The Best of Dawson's Creek

The Best of DAWSON’S CREEK (WB)

Creator: Kevin Williamson

Seasons: 6 Episodes: 128 Years: 1998-2003

Premise: Smalltown teens use big words and talk about sex

My 20 Standout Episodes

1. Emotions in Motion S01E01 | #01

Jen comes between Joey & Dawson; Pacey flirts with an older woman

2. Breakfast Club S01E07 | #07

In Saturday detention, the insecurities of the group come out

3. Pretty Woman S01E12 | #12

Dawson sees Joey in a whole new light when she enters a beauty contest

4. To Be or Not To Be / That Is the Question

S02E14-15| #27 & #28

Jack’s poem causes Pacey to spit and Joey to question Jack’s sexuality

5. Stolen Kisses S03E19 | #54

Pacey questions Joey about their relationship; Jen is jealous of Henry

6. The Longest Day S03E20 | #55

The day repeats as Pacey and Joey try to tell Dawson about them

7. True Love S03E23 | #58

Joey has to make a decision between Dawson and Pacey

8. The Unusual Suspects S04E08 | #66

Jack, Dawson and Pacey are interrogated for the grad prank

9. A Winter’s Tale S04E14 | #72

Dawson deals with Mr. Brooks’ health, Joey considers sleeping with Pacey

10. Coda S04E23 | #81

History repeats itself as Dawson has to say goodbye to Joey & Capeside

11. The Bostonians S05E01 | #82

Joey & Audrey bond; Jack pulls Jen along for a party; Dawson’s an intern

12. The Long Goodbye S05E04 | #85

The gang deals with Mitch’s death by remember the good times

13. Appetite for Destruction S05E10 | #91

Jen & Dawson’s new relationship is questioned during a friendly dinner

14. Guerilla Filmmaking S05E14 | #95

Dawson needs a new leading man; Audrey kisses Pacey

15. Cigarette Burns S05E18 | #99

Dawson deals with a critic; Joey considers Charlie

16. The Kids are Alright /

The Song Remains the Same S06E01-02 | #105 & #106

Dawson and Joey finally hook up; Pacey gets a new job and roommate

17. Merry Mayhem S06E10 | #114

Audrey is drunk at the Leery home and insults the everyone at Xmas

18. Rock Bottom S06E13 | #117

Eddie agrees to drive Audrey and Bob to rehab; Dawson has reshoots

19. Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption

S06E22 | #126

Joey gets everyone together to help Dawson shoot his movie

20. All Good Things / Must Come to an End

S06E23-24 | #127 & #128

It’s five years later. One of the friends dies. Joey finally decides.

My Top Five

1. The Longest Day

2. Appetite for Destruction

3. Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption

4. Guerilla Filmmaking

5. The Unusual Suspects