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Dawson's Creek S1E1 — Pilot
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Dawson's Creek•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.9/10 · 936 votesJan 20, 199844 min

Ranked #5 of 13 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed bySteve Miner
Written byKevin Williamson
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James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek

Dawson Leery

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Joey Potter

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams

Jen Lindley

Joshua Jackson

Joshua Jackson

Pacey Witter

Mary-Margaret Humes

Mary-Margaret Humes

Gail Leery

John Wesley Shipp

John Wesley Shipp

Mitch Leery

Mary Beth Peil

Mary Beth Peil

Evelyn 'Grams' Ryan

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Nina Repeta

Bessie Potter

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Steve Miner

Steve Miner

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Kevin Williamson

Kevin Williamson

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Dawson's Creek season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 936 votes, ranking #5 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Steve Miner and written by Kevin Williamson, it aired on January 20, 1998.

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