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The Kiss  #201
The WB's top teens start their second season. The show returns with the eagerly awaited resolution to Joey and Dawson's fateful kiss. In the aftermath of the lip-lock, the new couple is confused, and Jen---still grieving over the death of her grandfather---feels betrayed. Meanwhile, Pacey is thrilled that the "will they or won't they" saga is finally over although he too begins to feel left out when his friends forget his birthday. Pacey manages to recover, however, by flirting with Capeside newcomer Andie McPhee (new cast member Meredith Monroe). Dawson: James Van Der Beek. Joey: Katie Holmes. Jen: Michelle Williams. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Abby: Monica Keena. Top

Crossroads  #202
Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and Joey's (Katie Holmes) newfound affection hits its first crossroad when Joey discovers that Dawson has invaded her personal privacy but he is too consumed with malice and torment by the horrible things he has unearthed to consider forgiving her. Meanwhile, when Pacey's (Joshua Jackson) childhood friends are too distracted by their own predicament to remember his all-important 16th birthday, he sets out to expand his horizons; and Abby (Monica Keena) convinces a downhearted Jen (Michelle Williams) to unleash the wild side she hoped had been left behind in New York. Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Dennis Gordon directed the episode written by Dana Baratta. Top

Alternative Lifestyles  #203
A class project pairing with Dawson (James Van Der Beek) provides Jen (Michelle Williams) with the perfect opportunity to use her powers of seduction to draw him away from Joey (Katie Holmes); while Pacey's teaming with Andie (Meredith Monroe) finds them at each other's throats. Meanwhile, Mitch (John Wesley Shipp) is doing his best to repress his anger towards Gale (Mary-Margaret Humes) for her affair, but in desperation decides that an open marriage is the only way to get back what they've lost. Mary Beth Piel, Nina Repeta, Monica Keena and Kerr Smith also star, David Semel directed the episode written by Mike White. Top

Tamara's Return  #204
When Joey (Katie Holmes) pursues her natural gift as an artist, a chasm develops between her and Dawson (James Van Der Beek) as he cannot relate to this new interest, while Jack (Kerr Smith) displays a new side beyond his lack of waitering skills as a sensitive art lover. Meanwhile, Tamara Jacobs' (guest star Leann Hunley) unexpected return to Capeside throws Pacey (Joshua Jackson) for a major loop just as he and Andie (Meredith Monroe) discover a common ground and move past their sadistic sparring. Michelle Williams, John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes, Mary Beth Piel, Nina Repeta and Monica Keena also star. Jesus Trevino directed the episode written by Mike White (#204). Top


Full Moon Rising  #205
On edge because of the ominous full moon, Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and Joey's (Katie Holmes) budding romance is overshadowed by the continuing deterioration of Mitch (John Wesley Shipp) and Gale's (Mary-Margaret Humes) marriage and Dawson's shattering discovery of his parents' Thursday night secret. Meanwhile, a promising first date is interrupted when Pacey (Joshua Jackson) gets a disturbing glimpse into Andie's (Meredith Monroe) home life, and Jen (Michelle Williams) plays with fire when she dates a mysterious older man (guest star Joe Flanigan). Mary Beth Peil, Nina Repeta, Monica Keena and Kerr Smith also star. David Semel directed the episode written by Dana Baratta. Top

The Dance  #206
Joey's (Katie Holmes) secret hangs heavy between her and Dawson (James Van Der Beek) as they reluctantly attend the Homecoming Dance along with Pacey (Joshua Jackson), Andie (Meredith Monroe), Jack (Kerr Smith) and Jen (Michelle Williams), yet the dream of a perfect night ends in utter shambles. Back at the Leery home, Dawson is devastated when Mitch (John Wesley Shipp) and Gale (Mary-Margaret Humes) take the painful step of a trial separation. Mary Beth Peil, Nina Repeta and Monica Keena and also star. Lou Antonio directed the episode written by Jon Harmon Feldman (#206). Top

The All Nighter  #207
THE TEST OF FRIENDS - When the gang's English teacher bails on a study session for a really hard test, everyone goes to the school stud's house to have an all night cram session. Andie's "purity test" distracts them from studying and reveals some dark secrets that tests the strength of friendship and remaining love. Guest starring Jason Behr as "the school stud". Joey (Katie Holmes), Pacey (Joshua Jackson), Dawson (James van Der Beek), Jen (Michelle Williams), Andie (Meredith Monroe). Monica Keena and Kerr Smith also star. David Semel directed, while Greg Berlanti wrote this episode. Top

The Reluctant Hero  #208
CAN'T WIN FOR LOSING - Dawson (James Van Der Beek) movie wins a prestigious film festival award, but his first major accomplishment as a filmmaker is overshadowed by the disintegration of his personal life, as Joey (Katie Holmes) continues to pull away, his dad (John Wesley Shipp) gets his own apartment and Jen (Michelle Williams) spirals out of control. Meanwhile, Pacey (Joshua Jackson) has nowhere to go but up after his guidance counselor paints a bleak picture of his future, but in a moment of crisis, a newly focused and inspired Pacey rises to the occasion and proves that Andie's (Meredith Monroe) belief in him is well-founded. Mary-Margaret Humes, Mary Beth Piel, Nina Repeta, Kerr Smith and Monica Keena also star. Joe Napolitano directed the episode written by Shelley Meals & Darin Goldberg. Top

The Election  #209
SOPHOMORE CLASS PRESIDENT - Jen (Michelle Williams) and Dawson (James Van Der Beek) fall back into their friendship, while Andie (Meredith Monroe) convinces Joey (Katie Holmes) to run with her for Sophomore class president, and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) tries to get them to scam as their manager. Abby (Monica Keena), who is also running, thinks of any way to win and tells everyone about Andie's mother. Joey and Jack( Kerr Smith) have their first fight when Jack won't talk to Joey about his problems, but Joey shows him that she understands exactly how he feels. Dawson and Jen do crazy things to "feel what it's like to be teen" and realize that their friendship.  Top

High Risk Behavior  #210
WHO ENDS UP DOING IT? - Dawson (James Van Der Beek) finally finishes his script, which everyone thinks is about him and Joey (Katie Holmes). Jen (Michelle Williams) helps Dawson with the casting of his movie and Dawson rethinks a scene because everyone says that the characters should have sex. Jen explains to Dawson that there are many motives behind sex and it isn't always the most predictable thing to do in a love story. Jack (Kerr Smith) spills a drink on Joey's art project (a sketch of a nude man) and to make it up to her he poses for her and they discuss their fears of sex. Jack explains to Joey how it felt when he gad sex for the first time. Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and Andie (Meredith Monroe) talk about having sex and Pacey makes her fantasy evening a reality, but it is put to a halt when Pacey realizes that it would be better if they both wait. Dawson thinks about what Jen told him and goes into Jen's bedroom and kisses her, and tells her not to ask him what his motive is. Joey and Jack talk and we are left with a scene of them kissing on Joey's living room couch. TO BE CONTINUED... Top

Sex, She Wrote  #211
THE TRUTH COMES OUT - Projects are due this week in Mr. Peterson's class and when a note is found on the floor, Abby (Monica Keena) sets herself out to find out who did it as her project; solving her own mystery. Being manipulative and stretching the truth get several rumors flying and people get angry at each other. In the end Joey (Katie Holmes) and Dawson (James Van Der Beek) realize that they miss the friendship they used to have and decide to work on getting it back, but slowly. Dawson didn't have sex with Jen (Michelle Williams) and Jack (Kerr Smith) didn't have sex with Joey (apparently he couldn't get it up, but you didn't hear that from me, ha ha) This only leaves Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and Andie (Meredith Monroe) who did have sex. Pacey gets scared because he is so in love with Andie and his whole life is changing. Andie believes in him and he starts to believe in himself which he isn't used to. He starts to get good grades and he can't believe it. Because of his fear he acts cold to Andie, when not really meant to hurt her. He sorts it all out in his head and realizes that he loves her more than ever and they work out their problems. Andie admits that she is falling in love with him too. Abby doesn't turn in her project after a good insult from Jen. Top

Uncharted Waters  #212
DON'T ROCK THE BOAT - A father-son fishing trip provides a forum for Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) to air their frustrations over their dysfunctional paternal relationships, and a last-minute addition to the crew has Dawson wishing he was back on dry land. Meanwhile, when the girls help Gale (Mary-Margaret Humes) with a news piece on teenage trends, Jen (Michelle Williams) and Joey (Katie Holmes) dig to the core of their animosity towards each other, and an unhealthy dose of Abby's (Monica Keena) bitterness nearly turns "Ladies Night" into a full-fledged cat fight. John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta, Mary Beth Piel, Meredith Monroe and Kerr Smith also star. Scott Paulin directed the episode written by Dana Baratta & Mike White (#212). Top

His Leading Lady  #213
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! - Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and Joey (Katie Holmes) continue struggling to redefine their post-break up friendship, while Dawson desperately searches for a leading lady for his film who can capture Joey's distinct, unattainable style, but when he finally finds his girl (guest star Rachael Leigh Cook), she may be more than he can handle. Meanwhile, Pacey (Joshua Jackson) tries to be supportive of Andie's (Meredith Monroe) precarious emotional state, but his earnest desire to help only places additional stress on her already full plate, and sparks fly when Jen (Michelle Williams) befriends an intriguing stranger (guest star Eddie Miles). John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes, Nina Repeta, Mary Beth Piel, Monica Keena and Kerr Smith also star. David Semel directed the episode written by Shelley Meals & Darin Goldberg (#213).  Top

To Be Or Not to Be...  #214
REVELATIONS - In a compelling two-part episode, the Capeside High School gossip mill kicks into overdrive after Jack bears his soul in a English assignment and is forced to expose his innermost secrets while reading the poem aloud in class, leaving Dawson, Joey and Andie shaken by the implications of what it all means. Meanwhile, Pacey tries to defend Jack in the face of an adversarial teacher, and Jen finds her latest suitor Ty is full of surprises .Top

...That is the Question  #215
THE TRUTH AND ITS CONSEQUENCES - On Dawson's advice, Joey attempts to heal the wounds of her new romance with Jack left shattered by rumor and innuendo, but when Jack confronts his innermost secrets, their lives and everyone's close to them will never be the same again. Meanwhile, for the first time in his life,Pacey stands up for what he believes in when he takes on an abusive teacher, but the consequences of his convictions are more than he could have imagined. Top

Be Careful What You Wish For  #216
SINGIN' THE BLUES - On the eve of Dawson's sixteenth birthday, Dawson, Pacey and Andie follow her therapist's advice and throw themselves into an unabashed night of recklessness and the blues. Meanwhile, back at the Leery house, Joey is organizing a surprise party for Dawson, but the longer the guest of honor is a no show, the more she is subject to surprises of her own; Jen and Ty face up to the their potentially irreconcilable differences; and Gale and Mitch come to decisions about how to raise their son in light of their separation. Top

Psychic Friends  #217
FOLLOW YOUR HEART - Dawson's confidence as a filmmaker is shaken when his new teacher turns out to be a movie studio executive on sabbatical in Capeside and tells Dawson the painful truth about his amateur movie. The future is unsure for Joey as well, when a fortune teller advises her to be open to every new opportunity that crosses her path, and she stumbles into Colin, a gorgeous photographer who brings out Joey's free-spirited side during a wild photo shoot. Top

A Perfect Wedding  #218
LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER - Joey is distraught when her just-paroled father will be making his reintroduction into society by catering a posh wedding attended by all the bluebloods of Capeside, but the drama at the ceremony pales in comparison to the night's tragic end. Meanwhile, Dawson and his mom share a pep talk about her desire to win Mitch back, but Mitch's new squeeze Nicole stands in their way, while Abby and Jen decide to crash the wedding for a little excitement, and Pacey tries to put a chink in Andie's armor of cynicism.  Top

Rest in Peace  #219
ASHES TO ASHES - The stunning news of the tragic death of a Capeside teen abruptly curtails Dawson and Joey's long-awaited reconciliation, and while they try to sort through their own feelings of loss, Jen is appalled by what she feels is blatant hypocrisy on the part of her mourning classmates. Meanwhile, Pacey is deeply concerned by Andie's drastic reaction to the accident, which triggers something in her about her dead brother.Top

Reunited  #220
AND IT FEELS SO GOOD? - As an attempt to inject some much-needed spontaneity into their relationship, Dawson takes Joey to a fancy French restaurant, but the dining experience deteriorates into a farce when a reservation mix-up forces them to share a table with Mitch and his date Nicole, while Jen and Gale are having a girls' night out across the room. Meanwhile, Andie's deteriorating mental state has Pacey and Jack deeply concerned as she appears more and more disoriented and anxious, but are at a loss as to how to bring her back from the emotional edge.  Top

Ch..Ch..Changes  #221
GROWING PAINS - Dawson is floundering to come up with a proper interview subject for his film class final project, and rather than turn the camera on himself in a self-aware examination of his own fears, he infuriates Joey by dredging up her painful past and interviewing her father as an example of a man who has overcome tremendous odds by making a heroic life change. Meanwhile, Pacey's life gets turned upside-down when Mr. Joseph McPhee comes to town and announces that he is taking Andie and Jack back to Providence with him, while Jen begins making her own plans to leave town, feeling like she may have nowhere left to turn..  Top