The Best Episodes Written By Mike White

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.5/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Decisions

   S1:E135/19/1998

   In the season finale, Dawson and Joey confront their true feelings. Joey, visits her father in prison, and debates leaving to go to France.

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   8.8/10(11 votes)

   #2 - The Little Things

   S1:E147/8/2000

   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.

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #3 - The Scare

   S1:E115/5/1998

   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.

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   8.4/10(12 votes)

   #4 - We've Got Spirit

   S1:E81/24/2000

   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.

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   8.3/10(10 votes)

   #5 - Kim Kelly Is My Friend

   S1:E169/5/2000

   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.

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   8.2/10(45 votes)

   #6 - Arrivederci

   S2:E712/11/2022

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

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - Sex, She Wrote

   S2:E111/20/1999

   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.

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   8.0/10(8 votes)

   #8 - All I Ever Wanted

   S2:E62/17/2013

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

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   8.0/10(8 votes)

   #9 - Agent of Change

   S2:E83/3/2013

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

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    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #10 - The Ghost Is Seen

    S2:E52/10/2013

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

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    7.8/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Amor Fati

    S3:E84/6/2025

    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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12. 

    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Consider Helen

    S1:E912/5/2011

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

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13. 

    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #13 - Denials

    S3:E63/23/2025

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

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14. 

    7.6/10(30 votes)

    #14 - Hide or Seek

    S3:E43/9/2025

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

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15. 

    7.6/10(54 votes)

    #15 - Departures

    S1:E68/15/2021

    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.

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    7.6/10(39 votes)

    #16 - In the Sandbox

    S2:E411/20/2022

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

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17. 

    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #17 - Abductions

    S2:E612/4/2022

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

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18. 

    7.5/10(53 votes)

    #18 - The Lotus-Eaters

    S1:E58/8/2021

    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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19. 

    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #19 - Full-Moon Party

    S3:E53/16/2025

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

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    7.5/10(38 votes)

    #20 - That's Amore

    S2:E511/27/2022

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

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Alternate Lifestyles

    S2:E310/21/1998

    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.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Tamara's Return

    S2:E410/28/1998

    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.

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    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Sandy

    S1:E611/14/2011

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

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    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Higher Power

    S2:E31/27/2013

    In Hawaii, Levi escapes Open Air with a pair of fellow malcontents for a night of drugs and debauchery.

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    7.4/10(57 votes)

    #25 - Mysterious Monkeys

    S1:E37/25/2021

    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.

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