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Dawson's Creek Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 1999 - 2000
Episode 1
Like a Virgin
Wed, Sep 29, 1999 60 mins
Dawson lands in a boatload of trouble when he falls under the sexy spell of Eve (Brittany Daniel) and stumbles into a confrontation with Joey over their break up. Meanwhile, Jen tries out for the cheerleading squad with the intention of denouncing the snobbish head cheerleader (Vanessa Dorman) and Mitch becomes the school's new football coach.
Episode 2
Homecoming
Wed, Oct 6, 1999 60 mins
Dawson plans a sexcapade with Eve (Brittany Daniel); Pacey wilts when Andie isn't thrilled at his surprise visit; Jack agrees to join the football team on one condition---that Mitch also adds Henry. Meanwhile, Jen fashions unorthodox cheers for her squad and Dawson shoots a PR film for the football team's pep rally.
Episode 3
None of the Above
Wed, Oct 13, 1999 60 mins
Dawson and his pals cast suspicious eyes at one another when an advance copy of the PSAT procured by Eve goes missing. Meanwhile, Jack feels harassed by his teammates and considers quitting the team and Rob asks a reluctant Joey out on a date. Eve: Brittany Daniel.
Episode 4
Home Movies
Wed, Oct 20, 1999 60 mins
Dawson's chance to shine clashes with his dad's when he decides to profile Jack for a TV news story and Mitch opposes it, fearing Dawson is distracting his best player from the big game. Meanwhile, Jen balks when she learns the head cheerleader is being "auctioned off" for charity and considers quitting the squad; and Andie fears the principal knows about her PSAT scam. Mitch: John Wesley Shipp. Jack: Kerr Smith. Andie: Meredith Monroe.
Episode 5
Indian Summer
Wed, Oct 27, 1999 60 mins
Dawson has a stunning revelation about Eve (Brittany Daniel) after he catches her breaking into Grams's; Joey fears Rob (Niklaus Lang) has an ulterior motive in taking out Andie; and Jack tries to help Henry (Michael Pitt) get closer to Jen by setting up an "accidental" date. Jen: Michelle Williams. Andie: Meredith Monroe. Jack: Kerr Smith.
Episode 6
Secrets and Lies
Wed, Nov 10, 1999 60 mins
Jen is in homecoming queen hell when she clashes with a previous titleholder (K Callan) who also happens to be Henry's close friend; Dawson's mom makes an unexpected appearance; and Andie levels a devastating accusation against Rob that puts Joey and Pacey right in the middle of their conflict.
Episode 7
Escape from Witch Island
Wed, Mar 8, 2000 60 mins
Eerie happenings surround Dawson, Joey, Jen and Pacey when they get trapped on the allegedly haunted Witch Island, where they plan to shoot a documentary about the island's tragic legend. Meanwhile, Andie spins off onto a power trip as the head of the disciplinary committee and makes an unholy alliance with another classmate to institute a new rule in the school. Joey: Katie Holmes. Jen: Michelle Williams. Dawson: James Van Der Beek.
Episode 8
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Wed, Nov 24, 1999 60 mins
Parent-child angst dominates the Thanksgiving holiday when Jen's mom Helen (Mel Harris) returns for holiday dinner at Grams' and Dawson finally learns the outcome of his parents' separation. Meanwhile, Andie (Meredith Monroe) and Jack are disappointed when their dad can't make the holiday meal. Dawson: James Van Der Beek.
Episode 9
Four to Tango
Wed, Dec 1, 1999 60 mins
Jen and Pacey leave behind evidence of yet another unconsummated make-out session when they decide to use Dawson's bedroom; Jack finds an admirer through the Internet; Joey agrees to tutor Pacey in math if he agrees to take dance lessons with her so she can win a scholarship.
Episode 10
First Encounters of the Close Kind
Wed, Dec 15, 1999 60 mins
A student film fest and an Ivy League university tour bring Joey, Dawson and Andie to Boston, where a rival filmmaker (Bianca Lawson) trashes Dawson's documentary on "Witch Island." Meanwhile, an overeager Andie tries to snag an unscheduled interview with the dean to press her case for an early admission. Joey learns her tour guide (Robin Dunne) is the opposite of what she expected; and Jack, who's along for the trip, gingerly explores Boston's gay nightlife. Jack: Kerr Smith.
Episode 11
Barefoot at Capefest
Wed, Jan 12, 2000 60 mins
Jack finally meets an attractive, available---and interested---guy (Adam Kaufman); Dawson and Nikki (Bianca Lawson) clash over access to the film equipment; a fuming Joey accuses Dawson of having a thing for Nikki. Meanwhile, Jen sees a new and more attractive side to Henry when she runs into him at a rock festival. Henry: Michael Pitt. Jen: Michelle Williams. Jack: Kerr Smith.
Episode 12
A Weekend in the Country
Wed, Jan 19, 2000 60 mins
In an effort to jump-start Joey and Bessie's new bed and breakfast, Pacey invites a hard-nosed critic (Carl McIntyre) to review the still-unfinished place, and Mitch and Gale book the honeymoon suite, which upsets Dawson. Meanwhile, Andie starts pressuring Jack to move back home, and Henry informs Jen that he'll be taking her out to dinner. Henry: Michael Pitt. Mitch: John Wesley Shipp. Gale: Mary-Margaret Humes.
Episode 13
Northern Lights
Wed, Jan 26, 2000 60 mins
Dawson flounders for direction after dropping his film class, and Henry insists upon seeing the school play with Jen after she postpones their dinner date to see Pacey's stage debut. Meanwhile, Pacey panics as opening night approaches, Andie flips when she has to step in for the ailing director and Joey plans on skipping the event for a date with the guy she met during a college tour. Henry: Michael Pitt. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Andie: Meredith Monroe.
Episode 14
The Valentine's Day Massacre
Wed, Feb 2, 2000 60 mins
Henry corrals Jen into a Valentine's Day date, but fails to tell her about the physical risk he took to make it perfect until the consequences hit him. Meanwhile, Andie invites Jack's ex-girlfriend to join them at a wild party but neglects to tell her that Jack is now gay; and Dawson decides to cut loose at the party and ignore Pacey and Joey's constant bickering over him. Henry: Michael Pitt. Jen: Michelle Williams. Jack: Kerr Smith. Andie: Meredith Monroe.
Episode 15
Crime and Punishment
Wed, Feb 9, 2000 60 mins
Joey is crushed when her school mural is defaced. A furious Pacey hunts down the perpetrator, while Dawson chides Joey for not repairing the damaged painting. Meanwhile, Andie is troubled when Principal Green tells her that her PSAT scores could qualify her for a scholarship. Principal Green: Obba Babatunde. Joey: Katie Holmes. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Andie: Meredith Monroe.
Episode 16
To Green, with Love
Wed, Feb 16, 2000 60 mins
Angry parents push Principal Green's boss into demanding that Green (Obba Babatunde) resign unless he rescinds his expulsion of the student who defaced Joey's school mural. An undaunted Green refuses, and Joey organizes a pro-Green rally with help from A.J. (Robin Dunne) and Pacey. Joey: Katie Holmes. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Dawson: James Van Der Beek.
Episode 17
Cinderella Story
Wed, Mar 1, 2000 60 mins
Joey goes to Boston for A.J.'s appearance at a literary event, and gets a surprise when she meets his oldest friend, Morgan (Deborah Kellner), who happens to be a she. Meanwhile, Pacey gets to know the kid (Jonathan Lipnicki) he's supposed to mentor, a smart-mouthed 9-year-old whose attitude is uncomfortably familiar. And Gale's restaurant is still in shambles the week before its opening, prompting Dawson to seek help from an unwelcome source. A.J.: Robin Dunne. Gale: Mary-Margaret Humes.
Episode 18
Neverland
Wed, Apr 5, 2000 60 mins
Pacey is crushed when Joey freaks out over their kiss, so he takes refuge in a guys-only camping expedition with Dawson. Joey opts for a sleepover with Andie and Jen as she tries to figure out her feelings. Meanwhile, Jack's plans for a platonic weekend at home with a gay friend are threatened when he learns his dad won't be leaving town on business after all. And a visit from an old friend reawakens unhealed wounds for Mitch. Buzz: Jonathan Lipnicki. Ethan: Adam Kaufman. Doug: Dylan Neal.
Episode 19
Stolen Kisses
Wed, Apr 26, 2000 60 mins
Simmering feelings boil over for Pacey and Joey when they are forced to share a bed during a crowded spring-break weekend with Dawson's Aunt Gwen (Julie Bowen). Meanwhile, an old friend's visit spurs Gale to pretend she and Mitch are still married. Will: Rodney Scott. Megan: Susan Williams. Joey: Katie Holmes. Gale: Mary-Margaret Humes. Mitch: John Wesley Shipp.
Episode 20
The Longest Day
Wed, May 3, 2000 60 mins
The truth of Pacey and Joey's romance is revealed through a series of "Rashomon"-style flashbacks that tell the story from Pacey's, Joey's, Jen's and Dawson's perspectives. Also, Will (Rodney Scott) asks Andie out on a date; Grams heads for a weekend away, but not before warning Jen to avoid any hanky-panky with Henry (Michael Pitt). Joey: Katie Holmes. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Dawson: James Van Der Beek.
Episode 21
Show Me Love
Wed, May 10, 2000 60 mins
Pacey and Dawson's competition during the annual regatta hides an underlying battle for Joey's affections. Meanwhile, Jen reconciles with Henry, and Gale and Mitch's relationship shifts gears. Henry: Michael Pitt. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Joey: Katie Holmes. Dawson: James Van Der Beek.
Episode 22
The Anti-Prom
Wed, May 17, 2000 60 mins
Everyone agonizes over the junior prom, especially Joey, who decides to go with Dawson; Andie, who doesn't have a date; and Jack, who wants to take Ethan (Adam Kaufman). Dawson decides to organize an anti-prom at the restaurant, where everyone can just be themselves. Meanwhile, Henry and Jen are wrestling with the decision of whether to have sex the night of the prom, and Mitch tells Gale he needs her to define their relationship. Joey: Katie Holmes. Jen: Michelle Williams. Jack: Kerr Smith.
Episode 23
True Love
Wed, May 24, 2000 60 mins
Joey chooses between Dawson and Pacey as Dawson prepares for his parents' second wedding and Pacey readies to set sail for a three-month stint in the Florida Keys. Meanwhile, Jen refuses to reconcile with Henry (Michael Pitt) before he heads off for eight weeks of football camp until Grams takes radical action that also aims to give Jack a second chance with Ethan. Joey: Katie Holmes. Jen: Michelle Williams. Jack: Kerr Smith.
