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Master Date |
Prod Num |
Title |
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| 82 | 10/10/01 | [unknown] | 501 | The Bostonians |
| In the fifth-season opener, the gang
takes on college life---except for Pacey, who's lying low as he
docks the yacht in Boston Harbor after sailing away the summer.
Joey is struggling in her writing class at Worthington College
as she measures her academic dreams against reality and tries to
deal with her separation from Dawson, who's continuing his studies
at USC with an internship in Hollywood. Elsewhere, at Boston Bay
College, Jack and Jen make their way around campus and search
for a frat party to attend, as Jack declares that it's time for
Jen to meet a new guy and start a "whirlwind college romance." |
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| 83 | 10/17/01 | 9/27/01 | 502 | The Lost Weekend |
| Dawson visits Joey in Boston, and
all goes well until he gets an unusual message on his answering
machine. Meanwhile, Pacey is interested in the restaurant
business; and Jen and Jack go to a frat party, where Jen meets
a new guy. David Wilder: Ken Marino. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Charlie Todd: Chad Michael Murray. [unknown]: Dylan Neal. Karen: Lourdes Benedicto. [unknown]: Ian Kahn. [unknown]: Jennifer Morrison. Clerk: Candy Aston Dennis. Guy: Jesse Janowsky. Megan: Ann Morgan. Airline Employee: Lynn O'Connell. [43:50] |
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| 84 | 10/24/01 | 10/04/01 | 503 | Capeside Revisited |
| Joey learns that Pacey is living
in Boston and working at a nearby restaurant. Also in town is
Dawson, who's not happy in Los Angeles and is thinking about
staying on the East Coast. Meanwhile, Jack gets used to being a
Sig Ep brother; and Jen and Charlie take their relationship to
a new level. Mitchell "Mitch" Leery: John Wesley Shipp. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Charlie Todd: Chad Michael Murray. Karen: Lourdes Benedicto. [unknown]: Ian Kahn. Gale Leery: Mary-Margaret Humes. Blossom: John Driscoll. Polar Bear: Richard Reed. Pete Willard: Chris Blackwelder. [44:20] |
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| 85 | 10/31/01 | 10/16/01 | 504 | The Long Goodbye |
| The Leerys deal with the
aftermath of Mitch's car accident. As friends and family gather
around to lend support, Dawson tries to come to terms with the
last time he saw his father. Mitchell "Mitch" Leery: John Wesley Shipp. Bessie Potter: Nina Repeta. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Gale Leery: Mary-Margaret Humes. [unknown]: Jodi Thelan. Funeral Director: Benjamin Scott Shelfer. Mr. Brennan: Terrence Currier. Young Couple: . Young Couple: Michael J. Long. [44:50] |
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| 86 | 11/07/01 | 10/30/01 | 506 | Use Your Disillusion |
| Dawson takes Joey up on an offer to
visit her for a weekend in Boston. Meanwhile, Jack is surprised
when his boyfriend visits unexpectedly and makes Jack choose
between spending time with him or the fraternity. David Wilder: Ken Marino. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Karen: Lourdes Benedicto. Charlie Todd: Chad Michael Murray. Toby: David Monahan. [unknown]: Ian Kahn. Gale Leery: Mary-Margaret Humes. Moskowitz: Jonathan Parks Jordan. Brady: Bourke Floyd. Hyse Todd: Melissa Claire Egan. Carla: Janie Brookshire. Emily Brecher: Pam Hurley. [44:42] |
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| 87 | 11/14/01 | 11/08/01 | 507 | High Anxiety |
| Dawson suffers anxiety attacks while
trying to deal with the death of his father, so he takes a trip
to Boston to get away from his troubles. While in town, he goes
to the frat house with Jack. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Karen: Lourdes Benedicto. Charlie Todd: Chad Michael Murray. [unknown]: Ian Kahn. [unknown]: Andrea Pearson. Mrs. Liddle: Brenda Strong. Moskowitz: Jonathan Parks Jordan. Brady: Bourke Floyd. Doctor: Ronn Carroll. Secretary: Rebekah D. Hofmann. [44:13] |
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| 88 | 11/21/01 | 11/15/01 | 508 | Text, Lies & Videotape |
| With support from Jen, Dawson decides
to see a doctor in Boston about his anxiety attacks. On the
college front, Audrey makes an audition tape for "Real World
Ibiza." David Wilder: Ken Marino. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Karen: Lourdes Benedicto. [unknown]: Ian Kahn. Gale Leery: Mary-Margaret Humes. Emily Brecher: Pam Hurley. Geeky Freshman: Chris Childers. Mike: Gavin Gregory. Alan: Jason B. Horgan. Whitney: Corie Berkemeyer. Mr. Brezny: Robert Longstreet. Cook: Daniel Richani. [44:20] |
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| 89 | 11/28/01 | 11/21/01 | 509 | Hotel New Hampshire |
| The couples change partners in the
eventful episode as Jack invites Joey to his frat formal and
Jen joins Dawson for a road trip.
Joey is feeling left out of Dawson's life since he has been
spending more time with Jen at their post-therapy ritual,
and Jen and Jack are growing apart because of the amount of
time Jack spends at the frat house. To get away from a while,
Dawson takes Jen with him to a film festival in New Hampshire,
where his documentary is being honored. While the two enjoy the
event, they reach a new level in their relationship that could
radially alter their friendship. |
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| 90 | 12/12/01 | 12/07/01 | 505 | Four Scary Stories |
| Jen takes over Charlie's nighttime DJ
shift at the campus radio station. Meanwhile, Audrey prepares for
a Halloween party; and Joey decides to spend the night reading
in the library. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Karen: Lourdes Benedicto. [unknown]: Bryce Johnson. [unknown]: Jonah Blechman. Moskowitz: Jonathan Parks Jordan. Hopper: Steve Coulter. Goateed Student: Jason Loughlin. Brady: Bourke Floyd. Wench: Joanne Pankow. Vic: Richard Fullerton. [44:34] |
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| 91 | 12/19/01 | 12/13/01 | 510 | Appetite for Destruction |
| Pacey decides to
throw a large dinner party at Grams' house to reunite all of
his high-school friends, but Joey is in for a surprise when she
walks in on a kiss between Dawson and Jen. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Charlie Todd: Chad Michael Murray. [42:50] |
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| 92 | 1/16/02 | 1/10/02 | 511 | Something Wild |
| Fall break is in full
swing as Joey, Pacey and Audrey celebrate their accomplishments
at a Boston bar; Dawson takes Jen back to Capeside to tell Gale
they're dating again. Professor Wilder: Ken Marino. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Charlie Todd: Chad Michael Murray. Bessie Potter: Nina Repeta. [unknown]: Ian Kahn. Gale Leery: Mary-Margaret Humes. Cute Guy: Andrew Hamrick. The Band: Feel Love Fury. [44:40] |
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| 93 | 1/23/02 | 1/17/02 | 512 | Sleeping Arrangements |
| Jen and Dawson adjust
to their new living arrangements in Grams' house, while Pacey
finds out that he has an opportunity to sail around the Greek
Islands. Back at the frat house, Jack finds out that one of the
brothers didn't want to room with him. Professor Wilder: Ken Marino. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. [unknown]: Ian Kahn. Elliot Sawyer: Ned Brower. [unknown]: Jennifer Morrison. Eric: Ryan Bittle. Blossom: John Driscoll. [91/3.0/5 (:)] [43:43] |
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| 94 | 1/30/02 | 1/24/02 | 513 | Something Wilder |
| Jen buys Dawson
back-to-school presents to start off his first day of film school
in Boston. Meanwhile, Joey gets too close for comfort to Professor
Wilder, and Jack learns that he is on academic probation. Professor Wilder: Ken Marino. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Oliver Chirchick: Jordan Bridges. Elliot Sawyer: Ned Brower. Eric: Ryan Bittle. Blossom: John Driscoll. Film Professor: Dikran Tulaine. Waitress: Josie Maynard. [93/2.9/5 (2.9/5:2.9/5)] [44:35] |
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| 95 | 2/06/02 | 1/31/02 | 514 | Guerilla Filmmaking |
| Dawson starts to
direct a film and lets Audrey play the leading lady. Meanwhile,
Audrey tries to fight her growing attraction to Pacey. In the
frat world, Jack makes a tough decision about being a Sigma
Epsilon brother. Professor Wilder: Ken Marino. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Charlie Todd: Chad Michael Murray. Oliver Chirchick: Jordan Bridges. Eric: Ryan Bittle. Blossom: John Driscoll. Polar Bear: Richard Reed. Student #1: Dustin Keene. Student #2: Rasool J'Han. Hot Girl: Alaina Kalunj. [44:50] |
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| 96 | 2/13/02 | 2/08/02 | 515 | Downtown Crossing |
| Joey learns that urban life
can be decidedly different---and more dangerous---than life in
Capeside.
The feisty freshman decides to pay a nighttime visit to
Prof. Wilder, so she stops at an ATM to get money for the train,
unaware that she's being watched. As she heads for the train
station, she's approached by a stranger, who asks if she can spare
some cash. Joey refuses and the man goes away. But he soon returns
and he's no longer asking for a handout: He's demanding her cash
and belongings. The situation ends up taking an unexpected turn,
one that could radically change Joey's perspective on life. |
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| 97 | 2/20/02 | 2/14/02 | 516 | In a Lonely Place |
| Dawson and Joey see
a film at Dawson's school and Joey notices that Prof. Wilder is
there---and he isn't alone. Meanwhile, Jen and Audrey go to a rock
concert where Jen is supposed to interview the band members. Professor Wilder: Ken Marino. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Stephen: Drew Wood. [unknown]: Nick Cornish. Female Colleague: Amy Wray. Bar Patron: Michael Kroeker. [43:50] |
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| 98 | 4/03/02 | 3/24/02 | 517 | Highway to Hell |
| Joey lands her first gig as
the lead singer of Charlie's band and Pacey and Audrey decide to take
the road trip with her. Meanwhile, Dawson's sister has her first
birthday and the rest of the gang heads home to Capeside for the
party. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Charlie Todd: Chad Michael Murray. Gale Leery: Mary-Margaret Humes. Nathan: Scott Stevens. The Band: Feel Love Fury. [43:50] |
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| 99 | 4/10/02 | 3/21/02 | 518 | Cigarette Burns |
| Dawson finishes his first flick
since starting film school. At the screening, Joey sits with Charlie but
tries to deny her attraction to the die-hard ladies' man. Meanwhile,
Audrey and Pacey continue to explore their undefined relationship. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Charlie Todd: Chad Michael Murray. Oliver Chirchick: Jordan Bridges. Amy Lloyd: Meredith Salenger. Clifton Smalls: Afemo Omilami. Film Geek: Denny Zartman. Gawky-Looking Kid: Jonathan Kasdan. [44:50] |
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| 100 | 4/17/02 | 4/05/02 | 519 | 100 Light Years From Home |
| The gang decides to go
to Audrey's beach house for spring break, but they find that some
romantic entanglements may ruin the party atmosphere. Meanwhile,
Dawson travels to New York to meet with an agent about his
newest film. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Charlie Todd: Chad Michael Murray. Oliver Chirchick: Jordan Bridges. Chris: Tac Fitzgerald. Female V-Jay: Hilarie Burton. Male V-Jay: Brian McFayden. Marion: Marion Raven. Marit: Marit Larsen. Special Appearance by: M2M [44:50] |
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| 101 | 4/24/02 | 4/11/02 | 520 | Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) |
| Pacey learns that he
has a new boss at the restaurant after he returns from a few
days of vacation. Meanwhile, Charlie gets the chance to romance
Joey and Dawson tries to get an agent to represent him for his
next film. Alex Pearl: Sherilyn Fenn. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Charlie Todd: Chad Michael Murray. Oliver Chirchick: Jordan Bridges. [unknown]: Jack Plotnick. The Band: Feel Love Fury. [43:50] |
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| 102 | 5/01/02 | 4/18/02 | 521 | After Hours |
| Pacey's attraction to
his new boss, Alex, gets him in hot water with Audrey when she
catches them together. Meanwhile, Dawson has his own fling with
a older woman; and the rest of the gang crams for finals. Alex Pearl: Sherilyn Fenn. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Bessie Potter: Nina Repeta. Amy Lloyd: Meredith Salenger. Eric: Ryan Bittle. Blossom: John Driscoll. Polar Bear: Richard Reed. [42:40] |
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| 103 | 5/08/02 | 5/02/02 | 522 | The Abby |
| The gang packs up to go home
to Capeside for the summer, and Audrey tries to persuade Joey to bring
her along. Meanwhile, Dawson gets an offer to go to Los Angeles; Pacey
may lose his job at the restaurant; and Jen and Jack decide to take a
trip together. David Wilder: Ken Marino. Audrey Liddel: Busy Philipps. Alex Pearl: Sherilyn Fenn. Oliver Chirchick: Jordan Bridges. Trevor: Jason Little. Marie: Stephanie Wallace. Balding Man: Steve Boles. Guard: J.R. Rodriguez. [44:50] |
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| 104 | 5/15/02 | [unknown] | [523] | Swan Song |
| The Capeside crowd wraps up
their fifth season as they contemplate vacation adventures.
The gang tries to decide where their paths will lead this summer as
they seek to broaden their horizons. But when they bump into each other
at the airport, they're still up in the air about their itineraries.
Dawson muses over a flight to Los Angeles, while Audrey struggles with
the thought of going home without a farewell word with Pacey. Meanwhile,
Jen and Jack rethink their travel plans when Jack finds a possible love
interest, and Joey sees her summer prospects improve when she discovers
she has a valid passport. |
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