Dawson's Creek

Season 4

23 episodes 6 seasons

The hit drama continues to chart the loves and friendships of Dawson, Joey and Pacey as they apply to college, play pranks and lose their virginity.

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Dawson's Creek Season 4 released on October 4, 2000.

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S04E01 Aired October 04, 2000

Coming Home

There is uncertainty in the air when Pacey and Joey return to Capeside after their journey that lasted all summer.

S04E02 Aired October 11, 2000

Failing Down

Joey is looking for a new job and gets one at the Yacht Club pretending to know a very affluent family. She is tricked by her boss's son, Dru, who discovers her lies. Mitch (no also a counselor at the school) tells Pacey he's not going to graduate unless he makes up for his bad grades. Pacey doesn't want Joey to know, but Mitch tells Dawson, who tells Joey, showing that he still cares about Pacey. Pacey and Joey have a fight, and Pacey admits he need help.

S04E03 Aired October 18, 2000

Two Gentlemen of Capeside

A hurricane that threatens Pacey and Jen forces Dawson and Joey to try to save their lives.

S04E04 Aired October 25, 2000

Future Tense

Everybody starts to think about their future, and how they are getting into college. Joey's concerned about Pacey not having grades good enough to get into college. Drue makes everybody think it's Jen's birthday so he can make a party. Andie takes over Jack's applications and drives him crazy with her obsession over it. Gretchen is applying for a job as bartender at Mrs. Leery's restaurant, and doesn't exactly tell what happened (or what will happen) with college.

S04E05 Aired November 01, 2000

A Family Way

Gail drops a bomb at Dawson saying that she might be pregnant. Joey seeks advice from Jen, now that she has the feeling sexual intimacy with Pacey is approaching. Jen tells her to go to the clinic as prevention. Jack is in an awkward situation when a girl is making moves on him, and he feels pressured to tell her he's gay.

S04E06 Aired November 08, 2000

Great Xpectations

Andie gets accepted into Harvard in advance, but accomplishing what should be the biggest thing in her life doesn't exactly makes her happy. She decides to explore different paths in her life by going to a rave. In the party, Drue gives Jen drugs, and she gives it to Andie. She tries ecstasy, which has a reaction with her anti-depressives and makes a disastrous combination, which almost leads her to death. Mitch and Gail decide to keep their baby, and things get awkward during the celebration when Gretchen brings Pacey and Joey with her.

S04E07 Aired November 15, 2000

You Had Me at Goodbye

The opportunity to take some time off before going to college prompts Andie to try and get everyone together before she leaves.

S04E08 Aired November 22, 2000

The Unusual Suspects

Dawson, Pacey and Jack are all prime suspects in the masterful senior prank against Principal Peskin, but after their interrogations reveal seemingly air-tight alibis, another culprit surfaces.

S04E09 Aired November 29, 2000

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Dawson asks Mr. Brooks' advice on becoming a director. Joey takes Pacey to a dinner hosted by an exclusive college.

S04E10 Aired December 20, 2000

Self-Reliance

Joey can't find a moment alone to study or deal with her feelings. Dawson's collaboration with Brooks begins, rejuvenating his film making spirit. Jen takes Jack to a "Gay-Straight Coalition" meeting but she seems to fit in with the crowd more than Jack does.

S04E11 Aired January 10, 2001

The Tao of Dawson

Pacey tries to ruin Dawson's efforts to woo his sister; Drue's mischief will end with him and Joey locked in a closet.

S04E12 Aired January 17, 2001

The Te of Pacey

Joey decides to help throw a surprise birthday party for Pacey with his mother, not knowing about Pacey's 'birthday curse'. The party goes haywire as Pacey's family makes everyone feel uncomfortable, and Pacey a loser. Dawson becomes upset when he feels that Gretchen doesn't want anyone to know about their relationship and postpones their first real date to go to the party.

S04E13 Aired January 31, 2001

Hopeless

Dawson is uncomfortable meeting Gretchen's friends; Joey and Pacey decide to help Drue out of an important date.

S04E14 Aired February 07, 2001

A Winter's Tale

While his friends wrestle with sex during a ski trip last year, Dawson discovers that he was given power over Mr. Brooks's life.

S04E15 Aired February 14, 2001

Four Stories

As Pacey and Joey discuss their first sexual experience, Brooks's death clarifies Dawson and Gretchen's relationship; a psychologist pressures Jen about her past.

S04E16 Aired March 28, 2001

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. Gretchen learns that Joey lied to Dawson about sleeping with Pacey and is angry and Joey is forcing her to lie to her boyfriend. 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.

S04E17 Aired April 11, 2001

Admissions

Joey's enthusiasm for college is tarnished when she learns how much it will cost her.

S04E18 Aired April 18, 2001

Eastern Standard Time

School Kick Day sends Dawson and Gretchen on a trip to Maine; Jen takes Joey to New York to confront her father.

S04E19 Aired April 25, 2001

Late

As Gale struggles with an outdated baby, Joey worries that she might be pregnant.

S04E20 Aired May 02, 2001

Promicide

While fueling a couple of potential romances, Capeside's prom threatens the future of two more.

S04E21 Aired May 09, 2001

Separation Anxiety

Gretchen's return to college forces Dawson to make an important decision; Jen resists when Grandma wants to sell the house to pay for college.

S04E22 Aired May 16, 2001

The Graduate

The Class of 2001 graduation brings friends and family together as you prepare to separate them.

S04E23 Aired May 23, 2001

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.