Discover the essential Dawson’s Creek episodes that defined a generation and revolutionized teen television.

The Show That Changed Everything

Let’s be real – teen TV wouldn’t be what it is today without Dawson’s Creek.

This WB drama totally stole our hearts with those friends just trying to figure life out in cute little Capeside.

That love triangle had us all picking sides, and they tackled stuff like mental health and LGBTQ+ stories when nobody else would. Game-changer, for sure.

Starting With a Bang

That pilot? Chef’s kiss! We fell hard for those characters right away.

Joey Potter became everyone’s BFF in like five minutes flat, and Katie Holmes blew up overnight.

The way those kids vibed together set up six seasons of friendship drama we couldn’t get enough of.

Beauty Beyond Skin Deep

Remember “Beauty Contest”? Joey singing “On My Own” from Les Mis was EVERYTHING.

Poor girl pouring her heart out about unrequited love while Dawson finally saw what was right in front of him.

Not gonna lie, I totally grabbed tissues during that scene.

Secrets and Confessions

“Sex, She Wrote” nailed how scary intimacy feels when you’re a teenager.

That mysterious note had everyone freaking out! But the best parts?

Pacey telling Andie how he really felt and Joey walking with Dawson in the rain, just soaking up how he truly sees her.

Breaking Barriers

Jack’s coming-out story across those two episodes? Groundbreaking stuff.

Watching him deal with denial, acceptance, and his dad’s awful reaction gave us one of the most real gay teen characters TV had ever seen.

Weekend Getaway

When the whole crew crashed at Joey’s family B&B in “A Weekend in the Country,” things got interesting.

Everyone stuck together showing how their relationships were changing, and Pacey finally facing his feelings for Joey? Total game-changer.

The Kiss That Launched a Thousand Ships

Spring break at Aunt Gwen’s house turned into THE moment in “Stolen Kisses.”

Joey finally admitted Pacey made her “feel alive” and that kiss? ICONIC. Suddenly everyone was Team Pacey or Team Dawson.

Perspectives on Love

“The Longest Day” was so clever showing everything from four different angles.

Seeing how Pacey and Joey’s secret romance affected everyone hit different, especially when Dawson found out and everything fell apart.

Dancing Around Feelings

The gang throwing their own “Anti-Prom” after Jack couldn’t bring a guy as his date was peak friendship goals.

Joey claimed she chose Dawson, but that dance with Pacey? The chemistry was off the charts.

True Love Sets Sail

Season three’s finale gave us ALL the feels – Jack and Ethan’s groundbreaking kiss and Joey choosing Pacey and sailing away with him.

That moment literally created TV’s most famous crying meme!

Intimate Connections

“A Winter’s Tale” handled Joey and Pacey’s first time with such care.

Meanwhile, Dawson dealt with some heavy stuff helping Mr. Brooks with end-of-life decisions. These weren’t just kids anymore.

Paths Diverging

“The Graduate” captured that weird feeling when high school ends and everyone’s heading different ways.

Joey’s speech playing while Pacey went his own direction hit home for anyone who’s ever had to let go.

Full Circle Moments

“Coda” wrapped up high school perfectly. Dawson and Pacey finally saying “I’m proud of you” to each other? Tears.

Joey and Dawson watching ET together one last time and sharing that goodbye kiss? Perfect throwback to where it all started.

Facing Mortality

“The Long Goodbye” dealing with Mitch’s sudden death was gut-wrenching.

Dawson’s guilt over their last fight felt so real, and watching everyone process grief showed just how much these characters had grown up.

Almost Rekindling

“Castaways” locking Joey and Pacey in a store overnight? Genius! That fleeting kiss reminded us why we shipped them so hard.

And thank goodness Joey shaved off Pacey’s terrible goatee!

Perfect Endings

The finale jumping five years ahead brought everyone back for Gail’s wedding.

Even though Jen’s death and that video for her daughter Amy had us ugly crying, Joey and Pacey finally got together while Dawson met Spielberg. Can’t beat that!