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Emotions in Motion (Pilot)
#101
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.
Dirty Dancing #102
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 Dawson¹s 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. Top
Prelude to a Kiss
#103
Dawson¹s (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
. Top
Carnal Knowledge
#104
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. Top
Blown Away
#105
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. Top
Look Who's Talking
#106
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 judgments, 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. Top
The Breakfast Club
#107
Emotions run rampant in 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 it¹s more. Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth
Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Mike White wrote the episode directed by Alan Arkush. Top
Escape From New York
#108
Jen's ( Michelle Williams) ex-boyfriend from New York (guest star Eion Bailey) shows up in
Capeside to win her back, and from Dawson¹s (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. Top
In the Company of Men
#109
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. Top
Modern Romance #110
Dawson makes a plan to get Jen back by way of a double date, and Pacey and Joey are paired
for an extra credit assignment in Science. Dawsons date makes way to the Capeside
Fair and Dawson finds that his date also has an interest in Jens date. They join
forces to get what they want, but both fail miserably at their task. Pacey and Joey grow
closer, and Pacey starts to have a more than friendly interest in her. Pacey asks Dawson
for permission to kiss Joey. Dawson seems very hesitant to let him, but gives him
permission to kiss her. Joey rejects him, but tells him that she has come to see him as
more of a friend. Dawson, not knowing that hew has already done so, goes to the video
store to tell Pacey not to kiss Joey. Pacey says that he not only has already done it, but
she kissed him back. Dawson says that hes full of it. Pacey then tells him so is he.
He tells Dawson its time to make a choice between Jen and Joey. That is where the
episode ends. Top
The Scare #111
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. Top
Pretty Woman #112
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 judges¹
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. Top
Breaking Away
#113
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. Top