against the therapy thing, and opts instead for a mind-numbing evening at the frat house with Jack. The fun gets a bit out of hand when Dawson and the other drunken frat brothers stop by Pacey's dock party, where a curious Joey wonders what's gotten into Dawson... until he makes a startling admission. Meanwhile, upon learning of Charlie's infidelity, Pacey encourages Jen not to get mad, but to get even, and Jen sets out to do just that.
• Episode 507, 21 Nov 01
  TEXT, LIES AND VIDEOTAPE: Audrey's impressed when Joey is selected to work with Professor Wilder on a special assignment. Dawson, meanwhile, takes his first stab at therapy, and tries to figure out for himself whether he should return to USC to honor his father's last wish, or follow his heart to Boston. Meanwhile, Pacey and Karen grow closer, despite Pacey's growing concerns about her relationship with their mutual boss.
• Episode 508, 28 Nov 01
  HOTEL NEW HAMPSHIRE: Dawson and Jen find themselves looking at each other in a new light when they spend a weekend away together at a film festival in New Hampshire. As their friendship turns into romance, the romantic sparks fly in Boston as well for Pacey and Karen, whose overwhelming attraction begins to outweigh their respective baggage. Meanwhile, when Jack invites Joey and Audrey to his fraternity's formal, Joey's shocked to discover their real reason for attending.
• Episode 509, 12 Dec 01
  FOUR SCARY STORIES: In a special stand-alone episode, Joey, Jack, and Pacey return home from watching a disappointing scary movie, and wind up spending the evening swapping their own scary stories. Joey spooks the group with a spooky library tale, Jack's story involves a mystery at the fraternity house, while Pacey's invokes some urban legends as he recounts a drive home with Karen. Grams shares an especially spooky story about Jen.
• Episode 510, 19 Dec 01
  APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION: The tight-knit group is thrown for a loop when Jen and Dawson return to Boston... as a couple. While Joey attempts to deal with her feelings, Jen and Dawson face the scrutiny of their friends during an awkward dinner that Pacey cooks for Jen, Jack, Dawson, Joey and Audrey.
• Episode 511, 16 Jan 02
  SOMETHING WILD: While everyone else enjoys the tail end of winter break, Joey's too worried about finding out her grades to have fun. When Pacey chides Joey that she keeps her wild side hidden, Joey sets out to prove him wrong, and the return of Charlie leads to an unexpected turn of events. Meanwhile, Dawson and Jen head back to Capeside to find Gale's not entirely sure how she feels about their budding romance
• Episode 512, 23 Jan 02
  SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: When Pacey's offered an offshore opportunity, he's forced to make some tough choices. Meanwhile, Jack's crushed when his first day at the fraternity house isn't what he expected. Jen and Dawson's relationship is strained when she discusses their sex life on the radio, and Joey gets reacquainted with a familiar face.
• Episode 513, 30 Jan 02
  SOMETHING WILDER: Joey jumps back into the dating scene as she juggles her growing attraction to Professor Wilder and her newfound friendship with a classmate. Meanwhile, Dawson jumps back into academia and filmmaking at his new school, and things get ugly between Jack and his fraternity brothers, leaving Pacey to pick up the pieces.
• Episode 514, 06 Feb 02
  GUERILLA FILMMAKING (1): Dawson's back in the director's chair, but when he finds he needs a last minute replacement for his lead actor, he winds up with none other than the womanizing Charlie Todd. As Jen struggles to handle the close proximity to her ex, Audrey is conflicted about a kiss she and Pacey shared, and she wonders how in the world she's going to tell Joey.
• Episode 515, 13 Feb 02
  DOWNTDOWN CROSSING (2): Walking by herself at night, Joey is robbed at gunpoint, and then watches stunned as the fleeing mugger is struck by a hit-and-run driver. Awe-struck by the similarities between the drug-dealing mugger and her own wayward father, Joey stays with him at the hospital in hopes of finding answers about her father.
• Episode 516, 20 Feb 02
  IN A LONELY PLACE: 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.
• Episode 517, 03 Apr 02
  HIGHWAY TO HELL: Joey tries, but finds she can't resist Charlie's invitation to join his band on a singing gig upstate. But when the day trip turns into an overnight, Joey finds herself in an interesting situation with Charlie. Meanwhile, while Jen ponders breaking up with Dawson, she and Jack join Dawson in Capeside for Lily's first birthday party... but when Dawson learns there's a new man in Gale's life, Jen's not sure if now is the best time to tell Dawson how she feels.
• Episode 518, 10 Apr 02
  CIGARETTE BURNS: While Joey finds herself growing closer to Charlie, Dawson is intrigued by a a sexy critic who attends a screening of his new film. Meanwhile, Audrey and Pacey's new relationship is tested, and Jen is surprised to learn that Grams seems to be developing a new relationship of her own.
• Episode 519, 17 Apr 02
  100 LIGHT YEARS FROM HOME: While Jen, Pacey, Audrey and Jack head to Audrey's parents' Florida beach house for Spring Break, Dawson and Oliver road trip to New York for a meeting with an agent. The group is impressed when MTV's Chris MacKenzie arrives to greet Audrey, but as Pacey begins to wonder about their history, Joey faces another unexpected arrival - Charlie. While the Norwegian pop band M2M performs in Florida, Dawson makes a major decision that forces him to turn the car around... and head south.
• Episode 520, 24 Apr 02
  SEPARATE WAYS (WORLDS APART): Pacey's surprised to learn that Brecher sold Civilization, leaving it in the hands of Alex Pearl, a businesswoman who fires Audrey and makes it clear that she's got designs on Pacey. Meanwhile, Joey and Charlie take the next step in their increasing attraction, but when Charlie turns down a unique opportunity to stay close to Joey, Joey wonders if she's gotten in over her head. Meanwhile, Dawson and Oliver have an opportunity of their own when they meet with a big time agent in New York.
• Episode 521, 01 May 02
  AFTER HOURS: Pacey finds it harder and harder to resist the advances of his boss, leaving a pissed off Audrey to question their relationship. Meanwhile, Dawson runs into Amy, the film critic, at the movies, and the two share an unexpected romantic encounter. Meanwhile, Joey and Jack cram for finals and Jack worries that he's fallen too far behind.
• Episode 522, 08 May 02
  THE ABBY: Pacey finds himself in a dangerous situation when Pacey leads a revolt against Alex at Civilization... and she retaliates. Meanwhile, 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. Back in Boston, Jack and Jen wonder how they'll spend the summer, and Jen's thrown a curve ball when her parents extend an invitation.
• Episode 523, 15 May 02
  SWAN SONG: 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.

~*~Season 6~*~

• Episode 601, 02 Oct 02
  HE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT/ THE SONG REMANS THE SAME- Dawson (James Van Der Beek) returns to Boston after working as an assistant director in Los Angeles over the summer and reunites with Joey (Katie Holmes) who has spent a relatively angst-free summer in Capeside. Their reunion leads to an evening of truth and intimacy, which is ruined when Dawson receives a phone call from another woman. Meanwhile, Audrey (Busy Philipps) and Pacy (Josh Jackson) return from L.A. with a surprise passenger, Audrey's childhood friend Jack Osborne (guest-starring as himself), and Pacey gets a job interview that could change his life. Sparks fly between Jen (Michelle Williams) and CJ (guest star Jensen Ackles,
• Episode 602, 09 Oct 02
  THE IMPORTANCE OF NOT BEING TOO EARNEST: In an attempt to gain closure with Dawson (James Van Der Beek), Joey (Katie Holmes) stays up all night writing him a emotional e-mail and, in her exhaustion, accidentally sends it out to the entire campus. Meanwhile, Pacey (Josh Jackson) struggles to succeed in the business world without selling his soul; and Jack (Kerr Smith) worries that a very married Professor Freeman (guest star Sebastian Spence
• Episode 603, 16 Oct 02
  INSTANT KARMA: Dawson (James Van Der Beek) finds himself in an awkward situation when he is put between Joey (Katie Holmes) and the intoxicated leading lady (guest star Bianca Kajlich,
• Episode 604, 23 Oct 02
  THE IMPOSTERS: Dawson (James Van Der Beek) finds himself in an awkward situation when he is put between Joey (Katie Holmes) and the intoxicated leading lady (guest star Bianca Kajlich,
• Episode 604, 30 Oct 02
  LIVING DEAD GIRL: When Dawson (James Van Der Beek) assists Todd (Hal Ozsan) in throwing a blow-out Halloween party on the movie set, Todd and Natasha (Bianca Kajlich) have Dawson believing he is seeing the ghost of a legendary film actress who was strangled to death on the same stage. Meanwhile, Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and Audrey (Busy Philipps) arrive at the party together but leave separately; Jen (Michelle Williams) becomes suspicious about C.J. (Jensen Ackles); and Joey (Katie Holmes) gets stuck taking Professor Heston's (guest star Roger Howarth,
• Episode 605, 06 Nov 02
  EGO TRIPPING AT THE GATES OF HELL: Audrey (Busy Philipps) gets drunk before her band performs and worries her friends, especially CJ (Jensen Ackles) who suspects a deeper problem. Meanwhile, Eddie (Oliver Hudson) and Joey (Katie Holmes) agree to go on a real date; Pacey (Joshua Jackson) 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 (guest star Sebastian Spence
• Episode 606, 13 Nov 02
  SPIDERWEBS: Dawson (James Van Der Beek) comes through with No Doubt concert tickets for everyone, but the night doesn't go as smoothly as hoped when Dawson and Natasha's (Bianca Kajlich) first public date ends in a brush with the law. Meanwhile, Joey (Katie Holmes) and Eddie (Oliver Hudson) have to sneak into the concert when she accidentally leaves the tickets at home. Jen (Michelle Williams) invites C.J. (Jensen Ackles), but he and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) come to blows at the concert when it is revealed that C.J. slept with Audrey (Busy Phillips).
• Episode 607, 20 Nov 02
  EVERYTHING PUT TOGETHER FALLS APART: Dawson (James Van Der Beek) discovers his jealous side when Natasha (Bianca Kajlich) is drawn to a handsome new actor (guest star Eddie Cahill,
• Episode 608, 11 Dec 02
  MERRY MEHEM: Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and Gail (Mary-Margaret Humes) invite everyone back to Capeside for Christmas, but things aren't very merry. Dawson confronts Natasha (Bianca Kajlich) about her night with another man; Joey's (Katie Holmes) happiness that Eddie (Oliver Hudson) accepts her invitation quickly turns sour when her father (guest star Gareth Williams), on temporary parole, expresses his disapproval of their relationship; Pacey (Joshua Jackson) returns home with an expensive new car and fancy gifts to impress his family; Jen (Michelle Williams) spends her time consoling Grams (Mary Beth Peil) whose boyfriend dumped her; and Audrey (Busy Philipps) gets loaded on a combination of liquor and pills and crashes in more ways than one.
• Episode 609, 15 Jan 03
  DAY OUT OF DAYS: Back in Los Angeles, Dawson (James Van Der Beek) is asked by the studio to direct re-shoots of
• Episode 610, 22 Jan 03
  ALL THE RIGHT MOVES: Joey (Katie Holmes) follows Eddie (Oliver Hudson) 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 (Joshua Jackson) 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 (Busy Philipps) returns from Los Angeles and is welcomed back into the band, but blows her chances by getting drunk just before taking the stage.
• Episode 611, 29 Jan 03
  ROCK BOTTOM: While directing reshoots on his film, Dawson (James Van Der Beek) finds his authority questioned when Natasha (Bianca Kajlich) refuses to do a nude scene. Unable to say good-bye to Eddie (Oliver Hudson), who is moving to California, Joey (Katie Holmes) convinces him that Audrey (Busy Philipps) should be in rehab in Los Angeles, and the three of them should drive there together into a rehab facility. Jen (Michele Williams) and C.J. (Jensen Ackles) set Grams (Mary Beth Peil) up with C.J.'s Uncle Bill (guest star Geoffrey Lewis), who turns out to be quite randy.
• Episode 612, 05 Feb 03
  CLEAN AND SOBER: When Dawson (James Van Der Beek) visits Audrey (Busy Philipps) at rehab, he spots a big time producer (guest-star Alicia Coppola) and follows her into a therapy session. Meanwhile, Pacey (Joshua Jackson) throws a party to celebrate his new success and is surprised when Joey (Katie Holmes) lets loose during a spontaneous game of spin the bottle; Jen (Michele Williams) catches reformed alcoholic C.J. (Jensen Ackles) with a drink; and Jack (Kerr Smith) agrees to marry Emma (Megan Gray) so that she can get her green card.
• Episode 613, 12 Feb 03
  CASTAWAYS: On the way home from a business party, Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and Joey (Katie Holmes) make an unexpected stop at a Kmart, miss closing and spend the entire night locked up together. Wandering around the deserted store, the former lovers play in the toy department, dance in the electronics department and talk about life, love and their history together. The night ends with a kiss that leaves them wondering where they go from here.
• Episode 614, 26 Mar 03
  THAT WAS THEN: Joey (Katie Holmes) and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) must make a decision about their future together, but before they even have a chance to talk, Pacey rushes to Capeside when his dad (John Finn) is admitted to the hospital. As a favor to Professor Heston (Roger Howarth) Joey agrees to stay with his daughter Harley (Mika Boorem) and is reminded of what is was like to be a teenager in love. Back in Capeside, Dawson (James Van Der Beek) returns to the high school film class as a guest speaker and reflects back on the passion and creative convictions he seems to have lost.
• Episode 615, 2 Apr 03
  SEX AND VIOLENCE: Joey agrees to be Pacey's temporary assistant but they both have second thoughts when their mutual jealousy leads to disaster in the office and her being fired. Pacey fires Joey, admitting he is too attracted to her to get any work done, but their romance is thwarted once again when Eddie unexpectedly returns to Boston. Much to his surprise, Dawson sells his idea for a coming-of-age movie, but when the studio wants to change the movie to a teen sex film, he must decide if he should take the deal or stick with his original concept. Meanwhile, an open-minded Grams is the intermediary that brings Jen (Michelle Williams) and C.J. together.
• Episode 616, 09 Apr 03
  LOVE BITES: Jen's seemingly happy world comes crashing down when she learns that Grams has breast cancer. Meanwhile, Joey’s tumultuous love life continues when Eddie reveals his true reasons for returning to Boston, and Pacey agrees to join Joey as she chaperones for Harley’s school dance, but what should be a magical night doesn’t feel right for Joey. Although he is at first reluctant, Pacey agrees to invest Dawson’s life savings to finance his new film project.
• Episode 617, 16 Apr 03
  LOVELINES: Joey and Eddie's emotional and sexual relationship is played out on stage during a counseling center benefit with special guests Dr. Drew and Adam Carolla. Meanwhile, at the same event, Jack and David deal with the insecurities in their relationship, a sober Audrey returns to Boston with her eye on Dr. Drew, and Jen opens up to C.J. about Grams' cancer.
• Episode 618, 23 Apr 03
  CATCH-22: Pacey is ordered by his superiors to sell stock owned by his biggest client just days before a federal ruling, but the consequences are severe when Pacey is accused of insider trading and realizes that the money he invested for Dawson is gone. Back at school, Eddie surprises Joey with a trip to Europe for the summer, but a fiery conversation about how differently they live their lives leaves both of them questioning their future together.
• Episode 619, 30 Apr 03
  GOODBYE, YELLOW BRICK ROAD: Joey returns to Capeside to find Dawson's script on her doorstep and is overwhelmed that he has written a story about three friends, but Dawson's movie-making dreams are shattered when Pacey comes clean about losing Dawson's money. The ensuing fight opens old wounds and leaves the three friends believing their friendship will never be the same. Back in Boston, Jen has invited her mother from New York with the intent of telling her that she, Jack and Grams are moving to New York so Grams' can get the medical care she needs.
• Episode 620, 07 May 03
  JOEY POTTER AND THE CAPESIDE REDEMPTION:
• Episode 621, 14 May 03
  SERIES FINALE (1): Five years have passed and everyone is reunited in Capeside for a special wedding, but the happy reunion is cut short after the group learns that one of their own has been harboring a heartbreaking secret. Since they were last together, Dawson has been living in Los Angeles producing his autobiographical television series ‘The Creek,' but has never forgotten the love of his life; Joey is a successful book editor living in New York with her boyfriend but comes home to realize she still loves her childhood sweethearts; Pacey is the owner of the new Ice House and still carries a torch for Joey, although he continues his pattern of getting into trouble with older women, including his newest conquest; Jen is a single mom living with Grams and managing an art gallery in Soho; and Jack is a teacher at Capeside High and has fallen in love with a secretly gay man. (thefutoncritic.com)
• Episode 622, 14 May 03
  SERIES FINALE (2):