"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
wen 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.
