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Dawson's Creek Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1998 - 1998
Episode 1
Pilot
Tue, Jan 20, 1998 60 mins
In the series opener, Dawson (James Van Der Beek) finds his best friend, Joey, growing jealous of his attraction to a neighbor's granddaughter, while Pacey fixates on his new teacher. Jen: Michelle Williams. Tamara: Leann Hunley.
Episode 2
Dance
Tue, Jan 27, 1998 60 mins
Dawson causes a scene at the school dance for leading lady Jen, while Joey (Katie Holmes) calls Mrs. Leery on her liaisons. Mitch: John Wesley Shipp. Dawson: James Van Der Beek. Tamara: Leann Hunley. Jen: Michelle Williams. Pacey: Joshua Jackson.
Episode 3
Kiss
Fri, Feb 13, 1998 60 mins
Dawson tries to plot the perfect kiss for Jen; Joey (Katie Holmes) is wooed by a stranger; and Pacey graduates to manhood. Jen: Michelle Williams. Dawson: James Van Der Beek. Pacey: Joshua Jackson.
Episode 4
Discovery
Tue, Feb 10, 1998 60 mins
Dawson uncovers his mom's affair, Joey's lie, and Jen's secret past; Pacey seeks out Dawson's secret tape. Jen: Michelle Williams. Dawson: James Van Der Beek. Mitch: John Wesley Shipp. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Tamara: Leann Hunley.
Episode 5
Hurricane
Tue, Feb 17, 1998 60 mins
During a hurricane, Dawson blows off his friends; and Mitch (John Wesley Shipp) storms out after catching wind of Gale's affair. Doug: Dylan Neal. Tamara: Leann Hunley. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Jen: Michelle Williams.
Episode 6
Baby
Tue, Feb 24, 1998 60 mins
A rumor at Capeside proves fateful for Pacey and Tamara (Leann Hunley); an unfriendly face helps Bessie during labor at the Leerys. Joey: Katie Holmes. Doug: Dylan Neal. Jen: Michelle Williams.
Episode 7
Detention
Tue, Mar 3, 1998 60 mins
The gang lands Saturday detention, where bitter rivalries arise between Dawson and Pacey; and Joey and Jen (Michelle Williams). Joey: Katie Holmes. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Dawson: James Van Der Beek.
Episode 8
Boyfriend
Tue, Mar 10, 1998 60 mins
Dawson feels the heat when Jen is visited by an old beau; Joey (Katie Holmes) lets off too much steam at a beach party; the Leery marriage reaches the boiling point. Jen: Michelle Williams. Dawson: James Van Der Beek.
Episode 9
Roadtrip
Tue, Mar 17, 1998 60 mins
Dawson joins Pacey and Billy (Eion Bailey) on a boys' night out; Jen does damage control when a rumor about Joey circulates. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Dawson: James Van Der Beek. Joey: Katie Holmes.
Episode 10
Double Date
Tue, Apr 28, 1998 60 mins
Dawson tries to make Jen jealous by taking a date to the fair, but ends up envying Pacey's new fondness for Joey (Katie Holmes). Meanwhile, Mitch wonders if Gale's affair is really over. John Wesley Shipp, Scott Foley.
Episode 11
The Scare
Tue, May 5, 1998 60 mins
Dawson's Friday the 13th pranks are a scream, until Jen (Michelle Williams) receives an all-too-scary note and phone call. Joey: Katie Holmes. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Doug: Dylan Neal. Dawson: James Van Der Beek.
Episode 12
Beauty Contest
Tue, May 12, 1998 60 mins
Joey (Katie Holmes) enters a beauty pageant, which causes Dawson to see her in a different light. Meanwhile, Pacey strikes a blow for men's lib by entering the contest, as well. Jen: Michelle Williams.
Episode 13
Decisions
Tue, May 19, 1998 60 mins
Joey (Katie Holmes) chooses between Paris and Capeside after a visit to her dad; Jen returns to Dawson after a loved one falls ill; Pacey and Doug bond over their father's feelings about both of them. Joshua Jackson.
