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"PILOT" - EPISODE 1
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") - EPISODE2
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") EPISODE
3
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")
EPISODE 4
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") EPISODE 5
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") EPISODE 6
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")
EPISODE 7
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) EPISODE
8
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")
EPISODE 9
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") EPISODE 10
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") EPISODE
11
"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 written by Mike White.
"BEAUTY CONTEST" (Formerly titled "Pretty Woman") EPISODE12
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") EPISODE
13
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.
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