Dawson's Creek, Unchartered Waters

After their kiss, Dawson and Joey have doubts about the future of their relationship as Joey plans to go to France. Meanwhile, Pacey plays a trick on a new girl. But finds himself in the same situation.

Jack, Andie's brother, scores a job at the Ice House. An entry in Joey's diary lands her in hot water with Dawson, who forgets Pacey's 16th Birthday. Meanwhile, Abby begins to negatively influence lonely Jen.

An economics class project pairs Dawson and Jen as a husband and wife and Pacey and Andie as a married couple. Jen tries to use this project to get closer to Dawson, and Pacey learns more about Andie's background.

Tamara Jacobs who left town after her affair with Pacey was almost exposed, shares an awkward reunion with Pacey. The encounter triggers old emotions in Pacey and curiosity in Andie. Meanwhile, Jack and Joey enjoy art together.

Parental problems cast a pall over Dawson and Joey's new romance. Pacey is troubled when he sees the McPhee's homelife.

Two tragedies rock Dawson's world. First, he learns the awful truth about his parents' marriage. Then, he witnesses a heated moment between Joey and Jack, setting off a chain of events that shatter a friendship and a new-found romance.

Facing the scariest English test of their lives the gang has an all night study session at wealthy, horny Chris Wolfe's house. At this all-nighter, secrets are revealed, and friendships are altered.

Joey's "semi-date" with Jack prompts a resentful Dawson to join Jen at a bash where he saves her from doing some things she'll regret. Pacey proves his worth when Andie's mom has a psychotic break during their study session.

Andie's run for student council lands her on a campaign trail of tears when Abby and Monica began advertising her family situation. Jen helps Dawson take steps to deal with his powerlessness over his parents divorce.

"Horrifically epic" tryouts for his movie prompt a steamy dialogue between Dawson and Jen that could recast her role in his love life. Jack poses nude for Joey, who feels herself drawn towards intimacy.

Abby and Chris find an anonymous note. Abby realizes the author and intended recipient had sex the night before and in true Abby fashion, she sets to expose the affair. Abby calls together her list of suspects and reveals dirty secrets.

The gang explores uncharted waters when Dawson and Pacey go on father-son fishing. Meanwhile, Jen, Joey, Andie, and Abby spend a day with Gale reporting on teenage behaviour in the world today.

The filming of Dawson's new movie brings back memories for the filmmaker and Joey, who grows to dislike the actress playing her.

In a compelling two-part episode, the Capeside High School gossip mill starts overdrive after Jack bears his soul in an English assignment. Meanwhile, Pacey tries to defend Jack, and Jen finds her latest suitor, Ty, is full of surprises.

On Dawson's advice, Joey attempts to heal the wounds of her new romance with Jack. Meanwhile, Pacey stands up for what he believes in for the first time when he takes on an abusive teacher.

On the eve of Dawson's sixteenth Birthday, Pacey and Andie follow her therapist's advice. Meanwhile, Joey is organizing a surprise party for Dawson, but the longer the guest of honour is a no-show, the more she is subject to surprises.

Dawson's confidence as a filmmaker is shaken when his new teacher turns out to be a movie studio executive on sabbatical. Joey's future is also unsure when a fortuneteller advises her to be open to every new opportunity.

With Joey's father back in town, Bessie and he decide to expand the Ice House to cater to weddings. Jack and Dawson battle to help a scared bride while Andie and Pacey scramble to fix the cake.

Abby is dead, and all of Capeside is attempting to "whitewash" her life. But all the hypocrisy is making Jen crazy. When eulogizing Abby, she further embarrasses Grams by announcing that Abby taught her the falseness of God.

Dawson and Joey have been reunited for a while, so Dawson decides to take Joey to dinner. Also reunited are Andie and her deceased brother.

Concerned about Andie's well-being, Jack phones their father, who arrives back in Capeside. He announces that he intends to take both Andie and Mrs. McPhee to Providence for treatment in a mental hospital.

Dawson's suspicions about Mike Potter become confirmed. But Pacey's grumpy and misanthropic father, Sheriff Witter, is already suspicious and has the Ice House staked. Jen becomes more and more depressed over Abby's death.