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EPISODE
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WRITER(s)
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AIRDATE
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| 1
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The Bostonians
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Tom Kapinos
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10 OCTOBER 2001
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82
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| 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.
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| 2
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The Lost Weekend
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Gina Fattore
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17 OCTOBER 2001
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83
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| 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 (guest star Chad Michael Murray, "Gilmore Girls").
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| 3
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Capeside Revisited
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Jeffrey Stepakoff
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24 OCTOBER 2001
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84
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| 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.
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| 4
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The Long Goodbye
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Tom Kapinos
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31 OCTOBER 2001
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85
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| 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.
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| 5
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Four Scary Stories
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Jed Seidel
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12 DECEMBER 2001
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86
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| 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.
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| 6
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Use Your Disillusion
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Rina Mimoun
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7 NOVEMBER 2001
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87
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| Dawson takes Joey up on an offer to visit her for a weekend in Boston. Meanwhile, Jack is surprised when his boyfriend (guest star David Monahan) visits unexpectedly and makes Jack choose between spending time with him or the fraternity.
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| 7
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High Anxiety
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Allison Robinson & Joshua Krist
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14 NOVEMBER 2001
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88
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| 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.
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| 8
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Text, Lies and Videotape
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Karin Lewicki
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21 NOVEMBER 2001
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89
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| 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.
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| 9
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Hotel New Hampshire
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Diego Gutierrez
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28 NOVEMBER 2001
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90
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| Joey is feeling left out of Dawson's life since he has been spending more time with Jen at their post-therapy ritual, and Jen and Jack are growing apart because of the amount of time Jack spends at the frat house. To get away from a while, Dawson takes Jen with him to a film festival in New Hampshire, where his documentary is being honored. While the two enjoy the event, they reach a new level in their relationship that could radially alter their friendship.
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| 10
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Appetite for Destruction
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Anna Fricke
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19 DECEMBER 2001
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91
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| 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.
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| 11
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Something Wild
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Jeffrey Stepakoff
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16 JANUARY 2002
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92
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| Fall break is in full swing as Joey, Pacey and Audrey (Busy Philipps) celebrate their accomplishments at a Boston bar; Dawson takes Jen back to Capeside to tell Gale (Mary-Margaret Humes) they're dating again.
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| 12
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Sleeping Arrangements
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Jed Seidel
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23 JANUARY 2002
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93
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| 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.
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| 13
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Something Wilder
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Rina Mimoun
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30 JANUARY 2002
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94
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| 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 for Professor Wilder, and Jack learns that he is on academic probation.
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| 14
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Guerilla Filmmaking
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Julia Rask
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6 FEBRUARY 2002
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95
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| Dawson starts to direct a film and lets Audrey (Busy Phillips) 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.
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| 15
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Downtown Crossing
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Tom Kapinos
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13 FEBRUARY 2002
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96
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| Freshman Joey decides to pay a nighttime visit to Prof. Wilder, so she stops at an ATM to get money for the train, unaware that she's being watched. As she heads for the train station, she's approached by a stranger (guest star Samuel Ball), who asks if she can spare some cash. Joey refuses and the man goes away. But he soon returns and he's no longer asking for a handout: He's demanding her cash and belongings. The situation ends up taking an unexpected turn, one that could radically change Joey's perspective on life.
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| 16
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In A Lonely Place
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Gina Fattore
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20 FEBRUARY 2002
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97
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| Dawson and Joey see a film at Dawson's school and Joey notices that Prof. Wilder (guest star Ken Marino) is there --- and he isn't alone. Meanwhile, Jen and Audrey (Busy Philipps) go to a rock concert where Jen is supposed to interview the band members.
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| 17
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Highway To Hell
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Anna Fricke
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3 APRIL 2002
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98
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| Joey lands her first gig as the lead singer of Charlie's (Chad Michael Murray) band and Pacey and Audrey (Busy Philipps) 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.
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| 18
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Cigarette Burns
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Tom Kapinos & Jonathan Kasdan
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10 APRIL 2002
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99
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| Dawson finishes his first picture since starting film school and learns that Oliver's invited a critic (guest star Meredith Salinger) to review it. At the screening, Joey sits with Charlie (Chad Michael Murray) but tries to deny her attraction to the die-hard ladies' man. Meanwhile, Pacey and Audrey (Busy Philipps) continue to explore their undefined relationship.
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| 19
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100 Light Years From Home
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Rina Mimoun
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17 APRIL 2002
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100
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| The gang decides to go to Audrey's (Busy Philipps) 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.
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| 20
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Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
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Nicole Ranadive
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24 APRIL 2002
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101
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| Pacey learns that he has a new boss (guest star Sherilyn Fenn, "Twin Peaks") at the restaurant after he returns from a few days of vacation. Meanwhile, Charlie (Chad Michael Murray) gets the chance to romance Joey and Dawson tries to get an agent to represent him for his next film.
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| 21
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After Hours
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Jeffrey Stepakoff
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1 MAY 2002
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102
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| 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 an older woman; and the rest of the gang crams for finals.
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| 22
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The Abby
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Diego Gutierrez & Jonathan Kasdan
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8 MAY 2002
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103
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| 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.
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| 23
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Swan Song
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Tom Kapinos & Gina Fattore
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15 MAY 2002
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104
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| The gang tries to decide where their paths will lead this summer as they seek to broaden their horizons. But when they bump into each other at the airport, they're still up in the air about their itineraries. Dawson muses over a flight to Los Angeles, while Audrey struggles with the thought of going home without a farewell word with Pacey. Meanwhile, Jen and Jack rethink their travel plans when Jack finds a possible love interest, and Joey sees her summer prospects improve when she discovers she has a valid passport.
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