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Dawson's Creek S2E16 — Be Careful What You Wish For
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Dawson's Creek•Season 2•Episode 16

Be Careful What You Wish For

8.0/10 · 413 votesMar 3, 199945 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 2•+0.3 vs season avg

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On the eve of Dawson's sixteenth birthday, Pacey and Andie follow her therapist's advice and throw themselves into an unabashed night of recklessness and the blues. Meanwhile, back at the Leery house, Joey is organizing a surprise party for Dawson, but the longer the guest

Directed byDavid Semel
Written byHeidi Ferrer
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James Van Der Beek

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Dawson Leery

Katie Holmes

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Michelle Williams

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Jen Lindley

Joshua Jackson

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Episode Summary

"Be Careful What You Wish For" is episode 16 of Dawson's Creek season 2. It scored 8.0/10 from 413 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by David Semel and written by Heidi Ferrer, it aired on March 3, 1999.

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