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Dawson's Creek S6E3 — The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest
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Dawson's Creek•Season 6•Episode 3

The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest

6.7/10 · 274 votesOct 9, 200243 min

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 6•−0.5 vs season avg

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Joey's worst nightmare comes true when she accidentally sends a very personal e-mail she wrote for Dawson to the entire student body. The next morning, Joey's e-mail is the topic of virtually all campus discussions when Professor Hetson decides to debate it with his students.

Directed byJoanna Kerns
Written byAnna Fricke
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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

Kerr Smith

Kerr Smith

Jack McPhee

Busy Philipps

Busy Philipps

Audrey Liddell

Mary Beth Peil

Mary Beth Peil

Evelyn 'Grams' Ryan

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Anna Fricke

Anna Fricke

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Joanna Kerns

Joanna Kerns

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest" is episode 3 of Dawson's Creek season 6. It scored 6.7/10 from 274 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Joanna Kerns and written by Anna Fricke, it aired on October 9, 2002.

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