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Mike Potter is a recurring character on Dawson's Creek. He is portrayed by Gareth Williams.

Character[]

Mike Potter is the wayward father of Bessie and Joey Potter. Before the beginning of the series, Mike Potter cheated on his wife and dealt drugs, for which he was imprisoned.

Story[]

In 1998, Mike is in jail for dealing drugs.[1] When he's released on parole towards the end of Joey's sophomore year,[2] Mike immediately takes over at The Icehouse and hastily expands into catering.[3] He soon begins a renovation project at the restaurant and during construction, Dawson asks Mike to be the center of his documentary for school. While Dawson is working on the film, he sees Mike dealing drugs again.[4] He goes to Joey with this information. Reluctantly, Joey goes to the police with Dawson. By wearing a wire, Joey gets her dad to confess to dealing drugs. He is arrested and sent back to prison.[5]

Not much is heard about Mike Potter until the spring of 2002. Joey wants to visit her dad after being mugged by a drug dealer. She goes to the prison to talk with him and finds that he was released four months prior and chose not to tell anyone. Upset, Joey begs the guard for information and is told he works at the Five & Dime in the nearby town of Centerville. Joey is later seen walking into the store with a copy of the Worthington Literature Review she is featured in.[6]

The Last time we see Mike Potter is in the sixth season. When Joey returns to Capeside for Christmas she brings Eddie with her. Mike does not like Eddie because he believes Eddie is not good enough for his daughter. He believes this because Eddie is now unemployed and does not go to school.

Episodes[]

Decisions
Psychic Friends
A Perfect Wedding
Abby Morgan, Rest in Peace
Ch... Ch... Ch... Changes
Parental Discretion Advised
Merry Mayhem

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