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Season 6 is the final season of American drama series Dawson's Creek, which aired on the WB television network.

Synopsis[]

Last season saw Dawson, Joey, Pacey, Jen and Jack leaving their small town cocoon and heading into the unknown. Each young adult struggled to find his or her place in a world where dreams don't always match up with reality. Still contemplating his last kiss with his lifelong friend and confidante Joey, Dawson followed his Hollywood dream and embarked on his USC program with an internship in the film industry. The unexpected death of his father changed Dawson's plans, and he found himself moving to Boston and producing a student film. Joey enrolled at Worthington College in Boston and tackled the challenges of living up to her own academic expectations, a new roommate and a life without her best friend.

This season, Joey and Dawson will take their relationship further than ever before, though they will soon be torn apart again and Joey will find an exciting new love interest. Dawson will pursue a career in the film industry, and begin to work on a low-budget film project with echoes of his life in Capeside. He will also find himself involved with a Hollywood starlet. While his friends were all in college classes and co-ed dorms, Pacey found work as a chef in a Boston restaurant and contemplated his uncertain future. Eager to move on with his own love life, Pacey fell for a Joey's roommate, Audrey (new series regular Busy Phillips, Freaks and Geeks). With a newfound confidence that he actually might find something he's good at, Pacey will soon embark on a lucrative new career that comes as a surprise to everyone - including Pacey himself.

Jen and Jack also relocated to Boston last season, where they bunked with Jen's grandmother, Grams (Mary Beth Piel, The King and I on Broadway), who packed up her life in Capeside and moved to the big city. Grams and her weekly Sunday night dinners provide the stability of some semblance of home and family to the group. This season, Jen will need some stability as she deals with her parents' impending divorce, and Jack will face sexual harassment from a professor.

Starring[]

James Van Der Beek as Dawson Leery (20 episodes)
Katie Holmes as Joey Potter
Michelle Williams as Jen Lindley (21 episodes)
Joshua Jackson as Pacey Witter (22 episodes)
Kerr Smith as Jack McPhee (18 episodes)
Busy Philipps as Audrey Liddell (17 episodes)
Mary Beth Peil as Evelyn Ryan (11 episodes)

Special Guest Stars[]

Meredith Monroe as Andie McPhee ("...Must Come To An End")
Mary-Margaret Humes as Gale Leery (5 episodes)
Nina Repeta as Bessie Potter (3 episodes)
Obi Ndefo as Bodie Wells ("Merry Mayhem")
Oliver Hudson as Eddie Doling (16 episodes)
Jensen Ackles as C.J. Braxton (12 episodes)
Paul Gleason as Larry Newman (2 episodes)
Eddie Cahill as Max Winter ("Everything Put Together Falls Apart")
Recurring cast
Hal Ozsan as Todd Carr (12 episodes)
Megan Gray as Emma Jones (11 episodes)
Roger Howarth as Greg Hetson (9 episodes)
Dana Ashbrook as Rich Rinaldi (9 episodes)
Bianca Kajlich as Natasha Kelly (8 episodes)
Greg Rikaart as David (7 episodes)
Mika Boorem as Harley Hetson (6 episodes)

Guest starring[]

Dylan Neal as Doug Witter (5 episodes)
Gareth Williams as Mike Potter ("Merry Mayhem")
John Finn as John Witter ("That Was Then")
Geoffrey Lewis as Bill Braxton (2 episodes)
Sebastian Spence as Matt Freeman (5 episodes)
Nicole Bilderback as Heather Tracy (4 episodes)
Jack Osbourne as Jack Osbourne (3 episodes)
Taylor Handley as Patrick (3 episodes)
Sarah Shahi as Sadia Shaw (3 episodes)
Lukas Behnken as George (2 episodes)
Jaime Bergman as Call Girl ("Ego Tripping At The Gates Of Hell")
Ray Wise as Roger Stepavich ("All The Right Moves")
Seth Rogen as Bob ("Rock Bottom")
Josh Hammond as Mullet ("Rock Bottom")
Esteban Powell as Gus ("Clean and Sober")
Alicia Coppola as Toni Stark ("Clean and Sober")
Noah Segan as George ("Castaways")
Jud Tylor as Pacey's date ("Castaways")
Matt Funke as Fred ("Lovelines")
Adam Carolla as Adam Carolla ("Lovelines")
Drew Pinsky as Dr. Drew Pinksy ("Lovelines")
Nicole Steinwedell as Kristy Livingstone ("Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption")

Co-Starring[]

Johnny Alonso as Broker Johnny (5 episodes)
Nick Gomez as Broker Nick (5 episodes)
Wendy Fowler as Hell's Belles Singer #1 (3 episodes)
Rebekah Dean as Hell's Belles Singer #2 (3 episodes)
Sam Robison as A.D. (2 episodes)
Marcus Hester as Stunt Killer (2 episodes)
Kristen Solt as Lilly Leery (2 episodes)
Matthew Slate Wells as Alexander Potter Wells (2 episodes)
Terry Loughlin as Doctor (2 episodes)
Michael Hartson as Stan (2 episodes)
Ann Lincoln as Secretary ("The Kids Are Alright")
Sean Dennison as Cute Boy ("The Kids Are Alright")
Jeffrey West as Art History Professor ("The Kids Are Alright")
Zach Hanner as Drunken Townie ("The Kids Are Alright")
Brian Lafontaine as Counter Guy ("The Kids Are Alright")
Melissa Ponzio as Female Student ("The Song Remains the Same")
Chandler McIntyre as Head Counselor ("The Song Remains the Same")
Angela Timmerman as Sympathetic Girl ("The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest")
Liz Knight as Female #1 ("The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest")
Bobbi Baker as Female #2 ("The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest")
Andrew Seely as Male ("The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest")
Jeremy Fischer as Co-Worker #1 ("The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest")
Johnny Alonso as Jimmy Franco ("The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest")
Micah Cover as Co-Worker #3 ("The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest")
Brandon Hirsch as Guy in Line ("The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest")
Andrew McGinnis as Jason ("Instant Karma!")
Maya Tai Dorsey as Crew Member ("Instant Karma!")
Wayne Roberts as Adam ("Instant Karma!")
Maya Tai Dorsey as P.A. ("The Impostors")
Johnny Alonso as Random Guy ("The Impostors")
Daniel Valverde as Editor ("Living Dead Girl")
Marcus Hester as Killer ("Living Dead Girl")
Barrett O'Brien as Shaggy Hair Guy ("Living Dead Girl")
Camille Canellas as Hot Girl ("Living Dead Girl")
The Murder Dolls as The Band ("Living Dead Girl")
Candice Cabbo as Lovely Girl ("Ego Tripping At The Gates Of Hell")
Nicole Brooks as Hot Girl ("Ego Tripping At The Gates Of Hell")
Cydnee Welburn as Concert Goer ("Spiderwebs")
Kathleen Thompson-Parker as Ticker Taker #2 ("Spiderwebs")
Stuart Ward as Door Guy ("Spiderwebs")
Steve Dumouchel as Foreman ("Spiderwebs")
Jim Grimshaw as Police Officer ("Spiderwebs")
Donny De Castro as Ticket Taker #1 ("Spiderwebs")
John Copeman as Security Guard ("Spiderwebs")
Mick Walker as Proctor ("Everything Put Together Falls Apart")
Kelly Heyniger as Candace ("Everything Put Together Falls Apart")
Mercedes Lopez as Thelma ("Everything Put Together Falls Apart")
Mayte Arguello as Louise ("Everything Put Together Falls Apart")
Joshua Hall as Alexander Potter Wells ("Merry Mayhem")
Kate Leahey as Teacher ("Day Out of Days")
Veda Wilson as Nurse ("Day Out of Days")
Robert Treveiler as Carl Rosen ("All the Right Moves")
Jacob Billingsley as Roady Type ("All the Right Moves")
Rob Priester as Roady Type ("All the Right Moves")
Loudermilk as The Band ("All the Right Moves")
Scott Helm as Business Man ("All the Right Moves")
Bobby Tyson as Another Partygoer ("All the Right Moves")
Barrett O'Brien as Shaggy Hair Guy ("Rock Bottom")
Brett Claywell as Set P.A. ("Rock Bottom")
Jon Stafford as The D.P. ("Rock Bottom")
Fedele Folino as The Gaffer ("Rock Bottom")
Zach Lee as Giggling Camera Guy ("Rock Bottom")
Elaine Nalee as Front Desk Woman ("Clean and Sober")
Keith Harris as Counselor ("Clean and Sober")
Adrian Monte as Agent ("Clean and Sober")
Dino Muccio as Stock Broker Type ("Clean and Sober")
Kevin Scanlon as Security Guard ("Castaways")
Lucia Forte as Cashier ("Castaways")
Mitchell Laurance as Benjamin Gold ("That Was Then")
Christopher Desroaches as Another Student ("That Was Then")
Leigh Jones as Female Student ("That Was Then")
Rob Zapple as Doctor ("That Was Then")
Jill Jackson as Marcy ("Sex and Violence")
Michah Cover as Buffoon ("Sex and Violence")
Greg Thompson as Guy Executive ("Sex and Violence")
Susan Stox as Female Executive ("Sex and Violence")
Satu Rauthaharju as Singer ("Sex and Violence")
Brian Rankin as Singer ("Sex and Violence")
Tymoteusz Dvorak as Singer ("Sex and Violence")
Sam Tyler as Singer ("Sex and Violence")
Mehera Blum as Bass Player ("Sex and Violence")
Morgan Johnson as Haley's Friend ("Love Bites")
Adam Nee as Jaime ("Love Bites")
Cullen Moss as Fellow Counselor ("Lovelines")
Wesley Whitney Morris as Guy #1 ("Lovelines")
Matt White as Guy #2 ("Lovelines")
Torrey De Vitto as Girl #1 ("Lovelines")
Alice Rogers as Girl #2 ("Lovelines")
Melissa Bragg-Lumsden as Girl #3 ("Lovelines")
Irene Ziegler as Secretary ("Catch-22")
Chris Snyder as Co-Worker ("Catch-22")
Melissa Claire Egan as Waitress ("Catch-22")
J. Matthew Stevens as Random Hot Guy ("Catch-22")
Matthew Stanton as AV Geek ("Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption")
Troy Rudeseal as Police Officer ("Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption")
Megan Blake as Dentist ("Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption")
Rick Warner as Store Owner ("Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption")
Michael Genevie as Café Man ("Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption")
Allan Edwards as Restaurant Owner ("Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption")
Calvin Brown as Prep Cook ("Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption")
Ashleigh Sumner as Assistant ("All Good Things...")
Steven Roten as Writer #1 ("All Good Things...")
Jason Davis as Writer #2 ("All Good Things...")
Elizabeth Roberts Writer #3 ("All Good Things...")
Corey Jackson as Busboy ("All Good Things...")
Robert Pralgo as Cute Guy ("All Good Things...")
Melissa McBride as Melanie ("All Good Things...")
David Jenkins as Jock Kid ("All Good Things...")
Lou Criscuolo as Man ("All Good Things...")
Mark Joy as Maddy's Hubby ("All Good Things...")
Logan Berkshire as Director ("All Good Things...")
Dean Mumford as Buddy #1 ("All Good Things...")
Denis Larouche as Buddy #2 ("All Good Things...")
Vincent Peeples as Lead Singer ("All Good Things...")
Ashleigh Sumner as Assistant ("...Must Come to an End")
Michael O'Connell as Mr. Dudley ("...Must Come to an End")
Ann Pierce as Mrs. Dudley ("...Must Come to an End")

Trivia[]

  • Series creator Kevin Williamson returned to pen the two-part series finale.[1]

Photos[]

Season 6/Gallery

Episodes[]

# EPISODE WRITER(s) AIRDATE #
1 The Kids Are Alright Tom Kapinos 2 OCTOBER 2002 105
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Dawson returns to Boston after working as an assistant director in Los Angeles over the summer and reunites with Joey. Their reunion leads to an evening of truth and intimacy. Meanwhile, Audrey and Pacey return from L.A. with a surprise passenger, and Pacey gets a job interview that could change his life. Sparks fly between Jen and CJ, a handsome new peer counselor she meets at school.
2 The Song Remains the Same Gina Fattore 2 OCTOBER 2002 106
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A call from another woman may alter Dawson and Joey's relationship. Jen, Pacey and Jack plan a surprise birthday party for Joey.
3 The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest Anna Fricke 9 OCTOBER 2002 107
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Joey tries to write a heartfelt e-mail to Dawson and accidentally forwards it to the entire Worthington campus. Meanwhile, Jack frets about his crush on Prof. Freeman, which he fears the professor may be aware of; and Pacey struggles with his new job.
4 Instant Karma! Maggie Friedman 16 OCTOBER 2002 108
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Dawson finds himself in an awkward situation when his ex-girlfriend bumps into Joey. Meanwhile, Audrey feels she's playing second fiddle to Pacey's new career, and their relationship is further strained when she catches him in a lie.
5 The Impostors Gina Fattore 23 OCTOBER 2002 109
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Dawson's quick thinking on the movie set saves the film when a producer arrives and tries to fire the lead actress and close down production. Meanwhile, Audrey is thrilled when Emma asks her to sing in her punk band, and Jack confronts Professor Freeman about an unfair grade.
6 Living Dead Girl Tom Kapinos 30 OCTOBER 2002 110
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When Dawson assists Todd in throwing a blow-out Halloween party on the movie set, Todd and Natasha have Dawson believing he is seeing the ghost of a legendary film actress who was strangled to death on the same stage. Meanwhile, Pacey and Audrey arrive at the party together but leave separately; Jen becomes suspicious about C.J.; and Joey gets stuck taking Professor Heston's teenage daughter to a haunted house with Eddie.
7 Ego Tripping At The Gates Of Hell Anna Fricke 6 NOVEMBER 2002 111
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Audrey gets tipsy at the bar before her band performs, leading her friends to suspect she might have a drinking problem. Meanwhile, Pacey takes a trip to New Orleans with his coworkers, and Joey and Eddie go on a date.
8 Spiderwebs Gina Fattore 13 NOVEMBER 2002 112
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Dawson scores tickets for the gang to a No Doubt concert, and while they are at the show a secret about Audrey and CJ is revealed. Elsewhere, Joey and Eddie go on a date, and Dawson and Natasha try to rekindle the romance in their relationship.
9 Everything Put Together Falls Apart Maggie Friedman 20 NOVEMBER 2002 113
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Dawson is intimidated when a movie star comes to the set and takes an interest in Natasha. Meanwhile, Joey is distracted by Eddie as she studies for a final exam; and Pacey brings Emma to an office party.
10 Merry Mayhem Tom Kapinos 11 DECEMBER 2002 114
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The gang heads home for the holidays and gathers at Dawson's house for Christmas dinner. But as the celebration gets under way, Audrey gets out of hand and threatens to ruin the Yuletide festivities. Meanwhile, Joey and Eddie have a spat about where to spend Christmas; and Dawson confronts Natasha about her night out with another guy.
11 Day Out of Days Gina Fattore 15 JANUARY 2003 115
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Back in Los Angeles, Dawson is asked by the studio to direct re-shoots of "Wicked Dead" after Todd refuses, but is conflicted about advancing his career by being disloyal to his mentor. Meanwhile, Joey hasn't heard from Eddie since Christmas, so she pays a visit to his apartment only to find it empty; Pacey has second thoughts about his new life and starts skipping work to spend time with Emma; Jen's insecurities as a peer counselor are compounded when C.J. is assigned to train her.
12 All The Right Moves Maggie Friedman 22 JANUARY 2003 116
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Joey follows Eddie to his family home where they face up to their true emotions and the obstacles they must overcome to be together. Back in Boston, Pacey is invited to an exclusive party where he receives a promotion and is recruited to be part of a special project but is tipped off that the project maybe not be ethical. Audrey returns from Los Angeles and is welcomed back into the band, but blows her chances by getting drunk just before taking the stage.
13 Rock Bottom Tom Kapinos 29 JANUARY 2003 117
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While directing reshoots on his film, Dawson finds his authority questioned when Natasha refuses to do a nude scene. Unable to say good-bye to Eddie, who is moving to California, Joey convinces him that Audrey should be in rehab in Los Angeles, and the three of them should drive there together into a rehab facility. Jen and C.J. set Grams up with C.J.'s Uncle Bill, who turns out to be quite randy.
14 Clean and Sober Anna Fricke 5 FEBRUARY 2003 118
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When Dawson visits Audrey at rehab, he spots a big time producer and follows her into a therapy session. Meanwhile, Pacey throws a party to celebrate his new success and is surprised when Joey lets loose during a spontaneous game of spin the bottle; Jen catches reformed alcoholic C.J. with a drink; and Jack agrees to marry Emma so that she can get her green card.
15 Castaways Gina Fattore 12 FEBRUARY 2003 119
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On the way home from a business party, Pacey and Joey make an unexpected stop at a Kmart, miss closing and spend the entire night locked up together. Wandering around the deserted store, the former lovers play in the toy department, dance in the electronics department and talk about life, love and their history together. The night ends with a kiss that leaves them wondering where they go from here.
16 That Was Then Anna Fricke 26 MARCH 2003 120
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Joey and Pacey must make a decision about their future together, but before they even have a chance to talk, Pacey rushes to Capeside when his dad is admitted to the hospital. As a favor to Professor Heston Joey agrees to stay with his daughter Harley and is reminded of what is was like to be a teenager in love. Back in Capeside, Dawson returns to the high school film class as a guest speaker and reflects back on the passion and creative convictions he seems to have lost.
17 Sex and Violence Anna Fricke & Tom Kapinos 2 APRIL 2003 121
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Joey agrees to be Pacey's temporary assistant but they both have second thoughts when their mutual jealousy leads to disaster in the office. Much to his surprise, Dawson sells his idea for a coming-of-age movie, but when the studio wants to change the movie to a teen sex film, he must decide if he should take the deal or stick with his original concept. Meanwhile, an open-minded Grams is the intermediary that brings Jen and C.J. together.
18 Love Bites Liz Garcia 9 APRIL 2003 122
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Jen's seemingly happy world comes crashing down when she learns that Grams has breast cancer. Meanwhile, Joey's tumultuous love life continues when Eddie reveals his true reasons for returning to Boston, and Pacey agrees to join Joey as she chaperones for Harley's school dance, but what should be a magical night doesn't feel right for Joey. Although he is at first reluctant, Pacey agrees to invest Dawson's life savings to finance his new film project.
19 Lovelines Jason M. Palmer 16 APRIL 2003 123
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Joey and Eddie's emotional and sexual relationship is played out on stage during a counseling center benefit with special guests Dr. Drew and Adam Carolla. Meanwhile, at the same event, Jack and David deal with the insecurities in their relationship, a sober Audrey returns to Boston with her eye on Dr. Drew, and Jen opens up to C.J. about Grams' cancer.
20 Catch-22 Laura Glasser 23 APRIL 2003 124
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Pacey is ordered by his superiors to sell stock owned by his biggest client just days before a federal ruling, but the consequences are severe when Pacey is accused of insider trading and realizes that the money he invested for Dawson is gone. Back at school, Eddie surprises Joey with a trip to Europe for the summer, but a fiery conversation about how differently they live their lives leaves both of them questioning their future together.
21 Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road Anna Fricke 30 APRIL 2003 125
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Joey returns to Capeside to find Dawson's script on her doorstep and is overwhelmed that he has written a story about three friends, but Dawson's movie-making dreams are shattered when Pacey comes clean about losing Dawson's money. The ensuing fight opens old wounds and leaves the three friends believing their friendship will never be the same. Back in Boston, Jen has invited her mother from New York with the intent of telling her that she, Jack and Grams are moving to New York so Grams' can get the medical care she needs.
22 Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption Gina Fattore 7 MAY 2003 126
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When Dawson gives up his dream of making his film, a strong-minded Joey rallies the old group back to Capeside to help Dawson begin production. Meanwhile, an unemployed and depressed Pacey won't be part of Joey's plan but becomes inspired to make sure Dawson has the financial support he needs to finish his film. Once production is up and running, Jen, Jack and Grams must say their goodbyes and leave for New York, and after her covert plan to reconcile Dawson and Pacey, Joey feels she is now is free to pursue her dream of traveling to Paris.
23 All Good Things... Kevin Williamson & Friedman 14 MAY 2003 127
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Five years have passed and everyone is reunited in Capeside for a special wedding, but the happy reunion is cut short after the group learns that one of their own has been harboring a heartbreaking secret. Since they were last together, Dawson has been living in Los Angeles producing his autobiographical television series 'The Creek,' but has never forgotten the love of his life; Joey is a successful book editor living in New York with her boyfriend; Pacey is the owner of the new Ice House, although he continues his pattern of getting into trouble with older women; Jen is a single mom living with Grams and managing an art gallery in Soho; and Jack is a teacher at Capeside High and has fallen in love with a secretly gay man.
24 ...Must Come To An End Kevin Williamson & Friedman 14 MAY 2003 128
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Five years have passed and everyone is reunited in Capeside for a special wedding, but the happy reunion is cut short after the group learns that one of their own has been harboring a heartbreaking secret. Since they were last together, Dawson has been living in Los Angeles producing his autobiographical television series 'The Creek,' but has never forgotten the love of his life; Joey is a successful book editor living in New York with her boyfriend; Pacey is the owner of the new Ice House, although he continues his pattern of getting into trouble with older women; Jen is a single mom living with Grams and managing an art gallery in Soho; and Jack is a teacher at Capeside High and has fallen in love with a secretly gay man.


Notes and references[]

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