"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.
"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 Babatundê,
"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.
"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.
"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.
"Indian Summer " #305
FEELS LIKE A HEAT WAVE - Dawson (James Van Der Beek) plays detective when
Eve's (guest star Brittany Daniel) 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 (Katie Holmes) misgivings of Rob
(guest star Niklaus Lang) lead her to crash his date with Andie (Meredith
Monroe) but her good will backfires on her; and Jack (Kerr Smith) goes
against Jen's (Michelle Williams) wishes and sets up a rendezvous for
Henry (guest star Michael Pitt). John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta and Mary
Beth Peil also star. Lou Antonio directed the episode written by Gina
Fattore & Tom Kapinos.
"Secrets and Lies " #306
TRUTH BE TOLD - Dawson (James Van Der Beek) is torn about telling Jen
(Michelle Williams) the scandalous secret he has about Eve (guest star
Brittany Daniel) and even more distressed when his mom (Mary-Margaret
Humes) unexpectedly returns from Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Andie (Meredith
Monroe) accuses Joey (Katie Holmes) of sabotaging her chance to reunite
with Pacey (Joshua Jackson); and Jen shocks the entire town with the
entertainment she has hired for the Annual Homecoming Queen Gala and
shocks the very shy Henry (guest star Michael Pitt) even more when she
asks him to be her escort. Kerr Smith, John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta and
Mary Beth Peil also star. Greg Prange directed the episode written by Greg
Berlanti and Alex Gansa.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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 Babatunde) 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.
"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.
"Cinderella Story" #317
JONATHAN LIPNICKI GUEST-STARS - When Joey (Katie Holmes) turns to Pacey
(Joshua Jackson) for rescuing after she flees Boston halfway through her
visit with A.J. (guest star Robin Dunne), the two old friends may finally
confront their growing feelings for each other. Meanwhile, to avoid
suspension, Pacey becomes a mentor to a young boy (guest star Jonathan
Lipnicki, "Stuart Little," "Jerry Maguire") and must
contend with a little version of himself with a big attitude; and behind
Gale's (Mary-Margaret Humes) back, Dawson (James Van Der Beek) asks Mitch
(John Wesley Shipp) to help with the opening of her new restaurant.
Michelle Williams, Meredith Monroe, Kerr Smith, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth
Peil also star. Janice Cooke-Leonard directed the episode written by Jeff
Stepakoff.
"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 out 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.
"Stolen Kisses" #319
INTRODUCING RODNEY SCOTT FROM THE WB SUMMER SERIES "YOUNG
AMERICANS" - Dawson (James Van Der Beek) invites Joey (Katie Holmes),
Andie (Meredith Monroe) and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) to spend Spring Break
in the mountains at his aunt's (guest star Julie Bowen) home, but the trip
is filled with tension as Joey and Pacey continue to battle about their
feelings for each other and Andie becomes intrigued with the gang's
childhood friend Will (guest star Rodney Scott) who is visiting.
Meanwhile, back in town, Jen (Michelle Williams) becomes surprisingly
territorial when another woman flirts with Henry (guest star Michael
Pitt). Mary-Margaret Humes and John Wesley Shipp also star. Greg Prange
directed the episode written by Tom Kapinos.
"The Longest Day" #320
IF YOU COULD SEE WHAT I SEE - In a story that replays the same day's
activities from three different perspectives, Joey (Katie Holmes) and
Pacey (Joshua Jackson) vacillate on the ways to tell Dawson (James Van Der
Beek) about their feelings for each other. But when the truth does come
out, Dawson's reaction is the one they hoped they wouldn't get. Meanwhile,
Andie (Meredith Monroe), who thought she was over Pacey enough to date,
accepts a date with Capeside visitor Will (guest star Rodney Scott,
"Young Americans" airing this summer on The WB), but their first
date is ruined when she also learns about Joey and Pacey. Michelle
Williams, Kerr Smith, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Perry Lang
directed the episode written by Gina Fattore.
"Show Me Love" #321
A DEFINING MOMENT - As Capeside prepares for the annual spring regatta,
Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) compete for the
winning trophy, only Joey (Katie Holmes) is tired of feeling like the
prize. Meanwhile, after many weeks of mixed messages, Gale (Mary-Margaret
Humes) makes the first move with Mitch (John Wesley Shipp), and after Jen
(Michelle Williams) finally forgives Henry (guest star Michael Pitt) for
his one-track mind, he gives Jen the most romantic night of her life.
Meredith Monroe, Kerr Smith, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star.
Morgan J. Freeman directed the episode written by Liz Tigelaar and Holly
Henderson.
"The Anti-Prom" #322
SPRING FEVER - Dawson (James Van Der Beek), Joey (Katie Holmes) and Andie
(Meredith Monroe) prepare their own unique prom when they learn that the
committee has scrutinized Jack's (Kerr Smith) selected date. Dawson, who
has invited Joey to be his date, uses the special evening to try to win
her back and make Pacey (Joshua Jackson) jealous; Andie persuades Pacey to
be her escort but her evening ends by consoling him about his love life
uncertainties; Jen (Michelle Williams) becomes outraged with Henry
(Michael Pitt) when he reveals he is leaving Capeside for the summer; and
Gale (Mary-Margaret Humes) and Mitch (John Wesley Shipp) celebrate their
new found romance. Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Greg Prange
directed the episode written by Maggie Friedman.
"True Love" #323
LOVE CONQUERS ALL IN CLIMACTIC SEASON FINALE - After an emotional day
filled with love, tears and wedding vows, Joey (Katie Holmes) ultimately
much choose between her love for Dawson (James Van Der Beek) and her new
feelings for Pacey (Joshua Jackson). Across town, Grams (Mary Beth Peil)
talks about love and regret with Jen (Michelle Williams), while Jack (Kerr
Smith) and Andie (Meredith Monroe) make a decision to drive all night so
that Jen can see Henry (guest star Michael Pitt) one last time.
Mary-Margaret Humes and John Wesley Shipp also star. James Whitmore, Jr.
directed the episode written by Tom Kapinos and Gina Fattore, story by
Greg Berlanti and Jeffrey Stepakoff.
