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Like A Virgin  #301
RISKY BUSINESS - Dawson (James Van Der Beek) returns from spending the summer in Philadelphia with his mother (Mary-Margaret Humes), and on his way home meets a beautiful young woman (guest star Brittany Daniel, "Sweet Valley High") who brings trouble to his otherwise ho-hum life. Meanwhile, Joey (Katie Holmes), who has frozen Dawson out all summer, realizes she is still reeling from their unexpected break-up when she sees him again, but may have found an unexpected new friend for their junior year; Jen (Michelle Williams) gets more than she bargained for when she takes on the fascist head cheerleader (guest star Vanessa Dorman, "Sunset Beach"); Mitch (John Wesley Shipp) accepts a new position as Capeside High's varsity football coach; and although Pacey (Joshua Jackson) tries to be brave, he has had a lonely summer without Andie (Meredith Monroe). Kerr Smith, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Greg Prange directed the episode written by Tammy Ader. Top

Homecoming  #302
ALL THE RIGHT MOVES - Dawson (James Van Der Beek) is recruited by his dad (John Wesley Shipp) and Principal Green (guest star Obba Babatundé, "Miss Evers' Boys") to produce a film for the football pep rally, but the stars of the film end up being Dawson and his lady friend Eve (guest star Brittany Daniel), not the Capeside Minutemen. Meanwhile, Pacey (Joshua Jackson) has enlisted Joey (Katie Holmes) for assistance in bringing Andie (Meredith Monroe) back to Capeside, but their long-awaited reunion doesn't go exactly as Pacey had intended; and Jack (Kerr Smith) comes to an unexpected understanding with his father (guest star David Dukes) who has returned to Capeside to be with Jack and Andie. Michelle Williams, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Melanie Mayron directed the episode written by Greg Berlanti. Top

None of The Above  #303
CHEATERS NEVER PROSPER - Dawson (James Van Der Beek) is stunned when Eve (guest star Brittany Daniel) presents him with a sneak peak at the PSAT test and everyone is tempted to cheat including Joey (Katie Holmes), whose scholarship is dependent on her SAT scores, and Andie (Meredith Monroe), who is desperately fighting for acceptance to Harvard. But when the test is stolen, it's Pacey (Joshua Jackson) that Dawson accuses since he sees Pacey slipping back to his old ways. Meanwhile, Jack (Kerr Smith) is insistent that the football team is purposely beating him down because he is gay. Michelle Williams, Mary- Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also stars. Patrick Norris directed the episode written by Bonnie Schneider and Hadley Davies. Top

Home Movies  #304
A MATTER OF FAITH - Father and son are at odds when Dawson (James Van Der Beek) moves forward with a news piece for his mom's Philadelphia station using Mitch's (John Wesley Shipp) star player, Jack (Kerr Smith), as his subject matter even though Mitch is vehemently opposed. Meanwhile, Joey (Katie Holmes) and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) find themselves in cahoots when they must pay the price for ditching class; Andie (Meredith Monroe) jumps to conclusions and panics about the reasons Principal Green (Obba Babatuné) wants to meet with her; and Jen (Michelle Williams) goes to great lengths to remove herself as head cheerleader but is shocked at the end results. Mary Beth Peil also stars. Nick Marck directed the episode written by Jeffrey Stepakoff. Top

Indian Summer  #305
FEELS LIKE A HEAT WAVE - Dawson plays detective when Eve's mysterious ways, including breaking and entering and stealing, cause him to wonder about her reasons for being in Capeside, but the secrets he uncovers may drastically change the lives of others close to him. Meanwhile, Joey's misgivings of Rob lead her to crash his date with Andie but her good will backfires on her; and Jack goes against Jen's wishes and sets up a rendezvous for Henry. Top

Secrets and Lies  #306
TRUTH BE TOLD - Dawson is torn about telling Jen the scandalous secret he has about Eve and even more distressed when his mom unexpectedly returns from Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Andie accuses Joey of sabotaging her chance to reunite with Pacey; and Jen shocks the entire town with the entertainment she has hired for the Annual Homecoming Queen Gala and shocks the very shy Henry even more when she asks him to be her escort. Top

Escape From Witch Island  #307
AN HOMAGE TO "THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT" - In a bone-chilling installment, Dawson (James Van Der Beek) recruits Joey (Katie Holmes), Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and Jen (Michelle Williams) to be his guerilla crew on a documentary for history class about Witch Island, a local spot shrouded in mystery for its reputation for being haunted by witches. They are haunted by tall tales of witches and love lost that has Dawson and Joey questioning their own romance and Jen (Michelle Williams) and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) considering a new kind of friendship. Back at school, Andie (Meredith Monroe) takes her job on the school disciplinary committee a little too seriously when she tries take back the halls of Capeside. Kerr Smith, Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. James Whitmore directed the episode written by Tom Kapinos. Top

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner  #308
A DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY THANKSGIVING - When Jen's (Michelle Williams) mom (guest star Mel Harris, "thirtysomething") unexpectedly arrives in Capeside on Thanksgiving morning, Dawson (James Van Der Beek) confronts her about her secret past, and makes a decision to help bridge the gap between the estranged mother and daughter. Meanwhile, Jen continues to pursue a new type of friendship with Pacey (Joshua Jackson), and Mitch (John Wesley Shipp) and Gale (Mary-Margaret Humes) make known the future of the Leery family. Meredith Monroe, Kerr Smith, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Jim Charleston directed the episode written by Heidi Ferrer.  Top

Four to Tango  #309
ONLY THE LONELY - Dawson (James Van Der Beek) is suspicious of Pacey's (Joshua Jackson) awkward behavior and misconstrues his actions when he learns Pacey has been spending time with Joey (Katie Holmes). Meanwhile, after rethinking the offer, Pacey cannot move forward with his no-strings-attached relationship with Jen (Michelle Williams), and Andie (Meredith Monroe) urges Jack (Kerr Smith) to meet a gay student from a neighboring town who contacted him via the internet after seeing Dawson's news story. Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. James Whitmore, Jr. directed the episode written by Gina.  Top

First Encounters of the Close Kind  #310
LIFE IS CHANGING - Dawson (James Van Der Beek), Joey (Katie Holmes), Jack (Kerr Smith) & Andie (Meredith Monroe) spend the weekend at a Boston university for an advanced look at college and where Dawson has entered his "Blair Witch" documentary in a student film festival. Elsewhere on campus, due to a clerical error, Joey's weekend guide is not what she expected; Andie's pursuit for an advanced admissions interview, leads her to some inspirational advice from an unlikely source; and Jack takes a risk and explores the local gay community. Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Greg Prange directed the episode written by Leslie Ray.  Top

Barefoot at Capefest  #311
THERE'S A NEW KID IN TOWN - Dawson (James Van Der Beek) experiences an identity crisis when Principal Green's (Obba Babatunde) daughter Nikki (Bianca Lawson) emerges as another aspiring young director, and Joey (Katie Holmes) experiences her own crisis when Dawson won't open up to her about the pain of his parents' (Mary-Margaret Humes and John Wesley Shipp) divorce. Meanwhile, Jack's (Kerr Smith) first efforts to hit on another guy are rebuffed, Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and Andie (Meredith Monroe) uncomfortably find themselves sharing the same afterschool activity, and Jen (Michelle Williams) realizes that she may have passed up the chance at something special with Henry (guest star Michael Pitt). Jan Eliasberg directed the episode written by Bonnie Schneider & Hadley Davis.  Top

A Weekend in the Country  #312
WELCOME TO POTTER'S B&B - Joey's (Katie Holmes) friends and their families work together to make sure that the opening of Potter's Bed & Breakfast is a success and that she and Bessie (Nina Repeta) don't lose everything they have after Pacey (Joshua Jackson) surprises them with a visit from a prestigious travel critic. Throughout the weekend, Jen (Michelle Williams) admits her concerns to Grams (Mary Beth Peil) about getting close to Henry (guest star Michael Pitt); Jack (Kerr Smith) considers moving back home after hearing Andie's (Meredith Monroe) loving plea; and Dawson (James Van Der Beek) tries to understand the connection between his parents (Mary-Margaret Humes and John Wesley Shipp) even after their divorce. Michael Katleman directed the episode written by Jeffrey Stepakoff. Top

Northern Lights  #313
FOLLOW THE STARS - Dawson (James Van Der Beek) makes the radical move of dropping out of film class to spend some time re-evaluating his teenage years. Back at Potter's, Joey (Katie Holmes) is torn between attending Pacey's (Joshua Jackson) opening night and her date with A.J. (guest starr Robin Dunne) who has come to Capeside for the evening. At the play, Andie (Meredith Monroe) must take over as director when the faculty director takes ill; and Jen (Michelle Williams) agrees to meet Henry (guest star Michael Pitt), but she throws him another block by bringing Grams (Mary Beth Peil) as her date. Jay Tobias directed the episode written by Gina Fattore.  Top

Valentine's Day Massacre  #314
LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH - Joey (Katie Holmes) questions Dawson's (James Van Der Beek) state of mind when he and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) decide to lead their friends to a secret location party hosted by a group infamous for their complete and utter debauchery. Back at home, Jack's (Kerr Smith) ex-girlfriend arrives from Rhode Island nursing a broken heart but is unaware of Jack's coming out last year and Jen's (Michelle Williams) first date with Henry (guest star Michael Pitt) is a Valentine's Day she won't soon forget. John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Sandy Smolan directed the episode written by Tom Kapinos.  Top

Crime and Punishment  #315
FACING THE CONSEQUENCES - Joey (Katie Holmes) is chosen to be part of a group of students to paint a school mural, but when hers is defaced before the unveiling, Dawson (James Van Der Beek) offers words of encouragement while Pacey (Joshua Jackson) takes action and risks suspension when he goes in search of the culprit. Meanwhile, when Andie's (Meredith Monroe) PSAT scores rank among the best in the country, she gambles with everything she has worked for and comes clean to Principal Green (guest star Obba Babatundé) about the previously stolen test; and Pacey moves in with Deputy Doug (guest star Dylan Neal) when their sister and her kids move back into the Witter house. Joe Napolitano directed the episode written by Gina Fattore & Alex Gansa.  Top

To Green, With Love  #316
POWER TO THE PEOPLE - Joey (Katie Holmes) relies on the support of Pacey (Joshua Jackson) and A.J. (guest star Robin Dunne) to rally the students in protest against the school superintendent after he forces Principal Green (guest star Obba Babatunde) to resign for expelling the student who destroyed Joey's mural. Meanwhile, Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and Gale (Mary-Margaret Humes) both go back to their respective places in back and in front of the camera to produce a piece about the ongoing school protest which ruffles more than a few feathers of the school board hierarchy. Michelle Williams, Meredith Monroe, Kerr Smith, John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Ken Fink directed the episode written by Gina Fattore and Greg Berlanti.  Top

Cinderella Story  #317

Neverland  #318
WHAT'S A KISS BETWEEN FRIENDS - Pacey (Joshua Jackson) hopes taking Dawson (James Van Der Beek) to their favorite childhood camping spot will help ease the pain when he tells Dawson about his new feelings for Joey (Katie Holmes). Meanwhile, Joey (Katie Holmes) deals with the emotional fallout from her kiss with Pacey by spending girls' night with Jen (Michelle Williams) and Andie (Meredith Monroe), but to Jen's surprise they stumble upon a birthday party for Henry (guest star Michael Pitt) that she wasn't invited to. Kerr Smith, Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Patrick Norris directed the episode written by Maggie Friedman (#318).  Top