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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Decisions
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Decisions

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Little Things
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #2 - The Little Things

    S1:E14

    Sam discovers that life as Cindy's boyfriend is not nearly as exciting as he had imagined. Ken's girlfriend ,Amy, confesses a shocking secret, putting Ken in an awkward situation. Lindsay struggles with asking Vice President George Bush a question during an assembly.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The Scare
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #3 - The Scare

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - We've Got Spirit
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #4 - We've Got Spirit

    S1:E8

    Sam tries out to be the school mascot hoping to impress Cindy. Meanwhile, Daniel, Ken, and Kim suddenly become the basketball team's most rabid fans following a series of run-ins with jocks from the rival school, Lincoln High. Lindsay tries to figure out the best way to break up with Nick.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Kim Kelly Is My Friend
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Kim Kelly Is My Friend

    S1:E16

    Kim's friend, Karen, bullies Sam and calls him a geek. Kim invites Lindsay to dinner at her house, exposing Lindsay to the abuse Kim takes at home.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Arrivederci
    8.0/10(41 votes)

    #6 - Arrivederci

    S2:E7

    Albie asks Dominic for a karmic payment to help Lucia. Tanya grows wary of Quentin’s motives. Ethan confronts Cam.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Sex, She Wrote
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Sex, She Wrote

    S2:E11

    Abby and Chris find an anonymous note at school. Abby realizes the author and intended recipient had sex the night before and in true Abby fashion, she sets to expose the affair. Working from clues about Joey's night of nude sketching with Jack, Dawson's steamy stop over at Jen's and Pacey's bed and breakfast trip with Andie. Abby calls together her list of suspects and reveals the dirty secrets of Capeside.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Agent of Change
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Agent of Change

    S2:E8

    On the precipice of bringing down Abaddonn, Amy prepares herself and those around her for the inevitable fallout.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - All I Ever Wanted
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #9 - All I Ever Wanted

    S2:E6

    Amy daydreams about building a relationship with Jeff after the two find gold in Szidon's personal emails.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Amor Fati
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Amor Fati

    S3:E8

    Laurie, Jaclyn, and Kate reckon with their friendship. Timothy comes up with a shocking plan for his family. Belinda considers a deal.

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    Writer:Mike White

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Consider Helen
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Consider Helen

    S1:E9

    While Amy is at work, her mother Helen runs into an old acquaintance, and gets an unexpected earful from Levi.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - The Ghost Is Seen
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #12 - The Ghost Is Seen

    S2:E5

    In an effort to dig up dirt on Abaddonn's CEO, Amy, Tyler and Dougie try to befriend his assistant Eileen.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Departures
    7.6/10(51 votes)

    #13 - Departures

    S1:E6

    Rachel shares some harsh truths with Shane and confides in Belinda, who’s reeling from bad news of her own. As the Mossbachers turn the page on their harrowing scare, Quinn reveals major life plans. With nothing left to lose, Armond goes on an all-out bender – and exacts the ultimate revenge on his nemesis.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Denials
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Denials

    S3:E6

    In the wake of the festivities, Laurie finds herself feeling deceived by Jaclyn, while Saxon tries to bury what happened the night before.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Lotus-Eaters
    7.5/10(51 votes)

    #15 - The Lotus-Eaters

    S1:E5

    As Armond attempts to do damage control, Belinda tries to redirect Tanya’s focus to her business proposal. Paula grows increasingly disillusioned with the Mossbachers. A sidelined Rachel begins to question her future. Nicole rebuffs Mark for airing their dirty laundry to Quinn.

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    Writer:Mike White

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - In the Sandbox
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    #16 - In the Sandbox

    S2:E4

    Tanya and Portia spend a day with charming ex-pats Quentin and Jack. Harper is blindsided by shocking evidence from Ethan’s night out.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Abductions
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    #17 - Abductions

    S2:E6

    Ethan grows suspicious of Cam. Tanya gives Portia an opaque warning about Jack. Lucia helps the Di Grassos search for long-lost relatives.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Hide or Seek
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #18 - Hide or Seek

    S3:E4

    Jaclyn looks for a different scene. Piper asks for Lochlan's support before sharing a life update. Chelsea finally gets Rick to open up.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Full-Moon Party
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #19 - Full-Moon Party

    S3:E5

    As things get wild during the Full Moon festivities, Rick visits an old friend, and Belinda shares her suspicions about a hotel guest.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Alternate Lifestyles
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Alternate Lifestyles

    S2:E3

    An economics class project pairs Dawson and Jen as a husband and wife and Pacey and Andie as a married couple. Jen tries to use this project to get closer to Dawson and Pacey gets to know more about Andie's background. Joey learns that she has a chance of success while doing this project.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Tamara's Return
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Tamara's Return

    S2:E4

    Tamara Jacobs who left town after her affair with Pacey was almost exposed, shares an awkward reunion with Pacey. The encounter triggers old emotions in Pacey and curiosity in Andie. Meanwhile Jack and Joey enjoy art together.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Sandy
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Sandy

    S1:E6

    Amy embraces a kindred spirit when a fellow group-therapy alumna comes to visit.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Mysterious Monkeys
    7.4/10(55 votes)

    #23 - Mysterious Monkeys

    S1:E3

    Stripped of his gadgets, Quinn reluctantly takes a scuba class with Mark, who’s struggling to process revelations regarding his late father. Hoping to reignite the spark with Rachel, Shane enlists Armond to help plan a romantic evening. Tanya leans on Belinda for support as she scatters her mother’s ashes at sea. Paula keeps a secret from a suspicious Olivia.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - That's Amore
    7.4/10(36 votes)

    #24 - That's Amore

    S2:E5

    Tanya and Portia embark on a whirlwind excursion with Quentin and Jack. Unsure what to believe, Harper gets real with Cam and Daphne.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike White

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Weekend
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #25 - The Weekend

    S1:E4

    Wary that she may revert to her hard-partying ways, Amy talks Levi into taking a river-rafting excursion on her first weekend home.

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    Writer:Mike White

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Mike White Ratings Summary

"Decisions" is the best rated episode written by Mike White. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/19/1998 and is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Little Things".