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Dawson's Creek Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2001 - 2002
Episode 1
The Bostonians
Wed, Oct 10, 2001 60 mins
As Season 5 opens, the gang takes on college life---except for Pacey, who is lying low after docking the yacht in Boston Harbor. Elsewhere, Joey struggles in her writing class at Worthington and Dawson disappoints her when he can't visit because of an internship; Jack decides it's time for Jen to find a new guy. Dawson: James Van Der Beek. Joey: Katie Holmes. Jen: Michelle Williams.
Episode 2
The Lost Weekend
Wed, Oct 17, 2001 60 mins
Dawson visits Joey in Boston, and all goes well until he gets an unusual message on his answering machine. Meanwhile, Pacey is interested in the restaurant business; and Jen and Jack go to a frat party, where Jen meets a new guy (Chad Michael Murray). Joey: Katie Holmes. Dawson: James Van Der Beek. Pacey: Joshua Jackson.
Episode 3
Capeside Revisited
Wed, Oct 24, 2001 60 mins
Joey learns that Pacey is living in Boston and working at a nearby restaurant. Also in town is Dawson, who's not happy in Los Angeles and is thinking about staying on the East Coast. Meanwhile, Jack gets used to being a Sig Ep brother; and Jen and Charlie take their relationship to a new level. Charlie: Chad Michael Murray. Joey: Katie Holmes. Pacey: Joshua Jackson.
Episode 4
The Long Goodbye
Wed, Oct 31, 2001 60 mins
The Leerys deal with the aftermath of Mitch's car accident. As friends and family gather around to lend support, Dawson tries to come to terms with the last time he saw his father. The event even brings Pacey out of hiding on the boat, as he and the rest of the gang struggle to comfort Dawson. Mitch: John Wesley Shipp. Gale: Mary-Margaret Humes. Pacey:Joshua Jackson.
Episode 5
Use Your Disillusion
Wed, Nov 7, 2001 60 mins
Dawson takes Joey up on an offer to visit her for a weekend in Boston. Meanwhile, Jack is surprised when his boyfriend visits unexpectedly and makes Jack choose between spending time with him or the fraternity. Tobey: David Monahan. Jack: Kerr Smith. Joey: Katie Holmes.
Episode 6
High Anxiety
Wed, Nov 14, 2001 60 mins
Dawson suffers anxiety attacks while trying to deal with the death of his father, so he takes a trip to Boston to get away from his troubles. While in town, he goes to the frat house with Jack, gets drunk and ends up hurting Joey's feelings with a booze-fueled comment. Dawson: James Van Der Beek. Joey: Katie Holmes. Pacey: Joshua Jackson.
Episode 7
Text, Lies and Videotape
Wed, Nov 21, 2001 60 mins
With support from Jen, Dawson decides to see a doctor in Boston about his anxiety attacks. On the college front, Audrey makes an audition tape for "Real World Ibiza"; Joey works on Prof. Wilder's project; and Pacey cracks a secret at the restaurant. Audrey: Busy Philipps. Jen: Michelle Williams. Joey: Katie Holmes.
Episode 8
Hotel New Hampshire
Wed, Nov 28, 2001 60 mins
Dawson and Jen take a road trip to a film festival in New Hampshire, where Dawson's documentary is being honored. They also reach a new level in their relationship that could change their friendship and hurt others around them. Dawson: James Van Der Beek. Jen: Michelle Williams. Joey: Katie Holmes.
Episode 9
Four Scary Stories
Wed, Dec 12, 2001 60 mins
Jen takes over Charlie's nighttime DJ shift at the campus radio station. Meanwhile, Audrey prepares for a Halloween party; and Joey decides to spend the night reading in the library. Charlie: Chad Michael Murray. Audrey: Busy Philipps. Jen: Michelle Williams.
Episode 10
Appetite for Destruction
Wed, Dec 19, 2001 60 mins
Pacey decides to throw a large dinner party at Grams' house to reunite all of his high-school friends, but Joey is in for a surprise when she walks in on a kiss between Dawson and Jen. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Grams: Mary Beth Peil. Joey: Katie Holmes.
Episode 11
Something Wild
Wed, Jan 16, 2002 60 mins
Fall break is in full swing as Joey, Pacey and Audrey celebrate their accomplishments at a Boston bar; Dawson takes Jen back to Capeside to tell Gale they're dating again. Joey: Katie Holmes. Audrey: Busy Philipps. Dawson: James Van Der Beek.
Episode 12
Sleeping Arrangements
Wed, Jan 23, 2002 60 mins
Jen and Dawson adjust to their new living arrangements in Grams' house, while Pacey finds out that he has an opportunity to sail around the Greek Islands. Back at the frat house, Jack finds out that one of the brothers didn't want to room with him. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Jack: Kerr Smith. Jen: Michelle Williams.
Episode 13
Something Wilder
Wed, Jan 30, 2002 60 mins
Jen buys Dawson back-to-school presents to start off his first day of film school in Boston. Meanwhile, Joey gets too close for comfort to Professor Wilder, and Jack learns that he is on academic probation. Professor Wilder: Ken Marino. Joey: Katie Holmes. Jack: Kerr Smith.
Episode 14
Guerilla Filmmaking
Wed, Feb 6, 2002 60 mins
Dawson starts to direct a film and lets Audrey play the leading lady. Meanwhile, Audrey tries to fight her growing attraction to Pacey. In the frat world, Jack makes a tough decision about being a Sigma Epsilon brother. Audrey: Busy Philipps. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Dawson: James Van Der Beek.
Episode 15
Downtown Crossing
Wed, Feb 13, 2002 60 mins
Joey walks into some bad luck in downtown Boston when a nighttime stop at an ATM on the way to Professor Wilder's leads to a perilous encounter with a disturbing stranger. Sully: Samuel Ball. Joey: Katie Holmes. Dawson: James Van Der Beek.
Episode 16
In a Lonely Place
Wed, Feb 20, 2002 60 mins
Dawson and Joey see a film at Dawson's school and Joey notices that Prof. Wilder is there---and he isn't alone. Meanwhile, Jen and Audrey go to a rock concert where Jen is supposed to interview the band members. Prof. Wilder: Ken Marino. Audrey: Busy Philipps. Joey: Katie Holmes.
Episode 17
Highway to Hell
Wed, Apr 3, 2002 60 mins
Joey lands her first gig as the lead singer of Charlie's band and Pacey and Audrey decide to take the road trip with her. Meanwhile, Dawson's sister has her first birthday and the rest of the gang heads home to Capeside for the party. Joey: Katie Holmes. Charlie: Chad Michael Murray. Pacey: Joshua Jackson.
Episode 18
Cigarette Burns
Wed, Apr 10, 2002 60 mins
Dawson finishes his first flick since starting film school. At the screening, Joey sits with Charlie but tries to deny her attraction to the die-hard ladies' man. Meanwhile, Audrey and Pacey continue to explore their undefined relationship. Joey: Katie Holmes. Audrey: Busy Phillips. Pacey: Joshua Jackson.
Episode 19
100 Light Years from Home
Wed, Apr 17, 2002 60 mins
The gang decides to go to Audrey's beach house for spring break, but they find that some romantic entanglements may ruin the party atmosphere. Meanwhile, Dawson travels to New York to meet with an agent about his newest film. Audrey: Busy Phillips. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Charlie: Chad Michael Murray.
Episode 20
Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
Wed, Apr 24, 2002 60 mins
Pacey learns that he has a new boss (Sherilyn Fenn) at the restaurant after he returns from a few days of vacation. Meanwhile, Charlie gets the chance to romance Joey and Dawson tries to get an agent to represent him for his next film. Pacey: Joshua Jackson. Audrey: Busy Phillips. Charlie: Chad Michael Murray.
Episode 21
After Hours
Wed, May 1, 2002 60 mins
Pacey's attraction to his new boss, Alex, gets him in hot water with Audrey when she catches them together. Meanwhile, Dawson has his own fling with a older woman; and the rest of the gang crams for finals. Alex: Sherilyn Fenn. Audrey: Busy Philipps. Dawson: James Van Der Beek.
Episode 22
The Abby
Wed, May 8, 2002 60 mins
The gang packs up to go home to Capeside for the summer, and Audrey tries to persuade Joey to bring her along. Meanwhile, Dawson gets an offer to go to Los Angeles; Pacey may lose his job at the restaurant; and Jen and Jack decide to take a trip together. Audrey: Busy Philipps. Joey: Katie Holmes. Dawson: James Van Der Beek.
Episode 23
Swan Song
Wed, May 15, 2002 60 mins
The fifth season concludes with the gang gearing up for their first summer break away from the collegiate life. Dawson contemplates a trek to L.A., while Audrey thinks about accompanying him. Meanwhile, Jack and Jen reconsider their own travel plans, and Joey dreams of a European vacation. Dawson: James Van Der Beek. Joey: Katie Holmes. Pacey: Joshua Jackson.
