#301 - "Like a Virgin"
Dawson Leery returns from spending the summer in Philadelphia with his mother , and on his way home meets a beautiful young woman (guest star Brittany Daniel, "Sweet Valley High") who brings trouble to his otherwise ho-hum life. Meanwhile, Joey , who has frozen Dawson out all summer, realizes she is still reeling from their unexpected break-up when she sees him again, but may have found an unexpected new friend for their junior year; Jen gets more than she bargained for when she takes on the fascist head cheerleader (guest star Vanessa Dorman, "Sunset Beach"); Mitch accepts a new position as Capeside High's varsity football coach; and although Pacey tries to be brave, he has had a lonely summer without Andie . Kerr Smith, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Greg Prange directed the episode written by Tammy Ader.

#302 - "Homecoming"
Dawson Leery is recruited by his dad and Principal Green (guest star Obba Babatundê, "Miss Evers' Boys") to produce a film for the football pep rally, but the stars of the film end up being Dawson and his lady friend Eve (guest star Brittany Daniel), not the Capeside Minutemen. Meanwhile, Pacey has enlisted Joey for assistance in bringing Andie back to Capeside, but their long-awaited reunion doesn't go exactly as Pacey had intended; and Jack comes to an unexpected understanding with his father (guest star David Dukes) who has returned to Capeside to be with Jack and Andie. Michelle Williams, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Melanie Mayron directed the episode written by Greg Berlanti.

#303 - "None Of The Above"
Dawson Leery is stunned when Eve (guest star Brittany Daniel) presents him with a sneak peak at the PSAT test and everyone is tempted to cheat including Joey , whose scholarship is dependent on her SAT scores, and Andie , who is desperately fighting for acceptance to Harvard. But when the test is stolen, it's Pacey that Dawson accuses since he sees Pacey slipping back to his old ways. Meanwhile, Jack is insistent that the football team is purposely beating him down because he is gay. Michelle Williams, Mary- Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also stars. Patrick Norris directed the episode written by Bonnie Schneider and Hadley Davies.

#304 - "Home Movies"
Father and son are at odds when Dawson Leery moves forward with a news piece for his mom's Philadelphia station using Mitch's star player, Jack , as his subject matter even though Mitch is vehemently opposed. Meanwhile, Joey and Pacey find themselves in cahoots when they must pay the price for ditching class; Andie jumps to conclusions and panics about the reasons Principal Green (Obba Babatuné) wants to meet with her; and Jen goes to great lengths to remove herself as head cheerleader but is shocked at the end results. Mary Beth Peil also stars. Nick Marck directed the episode written by Jeffrey Stepakoff.

#305 - "Indian Summer"
Dawson Leery plays detective when Eve's (guest star Brittany Daniel) mysterious ways, including breaking and entering and stealing, cause him to wonder about her reasons for being in Capeside, but the secrets he uncovers may drastically change the lives of others close to him. Meanwhile, Joey's misgivings of Rob (guest star Niklaus Lang) lead her to crash his date with Andie but her good will backfires on her; and Jack goes against Jen's wishes and sets up a rendezvous for Henry (guest star Michael Pitt). John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Lou Antonio directed the episode written by Gina Fattore & Tom Kapinos.

#306 - "Secrets and Lies"
Dawson Leery is torn about telling Jen the scandalous secret he has about Eve (guest star Brittany Daniel) and even more distressed when his mom unexpectedly returns from Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Andie accuses Joey of sabotaging her chance to reunite with Pacey ; and Jen shocks the entire town with the entertainment she has hired for the Annual Homecoming Queen Gala and shocks the very shy Henry (guest star Michael Pitt) even more when she asks him to be her escort. Kerr Smith, John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Greg Prange directed the episode written by Greg Berlanti and Alex Gansa.

#307 - "Escape From Witch Island"
In a bone-chilling installment, Dawson Leery recruits Joey , Pacey and Jen to be his guerilla crew on a documentary for history class about Witch Island, a local spot shrouded in mystery for its reputation for being haunted by witches. They are haunted by tall tales of witches and love lost that has Dawson and Joey questioning their own romance and Jen and Pacey considering a new kind of friendship. Back at school, Andie takes her job on the school disciplinary committee a little too seriously when she tries take back the halls of Capeside. Kerr Smith, Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. James Whitmore directed the episode written by Tom Kapinos.

#308 - "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner"
When Jen's mom (guest star Mel Harris, "thirtysomething") unexpectedly arrives in Capeside on Thanksgiving morning, Dawson Leery confronts her about her secret past, and makes a decision to help bridge the gap between the estranged mother and daughter. Meanwhile, Jen continues to pursue a new type of friendship with Pacey , and Mitch and Gale make known the future of the Leery family. Meredith Monroe, Kerr Smith, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Jim Charleston directed the episode written by Heidi Ferrer.

#309 - "Four To Tango"
Dawson Leery is suspicious of Pacey's awkward behavior and misconstrues his actions when he learns Pacey has been spending time with Joey . Meanwhile, after rethinking the offer, Pacey cannot move forward with his no-strings-attached relationship with Jen , and Andie urges Jack to meet a gay student from a neighboring town who contacted him via the internet after seeing Dawson's news story. Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. James Whitmore, Jr. directed the episode written by Gina Fattore.

#310 - "First Encounters Of The Close Kind"
Dawson (James Van Der Beek), Joey , Jack & Andie spend the weekend at a Boston university for an advanced look at college and where Dawson has entered his "Blair Witch" documentary in a student film festival. Elsewhere on campus, due to a clerical error, Joey's weekend guide is not what she expected; Andie's pursuit for an advanced admissions interview, leads her to some inspirational advice from an unlikely source; and Jack takes a risk and explores the local gay community. Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Greg Prange directed the episode written by Leslie Ray.

#311 - "Barefoot At Capefest"
Dawson Leery experiences an identity crisis when Principal Green's (Obba Babatunde) daughter Nikki (Bianca Lawson) emerges as another aspiring young director, and Joey experiences her own crisis when Dawson won't open up to her about the pain of his parents' (Mary-Margaret Humes and John Wesley Shipp) divorce. Meanwhile, Jack's first efforts to hit on another guy are rebuffed, Pacey and Andie uncomfortably find themselves sharing the same afterschool activity, and Jen realizes that she may have passed up the chance at something special with Henry (guest star Michael Pitt). Jan Eliasberg directed the episode written by Bonnie Schneider & Hadley Davis.

#312 - A Weekend In The Country"
Joey's friends and their families work together to make sure that the opening of Potter's Bed & Breakfast is a success and that she and Bessie (Nina Repeta) don't lose everything they have after Pacey surprises them with a visit from a prestigious travel critic. Throughout the weekend, Jen admits her concerns to Grams about getting close to Henry (guest star Michael Pitt); Jack considers moving back home after hearing Andie's loving plea; and Dawson Leery tries to understand the connection between his parents (Mary-Margaret Humes and John Wesley Shipp) even after their divorce. Michael Katleman directed the episode written by Jeffrey Stepakoff.

#313 - "Northern Lights"
Dawson Leery makes the radical move of dropping out of film class to spend some time re-evaluating his teenage years. Back at Potter's, Joey is torn between attending Pacey's opening night and her date with A.J. (guest starr Robin Dunne) who has come to Capeside for the evening. At the play, Andie must take over as director when the faculty director takes ill; and Jen agrees to meet Henry (guest star Michael Pitt), but she throws him another block by bringing Grams as her date. Jay Tobias directed the episode written by Gina Fattore.

#314 - "Valentine's Day Massacre"
Joey questions Dawson's (James Van Der Beek) state of mind when he and Pacey decide to lead their friends to a secret location party hosted by a group infamous for their complete and utter debauchery. Back at home, Jack's ex-girlfriend arrives from Rhode Island nursing a broken heart but is unaware of Jack's coming out last year and Jen's first date with Henry (guest star Michael Pitt) is a Valentine's Day she won't soon forget. John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes Mary Beth Peil and Nina Repeta also star. Sandy Smolan directed the episode written by Tom Kapinos.

#315 - "Crime and Punishment"
Joey is chosen to be part of a group of students to paint a school mural, but when hers is defaced before the unveiling, Dawson Leery offers words of encouragement while Pacey takes action and risks suspension when he goes in search of the culprit. Meanwhile, when Andie's PSAT scores rank among the best in the country, she gambles with everything she has worked for and comes clean to Principal Green (guest star Obba Babatunde) about the previously stolen test; and Pacey moves in with Deputy Doug (guest star Dylan Neal) when their sister and her kids move back into the Witter house. Joe Napolitano directed the episode written by Gina Fattore & Alex Gansa.

#316 - "To Green, With Love"
Joey relies on the support of Pacey and A.J. (guest star Robin Dunne) to rally the students in protest against the school superintendent after he forces Principal Green (guest star Obba Babatunde) to resign for expelling the student who destroyed Joey's mural. Meanwhile, Dawson Leery and Gale both go back to their respective places in back and in front of the camera to produce a piece about the ongoing school protest which ruffles more than a few feathers of the school board hierarchy. Michelle Williams, Meredith Monroe, Kerr Smith, John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Ken Fink directed the episode written by Gina Fattore and Greg Berlanti.

#317 - "Cinderella Story"
When Joey turns to Pacey for rescuing after she flees Boston halfway through her visit with A.J. (guest star Robin Dunne), the two old friends may finally confront their growing feelings for each other. Meanwhile, to avoid suspension, Pacey becomes a mentor to a young boy (guest star Jonathan Lipnicki, "Stuart Little," "Jerry Maguire") and must contend with a little version of himself with a big attitude; and behind Gale's back, Dawson Leery asks Mitch to help with the opening of her new restaurant. Michelle Williams, Meredith Monroe, Kerr Smith, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Janice Cooke-Leonard directed the episode written by Jeff Stepakoff.

#318 - "Neverland"
Pacey hopes taking Dawson Leery to their favorite childhood camping spot will help ease the pain when he tells Dawson about his new feelings for Joey . Meanwhile, Joey deals with the emotional fallout from her kiss with Pacey by spending girls' night out with Jen and Andie , but to Jen's surprise they stumble upon a birthday party for Henry (guest star Michael Pitt) that she wasn't invited to. Kerr Smith, Mary-Margaret Humes, John Wesley Shipp, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Patrick Norris directed the episode written by Maggie Friedman.

#319 - "Stolen Kisses"
Dawson Leery invites Joey , Andie and Pacey to spend Spring Break in the mountains at his aunt's (guest star Julie Bowen) home, but the trip is filled with tension as Joey and Pacey continue to battle about their feelings for each other and Andie becomes intrigued with the gang's childhood friend Will (guest star Rodney Scott) who is visiting. Meanwhile, back in town, Jen becomes surprisingly territorial when another woman flirts with Henry (guest star Michael Pitt). Mary-Margaret Humes and John Wesley Shipp also star. Greg Prange directed the episode written by Tom Kapinos.

#320 - "The Longest Day"
In a story that replays the same day's activities from three different perspectives, Joey and Pacey vacillate on the ways to tell Dawson Leery about their feelings for each other. But when the truth does come out, Dawson's reaction is the one they hoped they wouldn't get. Meanwhile, Andie , who thought she was over Pacey enough to date, accepts a date with Capeside visitor Will (guest star Rodney Scott, "Young Americans" airing this summer on The WB), but their first date is ruined when she also learns about Joey and Pacey. Michelle Williams, Kerr Smith, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Perry Lang directed the episode written by Gina Fattore.

#321 - "Show Me Love"
As Capeside prepares for the annual spring regatta, Dawson Leery and Pacey compete for the winning trophy, only Joey is tired of feeling like the prize. Meanwhile, after many weeks of mixed messages, Gale makes the first move with Mitch , and after Jen finally forgives Henry (guest star Michael Pitt) for his one-track mind, he gives Jen the most romantic night of her life. Meredith Monroe, Kerr Smith, Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Morgan J. Freeman directed the episode written by Liz Tigelaar and Holly Henderson.

#322 - "The Anti-Prom"
Dawson (James Van Der Beek), Joey and Andie prepare their own unique prom when they learn that the committee has scrutinized Jack's selected date. Dawson, who has invited Joey to be his date, uses the special evening to try to win her back and make Pacey jealous; Andie persuades Pacey to be her escort but her evening ends by consoling him about his love life uncertainties; Jen becomes outraged with Henry when he reveals he is leaving Capeside for the summer; and Gale and Mitch celebrate their new found romance. Nina Repeta and Mary Beth Peil also star. Greg Prange directed the episode written by Maggie Friedman.

#323 - "True Love"
After an emotional day filled with love, tears and wedding vows, Joey ultimately much choose between her love for Dawson Leery and her new feelings for Pacey . Across town, Grams talks about love and regret with Jen , while Jack and Andie make a decision to drive all night so that Jen can see Henry (guest star Michael Pitt) one last time. Mary-Margaret Humes and John Wesley Shipp also star. James Whitmore, Jr. directed the episode written by Tom Kapinos and Gina Fattore, story by Greg Berlanti and Jeffrey Stepakoff.