#201 - "The Kiss"
After the moment of truth when Dawson Leery and Joey seal their passions with a kiss, tensions mount as the two are plagued with doubts and questions as to where to take the relationship, with Joey's impending trip to France and Dawson's lingering feelings for Jen . Meanwhile, Jen has difficulty understanding Grams' reaction to her grandfather's death, Pacey clashes with new Capeside High arrival Andie McPhee (new cast member Meredith Monroe, the television series "Dangerous Minds"), and Mitch and Gale struggle to bring trust back into their marriage. Nina Repeta also stars. David Semel directed the episode written by Jon Harmon Feldman (#201).

#202 - "Crossroads "
Dawson Leery and Joey's newfound affection hits its first crossroad when Joey discovers that Dawson has invaded her personal privacy but he is too consumed with malice and torment by the horrible things he has unearthed to consider forgiving her. Meanwhile, when Pacey's childhood friends are too distracted by their own predicament to remember his all-important 16th birthday, he sets out to expand his horizons; and Abby convinces a downhearted Jen to unleash the wild side she hoped had been left behind in New York. Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Dennis Gordon directed the episode written by Dana Baratta.

#203 - "Alternative Lifestyles"
A class project pairing with Dawson Leery provides Jen with the perfect opportunity to use her powers of seduction to draw him away from Joey (Katie Holmes); while Pacey's teaming with Andie finds them at each other's throats. Meanwhile, Mitch is doing his best to repress his anger towards Gale for her affair, but in desperation decides that an open marriage is the only way to get back what they've lost. Mary Beth Piel, Nina Repeta, Monica Keena and Kerr Smith also star, David Semel directed the episode written by Mike White.

#204 - "Tamara's Return"
When Joey pursues her natural gift as an artist, a chasm develops between her and Dawson Leery as he can't relate to this new interest, while Jack displays a new side beyond his lack of waitering skills as a sensitive art lover. Meanwhile, Tamara Jacobs' (guest star Leann Hunley) unexpected return to Capeside throws Pacey for a major loop just as he and Andie discover a common ground and move past their sadistic sparring. Michelle Williams, John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes, Mary Beth Piel, Nina Repeta and Monica Keena also star. Jesus Trevino directed the episode written by Mike White (#204).

#205 - "Full Moon Rising"
On edge because of the ominous full moon, Dawson Leery and Joey's budding romance is overshadowed by the continuing deterioration of Mitch and Gale's marriage and Dawson's shattering discovery of his parents' Thursday night secret. Meanwhile, a promising first date is interrupted when Pacey gets a disturbing glimpse into Andie's home life, and Jen plays with fire when she dates a mysterious older man (guest star Joe Flanigan). Mary Beth Peil, Nina Repeta, Monica Keena and Kerr Smith also star. David Semel directed the episode written by Dana Baratta.

#206 - "The Dance"
Joey's secret hangs heavy between her and Dawson Leery as they reluctantly attend the Homecoming Dance along with Pacey (Joshua Jackson), Andie , Jack and Jen , yet the dream of a perfect night ends in utter shambles. Back at the Leery home, Dawson is devastated when Mitch and Gale take the painful step of a trial separation. Mary Beth Peil, Nina Repeta and Monica Keena and also star. Lou Antonio directed the episode written by Jon Harmon Feldman (#206).

#207 - "The All-Nighter"
On the eve of an English mid-term, Dawson , Joey (Katie Holmes), Pacey (Joshua Jackson), Andie , Jen and the school stud (guest star Jason Behr) are thrown together in an all-night cram session, but as night falls tempting distractions send the night spiraling out of control. A potentially fun study break turns ugly when a magazine "purity test" reveals hidden secrets. John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes, Nina Repeta, Monica Keena and Kerr Smith also star. David Semel directed the episode written by Greg Berlanti.

#208 - "The Reluctant Hero"
Dawson Leery movie wins a prestigious film festival award, but his first major accomplishment as a filmmaker is overshadowed by the disintegration of his personal life, as Joey continues to pull away, his dad gets his own apartment and Jen spirals out of control. Meanwhile, Pacey has nowhere to go but up after his guidance counselor paints a bleak picture of his future, but in a moment of crisis, a newly focused and inspired Pacey rises to the occasion and proves that Andie's belief in him is well-founded. Mary-Margaret Humes, Mary Beth Piel, Nina Repeta, Kerr Smith and Monica Keena also star. Joe Napolitano directed the episode written by Shelley Meals & Darin Goldberg.

#209 - "The Election"
Joey joins Andie and Pacey's crusade to bring decency back to politics in the sophomore class election, but when their opponent Abby throws down the gauntlet by insulting Joey's father and digging up Andie's dark family history, there is no telling how ugly things could get. Meanwhile, Dawson , whose screenwriting is suffering from his adult perspective, hesitantly accepts Jen's tantalizing offer to help him experience the dark pain and exhilaration that comes with being a teenager, while Mitch and Gale use a plumbing emergency as an excuse to rekindle their amorous furniture fetish. Nina Repeta and Kerr Smith also star. Patrick Norris directed the episode written by Darin Goldberg & Shelley Meals.

#210 - "High Risk Behavior"
As Dawson Leery hashes out his entire relationship with Joey in his new script, his real life heats up as a collaboration with Jen on his new movie is thick with sexual tension that may inspire Dawson to act on impulse for once in his life. Meanwhile, Joey has graduated from fruit bowls to male nudes in art class, but may have bitten off more than she can chew when Jack accidentally ruins her classwork and offers to pose for her; and Pacey exposes his romantic side as he and Andie continue their delicate dance towards intimacy. John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes, Nina Repeta, Mary Beth Piel and Monica Keena also star. James Whitmore Jr. directed the episode written by Jenny Bicks (#210).

#211 - "Sex, She Wrote"
Dawson's gripping video report on mysteries sets a high standard for English class excellence, but when Abby finds a sexy and intriguing yet unsigned discarded love letter, she will stop at nothing to solve the real-life mystery in Capeside. Meanwhile, Dawson's script rewrites lead to speculation that he is sleeping with Jen , while Joey and Jack deal with the repercussions from their artistic interlude, and Pacey inexplicably gives Andie the cold shoulder. John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Piel also star. Nick Marck directed the episode written by Mike White & Greg Berlanti (#211).

#212 - "Uncharted Waters"
A father-son fishing trip provides a forum for Dawson Leery and Pacey to air their frustrations over their dysfunctional paternal relationships, and a last-minute addition to the crew has Dawson wishing he was back on dry land. Meanwhile, when the girls help Gale with a news piece on teenage trends, Jen and Joey dig to the core of their animosity towards each other, and an unhealthy dose of Abby's bitterness nearly turns "Ladies Night" into a full-fledged cat fight. John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta, Mary Beth Piel, Meredith Monroe and Kerr Smith also star. Scott Paulin directed the episode written by Dana Baratta & Mike White (#212).

#213 - "His Leading Lady"
Dawson Leery and Joey continue struggling to redefine their post-break up friendship, while Dawson desperately searches for a leading lady for his film who can capture Joey's distinct, unattainable style, but when he finally finds his girl (guest star Rachael Leigh Cook), she may be more than he can handle. Meanwhile, Pacey tries to be supportive of AndieÕs precarious emotional state, but his earnest desire to help only places additional stress on her already full plate, and sparks fly when Jen befriends an intriguing stranger (guest star Eddie Miles). John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes, Nina Repeta, Mary Beth Piel, Monica Keena and Kerr Smith also star. David Semel directed the episode written by Shelley Meals & Darin Goldberg (#213).

#214 - "To Be Or Not To Be..."
In a compelling two-part episode, the Capeside High School gossip mill kicks into overdrive after Jack bears his soul in a English assignment and is forced to expose his innermost secrets while reading the poem aloud in class, leaving Dawson , Joey and Andie shaken by the implications of what it all means. Meanwhile, Pacey tries to defend Jack in the face of an adversarial teacher, and Jen finds her latest suitor Ty (guest star Eddie Mills) is full of surprises. John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes, Monica Keena, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Piel also star. Sandy Smolen directed the episode written by Greg Berlanti (#214).

#215 - "...That is the Question"
On Dawson's advice, Joey attempts to heal the wounds of her new romance with Jack left shattered by rumor and innuendo, but when Jack confronts his innermost secrets, their lives and everyone's close to them will never be the same again. Meanwhile, for the first time in his life, Pacey stands up for what he believes in when he takes on an abusive teacher, but the consequences of his convictions are more than he could have imagined. Michelle Williams, John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes, Nina Repeta, Mary Beth Piel, Meredith Monroe and Monica Keena also star. Greg Prange directed the episode written by Kevin Williamson & Greg Berlanti (#215).

#216 - "Be Careful What You Wish For"
On the eve of Dawson's sixteenth birthday, Dawson , Pacey and Andie follow her therapist's advice and throw themselves into an unabashed night of recklessness and the blues. Meanwhile, back at the Leery house, Joey is organizing a surprise party for Dawson, but the longer the guest of honor is a no show, the more she is subject to surprises of her own; Jen and Ty (guest star Eddie Mills) face up to the their potentially irreconcilable differences; and Gale (Mary Margaret Humes) and Mitch come to decisions about how to raise their son in light of their separation. Nina Repeta and Monica Keena also star. David Semel directed the episode written by Heidi Ferrer (#216).

#217 - "Psychic Friends"
Dawson's confidence as a filmmaker is shaken when his new teacher (guest star Madchen Amick, "Twin Peaks," "Fantasy Island") turns out to be a movie studio executive on sabbatical in Capeside and tells Dawson the painful truth about his amateur movie. The future is unsure for Joey as well, when a fortune teller (guest star Rebecca Koon) advises her to be open to every new opportunity that crosses her path, and she stumbles into Colin (guest star Nick Stabile, "Sunset Beach"), a gorgeous photographer who brings out Joey's free-spirited side during a wild photo shoot. Joshua Jackson, Michelle Williams, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Piel, Meredith Monroe and Kerr Smith also star. Patrick Norris directed the episode written by Dana Baratta (#217).

#218 - "A Perfect Wedding"
Joey is distraught when her just-paroled father (guest star Gareth Williams) will be making his reintroduction into society by catering a posh wedding attended by all the bluebloods of Capeside, but the drama at the ceremony pales in comparison to the night's tragic end. Meanwhile, Dawson Leery and his mom share a pep talk about her desire to win Mitch back, but Mitch's new squeeze Nicole (guest star Madchen Amick, "Twin Peaks," "Fantasy Island") stands in their way, while Abby and Jen decide to crash the wedding for a little excitement, and Pacey tries to put a chink in Andie's armor of cynicism. Mary Beth Peil, Nina Repeta and Kerr Smith also star. Greg Prange directed the episode written by Mike White (#218).

#219 - "Rest in Peace"
The stunning news of the tragic death of a Capeside teen abruptly curtails Dawson and Joey's long-awaited reconciliation, and while they try to sort through their own feelings of loss, Jen is appalled by what she feels is blatant hypocrisy on the part of her mourning classmates. Meanwhile, Pacey is deeply concerned by Andie's drastic reaction to the accident, which triggers something in her about her dead brother. Mary-Margaret Humes, Mary Beth Peil, Monica Keena and Kerr Smith also star. David Semel directed the episode written by Mike White (#219).

#220 - "Reunited"
As an attempt to inject some much-needed spontaneity into their relationship, Dawson takes Joey to a fancy French restaurant, but the dining experience deteriorates into a farce when a reservation mix-up forces them to share a table with Mitch and his date Nicole (recurring guest star Madchen Amick, "Twin Peaks," "Fantasy Island"), while Jen and Gale are having a girls' night out across the room. Meanwhile, Andie's deteriorating mental state has Pacey and Jack deeply concerned as she appears more and more disoriented and anxious, but are at a loss as to how to bring her back from the emotional edge. Melanie Mayron directed the episode written by Greg Berlanti (#220).

#221 - "Ch...ch...ch...Changes"
- Dawson Leery is floundering to come up with a proper interview subject for his film class final project, and rather than turn the camera on himself in a self-aware examination of his own fears, he infuriates Joey by dredging up her painful past and interviewing her father (guest star Gareth Williams) as an example of a man who has overcome tremendous odds by making a heroic life change. Meanwhile, Pacey's life gets turned upside-down when Mr. Joseph McPhee (guest star David Dukes) comes to town and announces that he is taking Andie and Jack back to Providence with him, while Jen begins making her own plans to leave town, feeling like she may have nowhere left to turn. Lou Antonio directed the episode written by Dana Baratta (#221).

#222 - "Parental Discretion Advised"
When Dawson discovers that Joey's father (guest star Gareth Williams) is back to his drug-dealing ways, Dawson´s decision of what's right for his friend over what's right for their friendship could tear her family apart and forever change his relationship with Joey. Meanwhile, for the first time in his life Pacey stands up to his father's (guest star John Finn) painful abuse; Grams desperately tries to reconcile with Jen and bring her home; and Gale struggles over her desire to keep her family together. Kerr Smith, John Wesley Shipp and Nina Repeta also star. Greg Prange directed the episode written by Greg Berlanti (#222).