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Episode
#401 - Coming Home: (Season Premiere)
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Joey
and Pacey return from a blissful and romantic summer travelling
the east coast aboard Pacey's boat, the "True Love."
Now they have to face their senior year at Capeside High and
before classes begin, they must confront their friends and the
one question that's on everyone's minds…Did they or didn't
they? Regardless, a lot has changed and the lovers wonder if
Capeside was better off without them. Dawson has every intention
of avoiding the happy couple forever, but Jen orchestrates an
encounter between them at an end of summer party. While
struggling with the fact that her boyfriend, Henry, has suddenly
been sent away to school, Jen helps Dawson realize that he must
confront his feelings and his friends' relationship sooner or
later. While all may not be forgiven, the bond between Dawson
and Joey has not yet been forgotten.
Meanwhile, Pacey's life is shaken up when his sister,
Gretchen (Sasha Alexander), returns to Capeside and Andie gets a
lesson in authentic French kissing from an exchange student
(Jason Daniel Roberts, "The Real World's" Danny).
Episode
#402 - Failing Down:
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Reality never hits harder
than when summer's over, and that time has come for the new
senior class of Capeside High. As if going back to school and
facing college admissions weren't bad enough, Pacey finds out
that he took off on his summer sail before discovering that he
failed three of his junior year classes. Jen not only has to
deal with a long distance relationship, she gets dumped by Henry
and worse yet, she gets the news from Jack. While she lashes out
at the bearer of bad news, Pacey panics about his future and
tries to hide his failure from Joey. Joey, meanwhile, is worried
about how to pay for the ivy league college she hopes to get
into, and gets busy wrangling a job at the town's tony yacht
club.
A fresh breeze blows into town in the form of Gretchen
Witter, however. Pacey's big sis seems to have a few problems
she may be running away from, but this also appears to make her
the perfect advisor for her brother and his confused friends.
Not only does she set Pacey straight that if he thinks he's
failed now, he'll have truly bottomed out if he doesn't level
with Joey, but she brightens Dawson's day as well. As someone he
used to have a crush on, she's now able to remind him a bit of
the things that make his blood run a little quicker, stirring
the torpor he's settled into.
Episode
#403 - The Two Gentlemen of Capeside:
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The
winds of change are blowing through Capeside as a violent storm
threatens lives and forces an unlikely hero to come forward.
While the Farmer's Almanac may have predicted foul weather,
skies are clear and it seems like a beautiful school day. When
Dawson and Joey get excited over a current reading assignment,
"The Two Gentlemen of Venice," a story similar to
their own, Drue suggests that the two prepare a debate about the
merits of the play. However, Drue's plan backfires and he too
gets stuck working on the assignment with Dawson and Joey at the
Yacht Club. Unfortunately, this means Joey can not take a
celebratory sail with Pacey to mark his first "A" of
the school year. Instead, Jen decides to voyage out with Pacey
in an effort to lift her spirits. However, their jaunt turns
disastrous when a violent storm with hurricane force winds
tempts the fate of the "True Love" and the safety of
those aboard. Dawson Leery finds himself in the ironic position
of having the best chance to rescue castaways, as only he might
be able to predict what Pacey's next move will be.
Meanwhile, Andie's emotional problems come back to haunt her
during a college interview with Mrs. Valentine, an alum from one
of her back-up schools. But while Mrs. Valentine may doubt her
abilities, there is no doubt that she's the best person to have
around during a crisis situation.
Episode
#404 - Future Tense:
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The pressure
is on as Capeside's class of 2001faces the college application
process and battles the "senior slump." Andie's
applications are signed, sealed, and delivered in hope for early
acceptance into Harvard, while Jack looks forward to the
football season. However, an accident during practice lands him
in a sling making him a permanent bench warmer -- and his
sister's constant nagging about the future does not help his
pain. In a twisted attempt to gain popularity, Drue throws his
old friend Jen a "retroactive" birthday party. As Jen
well knows, while a lot has changed a "birthday"
present from Drue proves that he's still bad news.
Meanwhile, Joey's in a crisis over the discovery that she's
ranked fourth in her class. Panicked that her hard work won't
pay off and that her goals may be out of reach, she takes
consolation in a few too many drinks at Drue's party, forcing
Pacey to take charge. And, Gretchen Witter becomes the newest
bartender at Leery's fresh fish, which may give confused Dawson
a good confidant.
Episode
#405 - A Family Way:
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Gale sees no
relief in sight from her bout with the flu until a pregnancy
test reveals her true condition. Dawson is less than trilled
that the Leery family may be adding another member, until he
learns that his parents are planning to terminate the pregnancy.
Feeling hurt and confused, Dawson confides in Gretchen who seems
particularly uncomfortable with this topic. Finally Gretchen
reveals her reason for returning to Capeside--she too got
pregnant while at school and had a miscarriage. Not wanting to
face similar issues and fearing that she may no longer be able
to fend off Pacey, Joey decides to visit a free clinic to become
more sexually responsible. Unfortunately, Bessie jumps to the
wrong conclusion when she stumbles upon Joey's birth control
stash.
Meanwhile, Andie convinces Jack to become a pee-wee soccer
coach in order to augment his extra-curricular activities.
However, the plan backfires when the advances of a player's
older sister force Jack to reveal his sexual identity and
bigotry resurfaces.
Episode
#406 - Great Xpectations:
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Despite having achieved her
life's dream by gaining early acceptance to prestigious Harvard
University, Andie doesn't feel elated. While many of her friends
have not even begun the application process, Andie just can't
seem to truly enjoy this hard-earned prize. Upon learning that
an underground rave has been planned just in time for her to
celebrate this monumental achievement, she hopes that a new
experience might help her reignite feelings numbed by
anti-depressants. She experiments with a dangerous drug, with
serious consequences.
Meanwhile, Dawson learns the happy news that his parents are
keeping their unborn child, and he decides to join in the
celebration at Gretchen's insistence. Things get a bit awkward
when Gretchen invites Joey and Pacey along.
Episode
#407 - You Had Me At Goodbye:
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While Andy
puts off going back to school after her close call at the Rave,
she does find time to re-establish a new kind of friendship with
Pacey. Joey doesn't mind because she's too preoccupied with the
problem of having to decide who is to write her "the person
who knows me best" essay for her college applications. Torn
between the two men in her life, there seems to be no right
answer. Jen, meanwhile, is feeling that no one knows her
anymore. She's become a pariah even to her closest friends,
especially Jack, since the episode with Andie has branded her as
the responsible party.
When Andie gets the opportunity of a lifetime that includes
not returning to Capeside High, however, the dynamics of these
friendships are challenged and tested in a whole new way.
Episode
#408 - The Unusual Suspects: -[Sounds]-[Caps]-
It's the Senior prank
of the century when Principal Peskin's (guest star comic actor
Harry Shearer) boat and golden retriever end up in the school
swimming pool with "Class of 2001" inscribed on the
sail. Jack immediately becomes a suspect when all of Capeside
High witnesses the dog make a beeline for him. Two other rather
unusual suspects are also under investigation --Dawson and
Pacey. As Mitch's son, Dawson has access to his father's master
keys to the school. Pacey might also be responsible, having lost
his "True Love," and having access to the storage
facility at the yacht club. Fortunately, all three suspects have
airtight alibis and another culprit surfaces.
Episode
#409 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang: -[Sounds]-[Caps]-
Jen reveals an important decision she's made
with regards to college. Jack and Grams, in turn, make a
decision on their own. When Dawson comes up empty with answers
to an important question, he turns to Brooks for inspiration.
When Pacey accompanies Joey to a formal party for prospective
Worthington College students, the Dean is impressed... with
Pacey!
Episode
#410 - Self-Reliance:
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When Bessie
and Bodie take a weekend away, Joey's hoping to get some
studying done...but fate seems to be against her. Between her
responsibilities at the B&B and Pacey's affections, Joey's
hard pressed to find a moment alone... and as if that wasn't
enough, she's trying to cope with her feelings about having seen
Dawson kiss Gretchen. Pacey's got his own issues with that
"kiss"... and he's convinced Dawson and Joey need
closure, once and for all. Meanwhile, Dawson's collaboration
with Brooks begins, rejuvenating Dawson's filmmaking spirit, and
Jen takes Jack to a "Gay-Straight Coalition" meeting
in the hopes that he'll meet some gay friends... but Jen seems
to fit in with the crowd more than Jack does.
Episode
#411 - The Tao of Dawson: -[Sounds]-[Caps]-
Pacey's a bit unnerved when Dawson admits that he has feelings
for Gretchen. So, when Pacey takes a road trip with his sister,
he hastily encourages her to hook up with her fun-loving ex,
whom they're en route to see. But he's conflicted when he
discovers his sister's college boyfriend isn't the person Pacey
always believed him to be. Meanwhile, Joey has an even worse
weekend when she's stuck in a storage room with her worst
enemy... Drue Valentine. Left alone in Capeside, Dawson watches
love bloom between Grams and Brooks... but worries that Grams is
destined to lose another loved one sooner than she thinks.
Episode #412 - The Te of Pacey:
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When Joey helps plan a surprise party for Pacey's birthday, she
ends up getting more surprises than she bargained for.
Meanwhile, Pacey's family creates a nightmare situation for all
involved. Dawson's disappointed that Gretchen keeps putting off
their first official date, and is dismayed when she insists they
keep their relationship under wraps. Forced to miss the party
finishing up her community service, Jen's mood brightens when
she winds up working with Tobey.
Episode #413
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Mrs.
Valentine agrees to allow Joey a couple days off work for the
senior trip... on an unusual condition. She and Pacey are forced
to spend the evening with Drue and Anna Evans, a wealthy teen
from another school... and make sure that Drue is on his best behaviour.
This is, naturally, easier said than done, and Joey's more than
a little concerned when Anna seems more interested in Pacey than
in Drue... Meanwhile, Dawson's humiliated when an evening out
with Gretchen and her friends only serves to accentuate the gap
between their ages, and Tobey extends an invitation to Jack.
Episode
#414 - A Winter's Tale: -[Sounds]-[Caps]-
While the rest of the class is on the ski trip, Dawson stays
behind to care for a near-death Mr. Brooks, but he's overwhelmed
when he's asked to make an impossibly hard decision. Meanwhile,
there's a lot more than skiing going on when the senior trip
doesn't go exactly as planned. The evening takes an unexpectedly
romantic turn for best friends Jack and Jen... while Pacey and
Joey find their own ways to keep warm on the cold, snowy night.
Episode #415 - Four Stories:
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The morning after, Joey and Pacey discover they've overslept and
missed the bus back to Capeside. While they wait for the next
one, the couple find themselves confronted with the tensions
that accompany the latest development of their relationship.
Meanwhile, as punishment for breaking into her hotel mini-bar
during the class ski trip, Mr. Kasdan decides to send Jen to a
psychologist where she can discuss her "inner teen
issues."
Back in
Capeside, Joey and Dawson's paths collide and they spend an
evening catching up on the past weekend and its many happenings.
Sensing a change in Joey's demeanor, he poses the unthinkable
question, forcing Joey to consider whether honesty is the best
policy.
Episode
#416 - Mind Games:
The
results of the Senior Polls have ramifications for Dawson, Joey,
and Pacey, as the three try to ignore the tauntings of
pollmaster Drue Valentine. While Pacey and Joey try to eke out
some time alone together, Dawson finds his night alone with
Gretchen more awkward than he'd expected. Meanwhile, Jack's
suspicious when Jen drags him on some mysterious errands, and
his suspicions are confirmed when he realizes just what she's up
to.
Episode
#417 - Admissions:
Joey receives
some good college news. But while Joey glows, Dawson is forced
to face a crushing rejection. Joey's elated mood, however, is
tempered by a sobering realization...until Dawson proposes a
surprising solution.
Meanwhile, Jen and Jack have nothing but options when it
comes to college. While Jack's convinced that New York is the
place to go, Jen isn't so sure she's ready to return to the Big
Apple. A therapy session forces Jen to confront her past.
Episode
#418 -
Eastern Standard Time:
As
Senior Ditch Day arrives, Joey is excited to find herself
accompanying Jen on an excursion to New York under the auspices
of attending a college meeting. But it's not long before Joey
realizes that they're there for an entirely different reason.
Meanwhile,
eager to infuse their relationship with a bit of spontaneity,
Gretchen and Dawson take off on a road trip... But what starts
out as unpredictable fun turns into one debacle after another.
Back in
Capeside, Pacey and Drue find themselves the only seniors in
school on Ditch Day. Having had enough, they set out for some
real fun, Drue style, leaving Pacey in serious doubt as to what
his future will hold for him.
Episode
#419 - Late:
As Gale's delivery date approaches, the girls
throw a baby shower for her...but it's an experience that throws
Joey for a loop when she realizes it's possible that she could
be pregnant, and Pacey is nowhere to be found. While Dawson
awaits the arrival of his new sibling, Dawson and Gretchen
wonder what their future holds when Gretchen considers an
out-of-town job... Meanwhile, Jack faces an unexpected situation
when he learns that Tobey falls victim to a vicious crime.
Episode
#420 - Promicide:
As
everyone gets ready for this year's senior prom, some bad news
causes Gretchen to reflect on her life, and Joey worries about
Pacey's odd behaviour. Meanwhile, Jen and Jack meddle in each
others' lives... resulting in some interesting prom dates. At
the prom Joey and Pacey confront once unspoken issues, and the
festivities cause conflict for Gretchen, as she questions her
relationship with Dawson, while an unhappy Jen is rescued by an
unlikely individual.
Episode
#421 - Separation Anxiety:
As
the school year draws to a close, changes abound for the class
of 2001. While Joey and Dawson deal with their respective
break-ups, Jen makes a startling decision about her future. In
his own way, Jack helps Jen to rethink it. Meanwhile, Dawson has
his own decision to make with regards to Gretchen when an
unusual opportunity comes their way. And when Mr. Kubelik from
Worthington asks Joey to bring Pacey with her to a party for
incoming freshman, which fills the pair with hope that they
might be able to have a future together after all.
Episode
#422 - The Graduate:
As
graduation approaches, Joey has a tough time preparing her
speech, and Dawson helps her find some bittersweet inspiration.
Pacey wonders if he's going to graduate at all, and he worries
that his last final will be the toughest one. Meanwhile, Andie
McPhee returns home for the cap and gown ceremony, and is
surprised to meet Jack's new boyfriend, Tobey, and a devious
Drue convinces Jen to help him pull a hilarious senior prank.
Episode
#423 - Coda:
Accepted
early to USC, Dawson finds his last night in Capeside has
arrived much sooner than everyone had originally anticipated.
While Dawson looks forward to spending the evening with Joey,
Jack and Jen, Mitch has other ideas. Meanwhile, Dawson's not the
only goodbye Jen has in store for her, as she bids farewell to
the house she's been sharing with Grams. Finally, Joey says
goodbye to Dawson in her own way.
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