Dawson's Creek

The Best Episodes of Dawson's Creek Season 1

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Every episode of Dawson's Creek Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dawson's Creek Season 1!

Dawson's Creek is an American teen drama that portrays the fictional lives of a close-knit group of teenagers through high school and college.
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
7.7
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S4
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E3
7.9
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  1. 8.3/10(581 votes)

    #1 - Detention

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    S1:E7

    In what is said to be one of the best episodes, the gang, after committing various violations at school, gets stuck together for an 8 hour Saturday detention, where Dawson and Pacey turn against each another; and Joey offers a tearful partial explanation for her anger toward Jen.

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    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:Mike White
  2. 8.3/10(502 votes)

    #2 - Decisions

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    S1:E13

    In the season finale, Dawson and Joey confront their true feelings. Joey, visits her father in prison, and debates leaving to go to France.

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    Director:David Semel
    Writer:Mike White
  3. 8.2/10(550 votes)

    #3 - The Scare

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    S1:E11

    In honor of Friday the 13th, Dawson, plans a séance for the gang, they are all spooked by reports of a serial killer heading towards Capeside.

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    Writer:Mike White
  4. 8.0/10(491 votes)

    #4 - Beauty Contest

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    S1:E12

    Joey and Pacey enter a beauty competition; Jen regrets her breakup with Dawson.

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    Director:Arvin Brown
    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.9/10(798 votes)

    #5 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    Film-buff Dawson finds his best friend, Joey, growing jealous of his attraction to a neighbor's granddaughter. Meanwhile, pal Pacey falls in love with a mystery woman, who is really a teacher at Capeside.

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  6. 7.8/10(503 votes)

    #6 - Hurricane

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    S1:E5

    When a major hurricane moves inland, all take refuge in the Leery home, where Dawson rages at Jen about her past, and Mitch storms out after learning of Gale's affair. That leaves a tormented Dawson to deal with their fallout. Meanwhile, Pacey ruins his brother's chances to get with Tamara at her beach house.

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  8. 7.5/10(523 votes)

    #7 - Kiss

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    S1:E3

    While working on the film class's movies, team player Dawson has a hard time being stuck in the background. Meanwhile as he plots to give Jen the "perfect kiss", Joey is swept away by a handsome stranger and Pacey tries to graduate to manhood.

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  9. 7.5/10(460 votes)

    #8 - Baby

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    S1:E6

    Capeside is abuzz with rumors of a teacher's indiscretion, rumors that prove fateful for Pacey and Tamera. Meanwhile, Joey and Jen get a life lesson when Bessie is aided by an unlikely source when she gives birth in Dawson's living room.

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  10. 7.4/10(454 votes)

    #9 - Double Date

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    S1:E10

    A double date finds Jen and Cliff joined by Dawson and a savvy sidekick who calls him on a plot to make Jen jealous. But it's Dawson turn to turn green when Pacey grows close to Joey working on a project.

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  11. 7.3/10(564 votes)

    #10 - Dance

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    S1:E2

    Dawson casts Jen as the new leading lady in his film, but creates a messy off-camera scene during her date at the school dance. Meanwhile, Joey confronts Mrs. Leery about her liaisons; and Pacey gets under Tamara's skin with his public flirting.

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  12. 7.3/10(487 votes)

    #11 - Discovery

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    S1:E4

    Dawson turns to Jen after learning of his mom's affair, and Joey's knowledge of it. But he regrets doing so when she tells him some of her problems; meanwhile Pacey and Tamara continue to tempt fate with their fling.

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  13. 7.3/10(444 votes)

    #12 - Roadtrip

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    S1:E9

    Hoping to get over Jen, Dawson agrees to join Pacey and Billy in a boys night out and finds what he is looking for in another woman. Meanwhile Jen handles damage control after Joey becomes the subject of a rumor at school.

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    Director:Steven Robman
    Writer:Rob Thomas
  14. 7.2/10(448 votes)

    #13 - Boyfriend

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    S1:E8

    Dawson feels the heat when Jen is visited by an old boyfriend; Joey lets off a bit too much steam at a beach party and ends up in a sticky situation; and tensions between Mitch and Gale reach the boiling point as they attempt to rebuild their marriage.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Detention" is the best rated episode of "Dawson's Creek" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 581 votes. Directed by Allan Arkush and written by Mike White, it aired on 3/3/1998. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Decisions".