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Dawson's Creek S2E9 — The Election

7.5

Dawson's Creek•Season 2•Episode 9

The Election

7.5/10 · 396 votesDec 16, 199844 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

Andie's run for student council lands her on a campaign trail of tears when Abby and Monica began advertising her family situation. Jen helps Dawson take steps to deal with his powerlessness over his parents divorce. Jack shuts out Joey after a family crisis.

Directed byPatrick R. Norris

Written byDarin Goldberg

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Cast10

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

Meredith Monroe

Meredith Monroe

Andie McPhee

Kerr Smith

Kerr Smith

Jack McPhee

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

Crew2

Patrick R. Norris

Patrick R. Norris

Director

D

Darin Goldberg

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Election" is episode 9 of Dawson's Creek season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 396 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Patrick R. Norris and written by Darin Goldberg, it aired on December 16, 1998.

Next: E10 · High Risk Behavior Best of Season 2